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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1946
Page
2
A confusing exchange at a Crunch meeting led to tension over an electricity extension proposed by Midland Wunch of the Electricty Supabs Department. The council was urged to act, with officials noted as optimistic about rapid progress though delays appeared likely.
Keilor Counc Hwee ordered special meetings to review municipal finances and set dates for budget estimates. Secretary Wade noted a date for a joint committee to fix rates prior to the December meeting, with the aim to comply with legal timeframes.
A dispute in St Al hu is over a gum tree on Main Road Kurt. Keilor Vourcil asked removal. Shire Engineer W Murray Pullir advised, but council kept the tree with a limb attended to. Dr Jolly defended the Engineer amid Clarke’s expressed amazement at the decision.
In Keilor on Saturday Dr Jolly led a motion urging the council to instruct Shire Secretary N Woods to arrange with the council's banker the sale of war bonds worth 1500 pounds. The aim is to ease unfavourable funds and cut annual overhead by about 30 pounds. Dr Dickson suggested waiting until the current loan closes before selling.
Report notes the Shire Engineer found the Alban hall painting had been altered or covered. Details on the painting issue and any official response remain unclear from the fragment.
Commonwealth authorities fix seven December dates for the Shire Hall postponing the Keilor Council ordinary meeting. The decision follows a schedule clash with the next council session and is announced amid local governance adjustments.
Dr Jolly argues the Saturday shift is wasteful and a 40 hour week should apply. Dr Butterly and Dr Dickson support moving meetings and reducing Saturday work. The Shire Secretary notes staff must work Saturdays monthly. the president warns of trouble if the motion passes. The motion is defeated as funds and staffing are cited.
Keilor Council received eight applications for the assistant hire secretary role from Cameron Warrack, Conn Charl ie Jones North Esweraiton McBeon Bentleigh Metelmann Malvern Mel Grath Varley Strathmore and Rennich Shepparton. A sub committee will interview the three remaining candidates Jones Motelmann and Varley to decide the appointment.
At a Saturday meeting Cr Jolly opposed the proposal to establish a pedestrian yard at Bit, Albans, arguing against it. Cr Stenson supported the Mor, and Cr Dolley backed the stance, while Cr Wonis thanked attendees for attending the N. S. W. municipal representatives conference.
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