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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1940
Page
7
Keilor Council on Saturday debated receiving a deputation about a Ducknut Creek water conservation scheme. The Premier’s view favored delaying a deputation due to cost and uncertain benefit, despite calls from councillors for urgent action and local employment considerations.
Keilor Council condemned Milk Board pricing at a Saturday meeting. President G. H. H. Hilbert moved to inform the Minister of Agriculture that the board acts as a buffer and the minister bears responsibility. Dickson supported the motion as farmers face losses and free milk trials.
A council motion was agreed to approving almost £2000 in improvements over the past two years, with the decision formalized after review of past expenditures and upcoming project needs.
At a Saturday meeting of the Keillor Council the proposal to prohibit organized sport for cash profits on Sundays was discussed. Dr Dickson warned of disruptive consequences to residents if Sunday sport continued, while Cr Hilbert argued for allowing charity events and opposed blanket bans. The motion passed, affecting tennis tournaments and other Sunday activities within the shire.
Cr TL Huberty referred to the St Albans reticulation opening and arranged for a guest to attract water to calm tensions in town. Dr Stensen criticised the entertainment and ceremony as conducted during the celebration.
The vice president of Keilor Dr Hh. Wh. Hie Ort praised councilors and others for their cooperation at a Saturday meeting after the recent gymkhana at Keilor. The event drew credit for all involved and the effort was very satisfactory.
Keilor shire president D. H. H. Hilbert entertained Lieut-Colonel Hale, newly appointed commanding officer of the 54th Battalion, at a council day dinner. Hilbert congratulated Hale, praising his fitness for the rank and noting Keilor and Bath area support for his service.
The Sunshine Golf Club held the first round of match play on Saturday in perfect conditions. Several matches extended beyond 18 holes, with two needing an extra hole to determine a winner. Tomorrow finalists will replay to decide the champion while a separate stroke event is planned. The social committee plans a Presidents Day eve function.
Both senior and junior lacrosse teams head into semi finals after a strong second round. The seniors meet Malvern at Caulfield while the juniors face Kaweucon at Williamtown. Players must be present by 1:45 PM for action.
An inquest heard details of a collision between a motor car and a train near Saint Albans and Aydenham at about 6.35 am on July 6. The accident claimed the lives of Smith 48 and his son William 19, and Hubert Denix Thornton 17. Evidence from Albert Heathcote the train driver Kelvin Stevenson fireman and Sergeant H N McDonald the coroner led to a finding of accidental death.
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