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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1933

102 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 2 of 6

"Worse Than Ned Kelly!" Ald. O'brien in Fighting Form Desultory Discussion Over Council's Estimates General Rate Raised on Decreased Valuations

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 12

ALTHOUGH the Estimates, as submitted to Windsor Council meeting on Tuesday night, proposed an increase in the general rate of one farthing in the £, it was pointed out that, consequent upon the decrease made in valuations by the Valuer-General's Department, ratepayers generally would obtain a…

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Broken Promises! Ald. O'brien Attacks the Mayor Trouble Over Council Work

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 9

AT last week's meeting of the Windsor Council, Aid. O'Brien criticised the Mayor (Aid. McLeod) because of his alleged broken…

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Windsor Council Wharf and Traffic Reserve New Trustees Appointed

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 7

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

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Lavatory Accommodation on Sydney-kurrajong Trains Windsor Council. Tries Again

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 6

ALD. O'BRIEN, at last meeting of Windsor Council, moved, "That a letter be sent to the Railway Commissioners requesting that lavatory, accommodation be…

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Balanced Budget Colo Shire Council Auditor's Report Pleases

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 2

MESSRS. ALLEN AND ALLEN, auditors,reported to Colo Shire Council on Monday having completed the audit of the council's books and accounts for the…

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Colo Shire Council Proposed New Road to Mountains Yet Another Step Further President Is Optimistic

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 7

THE regular fortnightly meeting of Colo Shire Council was held at Wilberforce on Monday when the following were present:—The President (Cr. H. C…

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Apologise! But Ald. O'brien Refused Windsor's Mayor Takes Firm Stand Storm in Tea Cup-council Adjourned for Fortnight

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 1

THERE was a dramatic climax to the regular fortnightly meeting of the Windsor Council on Tuesday night, when, half-way through the agenda paper, the sitting was adjourned for a fortnight because Aid. O'Brien refused to apologise for what the Mayor (Aid. McLeod) termed a "grossly insulting remark."…

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Electricity Scheme River Sand Company's Proposals: Deputation to Colo Shire

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 9

AT Monday's meeting of Colo Shire Council a letter was received from the River Sand (Nepean), Ltd., in reference to the recommendation of council's solicitors, Messrs…

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"Indignation Everywhere" Because of Rise in General Rate Ald. Hessiom States Case for the Farmers Mayor Says Remittances Total £1,000 in Two Years

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 1

AN unsuccessful attempt was made by Ald. Hession, Jenkyn and O'Brien at Tuesday night's meeting of the Windsor Council to rescind the resolution passed at a previous fitting increasing the general rate by ¼ in the £. The motion for recission, however, was negatived by 5 votes to 3, Aid. Wood being…

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Windsor Council Improvements to River Reserve Straying Stock Cause Trouble

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 7

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

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Cold Shire Council Works on Main Roads Tenders Must Be Called

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 14 April 1933 · page 7

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. J. E…

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Windsor Council the Garbage Service? "Most Unsatisfactory." Health Officer's Warning

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 6

THE regular fortnightly meeting of Windsor Council was held on the 11th instant when the following., were present:— The Mayor (Ald. J. J. McLeod), and…

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Colo Shire Council Regular Monthly Meeting Little Business of Import

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 12 May 1933 · page 7

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

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Windsor Council General Fund £1115 Overdrawn Method of Payment Questioned

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 19 May 1933 · page 7

WINDSOR Council held its regular fortnightly meeting on the 9th instant, when the following were present: The Mayor (Aid. J. J. McLeod), and Aldermen J…

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"Honest Ald. O'brien!" Alderman Jenkyn's Tribute Windsor Council's Overdraft

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 2 June 1933 · page 5

"That a complete statement of liabilities incurred to date against the general fund be placed upon the table for discussion," was the text of a resolution moved by Ald…

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Sunday Football Sanctioned by Windsor Council No Play During Church Hours

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 2 June 1933 · page 8

THE much-discussed topic of Sunday football was before the Windsor Council again at its last meeting when an application was made by the local football club. (A…

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Windsor Council Raising Mackenzie's Hollow Dormitory Hill Again! Some Questions by Ald. Jenkyn

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 2 June 1933 · page 7

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the Windsor Council was held on the 23rd ultimo when the following were present:—The Mayor (Ald J.J. McLeod), and Ald…

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"Nothing Objectionable!" Ald. Jenkyn's Resolution Windsor Council's Finances

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 3

"THAT in spite of the fact, that the overseer and permanent man were paid out of the relief fund for nearly three months this year, the overdraft…

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Windsor Council Tuesday Night's Meeting More Garbage Exemptions

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 2

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the Windsor Council was held on Tuesday-night when the following were present:—,The Mayor (Ald. J. J. McLeod), and…

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The Council's Flag "Not Flown on Empire Day?" And. Jenkyn Complains

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 10

Ald. Jenkyn at the Windsor Council meeting on Tuesday night, asked the following question, with notice: "Why was the flag not flown from the flag-pole at the…

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