Keilor Council Weighs 1942 43 Budget and Wartime Costs
Keilor Council debated estimates for the 1942 43 municipal year at a special meeting. Shire Secretary Norman A. Woods presented a revenue forecast and a 1 4d rate on the shire valuation of 74 683 to raise about 6 447 5 4 in rates plus other income and expenses, with a projected deficit. Members urged government road aid for wartime traffic, noted a flooded shire secretary office, and discussed reducing works to cut the deficit. Debate referenced Maribyrnong and Doutta Gulla ridings, the Prime Minister’s austerity policy, and potential rate changes, as well as plans for an aerodrome tram tension in Keilor Road. A proposal for a garbage service for St Albans prompted a split vote, with consensus to seek further resident input and prepare an cost estimate before deputation. The motion to study resident demand passed unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keilor
Shire
Norman A. Woods
Edwards
Arundel Road
Woods
Hadgerd
Ee Jolly
Parsons
Milleard
Arundel Rowe
Shire Hall
Jolly
Dickson
Maribyrnon
Tullamarine
Maribyrnong
Doutta Galla
Maribyrnone
Council
Ita
A.K.P
Keilor Road
St. Albans
E Shire
Stenson
Percy Street
Braybrook
Keilor Shire Opposes Aerodrome Expansion Petition
Keilor Shire Council held a special meeting to review a petition from 330 of 374 residents opposing taking 200 acres and 25 homes for Essendon aerodrome expansion. Local MPs promised support, while various councils planned to join a deputation to urge abandonment of the plan.
Deer Park Mothers Club Social At School Funds
The Deer Park Mothers Club met in State School rooms for a successful gift afternoon raising £2 12 to aid school funds. The club meets on the second Wednesday monthly at 3 1 2 p.m. A social evening and dance will be held Saturday October 1 at 7 10 p.m. Proceeds go to school funds.
A Shilling Advertisement Yields Wise Advocate Investment
A brief notice in the Advocate urges readers that placing a shilling into an advertisement is a prudent investment for visibility and returns. It frames ads as cost-effective, enduring outreach within the paper's commercial section.
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The
Advocate
For Sale Choice Building Blocks in Progressive Area
For sale in the Progressive area a building lot at Lota is offered from £5. Cash or easy terms. For plans and details contact local agent Holden at Hampshire Road Sunshine.
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Lota
Holden
Hampshire Road
Sunshine
Sydenham Sunday School Anniversary and Community Appeals
The Sydenham Sunday School anniversary on Sunday the 18th drew strong attendance with praise for scholar singing. Misses J Smith G Smith and J Luscombe received credit for training pupils. Hospital Sunday set a record with contributions to the Lord Mayor's Hospital Sunday Appeal reaching £4 6s 8d. Community fundraisers at Mechanics Institute raised over £2 for Christmas gifts to servicemen, with a follow up planned to reach £10 in value per member. Weather and harvest prospects noted with good hay yields expected. Fishing reports cite strong activity on Jackson and Deep Creeks. Property changes include F Capthorn taking Overholden from F A Grevis James. W P C acted as selling agents.
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J. and
G. Smith
J. Luscombe
Lord Mayor's Hospital
Mechanics’ Institute
Fighting Services
Mesdames Nolan
Muir
M. J. Landers
Jackson
Sydenham
F. Capthorn
Overholden
F. A. Grevis-James
W.P.C
Tennis Nth Sunshine Tests St Albans and Gardens
Nth Sunshine tennis results list wins and losses across multiple divisions including Sunshine versus St Albans and Gardens versus Methodist. Notable matches feature Clarke Kennedy self and Green Moffatt in singles, with several mixed doubles results and upcoming Saturday fixtures among North Sunshine Albion Gardens Our Lady s and St Albans clubs.
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Nth
Sunshine
D. St. Albans
Miller-Green
Clarke-Self
Miller-Gahan
Kennedy-Self
Green-Gahan
Clarke-Kennedy
Crreen
Moffatt
Misses Hale- Douglas
Green
Wilkinson
Clarke
Miller
Douglas
Guahan
Wilkinson d. Kennedy
Male
Albany
Methodist
Kennedy-Goddard
D. Hargreaves- Smith
Kennedy-Stevens
D. Hargreaves
Major
Goddard- Stevens
D. Smith
Misses McKechnie-Brown
Miss Michell
Misses Brown
Miss Ward
Misses McKechnie
Haled
Misses Michell
Ward
C Y M S At Gardens Reserve To Face West Sun
The C Y M S cricket team will be chosen on the ground for the home match against West Sun at Gardens Reserve. Probable players include R Ewer G Paul R Aitken C Murphy P Hand J Taylor B Simpson J Donovan W Sale J Smith J Ayton J Hallahan D Taafe.
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C.Y.M.S
West Sunshine
Gardens Reserve
R. Ewer
G. Paul
R. Aitken
C. Murphy
P. Hand
J. Taylor
B. Simpson
J. Donovan
W. Sale
J. Smith
J. Ayton
J. Hallahan
D. Taafe
Intruding Night Fighters Recall RAF Moonlit Raids
An anonymized wartime account details night intruder missions over the French coast. Squadron Leader MacLachlan describes hunting Heinkel bombers, the thrill of close combat, and the strain of jetting back across the Channel with dwindling fuel. The piece credits Czech Flight Commander Kuttelwascher for several destructions since April 1 and honors the wider squadron.
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RAF
MacLachlan
Channel
Kuttelwascher
Britain
Malta
Refugee Libya Night Flight Praises Laminated Aircraft
In Libya they praise a dependable aircraft for night work noting its rugged construction and reliability. The crew emphasizes the aircraft’s steady performance and effectiveness in demanding operations.
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Libya
Sunshine Younger Set First Swim at City Baths
Last Monday night the Sunshine Younger Set planned a swim at Richmond Baths but found them closed for two weeks. They moved to the City Baths and enjoyed a warm, fun evening with Tim and Taffy drawing laughs from dives. Afterward they dined at a cafe and planned the next meeting for Monday, Nov 1, and a dance on Thursday, Nov 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
City
Tim
Taffy
Jumble fair and cake competition at Presbyterian Church
A jumble fair and cake competition will be held on Saturday 7 November at 3 pm in the Presbyterian Church to raise funds for the Happy Circle. Contributions will be appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Happy Circle
Artists Rise After Long Years of Disciplined Practice
A brief observation notes that many artists reach success only after years of persistent hard study and practice, emphasizing steady work and dedication over quick talent.
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Albans Progress Association
Keilor Council
Air
A. S. Drakeford
J. Dedman
M.lh.tt
Airinister
William Angliss
M.L.C
Woolf
Bidomak
Hardy
Novosol
Sunshine and District
U.E.S. Dispensary
Sun Crescent
L. McDuff
Deer Park
Sydenham News
Our Lady's
D. Albion
Maloney
Swand
Mnestoi
Williamstown
Movin
Kral Joely Hon Fj Bhah
Ays Hewson Sh
Gross
W. & C. Gross
Mes
Chemists
the Junction Joinery and Timber Mills Pty. Ltd
Geelong Road
Footscray
Geo. Gordon & Son
Barkly Street
Footsc
Trav Ds
A.B.P
French Street Footscray
Paisley Street
Hubby
McGrath Sunshine
Tel. Sun
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