Short Meeting of Keilor Council Kept to Routine Business
Keilor Shire Council met on Saturday with two councillors absent and Cravis arriving near dismissal. The president and Cr rl planned to attend a Melbourne conference on country to city issues while motions on doctor communications were passed. The secretary reported the shire’s finances and noted a lower overall balance vs the prior year. births and youth mortality were recorded. condolences were sent to Dr W E Glendenning’s family. The engineer will price a horse trough in St Albans to curb wandering stock and staff will be increased by one to act as a ranger. a Sydenham bull and cattle incident was reported by Dr Jolly and Dr Parr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keilor
Parsons
Cravis
Dr. Jolly
Cr. Rl
Melbourne
Sully
Cornell
N. Woods
Shire
Bank Balve
Doutta Vin
Fy Ibyrnong
Tullamarine
Discc
Shire of Jailor
St. Albans
Jolly
Sydenhem
Parr
St Albans Progress Association hosts 600 tourney at mechanics institute
The St Albans Progress Association held a 600 tournament at the Mechanics Institute on Saturday night. Mrs A Clarke senior won the first prize and Mrs W Brown the second. Mrs Clarke senior held the event's lucky number. The St Albans Mothers Club met for its first yearly gathering with Mrs Taf of the Federated Mothers Clubs present and urging unity. Officers for the coming year were elected: Mrs J H Stevens president, Mrs Hosken vice president, Mrs J Hutson secretary, Mrs Kennedy treasurer, and Mesdames Perrett Gibson and Elder on the committee. Plans for a future concert are underway. A euchre party is set for next Wednesday at 2 pm. Members are reminded of the monthly progress meeting at St Albans Hall Tuesday at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans Progress Association
Mechanics’ Institute
A. Clarke
W. Brown
Clarke
St. Albans
Taf
Federated Mothers’ Clubs
J. H. Stevens
Hosken
J. Hutson
London bombardment letter from Sunshine ex-secretary
Former Sunshine Poultry Breeders' Association secretary Tom Goldsworthy, now in London for eight years, writes from Battersea London November 24 describing civilian resilience under bombing. He notes blackout difficulties, daily life, food shortages, and that Australian eggs are scarce yet prices stay controlled. He reports troops and guns nearby, long nights of bombing, and sends regards to Sunshine friends. Their son Bill still lives in Sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Goldsworthy
Sunshine
The
Poultry Breeders’ Association
London
Advocate
Polingbroke Grove
Battersex
Hitler
Footscray
Shire Council Reports Road and Footpath Works Details
The shire engineer notes progress on Forrest Street Extension with stone delivery, pitching, and bridge work. Ashley Street stormwater drain laid, pits and channels, flooding reduced. Mitchell Street tar and sealing. new concrete path near Ballarat Road. Ash Street Maribyrnong may close for sale. land owned by Austral Bronze Co. Footpath Burke Street in asphalt would cost 22 pounds 17 shillings 6 pence to council and owner, plus six vehicular crossings costing 19 pounds 10 shillings to owner. Health report cites dog license collections for the current year, with details pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. H. Robinson
Forrest Street
Fitgerald Road
Ashley Street
Mitchell Street
Rosamond Road
Omar Street
Ballarat
Fitzgerald Road
Ash Street
Maribyrnong
Williamson Road
Poplar Street
Austral Bronze Co
Burke Street
G. W. Pennell
Rubbish and public nuisance actions in Maribyrnong shire
A cart collected 19 dogs on Wednesday the 19th. Rubbish accumulation behind Withers Street prompted two notices torn down. Landowners on South Road served to remove debris by March 4 after notices dated February 18. Raceday papers at Raleigh Road referred to caretaker for cleanup. Hedges and channels cleaned and weedkiller applied. Case of infectious disease reported in Sunshine and Maribyrnong. Buildings inspected. Obstructions on racedays in Maribyrnong and Ballarat Road near Ashley Street addressed by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withers Street
South Road
Raleigh Road
Maribyrnong
Gordon Estate
Lam
Sunshine
Marbyrnong
Ballarat Road
Ashley Street
District's Patriotic Activities record funds raised
A detailed tally lists receipts and donations for district patriotic activities, including Waste Products, Miss Schleebs, Albion Mason Lodge, Massey Harris employees, Red Cross sales, and Sunshine District proceeds. Total shown as £209 19s 0d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treas- E. Hargreaves
Geo. McKay
R.C
R. Barclay
E. J. McKenzie
A.C
A. Beachley
A.C.F
Albion Masonic Lodge
Miss Menzies
W. J. Bell
B.C
Massey-Harris
Chamber of Manufactures
Queen of Industry
Misses Schleebs
Sunshine District Association
R. V. Seymour
Wilson
Red Cross
Atatchas
H. E. Robinson
J. Lyle
Mr. Woods
Red Cross and Comforts Fund meeting reports proceeds
The Red Cross and Comforts Fund committees met with 15 ladies present and a week of Red Cross seal sales raising £14 10s. The president thanks the Emergency Company and all helpers. A notice invites members to a March 13 meeting at the Masonic Hall chaired by Dr. Priddham, with Mrs. Herbert Bookes discussing women's war activities and Mrs. Lyle as soloist. committee to provide afternoon tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross and Comforts Fund
Milne
Red Cross
Red Cross Emergency Company
Masonic Hall
Pridham
Red Crops and Comforts Fund
Herbert Bookes
Lyle
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Albans News
Kenilworth Book Club
Council Reports
Geo. Gordon & Son
Barkly Street
Nelson Bros
Victoria Street
Thorpe Street
Kalsomining
Paperhang NG
Alno
A. Cairns
Dickson Street
F. D. P. Miller
French Street Footscray
Paisley Street
Science
L. G. Leroux
Essendon Grammar School
Raleigh Street
Essendon
Eggo
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