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1911  The formation of the Municipal Golf Links came before Council in July.

 

1913  Land selected by South Katoomba Land Co.  Permission sought to close certain roads for the construction of a 9 hole golf course.

 

1917  Approach was made to Council in May to take over the designated area. Offer was declined. Another approach was made in August and was again declined.

 

1918  Another approach was made in February and was declined yet again. Council finally accepted the proposal in October with ammended conditions.

 

1919  Council valued the land at £1500 and the transfer was made in August. The South Katoomba Land Co had expenses of £3300 for clearing and contouring the site.

 

1921  Interested citizens from the Municipality of Katoomba approached Council to form a Golf Club.

 

1922  Katoomba Golf Club was inaugrated in January with the promise by Council to back the club with £1 for every £1 raised.

 

1923  Council appointed a groundsman to work under the direction of the Golf Committee.

On May 5th, the Mayor of Katoomba, Alderman W.Rumble officially opened the 9 hole course.

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