Uncovering the history of Leura as recorded in local newspapers
Below is a chronological list of articles tagged Katoomba Municipality.
Proclamation by His Excellency the Right Honourable Charles Robert, Baron Carrington.
Official. Saturday 30 November 1889, Katoomba Times, p2.
The extent of the new Municipality of Katoomba is set out, including the Leura Estate.
I believe that Messrs. A. A. Smith, W. Eyre, and W. H. Edwards.
Jottings. Saturday 30 November 1889, Katoomba Times, p2.
Eyre and others may put themselves forward as candidates for Aldermen of Katoomba.
To the Returning Officer of Municipal Council of Katoomba.
Advertising. Saturday 30 November 1889, Katoomba Times, p2.
Reprinted 2 times.
Eyre puts himself forward as candidate for Alderman in the new Municipality of Katoomba.
Messrs. W. H. Edwards, A. A. Smith, and Wm. Eyre are coming forward.
Jottings. Saturday 7 December 1889, Katoomba Times, p2.
Eyre and others are putting themselves forward as candidates for Councillors.
In the event of my being elected to be the First Mayor of Katoomba.
Advertising. Saturday 11 January 1890, Katoomba Times, p3.
Reprinted 2 times.
Eyre promises if elected as the Mayor to buy the robes of office for the council.
Polling will take place.
Advertising. Saturday 11 January 1890, Katoomba Times, p2.
Reprinted 2 times.
Lists candidates for alderman and records the election date as 18th January 1890.
The Municipal District of Katoomba, The First Election.
Article. Saturday 11 January 1890, Katoomba Times, p2.
Reprinted 2 times.
Pre-election speeches by many candidates for aldermen - Eyre does not appear to have spoken.
To the Electors of the Municipal Council of Katoomba.
Advertising. Saturday 11 January 1890, Katoomba Times, p3.
Reprinted 2 times.
Eyre's election advertisement for alderman in which he considers his Sydney location a selling point.
Editorial Saturday January 18 1890.
Editorial. Saturday 18 January 1890, Katoomba Times, p2.
The Editor describes the correct process for the election of aldermen, auditors and mayor.
William Eyre is offering himself as a candidate for election as Alderman.
Advertising. Saturday 18 January 1890, Katoomba Times, p3.
Eyre goes all out on his election campaign on a platform of massive debt-fuelled expenditure on Katoomba in order to raise property prices
A sporting gentleman.
Article. Saturday 18 January 1890, Katoomba Times, p2.
A bookmaker is accepting wagers on the outcome of the election; Eyre is bottom at 300 to 1.
Let Us All Have a Blow.
Advertising. Saturday 18 January 1890, Katoomba Times, p3.
Another candidate pokes not-so-gentle fun at Eyre's offer to buy the mayoral robes.
The First Election.
Article. Saturday 25 January 1890, Katoomba Times, p2.
The first election of the Municipality of Katoomba has taken place; F. C. Goyder became mayor and William Eyre got the wooden spoon.