09 Jan 1931
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Newspaper
Blackheath Beacon
Location
Blackheath, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1931
Page
1
Advertisement notice for the Blackheath Beacon Publishing Co printed at Wentworth Street Blackheath Road area. Includes contact and advertising correspondence details dated January 9 1931.
A long readers’ note thanks supporters in Blackheath Hartley and Mt Victoria for Beacon contributions and praises civic spirit. It also rails at laws on married teachers and discusses tourism and regional coal industry history in Lithgow with figures on Hermitage mine and coal quality.
The article reports Minister Davies proposing to remove 600 married women teachers to home duties if husbands earn five pounds weekly. It argues this policy clashes with gender equality and fair pay debates, noting the reform party's stance on equal rights. It rails against perceived biases in educational staffing and policy.
In a few weeks Mr Grimsley the headmaster of Blackheath Public School will depart to take up duties at Munbee. Residents express regret yet wish him success in his new role as the community notes the transition.
An alderman sparks a heated council session about a controversial project. Citizens and officials clash over funding choices while the mayor and town manager weigh alternatives and potential outcomes.
Rev C A White B A moderator of the State Assembly will preach at Blackheath Presbyterian on Sunday morning and evening and at Mount Victoria in the afternoon. Mise Bremmer will sing a solo at the evening service. A welcome social for Rev White will be held in the Church Hall on Monday evening.
The piece criticizes Alderman Jook Carden over his coal discussion and notes Snowden’s fame as the highest point in England Ireland and Wales. It mentions Blackheath Beacon Printing and Publishing Co and registration under the Newspapers Act 1898.
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