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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

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Windsor Council

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 5

The regular fortnightly meeting of Windsor Council was held on the 1st instant when the following were present:—The Mayor (Aid. W. H. Dean), and Ald. J. W…

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"Disciplinary Action" Windsor Council's Defalcations Reply Not Satisfactory

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 12

WITH reference to the action taken by the Department of Local Government consequent upon the discovery of defalcations by the previous town…

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Road Motor Tests Prohibition Sought Windsor Council. Co-operates

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 16

A letter from Patrick Plains Shire, seeking co-operation in preventing racing motorists from carry out "road tests, was dealt with at last weeks' meeting of Windsor…

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Road Signs Can License Fee Be Charged? Council Seeks Opinion

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 14

ACCORDING to Ald. Jenkyn, Windsor Council is losing much legitimate revenue in not charging a license fee for the erection of the numerous road…

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The Severance Question Ald. Lawson's Outburst Objects to Council Ratifies Proposal

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 1

A L.D. LAWSON believes that the Blacktown Shire members of the Riverstone Progress Association have obtained control of that body, and, as a result, have unfairly and unjustly originated the present agitation for secession from the Windsor Municipality…

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Colo Shire Council

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 5

The regular monthly meeting of Colo Shire Council was held on Monday when the following were present: The President (Cr. H. C. Matheson), and Crs. E. T. Bowd…

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Sackville Ferry Charges Against Puntman Shire Council Rebukes Another

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 2

IT WAS indicated at Colo Shire Council meeting on Monday that the puntman at Sackville ferry had been reprimanded by Baulkham Hills Shire…

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Richmond Council

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 18 March 1927 · page 14

The regular fortnightly meeting of Richmond Council was held on the 10th instant when the following were present:—The Mayor (Ald. C. S. Icely), and Aldermen…

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Colo Shire Council the Auditors' Report

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 12

Messrs Allen and Allen, auditors, submitted the following report to the last meeting of Colo Shire Council: - We desire to inform you that we have…

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"Serious Question" Bridges in Colo Shire Repairs and Renewals

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 12

THIS QUESTION is one that is going to be a very serious financial one," remarked the engineer (Mr. T. W. Spencer) in a report to Colo Shire Council at…

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Windsor Council "Not Consistent!" Charge Against Ald. Lawson

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 5

The regular fortnightly meeting of Windsor Council was held on the 15th instant, when the following were present:-The Mayor (Aid. W. H. Dean), and…

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"Who Are They?" Explanation Wanted Windsor Council's Defalcations

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 10

RECENTLY Windsor Council received a r reply from the L. G. Department in connection with the action taken consequent upon the discovery of defalcations…

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The Council's Affairs (To the Editor)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 11

Sir.—Some aldermen seem very anxious to know who were penalised, along with a previous town clerk, in connection with the Council's defalcations: It would be better…

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Richmond Council Relief for Unemployed the Richmond Road Work

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 7

The regular fortnightly meeting of Richmond Council was held on the 24th ultimo, when the following were present: The Mayor (Aid. C. S. Icely), and Aldermen R. M…

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War at Blacktown Shire Council on Verge of Bankruptcy "Intolerable State of Affairs" Citizens Demand a Public Inquiry

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 1

AGITATED and disgusted over what has been aptly described as "an intolerable state of affairs," the ratepayers of Blacktown Shire gathered in full force at the Blacktown School of Arts on Monday evening last, and openly expressed their feelings—and strong feelings, too—concrning the present civic crisis…

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The Council' S Affairs (To the Editor)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 15

Sir,—I notice in your last issue figures and comments appertaining to the Windsor Council. Your correspondent, Mr. McMullen, is evidently a man of very great…

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Windsor Council Mcquade Park Vandalism Appointment of Auditors

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 5

The regular fortnightly meeting of Windsor Council was held on the 29th ultimo, when the following were present:—The Mayor (Aid. W. H. Dean), and Aldermen…

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The Traffic Problem. "Becoming a Serious Matter." Council's Restrictions

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 11

"THE TRAFFIC PROBLEM in Windsor is becoming a serious matter and it is time some legislation was brought into force to deal with it," declared Mayor…

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"Like Sewer Rats!" Ald. Mitchell Attacks Tourists Council's Novel Idea

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 6

TN A MINUTE to Windsor Council at last week's meeting of that august body, the Mayor (Aid. W. H. Dean) moved, "That the Council take the necessary steps to have…

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What Does the Riverstone P.A. Think of This? See Also Page 15. The Silver Lining Windsor Council Considers the Estimates Genuine Attempt to Reduce the Rates Water Charges Are Still a Heavy Burden

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 1

OWING to the increase in the value of land in the municipality of Windsor, the combined rate of 7-5/16d. in the £ which was struck last year on all ratable land in the heart of Windsor, has been reduced to 6-9/16d. THIS was brought about by a reduction of 1d. in the £ on both the general and…

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