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Blue Mountains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1937

405 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 6 of 21

B.m. Shire Engineer Resigns 10 Years' Service

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 10 April 1937 · page 1

After nearly 10 years' service as Engineer to the B.M. Shire Council, Mr. B. A. Heffernan has tendered his resignation owing to…

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Shire Council Forced Resumption

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 13 April 1937 · page 3

The Shire Clerk and President were given authority to seek the best terms for a loan of £1100 for the resumption of property owned…

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A County Council (To the Editor)

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 4

Sir,—Our committee, whose main objective is the betterment of the conditions of the unemployed by instigating a programme…

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The Level Crossing Mayor Cancels Deputation Aldermen Express Opinions

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 1

On a resolution submitted by Alderman Freelander, a deputation to the Railway Commissioner was arranged for last Monday morning. At the…

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Katoomba Council Notes

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 3

Messrs. Holtsbaum and Hunt were officially welcomed to their new positions on Tuesday night, the aldermen joining in eulogising their past work,…

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Alderman Shaw Objects Says Gymkhana Should Not Be Held at Megalong Valley

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 3

When the Mayor's minute relating to the celebration of Coronation Day at Katoomba was being discussed by the…

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Band Instruments to Be Sold Katoomba Council's Decision

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 1

All efforts having failed to reestablish a band at Katoomba, the aldermen have decided to sell the instruments. Ald. West…

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Blue Mountains Shire Council Correspondence

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 3

Correspondence submitted to the Blue Mountains Shire Council meeting on April 13, included the following:…

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Mayor Cancels Deputation and Is Criticised for Inconveniencing Aldermen Wanted Stronger Case to Place Before Railway Commissioner

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 2

His Worship the Mayor (Alderman Soper) came in for a certain amount of criticism at last Council meeting for…

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About Gymkhanas A. H. & I. Secretary Takes Alderman Mclaughlin to Task. (To the Editor)

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 2

Sir,--I feel that I would be falling in my duty if, as secretary of the A.H. and I. Society, I allowed to go unchallenged certain…

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A Coronation Gesture Mayor Heads Appeal to Assist Poor and Needy

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 2

At the public meeting on Monday night, called for the purpose of fittingly celebrating Coronation Day, it was…

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Council Pars. Widening of Main Street the Swimming Baths

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 3

The Anzac Memorial Hospital Women's Auxiliary was granted permission to hold a street stall on Saturday, April 24…

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Tree Planting Katoomba Council's Policy

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 1

Respecting tree-planting, the local aldermen have decided to plant new trees where gaps exist in the localities where trees have…

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Coronation Cheer Fund Mayor Heads Appeal to Assist Poor and Needy

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 2

At a public meeting called for the purpose of fittingly celebrating Coronation Day, it was resolved to make an appeal…

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Local Labor Agent Wanted Council Dissatisfied with Arrangements at Katoomba

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 20 April 1937 · page 1

Katoomba Council has advised the Department of Labor and Industry that the present purpose of supplying labor…

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Blackheath Council Correspondence

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 2

Blackheath Municipal Council dealt with the following correspondence at its last meeting:— The Department of Works and…

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News of the Mountains District Mount Victoria Water Supply B.M. Shire Wants Conference with Blackheath Council

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 2

At a recent meeting of the Blackheath Municipal Council, a letter was received from the Blue Mountains Shire, stating that an…

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Coronation Cheer Fund Mayor Heads Appeal to Assist Poor and Needy

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 3

At a public meeting called for the purpose of fittingly celebrating Coronation Day, it was resolved to make an appeal…

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Of New South Wales "Very Unsightly Appearance" Council's Inspector on New Hotel Site

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 1

Mr. R. W. Thomas reported to last week's meeting of the Katoomba Municipal Council that a notice had been sent to the solicitor…

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Council Jottings

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 4

Gardener F. Tulinsky tendered his resignation at last meeting of Katoomba Municipal Council. Applications are to be called to fill…

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