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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1931

136 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 6 of 7

The Late Mayor Dean Further Public Tributes

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 1

FEELING reference to the death of Windsor's Mayor (Aid. W. H. Dean) was made at the official opening of the Methodist Spring Fair in the local Sunday School…

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"Man of Marked Ability" the Late Ald. W. H. Dean Richmond Council's Tribute

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 1

FEELING reference to the late Mayor of Windsor (Aid. W. H. Dean) was made at the last meeting of the Richmond Council, when it was resolved that letters of…

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Gruesome Exhibit Horse's Head in Court Alleged Destruction of Valuable Mare Claim for Damages Against Colo Shire Council

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 3

I THINK you had better take that outside. If a further inspection is desired I'll adjourn the Court." MR. J. B. SCOBIE, S.M., made this observation at the Windsor Small Debts Court on Wednesday when the decomposed head of a horse was produced…

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Windsor's Mayor Only Clergyman in the State Unique Distinction

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 5

REV. NORMAN JENKYN, rector of St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, lias the unique distinction of being the only clergyman in the State who is also Mayor…

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Colo Shire Council

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 7

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

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Windsor Council Programme of Works the Mayor's Innovation

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 5

THE regular fortnightly meeting of Windsor Council was held on the 6th instant, when the following were present:— The Mayor (Aid. N. Jenkyn), and Aldermen V…

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Abused! and Threatened with a Boulder Shire Impounding Officer

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 1

JUDGING by the abuse and threats an impounding officer has to put up with, according to allegations made at Monday's meeting of Colo…

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On the Wrong Side Memorial Hall at the Ferry Colo Shire Can't Assist

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 1

AN industrial exhibition— the first of its kind— is to be held at Wiseman's Ferry early next year, in aid of the funds of the local Memorial Hall. A ladies' committee…

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Destruction of Trees Windsor Council Takes Action Offenders to Be Prosecuted

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 2

WINDSOR COUNCIL is offering a reward of £5 for information that will lead to the conviction of any person or persons found guilty…

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The Windsor Council (To the Editor)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 10

Sir,—As a constant reader of your valuable and reliable paper, and one who takes a very keen interest in local government matters, I noted with pleasure and satisfaction the…

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Government Savings Bank Question of Rehabilitation Windsor Council's Move Public Meeting This

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 10

OWING to the financial distress and mental anxiety among depositors of the Old Division of the Government Savings Bank in the…

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Ald. Cox's Poser "Not Fair," Says the Mayor Question in Arithmetic

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 1

"How many cubic feet are there in a cubic yard?" This poser was put by Aid. Cox to Aid. O'Brien during question time at last…

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Straying Stock Complaint to Windsor Council Temporary Officer Appointed

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 7

"I HAD the trouble of impounding 16 head of young calves last week. I received no end of abuse from the owners, and I might say…

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Windsor Council Discoloration of South Creek Samples Taken for Analysis

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 30 October 1931 · page 5

THE regular fortnightly meeting of Windsor Council Was held on the 20th instant when the following were present:—The Mayor (Aid. N. Jenkyn), and Aid. V…

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Colo Shire Council the Financial Position "Fiarly Satisfactory" Says Clerk Decreased Revenue Indicated

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 7

THE last meeting of Colo Shire Council for the current triennial term was held on Monday when the following were present: The President (Cr. W. E. Bailey), and Crs…

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Windsor Council

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 2

THE regular fortnightly meeting of Windsor Council was held on the 3rd instant When the following were present:—The Mayor (Aid. N. Jenkyn), and Aid. V. Gillespie…

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"Most Drastic Law" Mayor of Richmond's Outburst

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 1

SPEAKING at a public meeting in Sydney last week, the Mayor of Richmond (Aid. J. W. Smith) described the Transport Act as the most drastic law…

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Secession Castlereagh Movement Deputation to Blacktown Council

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 10

REPRESENTATIVES of the newly-formed Castlereagh Ratepayers Association attended the meeting of Blacktown Shire Council, on…

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Colo Shire Election Fight for "A" Riding Keen Interest Being Displayed

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 3

ALTHOUGH only one Riding-A-is being contested at the forthcoming triennial election in Colo Shire, the interest being displayed, especially in that area, is none the…

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The Bright Way Taken Over by Windsor Council Association's Offer Accepted

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 14

AS the. agreement between the "Windsor Council and the Town Improvement Association in connection with the Bright Way. lighting terminates at the end of this…

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