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I love reading our history articles and learn something new every month ; in this edition I discovered that the first computers were humans ! Yes , not a keyboard or screen in sight . The verb ‘ compute ’ means ‘ make a mathematical calculation or computation ’. Renowned astronomer John Tebbutt , who is recognised worldwide for his work in astronomy and science employed assistants , computers , to help him with the complex calculations he needed for his research , p10 .
Health service in the Hawkesbury has been a popular topic recently , most notably the transfer of the Hawkesbury Hospital to NSW Health ’ s Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District . On another note , St John of God in Richmond has been redeveloped and transformed to provide mental health care for veterans and first responders , p19 . This local resource
HDI
will offer treatment for PTSD , drug or alcohol addiction , depression and other mental health challenges . What a heartwarming outcome indeed .
Locals with a sweet tooth were in for a nice surprise if they were wandering through Windsor Mall recently when Lollies ‘ n ’ Stuff celebrated their 10-year anniversary .
The Pead family had a huge birthday cake which they shared with shoppers and local politicians . This family-owned business is an integral part of the Windsor landscape , p25 .
Good news for budding artists ; Street Speak is an exciting new art project to brighten up public space and deter graffiti and has been launched by Hawkesbury City Council . Applications close early June so get in quick as five grants of $ 5000 will be awarded to the top five entries , p23 .
Until next month – keep warm ...
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