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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1928

168 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 9 of 9

Not Out Men in Saturday's Local Government Test Civic Elections New Blood in Many Councils Windsor Elects Youngest Alderman in State Retiring Presidents Beaten in Colo and Blacktown

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 7 December 1928 · page 1

THE municipal and shire elections held in this district on Saturday created more than ordinary interest, and it is a healthy sign that the polling in most instances was heavier than it was three years ago. There were many complaints of electors being left off the rolls, but in nearly all cases—except in Colo Shire…

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Richmond Council Mr. J. W. Smith Tops the Poll All Old Aledrmedn Returned

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 7 December 1928 · page 2

AS a result of the triennial election at Richmond on Saturday, the personnel of the local Council has been somewhat changed. All the old aldermen who…

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Colo Shire Council Wiseman's Ferry Once Again! Contractor Takes 'French Leave' Serious Position Arises

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 14 December 1928 · page 2

THE first regular monthly meeting of the newly-elected Council was held on Monday, when the following were present:—The President (Cr. A. C. Anderson), and Crs…

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Colo Shire Election (To the Editor)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 14 December 1928 · page 3

Sir,—The voting in the recent Colo Shire Election furnishes food for reflection for students of local government in the shire Out of the total number of votes polled…

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Richmond's New Mayor Ald. J. W. Smith Elected

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 14 December 1928 · page 3

A SPECIAL meeting of the Richmond Council was held on the 6th instant for the purpose of fixing the mayoral allowance and appointing the Mayor for the ensuing 12…

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Richmond Council

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 13

The first meeting of the newly-elected Richmond Council was held on the, 14th instant, when there were, present:—Ald. J. W. Smith (Mayor), R. M. Dowle, J. G…

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Child Injured Defective Swing in Park Council Pats Medical Expenses

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 12

"I wish to draw your attention to the fact that oh the 2nd instant my child, Betty, fractured her arm and sustained facial injuries through a defective swing in the…

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A merry xmas and Prosperous New Year to All Windsor Council Appointment of Committees the Board of Health's Report. Recommendations Being Carried Out

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 1

The first ordinary meeting of the newly elected Council was held on Tuesday night when the following were present—The Mayor (Ald.W.H. Dean), and Aldermen J…

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