Unimproved land values urged by district progress group
Mr. Powell and Mr. Atkinson led a discussion on land value rating replacing the old system tied to improvements. They argued the current method discourages improvements and good citizenship, citing Victoria and Queensland as precedents. Opponents attended as officials noted municipal gains and call for broader adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
Roy Powell
Hie Leake
Lawe Weupied
Perseriis
Powell
Queensland
New South Wales
Bothe
Wr. Powell
Thebarton
South Australia
Victoria
Box HL
Melbourne
Dempster
Mr. Barclay
Cape
Roman
Runswick
Dromswick
Lowe
Progress
Abbinsett
George Nielelsen
Bowell
Sunshine
Braybrook
Council Praises Ladies Benevolent Society Efforts
The council commends the Ladies Benevolent Society for their charity to the indigent. Members discuss improving fundraising through a factory and employee giving system, urging a president led committee to organize appeals. A need for a steady weekly revenue of ten pounds is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempster
Phaytom
M. Prendergast
M.L.A
Dr. Drayton
Dr. McWay
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Henry Ford Reconciles with Hebrews Amid Log Timber Glee
Henry Ford ends anti Hebrew campaign and raises the fliv ver price while learning to play a Jew's harp. A London artist makes music from a saw. Timber strikers express interest in similar craft. A Melbourne brewery hand is dismissed for taking stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
London
Rain Spurs promising harvest and lively club dances
A beneficial rainfall boosts crops across the region, promising a solid harvest if wet weather continues. Sydenham Progress Cricket Club hosted its monthly dance with guests from Kesenden and St Albans, featuring a confetti battle and a lively crowd led by Ray Pickell and partner. Local officials noted council attendance may be affected as Cricketer Park’s Tim McGee contemplates pending marriage. Northern Districts Progress Cricket Association outlined fixtures including Esendon Dippeers versus West Coburg and other matchups among Sydneham, Keilor Mead, and Aberfeldie clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aweast
Sydenham Progress Cricket Club
Kesenden
St. Albans
Cricket Club
Garle Ganer
Owen Ty
Ray Pickell
Tim Macene
Dean Diourlay
Ceommedt Gables
Mar Bivins
Dave Fee
Hong Ge
Fteg
Peek
Park
Sunshine
Sydenham
Northern Districts’ Pro-gress Cricket Association
Oon
Geo. Luscombe
Penkseiasen
Orloler
St Albans News Roundup Thefts and Debts
Fowl thieves strike in St Albion area as Mr. F Smith loses over 50 last week. Residents urged to listen for any sound. St Albans cricket club proposes per head dues to cover debts. Presbyterian Girls Association reports profits over £22 from gifts sale at Mechanics Hall. Rev Fletcher praised by Presbyterians. Archdeacon Herring to preach at St Albans Church of England next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran
St. Albans
F. Smith
St Albans
Presbyterian Girls’ Association
Mechanics’ Hall
Fletcher
Archdeacon Herring
St. Albans’ Church of England
Melbourne Trails Chicago as Porkopolis Marksmen Lead
A Scotsman pledges to sing at the upcoming local concert and accompany himself on the pipes. Melbourne forges ahead of Chicago but Porkopolis houses sharper marksmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Chicago
Porkopolis
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Council
Lauds Ladies Benevolent Society
A. Noble
Adelaide Street
Melrath
Sam Smart
Lin
Tocal
Malvernater
Cei
Poe
Evra
Ord
ST. Algang
Hampshire Road
Sunshine Theatre
Chas. Menesdorffer
Lon Chaney
Zanzibar
Karl Dane
George K. Arthur
Tom
Marie Prevost
Satan
James Murray and
Barbara Kent
Walter A. Warne
Barkly Street
Footscray
Birmingham Street
Yarraville
Phome, Footscray 9
A. E. Bowdern
Sunshine Technical School
Eleo
Elec
EO. Baxter
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