Debating Victoria Cres footpath versus road plan in Keilor
A deputation argued for a footpath and drainage channels over a new road on Victoria Crescent St Albans. Members clashed over cost and necessity while a proposal to macadamize the road was ruled out of order. The council vote ended five to four in favor of adopting the road proposal with amendments not accepted.
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Victoria Crescent
St. Albans
McCreery
Wright
He H Hilbert
Stevens
Mr McKeehnie
Cr Jolly
Cr Dickson
Cr Davie
Cr Hilbert
Davies
N. Woods
Hilbert
Crs Hilbert
Parr
Gooch
Parsons
Fox
Crs
Davis
Stenson
Dickeun
Dolly
Visit From Mr J J Dedman Keilor Council Meeting
A surprise awaited Keilor Council members at their Saturday monthly meeting as Mr J J Dedman Corio representative in the Federal Parliament attended. Dr HH Wilbert, Keilor Shire President, welcomed him and introduced the guest to councillors. Dedman acknowledged the difficulties.
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Keilor
J. J. Dedman
Corio
HH. Wilbert
Dedman
Federal member urges MPs to engage with municipalities
The speaker recalled 14 years in the Upper Yarra Shire and two terms as president. He said his visit reflected a political view that every Federal member should take an interest in the municipalities within their electorate. Applause followed the remarks.
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Yarra
Dual Control Debate Rejected Again by Keilor Council
A letter from A J Clarke of the St Albans Pro cess Association urged dual control of Errington Reserve with Braybrook. Clarke argued most users were Keilor residents, but the council again stated no. No further discussion occurred.
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A. J. Clarke
St. Albans
Keilor
Errington
Braybrook
Clarke
Braybrookshire
Shire of
Parr
St Albans Water Scheme Delay Shire Meeting
Keilor Shire Council heard an update on the St Albans water scheme delay. Mr N Woods said inquiries prompted the reply that completion was hoped by the end of May. The holdup cited was the M.M. BW cannot secure needed plant.
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N. Woods
Keilor
St Albians
Gem. A. Showers
M.M. BW
Jolly
Piggery Licence Delayed in Boundary Road Proposal
Mr F L Gilbert’s request for a piggery licence in Boundary Road St Albans was deferred for a month after formalities. The delay aims to persuade relocation on his property. A letter from the St Albans Progress Association opposed the piggery.
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Boundary Road
St. Albans
F. L. Gilbert
Gilbert
Financial statement shows overdraft and riding balances
The period March 9 to April 8 shows receipts of £255 9 11 and expenditures of £548 17 0, producing a bank overdraft of £1665 15 7. Riding balances: Doutta Galla Cr £4996 2 6, Maribyrnong Dr £6076 8 7, Tullamarine Dr £1838 19 2. Trust Account is credit £508 13 9. Secretary notes finances £929 2 6 down from last year.
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Doutta Galla
Maribyrnong
Tullamarine
Sugar Agreement Criticized by Keilor Council Meeting
The Keilor Council debated a request to protest the five year renewal of the Sugar Agreement. Dr Jolly praised the Henry George League for national service while urging council support. Concerns about foreign ownership of cane land and taxation benefiting a few were voiced, and the motion to back the League was carried.
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Keilor
Henry George League
Jolly
Australia
London
League
Cr J. Fox
Cr A. Dickson
Cr H. H. Hilbert
Melbourne
Footscray Thistle to Play Red Cross Fund Soccer Match
Prahran and Hakoah unavailable for Saturday so Footscray Thistle agrees to meet at the railway reserve for a 3 pm start. I.C.I. players to arrive by 2:45. curtain raiser at 2 pm features I.C.I Albion Schoolboys versus another metropolitan school side. No admission charge. voluntary Red Cross donation requested. bus departs Deer Park at 2:15.
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Prahran
Hakoah
Red Cross
Footscray Thistle
I.C.I
I.C
Albion
Bill Bowman
Deer Park
Albion Mothers' Club Night of old-time dancing at Albion school
The Albion Mothers' Club invites patrons to a Saturday night programme at Albion school with an accordion band playing. Election of officers includes President Mrs E Mounsey and Vice President Mrs L Duncan with other posts filled by Mrs Neyland and Mrs King. Committee members listed: Mesdames Robinson, Dickie, Stark, Mollison, Weaver, Hill, Lee, Ritchie, Valentine, Brown.
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Albion School
E. Mounsey
L. Duncan
Neyland
King
Mesdames Robinson
Dickie
Stark
Mollison
Weaver
Hill
Lee
Ritchie
Valentine
Brown
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McKechnie
Dr Parsons
Dickson
Me McCreery
Ce Ho Hilbert
A. F. Dawes
Macedon
Summer Hill Road
West Footscray
M.shlr
At Patersons Pty. Ltd., Footscray
Financial Statement
John F. Carroll
Paisley Street
Footscray
Sunshine Radio and Sales Service
A. and
S. Leversha
ASTOR
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Albion Mothers’ Club
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