Keilor Council Keeps 240 Monthly Plan Despite Arrears
Keilor Council discussed a letter from Scott's Estate Pty Ltd seeking relief from arrears on the lines. Secretary Mr Woods said the company had paid 240 monthly, 160 of which went to arrears, leaving 4500 still owed. The council resolved to require 440 monthly payments if no alternative proposal appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott's Estate Pty. Ltd
Keilor Council
Joy Shire
Mr Woods
Keilor
On, Woods
Playground at Pinnacle Estate Plan Approved and Deferred
The council discussed tree planting along the Sydenium road frontage at Pinnacle Estate. A row of trees was suggested with a wide entrance gap and a path from the southwest corner to the tennis court. The Shire Engineer will consult Hodgins for a suitable list of hardy trees. action deferred pending price and suitability details.
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Tnvluilud
Mitte Te Hetlur Council
Murray Pullar
Hodgins
War Time Efforts Prompted by Municipal Association Letter
Keilor Cornel was told by Dr Riggby president of the Municipal Association that mayors and presidents should call people to war time activities. The Shire President opposed further government pressure and trusted the current government to act. Or Jolly questioned the association's competence to set up a dictatorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keilor Cornel
Riggby
Meena
Jolly
War savings certificates access offered by shire offices
The debate centers on using shire offices to sell war savings certificates and collect funds. Jolly notes municipal layby rates and instalment repayments by workers, while urging government support and stating the Federal Government can handle the job. The motion to make the shire office available is agreed.
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Menzies
Wicksons
Dolly
Jolly
Ayate
Mali
Errington Reserve Dual Control Favoured
At a Keilor Council meeting on Saturday the motion supported dual control of Errington Reserve at St Albans with Braybrook Shire Council. A £10 annual contribution from each council was proposed, with residents of St Albans asked to subscribe a similar sum. Local clubs were said to be willing to pay rentals. A letter from the Patriotic Funds Council of Victoria sought cooperation, and a three member committee was appointed to act on the plan.
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Stenson
Keilor
Errington
St. Albans
Braybrook
de Stenson
Patriotic Funds Council of Victoria
Dr Hilbert
Crs Parsons
Jolly
War era council debates tree planting and road names
Eitor Council discussed calls from the Sydenham District Progress Association on planting trees fencing and renaming roads near Sydenham. The council decided against action due to cost while praising wartime efficiency and promising thanks to instructors and ratepayers for war time precautions progress.
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Eitor Council
A. McKobb
Sydenham
Sydenham Railway Station
Calder Highway
Preaunt
Robertson's Road
Gooch
Dickson
Parsons
Keilor Council appoints ranger to curb wandering stock
Dr Parsons told Keilor Council of dangers from stray cattle roaming the municipality. Ratepayers complained of damage to trees and tree guards, and a near collision on Curly Hill highlighted the issue. The meeting decided to appoint Mr Alder as ranger.
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Parsons
Keilor
Ce Jolly
Curly Hill
Alder
Clock gift to upcoming groom at Keilor Council meeting
During a Keilor Council meeting Shire President Dr Hilbert presented an inscribed clock to Mr S W Cutter the assistant shire secretary who is soon to be married The president wished him good health and good luck in his married life
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Keilor
Hilbert
S. W. Cutter
Carter
St Albans Water Extension Planned in Alexina Street Area
Keilor Council was informed by the Board of Works of a recommended water extension in St Albans. The proposal covers Alexina Street from Theodore Street westward to East Esplanade and along East Esplanade to Winifred Street, totaling twelve chains with a twelve chain length.
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Keilor
Board of Works
Alexina Street
St Albans
Theodore Street
East Esplanade
Winifred Street
OXY WELDING AND ELECTRICAL REPAIRS SPECIALITY
A repair service advertises expertise in oxy welding and electrical repairs. The snippet notes certification and a focus on vehicle components, with emphasis on skilled metalwork and electrical work for cars.
Keilor Shire Secretary Reports Rates Collection Update
The Shire Secretary reports that general rate collections for the current period are fair and better than last year. On May 10 the deadline for payments without interest, and staff visited St Albans and North Essendon to collect rates with strong results. Roll cards are being prepared and rate notice materials distributed by rate collectors. Applications for Federal Ad Roads subsidy and unemployment relief funds have been completed and forwarded to the respective authorities.
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St Albans
North Essendon
Country Roads Board
Public Works Department
Keilor council meeting notes and local works plan
Council discusses street investigations and data sharing for cont city issues. A request from Mr A C Hany about land at Sydenham gets no reply. A tree-planting ceremony is set for Keilor Recreation Reserve with the Wattle League. Notices under Local Government Acts for a drainage and canal scheme in East Esplanade East Circus and Elaine St Albans have been served to affected owners and will be considered at the meeting.
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A. c. Hany
Sydenham
Keilor
East Esplanade
Pan
East Circus
Elaine
St. Albans
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Pinnacle Estate
Keilye
Jinkaele
St Allene
Sydenham Plantation
Brien’s Comfort Coaches
Moreland Street
Footscray
Patriotic Funds Council
Tuckerbox
Tucker Box Dog & Cat Food Company
Reg
Herbert King & Sons
E. H and
H. V. King
Albert & Paisley Streets
George North
Sunshine
POR
Hampshire RD
Mont Geoes
SUN
Dr Davis
Ranger
Sunshine Motors
SHIRE
Money Pee Money Loane
E. Kendall
Irving Street Footscray
Scovell & Spurling
Nicholson & Barkly Streets
E. M. Young
Gunnedah Street
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