Provision of Community Centres Debate at Braghbrook Council
Dr Dobson urged both Federal and State Governments to fund community centres in housing schemes on a pound for pound basis. He argued centres are essential to housing, despite some officials opposing the idea. A letter from Hon W Harry questioned Commonwealth support. The motion, seconded by Dr ROT Barclay, was carried.
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Dobson
Braghbrook
High Plares
W. Harry
Ascot Racecourse
Nhance
Rot. Barclay
Beon
Building Impasse Over Temporary St Albans Home
Dr. Dickson warned the Keillor Council that the St Albans site was a Fitzroy slum being built up and questioned the building directorate while supporting a temporary residence for Mr Tomlins. The council granted the application despite objections and concerns about rentals and block availability.
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St. Albans
Fitzroy
Dickson
Keillor
K. S. Tomlins
Extra Pan Service Demands Raised by Progress Association
West Maribyrnong Progress Association urged Braybrook Council to install a bi weekly pan service for unsevered Mari byrnong areas. Council refused citing higher costs. Shire Secretary noted current charge of £2 4s per pan per year barely covers weekly service and extra service would require extra payment.
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West Maribyrnong
Empire Day Celebrations Guided by Shire President
The Shire Council delegates Empire Day planning to Shire President Dr A G Pennell, directing organization of the observance.
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A. G. Pennell
Speedway Parking Receipts Collected by Committee
The Maribyrnong Child Care Committee collected £13 13s during March from the motorcycle park at Maribyrnong Speedway.
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Maribyrnong
Beating of Bounds Held by Braybrook Council
The Braybrook Council will conduct the annual Beating of Bounds on Saturday May 3. Local residents are invited to participate as the procession follows traditional routes and rites.
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Braybrook
Keilor Council Grants Five Day Week To Outdoor Staff
At a Saturday meeting Keilor Council approved a five day week for outdoor staff starting May 1, while office staff remained unaffected. The group also decided to adhere to the existing award scales for wage increases amid class distinctions concerns.
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Keilor Council
Butterly
Shire
N. A. Woods
Woods
Dickson
Tree Planting Proposal in Sydenham Roadsides
Kellor Council heard a plan to plant roadside trees at Sydenham. Shire Engineer W Murray Pullar estimated costs at 300 to 400 pounds. Dr Dickson opposed roadside trees, favoring private property planting. Dr Gooch cited local tree planting efforts. The matter was referred to next year’s estimates.
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Kellor
Sydenham
W. Murray Pullar
Dickson
Gooch
Tn Sydenham
Keillor Council Grants Small Business Applications
Several applications to establish small businesses were approved by Keillor Council on Saturday. Dr Dickson praised the entrepreneurs as salvation for the country and urged continued encouragement to curb socialisation.
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Keillor
Dr. Dickson
Keilor Council debates foreshore tax plan and erosion concerns
Public Works documents urged a plan for about thirty municipalities to tax from ifd to 4d in the pound for foreshore improvement. Bayside councils may gain revenue while St Kilda profits from foreshore land. Dr Dickson questioned erosion causes and sea wall efficacy. Council to send officials to Melbourne Town Hall to oppose the move.
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Public Works Department
Keilor
Butterly
Bayside
St. Kilda
Dr. Dickson
Doctors Jolly and Parr Attend City and Water Scheme
On Saturday last, Dr. Jolly had a pressing business engagement in the city while Dr. Parr dealt with business at the O'Shannessy Water scheme.
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Dr. Jolly
Dr. Parr
O’shannessy
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