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Newspaper
Blackheath Beacon
Location
Blackheath, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1930
Page
3
Over sixty people gathered at the Masonic Hall on the 11th to aid community distress. The Returned Soldiers led the effort and raised £5, showcasing Blackheath citizens backing genuine needs.
A meeting of the Returned Soldiers Club at the L O F Club saw high attendance. Clive Cousins was elected vice-president to replace a local member who left the district, with aims to boost community interests. Poppy Day raised £4 7s 6d and £10 was allocated locally. new members Mr Coleman of Mount Victoria and Mr Eric Longton of Shipley were admitted.
Fire alarm sounded at 11 45 p m Friday. Firemen found the blaze on Mr Springall's property in Clarence Street. Nearest hydrant too far to connect, six room cottage burnt to the ground. Mr Springall lit the copper and returned to find flames. Cause unknown as he left to speak with a neighbour.
Mr Cruickshank and his wife have just returned from Mendooran where they enjoyed a very pleasant holiday. He reports the weather was hot and they missed the cool mountain nights they value highly.
Members of the School of Arts will journey to Lithgow on Wednesday next to compete in the final of the Tooth Shield Series.
Mayor Pittendrigh flagged limited relief funds at the last Blackheath Council meeting and warned that aid may be delayed after a government change. The council decided to continue work through next week if funds run short, signaling support for the unemployed despite hardships.
Blackheath council discusses railway authority concessions and potential fare reductions while addressing motor car entry to Memorial Park and security of gates. The piece notes the Memorial Park pool and public dressing facilities as lacking, praising Blackheath Gardens and the town’s gardener amid a broader praise of the area.
Various advertisements list poultry stock with setting details, a married couple seeking sale of business, cottages for sale with price and agent C R Thompson of Blackheath, a deceased estate property at £450, a modern cottage at Hat Hill Road priced £500, and a block of land near town with utilities for £75 and £1 deposit.
In Black Heath a council meeting heated over public park swings with Alderman Sutton urging abolition after a recent injury. Cripps opposed removal citing attraction. Byrnes and Green echoed nostalgia. The Mayor noted swinging appeals to youths as he warned of danger in all walks.
A gathering at Claude Rolfe's rooms debated creating a White Way in Blackheath. Speakers urged the Municipal Council to act, noting town life dies after hours. Estimates put 100 candle power lighting at about 8 shillings per night. a deputation was formed to press the council at its next meeting.
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