Keilor Council Seeks Water Conservation Help
Keilor Council received a reply from the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission stating the Jacksons Creek and Maribyrnong junction area lies within the metropolitan radius so the commission will not handle its water supply. Dr Jolly urged a deputation to press the Premier to secure adequate irrigation water amid fears of land value decline. The motion to arrange this was carried.
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State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Maribyrnong River
Jackson's Creek
Keilor
Parr
Keilor Lagoon Improvements Planned by Shire
Keilor Council adopts a lagoon upgrade scheme proposed by shire engineer W Murray Pullar. The plan rejects filling in the lagoon and preserves the trees noted by Dr W N Gooch as the lagoon’s water access area.
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Keilor
W. Murray Pullar
W. N. Gooch
Melbourne
Tragic Taylor's Road Level Crossing Deaths Prompt Action
Keilor Council heard Dr Jolly recount a fatal collision at Taylor's Road level crossing between St Albans and Sydenham at 8 30am. Three Sunshine residents died as a car northbound and a train southbound met. trees at the site were deemed a danger and shire engineer Murray Pullar was asked to report on removal.
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Dr Jolly
Keilor
Taylor's Road
St. Albans
Sydenham
Sunshine
Keilor A.R.P Chief Warden Praised for Report
Cr Davis presented a highly satisfactory A.R.P. activities report. Cr Parsons and Dr Hilbert praised the chief warden and his efficient work. The shire president thanked Dr Davis for the confidence placed in him and acknowledged the people's warm response.
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A.R.P
Keilor
Cr Davis
Cr Parsons
Dr H. Hilbert
Dr Davis
Shire to pursue untraceable land blocks for council action
The council, after discussion led by Dr Davis, resolved to obtain the shire solicitor's advice on steps to take over blocks whose owners could not be traced. Shire secretary Mr N Woods noted many such blocks exist in the shire.
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Davis
N. Woods
Keilor Council Debates War Time Metal Salvage Plan
Shire president Dr Hilbert urged a government backed metal salvage scheme amid local cost fears and disputes. The council voted five to four to uphold wartime health aims and postpone full implementation until after the war ended, with suggestions for depots and school collections to aid Red Cross fundraising.
War era drainage clash at Keilor Council meeting
Keilor Council heard ratepayers protest draining and channelling works at East Circus St Albans arguing the war diverts funds and questioning necessity. Speakers urged delaying the 8 shilling foot gutter charge while others warned of potential invasion risks and drainage needs as water reached St Albans.
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East Circus
St. Albans
Keilor
D. A. Roberts
Hounslow
Deer Park
Parsons
Stenson
St Albans Water Extension Plans Endorsed
A report from the Board of Works shows Keilor Council was told the water supply committee recommends extending supply in Victoria Crescent St Albans from Arthur Street west to the Esplanade, five and a half chains. Shire secretary N Woods said he approved the scheme and the Council endorsed his action.
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Board of Works
Keilor
Water Supply Committee
Victoria Crescent
St. Albans
Arthur Street
Esplanade
N. Woods
Keilor Council Plans Sale Of Old Stone Crusher
On Saturday last Dr Jolly moved to advertise the council s old stone crusher for sale that has been out of use for some time.
Keilor Shire President Urges Councillors Help
Keilor shire president Dr Hilbert appeals to fellow councillors in a Saturday council meeting to support patriotic appeals. He faced opposition from colleagues who refused the president role and public opposition, while he hopes to let bygones be bygones and carry out duties.
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Hilbert
Keilor
Melbourne
Parsons
Cr Davis
Red Cross
Cr Parsons
Cr Parr
Tullamarine
Dr Dickson
St. Albans
Shire
Dr Hilbert
Opee
Problem of unpaid rates discussed at Keilor Council meeting
The Municipal Association president Dr Rigby, a solicitor, addressed Keilor Council on the last occasion, raising the issue of unpaid rates and the implications for local governance.
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Rigby
Municipal Association
Keilor
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