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Blue Mountains · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1936

35 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 1 of 2

Katoomba Golf Club Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Jul W. Webb Re-elected President; Mr A. M. Soper Again Captain

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 23 January 1936 · page 4

Considering that four other meetings were in progress on Monday night, there wins a very fair attendance at the…

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Katoomba Golf Associates Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Two Grades for Competitions Social Committee Formed

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 11 February 1936 · page 2

A very good attendance of members reported at the School of Arts on Thursday night to attend the annual general nictating and election of officers of the Katoomba Golf Associates. Mesdames Webb and Bentley were unanimously re-elected to their positions…

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Katoomba Mother's Club Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Successful Year Promised

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 1

A record attendance of members and support marked the annual general meeting of the Katoomba Mothers' Club…

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B. M. Teachers' Federation Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Salary Reduction Opposed

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Blue Mountains branch of the Teachers' Federation of N. S .W. was held in the Katoomba High School on Saturday, February 8. Representatives were present…

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Katoomba P. & C. Association Annual Meeting and Election of Officers. More About School Accommodation

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the Katoomba Parents and Citizens' Association this week, the following officers were elected for the coming…

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P. & C. Auxiliary Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 22 February 1936 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Parents and Citizens' Association was held, in the school on Tuesday, February…

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Starr-Bowkett Ballots and Election of Auditor

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 2

B. M. Starr Bowkett Societies announce thai a ballot in each Society will be drawn at the School of Arts, Katoomba, on Thursday of next week,…

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Katoomba East New Polling Place

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 28 March 1936 · page 1

Mr. J. Jackson, M.L.A., advises that, on the recommendation of the Returning Officer, it has been decided to appoint a polling place at…

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Leura's Ugly Man Competition Five Candidates Seek Honor

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 4

Ugliness has its advantage, fur it is said that beautiful women prefer ugly men as husbands. Five of Leura's citizens have…

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Mr V. J. Brady Wins Manly Council Bye-election

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 3

Mr. V. [?]. Brady, popular member of Katoomba Golf Club, won Saturday's bye-election for a vacancy in the Manly Council, by a majority…

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Blue Mountains A.H & I. Society a Good Year Election Of OFFICERS

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 2 June 1936 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the above Society last week Mr. C. Hamey was re-elected President for the ensuing year…

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Local Government Elections (To the Editor)

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 2 June 1936 · page 4

Sir, -- The Minister for Local Government (Mr. Spooner.) is reported as stating at the Shires Conference that the Government…

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North Katoomba Ratepayers Association Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Secretary's Report

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 4

Last Friday night was the date |of the annual function, and, despite the cold westerly wind, there was a constant…

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Leura Diggers Important Meeting Tonight Election of Secretary

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 9 July 1936 · page 2

Leura Sub-Branch meets at the Memorial Hall, Leura, tonight. The important business is to elect a secretary and a…

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Miss Australia 1937 Public Meeting to Choose Local Candidate Conditions Of Quest

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 18 July 1936 · page 1

Local organisations, especially ladies clubs etc., are invited to interest themeslves in the Contest organised by "Smith's Weekly" to…

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Candidate for Municipal Honors After Forty Years' Residence

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 1

Included in the nominations for the Katoomba municipal by-election is the name of Alan S. West, who has resided here for 40 years…

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Mr. Mocatta a Candidate

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 2

Mr. G. O. Mocatta of Orient Street, Katoomba, has now definitely decided tot nomihate as a candidate tor the by election…

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The By-election Four Candidates Will Contest To-morrows Ballot Wily, Record Poll Be Eclipsed? Close Contest Likely

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 2

To-morrow is polling day at Katoomba and Leura to fill the municipal vacancy caused by the resignation of Ald. A. E…

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Election Pars

The Blue Mountains Times · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 2

Supporters of Mr. West are canvassing well for him, and it looks as if he should poll well. His connection with so many public bodies and friendly societies should…

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West Wins! Close Polling in By-election Twenty-six Votes Separate Three Candidates

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 25 August 1936 · page 2

Congratulations to Alderman A. S. West--winner of Saturday's municipal election at Katoomba. It was his first…

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