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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 20, 1938
Page
5
The plan would bill only properties abutting the water main, replacing previous charges of £4 per annum for householders and rates on vacant allotments near the main. Dr Treloar noted the 1/() rate may last only a year as the scheme could become a payable proposition amid expected development.
The Keilor and St. Albans Water Trust will disband due to changes in the Board scheme. Dr. Stenson the chairman noted no difficulty, stating commissioners approved the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works action and would welcome a prompt disbandment.
Mr J Hocking praised the long awaited water for Keilor and St Albans. He cited the Water Act allowing a Trust to disband only on a consumer petition and urged the St Albans Progress Association to act. He said the plan came from the water supply committee but Dr Showers believed it would be adopted pending complete formalities and added to the estimates next month.
Urgent action required to implement the scheme as the St Albans Progress Association must circulate the petition quickly. It awaits approval by the Governor in Council before any further steps can proceed.
The Board will frame estimates within six weeks and push to act pronto. The two councils vow to expedite business with no delay, signaling progress in St Albans as they advance public projects.
The Advocate lauds the amicable conference and public spirit that secured a water supply for St Albans and Keilor. It credits M M B W officials, Hon. Bussau, Hon. J Cain, Mr Mullens MLA, Mr J W Milligan, and Dr Showers for promoting a proposal with ideal features. It honors Keilor and St Albans Water Trust members and especially E J Luxford for enduring efforts and lifelong dedication.
Schoolboys’ soccer match at Tottenham ground ends with Albion defeating Tottenham 1 to 0. Ayton Drennan combo nets goal after first half pressure. Kyle and Foxcroft star on defense and wing as Albion holds on for victory.
A resident asks about variety at the boarding house and learns meals are described by three distinct names. The exchange hints at a playful or coded dining system used to label meals.
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