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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1936

5 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers

Terrific Storm Lightning Strikes Camp Two Men Killed Hawkesbury District Suffers

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 10

ONE of the most terrific electrical disturbances, accompanied by wind and heavy rain, experienced in the Hawkesbury for many years,…

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At Richmond Flood Refuge Reserve Permissive Occupancy

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 3

Mr. Ronald B. Walker, M.L..A., has received the following communication from the Under Secretary, Department of Lands, Sydney:- I desire to acknowledge your personal…

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Richmond Council Amalgamated Water Scheme Flood Refuge Reserve Permissive Occupancy Refused

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 30 May 1936 · page 7

THE regular fortnightly meeting of the Richmond Council was held at the Council chambers on Thursday, 21st instant, when the following were present:— The…

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Richmond Council Main Road Application Access in Time of Flood Work Dockets Discussion

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 7

A DECISION to enlist the assistance of other councils concerned in having the Blacktown-road proclaimed a main road to provide access to…

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Richmond Council Joint Water Supply Sanctioned Flood Reserve Question Christmas Relief

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 11 December 1936 · page 7

A notification that the Premier and the Water Board had agreed to the proposed amalgamation of the Richmond, College and Air Station water supplies…

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