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Blue Mountains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1941

72 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 4 of 4

Deputation on Water Supply Problems Minister Visits B.M. Shire Promises Enquiry

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 4

"I am better able to grapple with the problems which beset the Blue Mountains by meeting the councils first hand," said the Minister for…

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Seven New Councillors B.M. Shire Elections Crs. Mathews and Legge Defeated

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 4

The new Blue Mountains Shire Council will contain seven new representatives of the people — three…

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Blackheath Council Jottings

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 6

The Mayoral allowance has been fixed at £52 for 1942. Alds. Thompson and Burnett will represent Council at Lawson on…

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Financial Policy of the A.C.F. £300 in War Savings Certificates Invested by B.M. Shire Council Branch

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 4

Much discussion has taken place at various times re the advisability of retaining half the proceeds…

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Blackheath Council Suction Cleaner to Be Purchased

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 6

At last Tuesday night's meeting the need for a suction cleaner for the swimming pool was stressed by Alds. Cripps, Haworth, Sutton and…

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Drawn From Hat B.M. Shire President Re-elected Cr. A. S. Heriot Deputy-President

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Blue Mountains Shire Council it was found necessary to draw from a hat for the position of President. Two nominations…

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Council's Tennis Courts Again in Limelight Tenders for Lease Again Called

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 4

Arising from a further discussion on the above at the first meeting of the new Council, fresh…

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£1,000,000 WANTED! For "Jack's Day" Appeal B.M. Shire Branch A.C.F. Seeking Donations

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 3

The President of the B.M. Shire Branch of the Australian Comforts Fund is seeking to contact all…

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Blackheath Municipal Band "Must Have Funds to Carry On"

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 6

The necessity for financial support for the recently formed Municipal Band was stressed last week by Mr. E. Simon who, with many old bandsmen, has…

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Municipal Jottings

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 4

The next ordinary meeting of the Council will be on 6th January. Prior to the commencement of business, a congratulatory telegram from…

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Central Blue Mountains Water Supply Subject of Heated Discussion at B.M. Shire Council Meeting. Water Restrictions Necessary

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Wednesday 24 December 1941 · page 4

When the Engineer to the above: Council referred to the serious position as regards the water supply for the Central Blue Mountains, it became…

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Council Staff Farewells Popular Official

The Blue Mountains Advertiser · Wednesday 24 December 1941 · page 1

The staff of the Katoomba Municipal Council met to bid farewell to Mr. Alex Trava[?]ion, the Council's Accountant, who has been appointed to the…

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