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Invitation to the new fire shed opening

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GLENHAVEN VOLUNTEER BUSH FIRE BRIGADE PO Box 78, Castle Hill 2154 Feb. 22, 1979 [Letterhead photograph caption] Voluntary service to the community in times like this Mr. David J. Mercer Shire Clerk Baulkham Hills Shire Council Council Chambers Old Northern Rd., CASTLE HILL [Council stamp] 093965; 27 FEB.79; BAULKHAM HILLS COUNCIL [Other file references and annotations: partly illegible] Dear Sir, We have much pleasure in inviting yourself and Mrs. Mercer, and the Councillors of the Shire Council and their wives, to the Official Opening of our new Fire Shed in Glenhaven Rd., Glenhaven. The date is Friday, March 9, 1979, at 7.30pm. An invitation is also being extended to the Shire President to perform the opening ceremony. Members of Bush Fire Brigades in the Shire are being invited, and refreshments will be provided. We understand that the Council is prepared to defray some of the cost of refreshments, and we would appreciate it if the extent of this could be notified either to Mr. Tom Muston or Mr. Harry Holland. Yours sincerely, [Signature] Norman Bent Norman Bent Hon. Secretary [Handwritten routing notes below letter: partly illegible] [Printed footer] Controlled burning-off minimises future fire risk. Ask us for it.