14 Nov 1930
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Newspaper
Blackheath Beacon
Location
Blackheath, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1930
Page
1
The Blackheath Beacon office and printing works occupy the corner of Wentworth Street and Hat Hill Road Blackheath. Advertisements and correspondence should be addressed to the Blackheath Beacon Printing and Publishing Co.
At Blackheath Council a Greta Municipal Council request to pay aldermen during municipal duties was rejected. Alderman Cripps spoke against remuneration while the mayor supported the sentiment. The piece notes similar movements elsewhere and suggests pay by results could improve administration amid unemployment.
An innovation for Hlaickheath is a miniature golf course under construction at the old Dance Hall nearing completion. The proprietors expect to celebrate the opening at 2pm. An initiative golf course is seen as a sign of progress amid widespread Commonwealth enthusiasm.
The Rev Jo Hopking marks four years with the Blackheath congregation on Sunday November. Special services will honor his return to health and on Monday a social in the Sunday School Hall invites friends to a pleasant evening with ministers from other churches expected to attend.
Readers weigh in on community concerns and city affairs in this letter bag column. The letters express varied opinions on public services, school policies, and neighborhood issues, highlighting civic engagement and local discourse among residents.
The writer condemns a proposed municipal tennis court plan as overpriced and flawed noting bid rents around £8 yearly and a three year lease. He questions council standings and Sunday play absence while urging referendum clarity and fair terms amid local political tension.
A word in earnest is as good as a speech says Charles Dickens in a concise citation. The noted author highlights the value of sincere speech over grand oratory.
The B M Ambulance committee met Friday with most members present. They noted £40 raised this year by the Katoomba Girl Guides for Ambulance funds and a new government grant of £46 easing the deficit to about £110. Trustees discussed guarantees totaling £20 each and reducing staff wages, while Mr L G Christie was elected Blue Mountains representative on the NSW Ambulance Transport Service Board for three years.
An archival note reflects on Ruskin era speech about wisdom and folly. The fragment discusses admitting error and claims of motive tied to fashion and trending ideas rather than truth.
A quoted reflection by F. B. Milla Young warns that dwelling on mistaken ideas is like watering weeds, nourishing their growth and spreading error.
A reflective line on inner truth and personal stillness citing Michael Fairless noting the voice of silence and the companionship of solitude. The excerpt emphasizes contemplation and inner clarity as lasting guides.
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