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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

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Blacktown Show Application for Holiday Council Opposes

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 12

CONTRARY to its practice in past years, Blacktown Shire Council declined last week to approve of an application for the granting for a holiday for the…

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Richmond Council Trouble Over Concrete Footpaths Increased Sanitary Fee

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 5

The regular fortnightly meeting of Richmond Council was held on the 23rd ultimo, when the following were present:—The Mayor (Aid. C. S. Icely), and Ald, R. M…

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Progress Association Preparing for Shire Election

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 3

The usual monthly .meeting of the Riverstone Progress Association was held on Monday last, 22 members being present. The President (Mr. T. B. Davies) occupied…

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"Riverstone's Rights" Windsor Council's £600 Surplus

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 12

WRITING to the last meeting of Blacktown Shire Council, the Riverstone Progress Association stated that it had been in communication with Windsor Council…

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Traffic Restrictions Police Suggest Warning Signs Council Asked to Assist

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 2

SERGEANT LOOMES is of the opinion that if the resolution recently passed by Windsor Council to prevent the parking of cars for a longer period 30 minutes…

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Accident at Oakville Claim Against Council "Declared Guilty Without Trial."

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 2

"I DESIRE to bring under your notice my claim for damages in connection with the accident which occurred on the culvert at the foot of Clarke's Hill, Oakville, on…

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Windsor Council Ald. Jenkyn Attack Staff Advocates Work by Contract

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 8

The regular fortnightly meeting of Windsor Council was held on the 28th ultimo when the following were present:—The Mayor (Ald. W. H. Dean), and Ald. J. W…

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Policeman for Pitt Town Council's Request to Minister for Justice Public Appreciation of "Gazette's" Efforts

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 1

FOLLOWING on the criticism which appeared in a recent issue of this paper regarding the inadequacy of the facilities at the disposal of the local police, Windsor Council, at the instance of Ald. Mitchell, has communicated with the Minister for Justice asking that a police constable be stationed at Pitt Town…

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The Factory Noise "Can Be Considerably Reduced." Another Protest by Petitioners. Council's Request to Company

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 7

THE alleged nuisance caused by an internal combustion engine recently installed at the Hawkesbury Dairy and Ice Company's factory in Windsor was again…

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Colo Shire Council

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 5

The regular monthly meeting of Colo Shire Council was held on Monday, when the following were present:—The President (Cr. C. A. Jeffery), and Councillors E. T…

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New School of Arts Wilberforce's Need. Council Opposes Acquisition of Land

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 12

FOR several months past the people of Wilberforce have been raising funds for the erection of a School of Arts—an institution that is badly needed at that…

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Richmond Council Unsuccessful Attempt to Reduce Rate and Charley and the Farmers

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2

The regular fortnightly meeting of Richmond Council was held on the 8th instant when the following were present:—The Mayor (Ald. C. S. Icely), and Aldermen R…

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All Spanked! Blacktown Shire Inquiry Report Blames Everybody

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 8

EVERYBODY concerned seems to come more or less under the censure of the officer appointed by the Local Government Department…

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The Factory Noise Can It Be Minimised? "Utterly Impossible," Says Mayor

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 1

THE alleged nuisance caused by the noise from an internal combustion engine recently installed at the Hawkesbury Dairy and Ice Society's factory in Windsor was…

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Road to St. Albans Proposed Deviation Council Must Initiate Action

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 10

Recently the Main Roads Board received a communication from Mr. G. Chapman suggesting a deviation of the road between Wiseman's Ferry and St. Albans, between…

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Windsor Council Assistant Clerk Resigns Bates Adopted for Current Year

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 5

The regular fortnightly meeting of Windsor Council was held on the 13th instant, when the following were present:— The Mayor (Ald. W. H. Dean) and…

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Richmond Council

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 7

The regular fortnightly meeting of Richmond Council was held on the 22nd instant, when the following were present:—The Mayor (Ald. C. S. Icely), and Ald. R. M…

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Council's Criticism Valuer—general's Reply Definition of Efficiency

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 5

Baulkham Hills Council is not in favor off its area being valued by the Valuer-General's Department. A fortnight ago, the existing arrangements were criticised, and…

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Council Replies Blacktown Shire Inquiry Departmental Report Not All Correct

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 5

Interest in the charges levelled against the Blacktown. Shire Council culminating in an investigation into the affairs of the Council, has apparently waned to an almost…

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Colo Shire and Main Roads Act

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 3

MR. R Bruce Walker, M.L.A., has, been informed with reference to representations made by him on behalf of the Colo Shire Council, respecting its request that the Main…

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