Sydenham Water Scheme Visit Highlights Local Plans
Keilor Council welcomed Essendon Mayor Dr W L Lewellin and Town Clerk N F Wellington along with Board of Works chairman Mr Jessop. Officials discussed extending the St Albans water scheme to Sydenham, Board returns, costs, and 6 percent minimum returns to support outer-area development.
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Keilor
Essendon
W. L. Lewellin
N. F. Wellington
Board of Works
Jewsop
H. H. Hilbert
Jessop
St Albans
Sydenham
A. F. Showers
Showers
Jessop Ox
Dr Showers
Adenham
Reticulation Service
Melbourne
Postmaster General's Department
Snally
Keilor Council Allocates Unemployment Relief Funds
Keilor Council learned Saturday that £149 from unemployment relief grants was approved for Peck's Road improvements and a culvert across a Gooch's Road waterway in Sydenham. An additional £140 for Peck's Road and £500 for Gooch's Road were discussed, with the Shire President and Gr J. Fox weighing which project to fund. The Shire Engineer, W. M. Pullar, was empowered to act on the decision.
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Public Works Department
Keilor
Peck's Road
Gooch's Road
Sydenham
Dally
Gooch’s Road
Cy H H. Hibbert
Gr J. Fox
Gooch’s
Peck's
W. M. Pullar
Keilor Council Acts On Sports Club Tennis Court Repairs
Keilor Council processed a sports club request to remove gemst and repair the tennis court surface at Keilor recreation reserve. The Shire Secretary updated valuations and noted general rate finances improving over time. A Wattle League visit to plant trees was planned for June 8 with community participation invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keilor
Keilor Recreation Reserve
Overloaded Vehicles Raise Road Safety Concerns
Dr Jolly told Keilor Council on Saturday that loads up to 18 and 16 tons were daily using roads near the Sydenham quarry. He cited a motor lorry loaded with rabbits and a trailer with 40 drums and urged action while noting contraventions of regulations by certain companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keilor
Dr Jolly
Sydenhaw
Cr Jolly
Public Works Department
Milbara
Gooch’s
Taylor's
Confusing Street Names Move Notifying Registrar of Tithes
Keilor Council discussed a Municipal Association request to notify the Registrar of Tithes about street name changes. Dr Dickson pointed to double names like Boundary Road and Main Road and Robinsons Road and Gooch's Road. The Shire Secretary was asked to investigate correct street names and report next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keilor
Municipal Association of Victoria
Dickson
Boundary Road
Main Road
Robinson's Road
Gooch’s Road
No Woods
Waste Paper Collection Discussed by Keilor Council
Keilor Council addressed waste paper during Saturday discussion after a Municipal Association request for a paper collection. The Shire President suggested curtailing paper notices to save scarce material while Dr Stenson recounted two travelers camping on Stenson Road and leaving litter until he intervened. Receptacles were proposed at multiple shire sites and the secretary was empowered to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keilor
Municipal Association of Victoria
H. Wilbert
Stenson
Gooch
Keilor Council Reviews Sydenham Tree Planting Plan
Saturday discussion by Keilor Council on a proposal from A Mc Robb secretary of the Sydenham District Progress Association regarding planting trees at the Sydenham recreation reserve. Dr A Dickson questioned potential shading on tennis courts while the Shire Secretary noted possible shadows over outs. Gooch urged delaying action. Dickson proposed the council grow its own trees from seeds on a plot of ground near Keilor reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keilor
A. McRobb
Sydenham
A. J. Davis
Albion Mothers Club Hosts Dance With Accordeon Band
The Albion Mothers Club held a successful April 27 dance in the school with about 190 dancers enjoying music by the Accordeon Band. Next dances are planned for May 11, presided by Mr Dumbeell, a noted dancecaller. Empire Day will be celebrated May 17 with talks by teachers and the club giving each child a candy bag.
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Accordeon
Connoittes
Dumbeell
Iine
Chile
Mothers’ Club
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Thorley's
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Sunshine Telephone
Sunshine 105
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Paisley Street
W'town
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Nicholson ST
F'scray
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W Murray Pullar
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Saiment Funds
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