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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1925

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Oakville P.A. & the Council Some Straight Talk

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 March 1925 · page 5

An Open Letter to His Worship, the Mayor, and Aldermen of Windsor Council. Gentlemen,— In issue 27/2/'25 of "Windsor and…

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Colo Shire Council

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 9

The full Council was present at the regular monthly meeting on Monday, viz., the President (Cr. C. A. Jeffery), and Crs. E. T. Bowd, A. C. Anderson, A. Buckland, J. E…

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Windsor Council Calm After a Storm

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 5

After the storm there comes a calm. The regular meeting of Windsor Municipal Council held on the 3rd instant, was in marked contrast to the disorderly meeting…

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Richmond Council Loss of Electric Current Officer Discovers Faulty Connection

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 7

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Richmond Council was held on the 12th instant when the following were present:—The Mayor (Aid. J. T.' Dray ton), and Aid…

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The P.a. Parliament Representatives From Blue Mountains Shire and Springwood P.a. Richmond Rural School

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 5

The quarterly conference of the Hawkes—bury and Nepean Federation of Progress and Kindred Associations was held at Hawkesbury Agricultural College on Saturday…

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"The Milking Cow" Firth Wants New System Debate in Baulkham Hills Council

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 10

A little of what may be termed inter-Riding feeling crept into the deliberations of Baulkham Hills Council recently. Councilors Firth, and Smith represent "B"…

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"A Regular Nuisance" Trouble at Webb's Creek Ferry Council Believes the Puntman

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 9

At Colo Shire Council meeting last week a report was received from Edward North with regard to the working of the Webb's Creek ferry. He alleged that a dealer and…

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'Only Themselves to Blame" the Burnt Bridge Council Takes Firm Stand Ratepayers Incensed

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 2

The people of the Higher Macdonald district are greatly incensed with Colo Shire Council for what they consider a "breach, of agreement" in connection with the…

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Baulkham Hills Shire

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 10

The Main Roads Board asked Baulkham Hills Shire Council to let it Know if there were any urgent road or bridge repairs required to the Great Northern Road, before…

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Windsor Council

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 12

The regular meeting of Windsor Municipal Council was held on the 17th inst., when there were present: The Mayor, (Aid. W. J. Ross) and Aid. J. W. Ross, W. H. Dean…

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That Threatene Deputation Works Committee to Receive the Council Has Relented

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 2

At Windsor Council meeting on February 17, the newly formed Progress Association at Oakville asked the Council to receive a deputation and discuss the "state of the…

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Blacktown Shire Council "A Bellowing Calf" Impounding Complaint

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 12

At the regular monthly meeting of Blacktown Shire Council there were present:— The President (Cr. A. Morehead) and Crs. J. Milne, J. Page, J. J. Pye, and…

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Richmond Council

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 7

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Richmond Council was held on the 26th ultimo, when the following were present: - The Mayor (Ald. J. T. Drayton), and Ald…

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Confidence in Mr. Molesworth Cumberland Council Support

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 6

At the meeting of the Cumberland Electorate Labor Council, at which there were present delegates from Hornsby, Windsor, Richmond, Penrith, Blacktown, Cabramatta…

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Yarramundi Falls Bridge the Minister's Decision Colo Shire to Bear the Cost

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 6

According to the Minister's "Order" under the provisions of the Local Government Act, Colo Shire Council has to bear the whole cost of the construction…

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Richmond Rural School Debate in Council New Building Wanted

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 8

At Richmond Council meeting last week, the matter of the establishment of a Rural School at Richmond was referred to by Ald. Dowle. He stated that at the quarterly…

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A Peculiar Position Richmond Council and McCAULEY Winding-up Order Made

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 8

The finance committee at last week's, meeting of Richmond Council recommended the payment of the regular instalment to F. J. McCauley on…

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Councils and Public Halls Contribution to Funds Blacktown Council. Refuses to Create a Precedent

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 2

Councils have power to contribute toward the building of public halls within their respective boundaries, with the approval of the Minister, but Blacktown Shire…

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Windsor Council

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 5

At the ordinary meeting of Windsor Municipal Council, held on the 31st ultimo, there were present: The Mayor (Aid. W. J., Ross), Aid. J. W. Ross, J. M. Tucker, J…

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Colo Shire Council Catering for Motorists a Good Road to Mt. Tomah Main Roads Board Asked for £5,000

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 April 1925 · page 9

The full Council attended the regular monthly meeting held on Monday, viz., the President (Cr. C. A. Jeffery), and Crs. E. T. Bowd, A. C. Anderson, A. Buckland,…

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