Dressing sheds bid for Memorial Park work approved
At the Black Heath Municipal Council meeting eight tenders were received for erecting two dressing sheds in Memorial Park. Ald Porter moved to amend plans by removing internal fittings except seats, inviting lowest tenderer to resubmit. Ald Pietendrigh moved to reject all tenders. motion defeated and amendment approved with named aldermen noted as voting negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackheath
Memorial Park
Ald
Porter
Byrnes
Pittendrigh
Rugeles
Pietendrigh
Ruggles
Obstruction at Goverty Leap Road level crossing moved
Ald Green led a motion at the Connell meeting to have the Stallway Department remove a railway sleeper stack near the level crossing at Goverty Leap Road to improve driver visibility and prevent accidents. Ald Porter seconded. motion carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goverty Leap Road
Ald. Green
Ald. Porter
Endorsement Favors Blackheath Chamber of Commerce
A Progressive letter from the New South Wales Chamber of Commerce supports establishing a Blackheath Chamber to unite business and professional interests. The author argues a representative body would amplify public voice, unlock town improvements, and help coordinate regional progress across centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Blickheath
Progress
T Foo
Bulletin
Blackheath Chamber of Commerce
Blackheath
Chamber of Commerce
Blackheath Aeroplane Landing Idea Considered
A proposal to convert Blackheath near Nooo sound, Wales into a landing ground is reviewed. An inspection deemed the site unsuitable due steep slopes. Local officials remain hopeful the Aeronautics Department may suggest a compliant plan for an aeroplane landing ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackheath
Bern
Wren
Desideri Iin
Aero Club
Nooo Sound
Wales
Perens Department
Destrore Chaitanava
WL Mitte
Sweet
What Are Council's Powers in a Railway Property Case
During a Cornell meeting Alderman Thompson moved that the Town Clerk report to the next aldermen about resuming part of the subject land and the council powers over a dangerous fence and building on Afra Welhan’s Station Street and Railway Avenue property. The motion was seconded by the Ald. Board and carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Afra
Welhan
Station Street
Railway Avenue
Thompson
Ald
Council approves 1940 41 swimming plan at Memorial Park
Aldermen report a plan to permit public bathing in the upper dam at Memorial Park for the 1940 41 season. A dressings shed for women to be on the western bank and a men’s shed below the upper dam near Prince Edward Street. Ground plans, specs, and public tenders to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Park
Connell
Ald. Porter
Ald. Thompson
Upper Dam
Prince Edward Street
Blackheath Queen Contest Seeks Local Support
Loyal citizens urged to back two district nominees in Queen Competition. Promoting charity, the effort aims to secure votes for both young ladies, with final crown placing at Koolombs and a ceremony in Blackheath to honor victory. Ticket price deemed a reflection of good citizenship.
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Bhick Oath
Kuiehid
Sweet Charity
Theuerlves
Blackheath
Dist
Sie
Kutoombs
Personal notes from Sydney to Blackheath social circle
Dr and Mrs Mavid Adcock return to Sydney by the Aorangl om Friday morning and depart by train for Blackheath to visit Mrs Baltzer of Cuhermotie. Mrs Adcock is Baltzer’s daughter. W N Walters of Drummaytte has bought Tethraphy on Tint Hill Road and moved to Blackheath. Walters is a retired Cruft merchant. his sons run the business. W Layton plans to move to his orchard near Medion Bath after a long Postal Department career. F Woof of railway ticket attire heads to relet Clerk Wotton’s post. Stationmaster Tantte at Blickheath takes annual leave. Night Officer Tuxford oversees. Relief Officer Margarson resumes duties after sick leave. W Kerslake invited to judge at Katoomba Society Show Jan 24 and Wentworth Folly Show Feb 1. Mrs Marjorie Rodrigues-Lenar visiting her old hometown at Homesdale Blackheath. Mrs Lear is Rodriguez’s daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavid Adcock
Sydney
Tral
Blackheath
Mpass
Baltzer
Cuhermotie
Adcock
W.N. Walters
Drummaytte
Tint Hill Road
Haw
Mr. Walters
W. Kerslake
Memorial Park
Katoomba Society
Wentworth Folly
Kerslake
Marjorie Rodrigues-Lenar
Unemployed Relief Member Jackson Moves Grant Request
Unemployed Relief Member Jackson, state representative for Cranbaed, urged the council to pursue an additional grant for relief works. He reported officials would forward a letter from the Leen Government Department noting the council's request for consideration. Aldermen praised his energy and agreed to express thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mero J. Jackson
Leen
Dhe Counell
Jackson
Wieldeover
Cowell
Mayors Appeal for Blackheath Revival and Unity
The new mayor pledges a steady, fiscally careful approach to Blackheath’s development. He seeks cooperation from aldermen and ratepayers to attract winter visitors without heavy costs, aims to reduce rates where possible, and stresses building up the town as a popular Blue Mountain retreat with civic partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvie
Blackheath
Mantel
Dalby
Tockheath
Blue Mountain
Blackheath Ambulance Queen Chosen at Fèstive Meeting
Miss Mille Cowling was unanimously selected to represent the Blackheath Ambulance as Queen after a Thursday meeting of the Blackheath Queen Competition at Rolfe's Refreshment Rooms. A committee was formed to handle ticket sales and campaign support for her candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackheath
Rolfe
W. E. Vincent
Craig
Cousins
Miss Smith
Messie Williams
Hunter
Berlnett
Atwndance
Connecion
Mille Cowling
Ambulance
Miss Cowing
Pittendrigh
Tuxford
Popular Choir to Visit Blackheath Tonight Cantata Daniel
The popular Lithgow Baptist Choir under Mr Bert Lean will visit Blackheath tonight and render the cantata Daniel at Pontist Church at o'clock. The visiting choir, about 40 voices, is among Lithgow’s most popular musical organizations. A recent cantata by this choir drew a large crowd at the theatre with enthusiastic reception. Music lovers can expect another strong performance tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lithgow
Parents and Citizens Meet at School of Arts
A Parente and Citizens Association gathering at the School of Arts Friday evening included Ald. Sutton A. H. Grimgley P. Gillmore R. FR. Cash and Mesdames Cousins Huntington Hemming. Receipts totalled £25 6, statements show receipts £33 8 10, expenditure £4 16, balance £28 39 10. Items for payment £1 T 6 approved. Prizes to be awarded in school grounds weather permitting next Wednesday afternoon. Mayor Sutton and Mayoress invited to present prizes. £20 for prizes plus additional donations. Bond invested in Commonwealth Loan to mature. accrued interest to current account. Government Savings Bank account closed and funds moved to Commercial Bank. Next meeting February. Yuletide greetings extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackland
Parente and Citizens’ Association
School of Arts
Ald. Sutton
A. H. Grimgley
P. Gillmore
R. FR. Cash
Mesdames Cousins
Huntington
Hemming
Cheletinas
Grimsley
Aclqnd
Sutton
Prises
Mesdames Baltzer
Hill
Gilmore
Miases Haorria
Middleton
Commonwealth Jloan
Grimaley
Commonwealth Lomn
Gillmore
Button
Government Savings Bank
Commercial Bank
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Toby
Katoomba
Toby's Shoe
Leap Road
Bathuest Road
Porter & Bogus
Tennee
Nick Delaney Ltd
House Bros. Blackheath
Frat Chambers
Tee Cooimenock
Achilly
O. S. Williams, Chemist
Pels
Om Export
R. R. Dash
Mlp.s
Gove Ust
Vigges Cognelle
Pete Staw
Phote That
Blackheath Bulletin
J. M. Gorman
Hotel DE Luxe
Lackheathil
Astoria Batilurst Road
Blagckheeatil
Astoria
W. E. Glenfield
White
Medlow
Mt. Victoria
Kanimbla
A. E. Cruickshank
Great Western Highway
Hawthorn
Kanimila
Sunrise Dairies
OHDER
Tor
P. L. Reynolds
Plackheath
Council
THE
Blacksheath
W. Layton
Medion Bath
Layton
Postal Department
Wollongong
Kempsey
Mr. F. Woof
Am Tenve
Wil
Wotton
Tantte
Tuxford Ia
Margarson
Blackheath Station
Jackson Moving
Mayors Appeal
Blackheath Ambulance Queen
Miss Millie Cowing
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