Storm Causes £2000 Damage Katoomba Council to Ask Minister for Grant
The heavy rainstorm which broke over the district on Sunday afternoon caused damage to roads, etc., in this…
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Council & local affairs, 1938
403 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 2 of 21
Trading Preference Katoomba Council's Policy
At a recent meeting of Katoomba Council, Aid. Scarf, one of the "new" aldermen, asked to be enlightened as to the policy…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →B.m. Shire Building Applications £8000 for Month Garages As Residences
The Health Inspector of the Blue Mountains Shire Council, Mr. J. Lendster, presented a most pleasing report…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Katoomba's Swimming Baths Water Polluted. Forbes Council's Enterprise
Referring to the local swimming baths, in his annual report, Mr, R. W. Thomas (Health Inspector) advised that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Council Meets Our Fortnightly Review
The rain hammered on the roof of the council chamber. The aldermen hammered at their problems. And Jack Carroll hammered at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Principle Involved Should Council or Officers Deal with Tenders?
Stating that a business principle, was involved, Gr. Hodgson. at the last meeting of the B.M Shire Council, expressed the opinion that…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Prevention of Diphtheria Katoomba Aldermen Decide Against Immunisation Treatment
Katoomba Council has decided not to go ahead with the immunisation scheme for the prevention of diphtheria, its…
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Council's team for match with, Hazelbrook, on Saturday, January 29, at Katoomba Reserve, is as follows: J. Tremble (capt.), J…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Blue Mountains Cricket Jackson Shield Council Secures Another Easy Victory
Following the first day's score of 4 for 114, the Katoomba Council team on Saturday, January 15, went on to score 341 for the loss of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Matters Council Prepares for Early Visit of the Commissioner
The Mayor (Aid. L. A. White) advised his colleagues last week that the Railway Commissioner will make his annual visit to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Floodlighting Lawson Swimming Pool £400 Job Likely for Sunday Carnival Discouraged by Council
The value of giving the sport of swimming its proper incentive on the Mountains is fully appreciated by the Lawson Swimming Club. At the last meeting of the BM. Shire Council, a letter was received from this club,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Freeze Swimming Pool Proposal That Balckheath Council Investigate
Ald. Peter Sutton gave notice of motion at last meeting of the Blackheath Council, "That council take steps to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Blackheath Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting More Folders
The Government Tourist Bureau wrote asking for a supply of folders. These will be forwarded when fresh supply arrives…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tourist Motor Camp Proposal Before Black-sheath Council
At the last meeting of Black-heath Municipal Council, a letter was received from Mr. W. Lucas, advising that he has purchased land…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Shrubs for Street Decoration More Practical Than Trees, Says Shire Clerk Fruit Trees Suggested
The value of tree planting enters many different fields. Apart from the necessity of verdant growths. the beautification qualities of tree…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Blue Mountains Shire Council General Items From Council Meeting B.M. Fire District
Further, investigation indicates that the U.C.V. of the Blue Mountains Fire District will exceed the estimate of £322,930 by £47,000. It…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →B.m.p.v.j.c. Alderman Freelander Re-elected As Chairman
At the first meeting of the Blue Mountains Public Vehicles Joint (Committee held since the local government tri-ennial…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fares and Motor Hire Industry Commissioner for Road Transport Asked to Again Apply Fixed Minimum Rates in This Municipality Another Move for District Wide Application
Coinciding with the inauguration of a branch of the Commercial Motor Users' Association at Katoomba towards the end of last year, saner and sounder business principles were applied to the tourist hire industry at Katoomba. With lite exception,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Empire Rowers Guests of the Blue Mountains Shire
On Sunday, a party of visiting Empire rowers, staying at the Lapstone Hotel, were the guests of the B.M. Shire, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →British Empire Bowlers Greatly Impressed Team of 20 and Ladies See Mountains. Entertained by Katoomba and Wentworth Falls Clubs B.M. Shire Luncheon at Grand View Hotel
There are at least 37 of the overseas visitors to Australia at present who will recall their excursion to the Mountains with a feeling of special pride. They are the 20 bowlers of the British team, and 17 ladies who…
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