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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1934

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Windsor Council's Estimates Give £500 Relief to Ratepayers See Page 9. Ratepayers Will Benefit Saving of £500 Windsor Council's Estimates ½d. Reduction in General Rate "Not Enough," Says Ald. Jenkyn

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 1

ESTIMATES of revenue and expenditure for the current year, which were adopted by the Windsor. Council at its last meeting, provide…

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Late Mr. Alex. Matheson Colo Shire Council's Sympathy

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 14

SYMPATHETIC references to the late Mr. Alexander Matheson, of Richmond, whose death we reported in last issue, were made at the monthly meeting of Colo Shire…

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Colo Shire Council Damage by Flood Trouble Over River Ferries Puntman Should Use Own Judgment

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 7

DAMAGE caused to ferries and their appurtenances on the Hawkesbury River during the recent flood was discussed at Monday's…

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Kurrajong Police Station Protest Against Closing Reply to Colo Shire

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 9

At Monday's meeting of Colo Shire Council the Chief Secretary (Captain F. A. Chaffey) forwarded a reply, the full text of which has already been published, to the council's…

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Would Cost Too Much! Holiday for Hawkesbpry Show Colo Shire's Opposition

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 5

Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association. (R. B. Tate, hon. secretary) wrote to Colo Shire Council on Monday seeking co-operation in having Friday, April 13…

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Windsor Council Review of Electricity Charges Swimming Club's Diving Tower Chaim by Motor Boat Owner

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 11

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

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March of Progress City Council's Electricity 'Switching-on at Richmond Mayor Performs Ceremony

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 12

IN the presence of an influential gathering of citizens, municipal,' shire arid. Water Board representatives, and officers of the City Council, the Mayor of Richmond (Aid…

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Efficient Service Colo Shire Councillors Ratepayer's Appreciation

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 5

Colo Shire councillors expanded their chests to an unusual degree at last week's meeting, when a letter of appreciation was read from Mr. W. H. Spinks, of Windsor…

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Electricity on the Farm Hawkesbury Development Company Supply to Colo Shire and Castlereagh Municipality Terms and Conditions (Continued from Last Issue)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 8

(5) The consumer must not interfere with the meter, main, fuse, or. maximum demand indicator, which will be sealed. (6) (a) On completion of consumer's…

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Lower Portland Punt Alleged Unsatisfactory Repairs Baulkham Hills Shire Complaint Conference of Councillors

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 30 March 1934 · page 9

WHEN a complaint was received from the Baulkham Hills Shire Council at the February meeting of Colo Shire,' drawing attention to the very unsatisfactory Work…

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Steel Diving Tower Swimming Club's Application Council's Responsibility

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 9

When the "Windsor Council at a recent meeting received an application from the Windsor Swimming Club for permission to erect a steel diving tower on the banks of…

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Windsor Council Relief Work in Added Area Employees Commended

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 7

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the Windsor Council was held oh the 27th ultimo, when the following were present:—The Mayor (Aid. J. J. McLeod), and Aid…

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"Serious Menace!" Straying Stock Nuisance Windsor Residents Complain Council to Take Action

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 5

AS a result of complaints made to the Windsor Council at its last meeting, it was decided to instruct the impounding officer to impound…

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Colo Shire Council Monday's Monthly Meeting

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 7

THE regular monthly meeting of Colo Shire Council was held at Wilherforce on Monday when the following were present:—The President (Cr. Alex. Smith…

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Slashing Reductions in Windsor's Electricity Charges See Page 3. 5d. AND 2d. Windsor's Light and Power All-round Reduction of 1½d. in Both Charges. "Cheapest in County of Cumberland," Says Mayor

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 1

CONSEQUENT upon the City Council's electricity supply being made available, Windsor Council at its meeting on Tuesday night granted substantial reductions to consumers in the price of both lighting and power. The price of lighting was reduced to 5d. and power to 2d., as against the previous charges of…

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Windsor Council More Concrete Footpaths Fine Gesture by Residents Free Current for Health Centre

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 8

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the Windsor Council was held on the 10th instant, when the following were present: The Mayor (Aid. J. J. McLeod), and…

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Historic Building Windsor Council Chambers Demolition Now in Progress New Structure to Be Erected

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 April 1934 · page 6

FOR the last time Windsor Council met on Tuesday, 17th instant, in its historic 'council chambers, the site of which was originally appropriated for a watch house. The…

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Windsor Council More Buildings Going Up an Alleged Irregularity

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 4 May 1934 · page 5

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the Windsor 'Council was held on the 24th ultimo, when the following were present:— The Mayor (Aid. J.. J. McLeod), and…

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New Council Chambers Amended Tender Accepted £100 More Than Original Price

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 4 May 1934 · page 14

Windsor Council at its last .meeting received a communication from Mr. John Barr, architect, Sydney, who advised having had an interview with W. Cooper, of…

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Colo Shire Council Pipe-making a Success Impounding Officer Complains Big Batch of Correspondence

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 18 May 1934 · page 6

THE regular monthly meeting of Colo Shire Council was held at Wilberforce on Monday, when the following were present:—The President (Cr. Alex. Smith, junr.), and Crs…

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