Clergymen Criticised by Aldermen
A letter was received from the Council of Churches N.S.W. asking the Mayor's co-operation in arranging a suitable united recognition of National…
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Council & local affairs, 1941
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No Postal Voting for Shire Residents
The fact that this is the first year that voting for Shire elections has not been by post was the subject of discussion at last meeting of the Blue…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Blackheath Council Medlow Bath Sub-division
The Hydro Majestic Ltd. submitted alternative plans in connection with the proposed subdivision of Glenarra Estate. These plans showed a proposed…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mt. Victoria and the Shire Blackheath Town Clerk's Report
The published statement of the Blue Mountains Shire relative to my report on rates which would be levied in Mt. Victoria if that area were…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Central Blue Mountains Water Supply Rating Problem for Shire
The vital question of the water rate which has for so long been exercising the minds of residents and councillors, was again referred to at last meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Attendance Roll Katoomba Aldermen and Council Meetings
At the final meeting of the old Council on Tuesday night, the Mayor (Ald Freeunder) presented a most interesting review of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Buckheath Council Final Meeting of Old Council
Aid. Thompson was the only absentee from the last meeting of the present Council last Tuesday night. The Mayor (Aid. Bradshaw)…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →VANDALISM Praise for B.M. Shire's Honorary Rangers
Reports from the various Rangers who act in a voluntary capacity in "policing" the reserves under the care of the Blue Mountains Shire…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Leura Water Mains B.M. Shire Wants to Purchase
The Shire Clerk reported at last meeting of the B.M. Shire that representatives of Katoomba and the Shire…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Storm Damage to Insulators Temporary Breakdown in Shire Area
The recent very heavy storms have played havoc with the electricity mains, and many break-downs…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Buckheath Elections Keen Interest in Council Ballot
More than usual interest is being displayed in the Municipal elections and campaigning is in full swing. The thirteen candidates announced in the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Municipal Tennis Courts Swimming Pool Mooted
For some months past the municipal tennis courts have been without a lessee and, when a new offer of rental was mentioned at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Katoomba Council Jottings Aid to Russial
The Mayor is to call a meeting to decide in what way Katoomba may best assist the Russia Day Appeal. Aid. Shaw, speaking in favor of the appeal,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Ouadrennial Report Brief Survey of Katoomba Council's Activities
With municipal interest centred in to-morrow's elections, reference to the work of the retiring aldermen should have more than…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Band Rotunda Not Used Sufficiently Further Reference at the Council Table
At the final meeting of the old Council at Katoomba last week, Aid. Shaw again directed attention to the fact that the band rotunda in Kings…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mayor of Blackheath .. Alderman Bradshaw Re-elected Alderman Thompson As Deputy
Blackheath's Mayor for 1942 was decided by a draw from a hat, and resulted in Ald. Bradshaw…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mayor for 7Th Term Alderman Freelander Re-elected
The new Katoomba Council made an auspicious beginning, and revealed its wisdom by electing Ald. Freelander unopposed to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Three New Aldermen Bailey, Scarf, Maling Defeated Vote Smaller Than Expected
Over sixteen hundred voters on Saturday exercised their privilege to return nine civic…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Jap. Street Names Changed Mayor's Proposal Adopted
Following the last war, a number of thoroughfares at Leura were given Japanese names in token of the services rendered by the Far…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →S.S. Sydney Fund B.M. Shire Appeals for Donations
The Blue Mountains Shire Bran[?] of the Australian Comforts Fund appeals to all residents of the area fo[?] donations towards the new S.S…
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