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Blue Mountains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1939

123 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 6 of 7

Katoomba Council Meets Our Fortnightly Review

Blue Mountains Daily · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 1

Although Katoomba Council sat until a comparatively late hour on Tuesday night, the business in general was of a routine character, and…

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Different Prices Quoted B.m. Shire Not Pleased with Publicity

Blue Mountains Daily · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 1

The B.M. Shire Council has expressed its displeasure with the treatment received at the hands of the publisher of a book to celebrate…

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Immunisation the Fight Against Diphtheria Katoomba Council's Interest

Blue Mountains Daily · Tuesday 18 April 1939 · page 1

The introduction of immunisation treatment for diphtheria again cropped up at a recent meeting of Katoomba aldermen…

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Early Morning Train for Workmen Again Advocated by B.M. Shire Council

Blue Mountains Daily · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 1

The B.M. Shire Council revealed a tenacious desire to win a point with a higher authority at its meeting this week…

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Blackheath Sights Reserve Vested in Municipal Council

Blue Mountains Daily · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 3

The Under-secretary has forwarded to the member for the district (Mr. J. Jackson, M.L.A.) notification of the fact that the…

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B.m. Shire Guide Book

Blue Mountains Daily · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 4

A letter was received by the B.M. Shire Concil last week from Mr. H. Phillips, printer and photographer, advising that he proposed to bring…

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Sale of Petrol to B.m. Shire Employers

Blue Mountains Daily · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 1

A representative of the Shell Oil Coy. interviewed the B.M. Shire Council at last meeting with a view to ascertaining if Council was…

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Electrical Appliances Blackheath Council Showroom

Blue Mountains Daily · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 4

At the recent meeting of the Blackheath Municipal Council, the electrical engineer (Mr. A. L. Kcogh) reported that he had…

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Closing Hours of Shops B.m. Shire and Holiday Makers

Blue Mountains Daily · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 1

The question which has been occupying the attention of the police representatives because of the pressure brought to bear on…

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Springwood News Flats—and Council's Policy Sought by Springwood Development League

Blue Mountains Daily · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 6

The big question of the building of flats within the shire was raised by the Springwood Development League in a request for the B.M…

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Showground and New Golf House Important Matters Discussed by Katoomba Council Willingness to Accept Control of Show-ground Assets

Blue Mountains Daily · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 4

Three questions were discussed at Tuesday's meeting of the General Purposes Committee of Katoomba Council. Each was of major importance, and each was settled in a commonsense fashion. The aldermen have reason to congratulate…

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Leasing the Katoomba Golf Links Alderman Maling Moves Again Council Defers Its Decision

Blue Mountains Daily · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 1

Convinced that Katoomba Municipal Council would stand to gain financially by leasing the golf links to private…

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"Disgraceful Conduct!" School Pupils Accused of Vandalism Strong Criticism at Council Meeting

Blue Mountains Daily · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 1

The conduct of boys and girls of Katoomba High School at the Falls Reserve recently was described us a "Pure piece…

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Katoomba Council Meets a Quiet Meeting the Level-crossing Problem

Blue Mountains Daily · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 2

Six aldermen held the fort at the regular meeting of Katoomba Council on Tuesday night. Aldermen White, Scarf, and Shaw were…

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The 'Bus Rank Council to Receive Deputation To-night

Blue Mountains Daily · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 2

Katoomba aldermen, at their general purposes committee meeting this evening, will receive a deputation or 'bus owners relative to…

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Mayor to See Scenic Gems in Technicolor

Blue Mountains Daily · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 3

The Mayor and Town Clerk of Katoomba (Ald. W. Freelander and Mr W. V. Holts-baum), have received an…

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Charged with Stealing Shire Council Property Case to Be Heard at Penrith Court

Blue Mountains Daily · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 2

Two men were arrested during the week by Detectives Bowers and Fraser of Katoomba and charged with stealing…

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National Emergency Services Interests Shire Council Special Meeting Next Tuesday Wardens to Be Appointed

Blue Mountains Daily · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 4

The B.M. Shire Council has shown its willingness to co-operate in the National Emergency Services Scheme to be introduced by the Minister in charge of this department (Lieut. Col. Bruxner)…

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Petrol Supply for Council Employees

Blue Mountains Daily · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 1

A lengthy discussion on the question of whether or not council should provide employees with petrol from a bowser in its grounds…

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Sunday Morning Train To Mountains Shire Council v Railway Commissioners

Blue Mountains Daily · Tuesday 9 May 1939 · page 4

The Secretary for Railways advised the B.M. Shire Council at last meeting that a count of passengers travelling to the…

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