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Report? from Officer?.

Assessment 1277/8 covers the current rates on lots 33,34 and 39 and the arrears on the same allotments. The vendors have sold Lot 39 and now ask for advice as to what sum would be necessary to clear that Lot.

The total due to 11th November next on the three lots is £63.11,8. The whole of the land was originally-included in the Public Trustee Sale held last Saturday, but was withdrawn at the request of Kr. Robinson who advised the sale of Lot 39.

In the circumstances, I would recommend Council to accept the sum of £43.11.8 ( leaving £20 due on Lots 33 and 34 plus extra charges due on Lot 30 to 31st December, 1947.

Re Assessment 4130/1. This assessment covers the current rates on Lots 10/11 and the arrears on lots 10/11 and 20/21 Cooma Street. Lots 20/21 wore sold early this year. The total due as per Rate Certificate No. 845 is £95.1.10.

In the circumstances, I would recommend Council to clear Lot 11 to 31.12.47 on payment of the sum of £75.1.10 leaving £20 plus extra charges, outstanding in respect of Lot 10 s t i l l owned by Jiessrs. Biden and Robinson,

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and GREEN that the report be and is hereby adopted,

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l. Drainage Reserve ad.lacent to Lots 10 and 1? Sec f2? p.p.^0^5-oyrned by~Lr.~Young. Harris S t . . Fairf ield.

J92. Ahe Municipal Engineer submitted the following reports-

I was recently interviewed by Mr. Young of Harris Street, Fairfield who stated that he was desirous of taking certain action in regard to his property at the cornor of Barbara and Karris Streets, but before doing so he was of the opinion that Council's stormwater drain was encroaching on his land.

He informed me that many years ago a resumption of a corner of Lot 10 war; made for drainage purposes, and this information has been confirmed by-council's records. He also said, however, that when the St . Elmo concrete stormwater channel was constructed, a further section of his land was occupied, but no resumption was made or easement obtained.

I have had a survey made of the area in question, and i t would appear that the existing boundary fence adjacent to the drain i s encroaching on tlr. Young's land. (Soe attached plan.)

Ms is page number TWENTY of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 29th

?-y of OCTOBER, ;1947.

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I fteports from Officers.

I As there i s no record of further acquisitions regarding I this land, I recommend that Council acquire the additional I land coloured red for drainage purposes.

Jt was resolve^ on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and DV/ARDS that the report be and i s hereby adopted-.

I . Digging of Council's Roads.

I 9 3 , Reporting as follows

I Under Clause 25 Ordinance 30 of the Local Government Act I 1919 as amended Council has power:-

I (a) to grant/permission to dig up a road for any I lawful purpose,

I (b) to charge a fee for such permission,

I (c) to require the applicant to lodge a deposit for I such amount as the Council may f i x as security I for the due restoration of the road.

I At the present time Council charges a fee of 5/~ and I requires the lodgment of a deposit of £3.0.0 presumably I for the restoration of the road. Th»-,re i s , however, no I procedure that I know of. determining the amount to bo I deducted from the deposit to cover restoration costs. I Further i t would appear that at present one deposit of I £3.0,0 Is used to cover a large number cf openings,

I There is also reason tc believe thatToads are dug up I without issue of a permit, the payment of a fee or. I lodgment of a deposit. The amounts collected by Council B In fees and deductions from deposits i s quite inadequate I to restore the road openings. -

I This state of affairs is most unsatisfactory and, 1 I submit to Council, should be rectified at once,

I I accordingly recommend that Council:-

I 1. Adopt the now scale cf feesj deposits and deductions I from deposits as under, and advertise such alterations I in a suitable newspaper:-• 1 i i i i - • • 1 1 1 1 m m t i i 1 1 J " ' 1

I Pee charged Aot refiind- /unt .charged Amt. charged I at counter ed i f rd.or i f Engr. i f Engr.con-I ~ pth.undmgd, considers siders damage* I damage avoid- unavoidable. I _ \ . able. | — — r ——— • Bjagewavs r Earth 5 / - - - -

•Constructed in •sand,clay, •quarry waste, 10/- sq.yd, ; •gravel,ballast or part .

metal £1/5/- }£1/-/- £1/5/- thereof. ] • — . . . . 1 , , . . . i i y i l , , . 1 1 . 1 ' . • , . . 1 ••'• i - '

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Fee charged Amt.reftmd- Amt.charge Amt.charged at Counter, ed i f rd.or i f Engr. i f Engr. con-

pth.undmgd. considers siders damage - ' damaga avcid- unavoidable.

— i able.

Constructed in 2-/- sq. yd. tar or bituminov 3 or part there macadam £3/5/- £3/-/- . £3/5/- of.

Constructed in Actual cement concrete cost Actual cost cr asphaltic •'••.••• of reinstate- of reinstate-concrete £5/5/-f £5/-/- ' ment. • ment.

footways. Earth formed or un-formed - pothole. 5/- - ; • - _

Earth formed or £1 per 100 unfornod - water f t . or part - - -service along thereof. path.

Paved -when 12/-sq.yd.or 4-ft. wide. 15/- 10/-, 15/- •<• part thereof.

Paved - f u l l 12/- sq.yd or width £1/5/- „ 10/- £1/5/- part thereof.

2. Authorise the collection of unpaid fees and deposits as from 1st January, .1946;.

3. Authorise, in principle, the deduction from deposits already lodged, or which may be lodged in relation to road openings already, made, in accordance with the scale of'deductions abovementioned in this report.

4. In regard to the restoration of road openings made by • public Ut i l i ty Authoritiesj that the scale of charges be adopted as made by the Department of Kain,Roads in such cases and published in appendix 3, Part XX. of Technical Instructions * 1 v

I t was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and DUNCAN that the Municipal.Engineer's report be and is hereby adoptedj and that the fees and/or charges set out therein be and are hereby made and fixed.

3« PteflrjlnK pf Roads>

$4. Reporting that i t had been necessary to arrange for the services of a bulldozer to clear Madeline Street at an estimated cost of £20 and recommending that the same machine be used to clear a short section of the footway in Victoria Street at an estimated cost of £3;0.0.

ftis is page number TWENTY-TWO of the Minutes of the Ordinary feting of the (Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on -he 29th day of OCTOBER, 1947. /

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j Reports from Officers.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and WILSON that the Municipal Engineer's report be and is hereby received; that the work be and i s hereby approved; and that the sua of Twenty-three pounds (£23.0.0) be and is hereby voted for such works.

Eaflaftepient; pf fobour,

k. Reporting that i t i s intended to commence shortly on the kerbing and guttering of the Housing Commission Project at Carramar for which over £900 has been made available, and that i t wi l l be necessary to obtain additional labour and authority to engage up to five men is sought.

Jt was resolved on the. motion of Aldermen GIBSON and EDWARDS that the report be and is hereby received; and that the Municipal Engineer be and i s hereby authorised

I to engage the services of additional labourers up to I five (J) men as temporary hands.

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16. The Municipal Engineer submitted the following reports-

I Following application by Urs. Bridle for a further supply I of water to her premises in Chandos Road, Horsley Park, I His Worship the Mayor has directed that 1.000 gallons of I water be delivered per Council's vehicle into Mrs. Bridle's I tank at the above address.

I Tentative arrangements have been made for the supply to I be delivered on Thursday 30th October, 1947.

I Council's approval i s sought,

I It wag resojLyeq on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and I GIBSON that the Municipal Engineer's report be and is hereby I adopted, •

P. Reporting that Mrs. Kapp has paid £8.10.0 the estimated I cost of constructing a special crossing in Salters Road I and asking for authority to put the work in hand.

I It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and I EDWARDS that the work be and is hereby approved; and that I the sum of £8.10,0 be and i s hereby voted for such work,

I . The Municipal Engineer's General ReDort for the period I ended 28th October, 1947. dealing with Grading, Construction. I Surfacing with Metal Dust. Concrete Construction, Construct I ing Special Crossings. Maintenance of Unsurfaced Roads, I Maintenance of unpaved footpaths, Drainage. Re-erection of I Fencing and Maintenance to Baby Health Centre, was road I to Council and was adopted on the motion of Aldermen EDWARI"' I and GIBSON. I I I i • 1 • I • • I i • • • • ii . i II . . Ill Ill —

• Is i s page number TWENTY-THREE of the iSinutes of tho Ordinary Iting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on I 29th day of OCTOBER, 1947.

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I Reports from Officers.

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P99, Recommending the disposal of the above vehicle due to the I ago and repairs required.

I This cycle and box combination was purchased approximately • eighteen years ago and has been cff the road for many months( • occupying valuable space in the workshop.

I The value shown in Council records is £8/10/- and the price I Council could receive under Price Control Regulations is I 75$ of the original purchase price of the vehicle.

I It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and I GREEN that the report be and is hereby adopted; and that I the Electrical Engineer be and is hereby authorised to I dispose of the,motor cycle and side car to the best I advantage.

|2. Appointment of Electrical Mechanic.

•1000, The Electrical Engineer submitted the following report5-

I With the object of finding a suitable person to carry out I the work formerly performed by Mr. Newman in the Electric-I i ty Undertaking, I interviewed Mr. R. Laird of Smart S t r e e t I Fairfield and requested him to submit the attached applic-I ation for the position.

I Lir. Laird would be classified as a Trainee-Electrical I Mechanic, portion of his wages being paid by the Government I under the re-habilitation scheme until such time as he is I classed as 100$ ef f ic ient . »

I The applicant i s aged twenty-seven years, married and the I owner of his own home in Smart Street, Fairf ield. I I have no hesitation in recommending him to the Council, I as i t i s essential that a young man be trained in the I work of substation construction and wiring, work which is I not mormally carried out by the Council's existing employees,

I It resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY I that the report be and i s hereby adopted.

I). General Report.

I1D01. The Electrical Engineer's General Report for the period ended 27th October, 1947, dealing with Lawson Street Transformer Area, Wilga Street Transformer Station, Branan Street Transformer Area. Malta Street Transformer Area, Therney Road, Maud Street, Corner of Poldlng & Elizabeth Streets, Erection Poles, New Consumers and Street Lighting, was read to Council and was adopted on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and HARDY.

"Us i s page number TWENTY-FOUR of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meting of the /Council of the Municipality of Fairf ield, held on |aa 29th day of OCTOBER, 1947.

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I Reports from Qfficeyp.

I fl, Kirkwood - Dumping of Rubbish In Neville Street.

B02, Reporting having interviewed Mr. Kirkwood with reference f to the above complaint, and I also inspected the rubbish I dumped in Neville Street which consisted mainly of old I tins and rubbish offal, feathers or fowl intestines were I not in evidence at the time of inspection.

I The practise of dumping rubbish in Council streets I and on vacant land is causing a great deal of concern I in most of the Municipalities along the Southern Line. I and unless residents are prepared to co-operate with the I Council, by endeavouring to obtain the registration I number of the motor vehicle used for carting the rubbish, I i t i s very diff icult to find out who the guilty person i s ,

I Mr. Kirkwood has given his assurance, that in the event I of him being able to ass is t the Council as abovementioned I he i s also prepared to act as a witness in any court I action taken by Council against the culprit .

I It i s recommended that in this instance, the tins ahd rub-I bish bo removed from the street during the clean up week I campaign,

I It was resolve^ on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and I HARDY that the report be and is hereby adopted,

I. Defective House Drainage at 11 Hamilton Rd.t 2 York S t . , gTftiflRppy S t M ?9 p p i l t o n P4.

003, I The Health Inspector submitted the following report

I The above premises were recently inspected, and I found I that the house drainage system in each ease, was defective I and -insanitary,

I The sewer i s available in this area, and to effectively abate the nuisance existing, i t i s recommended that the Council issue a notice under tho terms of Soction 281 (2) (c) of the Local Govarnment Act. upon tho underm ntioned owners, requiring the premises in question, to be connected to the sewer controlled by tho Metropolitan Water Sewerage ' & Drainage Board, in compliance with such Board's regulat-ions.

Mrs. E. Filadelfinos, "Yorkers", Myrtle Street, West Kensington.

Sec. B. Lot 3/4, Assmt. 2187, 11 Hamilton Rd., Fairfield. Occupier - Mr. Kellaher.

his is page number TWENTY-FIVE of the Minutes of the Ordinary Poting of tho Council of tho Municipality of Fairfield, hold on •e 29th day of /OCTOBER, 1947.

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I I9TH OCTOBER, 1947. • • PAGE 585.

I Repprts from Officers.

I- R.S. Pugsloy, I 2 York Street, I Fairfield.

I Owner Occupier, I Lots B, Assmt. 7904,

I Y/m, Los. Proudford, I 26 Anthony Stroot, I Fairfield.

I Sec. 3, Lot 13, Assmt. 147, I Owner Occupier,

I Mr. J.J.F. Hynes, I 59 Hamilton Rd.,„ I Fairfield. I Owner Occupier. I Sec. A, Lot 21/25, Assmt. 2211. I f' | It wa3 resolved on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and GIBSON I that the report be and i s hereby adopted,

I . Dumping of Rubbish & Removal from Soil from Reserve.

1004. Reporting that rubbish has been dumped on the abovementioner: I reserve contiguous to Housing Commission cottages, Quest I Avenue, Carramar and that i t i s also alleged that occasion I a l ly truck loads of so i l are taken from the same area.

| The Health Inspector submitted the following recommend-I ations in connection therewith:-

I (a) That the Housing Commission be asked to remove I a l l broken pieces of fibro and plaster from the I land contiguous to Quest Avenue.

I (b) That two notice boards be prepared and erected in I a suitable position in Quest Avenue prohibiting;.-.

I 1 . the dumping of rubbish in the area and

I 2. the removal of fo i l from the reserve.

I Ifr was peqplvetj on the motion of Aldermon HARDY and GIBSCK I that the report be and i s hereby adopted.

[1005, The Health Inspector submitted the following reports-

I From time to time applications have been received for I permission to erect shops within zoned areas in the

Municipality, as well as in the "Undetermined" areas.

It has been customary in the past for the Building Inspectfc®.,^ recommend that such applications be referred to the proposed Planning Committee for consideration and approval etc .

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jReports from Officers.

I am of tho opinion that the time is now opportune for the Council to give serious consideration to the appoint-ment of a Planning Officer who can check each application received, view the site of the proposed building (or buildings) with reference to position, drainage, footpath levels, kerb and guttering, path pav.ing and a l l matters in connection with the Cumberland County Council's policy on tho establishment of shopping areas etc.

t Under the provisions of Section 12A of the Local Govern-ment Town and Country Planning Act, every person, including the Crown must apply to the Council for permission to develop land for any purpose.

This means tha^ before land i s used for any purpose, i t is the Council s duty as Interim Development Authority to decide whether the proposed development is contrary to the general planning of the area.

The siting of a l l Housing Commission projects, Industrial undertakings, parks, playing f ie lds , and any buildings public or private must now have Council s approval,

It w i l l , therefore, be seen from the above that the appointment of a Planning Officer should receive the Council's early consideration,

Applicants who have applied for permission to erect shops, are becoming impatient, due to the delay caused by referring these matters to a Planning Committee, and i t i s suggestedt therefore, that the appointment of a Planning Officer would overcome this delay. I under-stand that Cabra-valo Council has already appointed.a Consulting Engineer as Planning Officer to their Muni-cipal i ty .

It was reso^yqd on the motion of Aldermen DUNCAN and EDWARDS that the report be and is hereby received; and that Mr. J. Spencer, Municipal Engineer, be and is hereby tentatively appointed as Planning Officer, pending consideration of his qualifications and the fixing of remuneration for services as Town Planning Offieor.

!0C6. Reporting to the effoct that Mr. G. Campbell had been charged sanitary and garbage feas in respect of premises Lots 2 and 3, Section C, Bligh Street, that Mr. Campbell had moved from such premises during 1943 but he failed to notify the Council of the removal and recommending that Council write off the amount charged for sanitary and garbage fees from 1st January, 1943 to 30th June, 1947 inclusive and mp.ke an appropriate adjustment with the Council's contractor.

The report was adopted on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and EDWARDS,

-is is page number TWENTY-SEVEN of the Minutes of tho Ordinary 'Oting of the'Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on

»ie 29th day of OCTOBER, 1947,

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)07. The Health Inspector's General Report for t.he period endod 29th October, 1947, dealing with Infectious Disease, Clean-up Campaign, Health Films. Food Shops, Drainage and Sanitary aud Garbage, was read +,0 Council and '.vus adopted on.the motion of Aldermen OIBSCN and GREEN.

Orders & Requisitions for Gctds.

)08. The Town Clerk submitted orders and requisitions for goods as follows;-

(a)

0.*der Nol 2976 - 50 Forms for Nomination (Elections).

(b) Goods for A?3.roya . fro Ordejr,-

Order No. 2971 - 1 "Ritemp" electric stove, 2Q?4 - 1 ' » " 3528 - 1 No, 2 Windsor & Newton sable, 1

No. 4 & 1 No. 8 Windsor water color brush.

3472 - 8 gallons double B (50 grade check) 3469 - 9 grader tynes for repair & 4 rol ler

points for repair, 3471 - Repairs to A frame - grader 3, 3 .-66 - 4 gallons liquid soap, 3529 - 28 lbs. couch grass seed, 2977 - 1 Simpson electric stove model E5> 3465 - 1 recap 650 x 16 Ford. 3275 - £00 meter board3, 3467 - 6 prs. electricians pliers, 2 prs.

long nose pliers & 2 prs. side cutting pl iers ,

3468 - 357 insulators G5/98 & G4, 3470 - 144 Oct. clamps, 3441 - 1 socket £ Gal.

It wa9 yesolved on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and GIBSON that orders placed for goods subject to confirmation as set out in the l i s t be and are hereby confirmed; and that orders submitted for approval to order be and are hereby approved.

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tf-9. The Town Clerk reported to Council t.hat acting as Secretar.' of the Fairfield District Ambulance Committee he had made verbal application for the provision of lighting f a c i l i t i e s etc. on tha vacant lmid opoosit-a the Council Chambers and that a report dealing'with ship .natter would be submit' " to Council by the Electrical inginear in due course. In the meantime, approval to tha work was being sought.

It was i^o^yftd on the ff.otion of Aldermen GIBSON and DUNCA" that the verbal report be and i s hejeby received; and th.it the provision of the l:.gl?ting required be and is hereby approved.

lis is page numb jr TW3NTY- EIGHT of the Minutes of the Ordinar:--tting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on is 29th day of OCTOBER, 1947.

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I 8 H - t i 9 n fliL

I' AJ,dorman Duncan - Can electric stoves be placed in the show-I room instead of in the storeroom so that they can be viewed I by tho Public? •10:0. . I {Javor - There i s a resolution of Council forbidding this | practice.

h. ftjLderman Hardy - expressed thanks to the aldermen and staff f o r their kind inquiries relative to his daughters illness.-

13, ^derman Green - Vi/hat i s the position ragarding the provision I "of a dish crossing at North Street and Riverview Road? Il012. • I Mayor - A report/ ha3 been received and the work wil l be I done as soon as may be practicable.

I Orders of the Day.

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I Auditor's Heport for the half year ended 30th June, 1947 ^ [1013. and also a partial audit for the following three months I of July, August and September,

I His Worship the Layor reported having given consideration to the auditor'd report and found i t quite satisfactory and suggested that i t might be referred to the Finance

I Committee for consideration. '

It was resolve^ on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY that the Auditor's report be and i s hereby received and referred to the Finance Committee for consideration and report; and that a.copy of the Auditor's Report be forwarded to each Alderman iri the tmeantime,

P A n j g. :0H. There being no further business, the meeting jthen

terminated.

SfilgiimaiisQ.

M315. Confirmed by the Council of tBe Municipality of Fairfield, at a meeting held on the 12th November, 1947,

, . .Mayor,

pis is page number TWENTY-NINE of the Minutes of the Ordinary Kning of tho,Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on i 29th day of OCTOBER, 1947. '

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2TH NOVEMBER, 1947. PAGE 589.

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF FAIRFIELD, held in the Conncil Chambers, FAIRFIELD on WEDNESDAY''

NOVEMBER, 1947, commencing at 7.45 p.m.

P V a g e n -tu. ;0l6. There were present Aldorman H,.A. Clancy, Mayor Presiding; .Udermen W.T. Gibson, C.Gresn, H.W. Stein, H.A. Duncan, E.F. ii.lwards, M. Wilson, J. Hardy and E.T. Hockerr;

',0',7. The Minutes of tho Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 29th October, 1947, c.cpy of which had been sent to each Aldermari} were confirmed as a correct record on the motion of Aldermen'. EDWARDS and GIBSON.

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1018. His Worship the Mayor submitted a Mayoral Minute presenting a Petition received by him bearing f i f ty-f ive signatures asking the Council to c a l l a public meeting at the earl iest possible date for the purpose of affording the citizens of Fairfield an opportunity of voicing their opinion upon the nationalisation of private banks and asking for Council^ Instructions.

The Petition was read to Council and i t was resolyefl on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and GIBSON that the Mayor convene a public meeting to be held in the Protestant Hall, Ware Street* Fairfield on a date to be arranged by the Mayor,

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focal Government.

Circular No. 1505 regarding compulsory and preferential 1019. voting for elections in Local Government areas;and in the

city of Sydney.

The Circular was received on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and EDWARDS.

Ôwardijig'Circularô^1506 in connection with Town and 1020. Country Planning Summer School to be held 3rd to 16th

January, 1948 at the Newport hostel of theWorkers' Educational Association.

The Circular was received on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and WILSON.

This i s page number ONE of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting ox the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 12tn day of NOVEMBER, 1947.

Mayor. . *..JjîXJWrf...Town Clerk.

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I Correspondence - Continued.

I i, Departroent_of Local Government. f P i i e lO/ffiri

I Circular No, 1?07 informing Council that at the Australian I 1021. Road Safety Council held in Melbourne a desire was ex-I pressed to have the road signs code of the Standards I Association of Australia adopted throughout a l l States.

I The Municipal Engineer reported recommending Council to I adopt the standard practice referred in the let ter and I conform to the requirements of the Standard Road signs code,

i t was resolved on the motion of Aldermen HARDY and GIBSON that the'report of the Municipal Engineer be and is hereby adopted, '

*Mrcular No. ,1508 - standard specifications under Clause 1022, 23 of Ordinance No. 71 ("Building") under the Local Govern-

ment Act, 1919* Enclosing copy of standard specification No. 6.

I t was resolved on the motion of Aldermen HARDY and GIBSON that the Circular be and i s hereby received; and that the Officers concerned be directed to note the contents thereof.

5- The Sydney & Suburban B?.ue Metal Quarries Ltd. ( F i l e 11/23).

Acknowledging Council's let ter of 21st instant regarding 1023. the agreement between Council and The Sydney & Suburban

Blue Metal Quarries Ltd., and advising that this letter wi l l be placed before the Board and I ts decision conveyed in due course,

I The letter was received on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and.GREEN.

| 6- lfiSa.1 Government AggggilttTO <?f »iP»WI H a ?

! Forwarding circular let ter regarding Association bulletins, 1024,

The Circular was received on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GREEN,

Advising that i t i s proposed to defer consideration of 1025. Council's application regarding question of revocation of

proclamation applying the provisions of Section 118 (2) of the Local Government Act, 1919, to the Municipality of Fairfield for review in the l ight of the proposed legis-lation*

The letter was received on the motion of Aldermen (BEEN and GIBSON.

%is i s page number TWO of the Minutes of the ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 12th day of NOVEMBER, 1947.

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" f a j f f i M i f f s } r f w ' Forwarding copy of prices obtained for the various a l lot-

026. mentsof land for overdue rates on Saturday l a s t .

^^Requesting^dvic^regarding" the six properties for which 027. offers received did not reach the reserve figures at the

recent sale of land for overdue rates at Fairf ield.

The above two let ters were dealt with together.

3t,yas fesolvedonthe motion of Aldermen GIBSON and GREEN that the offer of £26,0.0 for land described as Lots 24/25i Section 13, Cardw^ll Street, Fairfield be and i s hereby accepted.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON that the offer of £20.0,0 for land known as Lot 31. Section 6, Hamilton Road,; Fairfield be and is hereby accepted.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and EDWARDS that the offer" of £60.0.0 for land described as Lot 46, Deposited Plan 12955, Mitchell Street, Carramar be and is hereby accepted.

I t was resolved on the motion of Aldermen DUNCAN and EDWARDS that the offer of £45,0.0 for land described as Lot 5, Deposited Plan 9039, Carrington Street, Carramar be and i s hereby accepted.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen DUNCAN and EDWARDS that the offer of £41.0.0 for land described as Lot 15, Section 2, Broughton Street, Guildford be and i s hereby accepted, i

It was resolyed on the motion of GIBSON and GREEN that The Public Trustee be advised that Council i s of the opinion that the price offered, namely £26.0.0, for the land known as Lots 1/8, Section 2, karlborough Street, Sm'ithfield, i s too low and that'the offer should not be accepted,

0, Minister for Building Materials. ;

Referring to Council's l e t ter of 15th July, 1947, suggesting 028. that the Department encourage the Rural Bank to embark upon

a housing project on lands owned by i t in the Municipality, and advising that the Rural Bank intend to proceed with the work on an estate of twenty-eight blocks.

I t was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and GIBSON that a l e t t e r be addressed to the Rural Bank and to the Minister for Buildins Materials asking both parties to co-operate in expediting progress towards the construction of buildings on the land owned by the Rural Bank,

"29• Enclosing statement of costs and fees in connection with Council's instructions to sue White,

Ms is page number THREE of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting ftho Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 12th V of N0VJJ5BBR, 1947,

. . » H ? o w n Clerk,

I i2TH NOVEMBER, 1947. ' PAGE 5^2.

I I t was resolyefl on the motion of Aldermen OREEN and GIBSON I that the suggestion of Mr. Watson, Sol ic i tor , that the I Council exercise i t s powers under the Local Government Act I to teve this land sold by the Public Trustee, be and i s I hereby adopted; and that the amount of £9.4,3 due to Mr. I Watson for his services be and i s hereby approved for I payment; and that the sum of £9.4.3 be and i s hereby I adopted.

I 1030. Referring to Council's instructions to sue Glasson for I rates, stating that an offer has been made for the payment I of the amount owing, and enclosing memo of costs and-fees I in connection with the matter.

I I t was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and GIBSON I . that no legal action be taken against Mrs. Glasson provided I regular payments are made in reduction of the debt due;

and that the amount of £4.2.0 due to Mr. Watson for his services be paid; and that the sum of £4.2.0 be and i s here-by voted for payment.

Forwarding special circular covering matters of urgent 1031, interest .

I t was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and STEIN I that the Circular be and i s hereby received; and that this

Council co-operate with the Department of Agriculture by receivingvtoeat bags voluntary donated and delivered by c i t izens.

^ I c t o i w l U g i n g Council's le t ter regarding request for 1032, reimbursement of rates written off under Section 16OB of

the Local Government Act. 1919 owing by invalid or old age pensioners; and stating that, as the provisions of the Local Government Act in this regard are not mandatory upon Councils, the Government i s not prepared to reimburse Councils amounts which might be written off in respect of rates on pensioners' properties.

The le t ter was received on tho motion of Aldermen GIBSON and GREEN,

, 5 > H b f t l S t a ; f t " " " -Asking Council to form roadway in front of his property

1033, in Quest Avenue,

i'his is page number FOUR of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on tho 12th day of NOVEMBER, 1947.

..Mayor. ..Town Clerk.

H NOVEMBER, 1947. PAGE

Correspondence - Continued.

The Municipal Engineer reported that this i s a minor matter and recommended that the work be carried out in due course under normal maintenance routine,

1$ was resoXvefl on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY that the Municipal Engineer's report be and i s hereby adopted,

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Requesting Council to construct footpath leading to Vi l la-1034. wood Public School,

The Municipal Engineer reported that he considered that some re l ie f can be given by forming and grading the northern footpath and applying a l i t t l e metal dust over that section,between the public school and the inter-section of River Avenue and Carrington Street.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and STEIN that the Municipal Engineer's Report be and is hereby adopted; and that the works suggested therein be and are hereby approved.

17- In. Bumvant,. fa ir f ie ld , ( F i l e 60/17).

Asking Council to give attention to The Boulevarde between 1035. Station Street and Hamilton 'toad, to erect an additional

light at the corner of Camden Street and The Boulevarde and also to improve the water service in this street. The Municipal Engineer reported that the servicing of streets other than those concerned in the £25,000 loan is a matter of funds; and that routine maintenance wil l be given to The Boulevarde from time to time.

•'•he Electrical Engineer reported that a considerable number of additional street lamps are required in the Smithfield area but,owing to the .existing series-street lighting transformer supplying this circuit- being loaded to capacity, he i s unable.to recommend the installation of any additional lamps at present.

It was resplygd on the motion of Aldermen ED'JVARDS and HARDY that the reports of the Municipal Engineer and the Electrical Engineer be and are hereby adopted; and that the Metropolitan Water Sewerage & Drainage Board be written to concerning complaints of low pressure water supply,

18. Lansdowne Progress Association. ITFlle 15/23).

Requesting Council to replace posts along Hume Highway 1036. between Lansdowne Bridge and Carrington Street adjoining

the Commission homes*

"his i s page number FIVE of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality, of Fairfield, held on the 12th day of NOVEMBER, 1947.

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I Correspondence - Continued.

I The Municipal Engineer reported that this i s a matter for • the Department of Main Roads and recommended that a copy • of the le t ter be forwarded to the Divisional Engineer of • the Metropolitan Division.

I I t ws yesolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and EDWARDS • that the Municipal Engineer's report be and is hereby

• adopted.

I Part 3 - Hoalth Administration.

K, »ustra^lap^hij.d_V/ej.j'are Assqclation. I Enclosing copy let ter from the Housing Commission stating •037. that the responsibility for reserving land for the establish • ment of Nursery Schools, Kindergartens, Playgrounds etc. i s • primarily that of the local Council. I It was resolve^ on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and EDWARDS I that the le t ter be and i s hereby received: and that the I Secretary be informed that Council is of the opinion that • this should be considered as a matter for the Housing • Commission.

•0. Department^ Trade ft Cu§tomgf Sv^ey.

I Forwarding copy of notification of approval sent to Mr. •038. J.T. Parkes, 4 Hamilton f^ad, Fairfield fixing maximum I charges for sanitary and garbage services within the I Municipality of Fairfield.

I It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and EDWARDS I that the letter.be and i s hereby received; and that the I Town Clerk be and i s hereby authorised to prepare and I execute an agreement between the Council and Mr. Parkes as I Contractor incorporating the charges fixed by the Deputy I Prices Commissioner to operate as and from 1st January, 194£.

•I. Department of Land?. Sydney. I („FAirgO/1SU • Referring to correspondence relative to the acquisition I039. of land at Horsley for Public Recreation purposes, advising I that the claims for compensation by S.M. Gatiss i s now I ready for completion, and asking that, in view of Council's I undertaking to provide half cost of the acquisition, the I sum of £154.15.1 be forwarded to the Department,

I I t was resolved on the motion of. Aldermen DUNCAN and GIBSON I that payment of the sum of £154.15*1 to the Department of I Lands be and is hereby authorised; and that the sum of I £T54.15«1 be and i s hereby voted for payment.

I2- Horsley Ratepayers & Citizens' Association.

I Submitt in g name s of residents who were elected to the |W0. management committee for the park.

Pis i s page number SIX of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Re Council of the 'Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 12th lay of NOVMBEfy 1947.

. . .Mayor.- . . f . . *. .^^rrrrT....».Town Clerk.

• / / 1)2TH NOVEMBER, 194-7 • ' PAGE 595• I gorre spondefice. Con iQUed.,

I It was 'resolyed on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and I GIBSON:-

I 1, That a Committee of local citizens be appointed to have I the care, control and management of the recently I acquired Horsley Recreation area subject to and in I accordance with the provisions of the Local Government I Act; and

I 2. That such Committee be and is now appointed comprising I the following citizens

I V7.A. Russell, Delaware Road, Horsley, I S. Loverldge, Arundel Road, Horsley, I W. Morris, Horsley inoad, Horsley, I E. Davis, 4iandos Road. Horsley, I L. Chamberlain, Walworth'Road, Horsley, I J. Schultz, Horsley Road, Horsley, I L. Shelton, Cowpastura Road, Horsley, I B. Raisin,|Red&ayne Road. Horsley, I R. Peterson, Eorsley Road, Horsley.

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I Advising that i t i s proposed to make representations to 11041. the Premier regarding the improvement of r a i l services

on the southern metropolitan lines and to enable a compre-hensive review to be made, and requesting Council's opinion with regard to certain natters.

11; was resolved on the motion of Aldermen HARDY and GIBSON that'the let ter be and i s hereby received: and that the Municipality of Liverpool be informed thai the Council' s opinion i s favourable on four questions.

124. Granville.

Enclosing copy of a further let ter forwarded to the 1042. Secretary for Railways regarding overcrowded "trains

! during evening peak periods to stations beyond Burwood, and suggesting that Council make further representations.

It was resolve^ on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and GIBSON that the le t ter from the Municipality of Granville be and i s hereby received; and that this Council co-operata to the ful lest extent in conformity with the Council's le t ter to the Secretary for Railways, dated 21st April. 1947.

25. Mpgr_tip|^t^f ftpad, Transport &_ Tramways.

Referringto Council's l e t t e r dated 26th September, last . 1043. requesting an alteration in the terminal arrangements for

omnibuses at Smithfield.

Shis is page number SEVEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 12th day of NOVEMBER, 1947.

Mayor. .Town Clerk.

• 12TH NOVEMBER, 1947. PAGE 596.

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I The Municipal Engineer reported that steps have already I been taken to give attention to the claanliness of the I sheds and suggested that the panels of fencing could be I removed without difficulty and recommending that such I course be adopted and that the Department of Road Trans-I port be informed accordingly,

I The Electrical Engineer reported to the effect that I the waiting shed is situated in the series street lighting I area, the voltage of which is too high to permit of a I series lamp being installed within the shed and that I the most economical method would be the installation I of a lamp operated from the low tension distribution I main and controlled by a time clock switch the lamp on I at dusk and off at dawn. The estimated cost is £20.0.0. I I It was resolve^ on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and I GIBSON that the Municipal Engineer's report be and is I hereby adopted: that tfie Electr ical Engineer'8 report I be and is hereby received: and that the Department of I Road Transpbrti'be informed that Council considers that I i t i s not, necessary to i n s t a l l a light in the shed i t s e l f .

I ^ ' f a F i l e y B ^ / 2 2 ^ g I ' 3 & C l t l z e n s ' Association. I Referring to the 'bus service proposed to be instituted I 1044, in the Municipality and protesting against such service I being conducted by a new proprietor.

I It wa? resolyed on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and I GIBSON that a copy of the le t ter be sent to the Depart-I ment of Road Transport pointing out that the service I between Fairfield and Smithfield and Fairfield and Horsley I i s not satisfactory; and that some improvement i s necessary.

27. Wj Ro^tron, Fqiyflelfl.

I Requesting Council to advertise the fu l l purpose of the I 1045. Baby Health Centre, and suggesting that 'buses recognise I such Centre as a 'bus stopping place i f desired. . . . .

I The health Inspector reported recommending that a copy I of Mr. Rostron's le t ter be forwarded to the Department I of Public Health asking for advice on the suggestions

made therein,

It was,resolved on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON that the Health Inspector's report be and .is hereby adopted; and that Mr. Rostron be informed of the action taken, pointing out that incoming buses do not pass the : Baby Health Centre.

/^a^^uxnishing'details of Club room proposed to be erected •046. on Council's land in York Street, desired to be purchased

by themselves*

This is page number EIGHT of the kinutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 12th day of NOVEMBER, 1947.

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|l2TH NOVEMBER, 194-7, ' PAGE # 7 .

I Cprrespondence - Continued.

I jTt wa? rosolved on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and I STEIN that the le t ter be and i s hereby referred to the I General Purposes Committee for consideration and report,

I ,6, - XectrJlgAty ft Street UUtlKt |29. .pe^BlR^yp^hQr Kpyeffiqnt,

I Referring to Council's letter dated 8th August regarding 1104-7. Electrical Installation to "Karmsley Hi l ls" .

I The Electrical Engineer reported that arrangements have I been made with Mr. G. Millar of the Kovement for the I delivery of the poles to "Karmsley Hil ls" and that very I l i t t l e surplus material should be available on the I completion of tlê, work. Mr. Millar has been assured I that the Council would be pleased to purchase any I surplus on the terms stated in his le t ter ,

I It was rosolved on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and HARDY I that the report; be and is hereby adopted.

I30. Ef^Knowlesârramar,

I Referring to an announcement in the "Daily Telegraph" that 11048. the County Council had decided to give a cheap rate for I certain types of refrigerators and asking i f Council wi l l I do likewise.

I The Electrical Engineer reported having communicated with I Officers of the Sydney County Council who are forwarding I to this Council a copy of the schedule of new rates and I conditions applicable to consumers, using absorption type I refrigerators within the area of the County Council's I supply and stating that i t would be unwise to make a

further report upon receipt of the information from the County Council.

It was resolved oh the motion of Aldermen GREEN and HARDY tnat the Electrical Engineer's report be and Is hereby

I adopted. "

ÊllLngtag^to Council's notice the alarming jump in the' 1049, recently completed quarter of e lectr ica l supply and

suggesting that some meters be checked.

The Electrical Engineer reported having called at the residence of the Secretary as requested when he was furnished with the names of three consumers in Latty Street and one in North Street who,• i t was stated* considered their last e lectr ic i ty accounts were excessive. He then called on each of the consumers referred to-and explained that the last; meter reading period covered a period from seven to ten days in excess of the period of thirteen weeks as t h e r e s u l t o f one of the meter reader being on annual leave. With this explanation, most of the consumers appeared to be satisfied that their accounts

I w<ire in order, one consumer stating that she had no. complaint to make and was quite satisfied•with the charge.

This i s page'number NINE of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 12th day of NOVEMBER, 1947.

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However, sill service meters were removed from the premises ' having the largest account afidl returned to the Council's aeter room for t e s t ' i n accordance with the requests made in the letter with the object of ef« pelling the doubt as to the accuracy of the maters. The test of the three meters showed that they are a l l within the two per cent error allowed by the law. : Further fu l l information was furnished in the report.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY that the Electrical Engineer's report be and is hereby adopted; and that the results of the test of meters be forwarded to the Secretary of the Latty Progress Association.

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Requesting permission to hold street s t a l l in i'he Crescent 10?0. on Friday, November 28th, 1947.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen HARDY and HOCKEY that approval be and i s hereby granted for the Fairfield Torch Bearers Legacy Group No. 68 to hold a street s t a l l in Ahe Crescent on Friday 28th November, 1947.

33' Fairfield H.C. Tenants Welfare Association. U F i i e B T ? w y .

Informing Council that there has been a newly formed 1051. Association operating under the name of the Housing>

Commission Tenants' Welfare Association, and that this Association has no connection with them. The let ter was received'on the motion of Aldermen HARDY and GIBSON.

^^M^Ilar J advis ing that the bush f ire campaign and Fire 1052. Prevention Week -will be opened on Monday, 17th November,

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It was resolve^ on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and WILSON that the request for special addresses for school children be conveyed to the Headmaster of each school.in the Muni-cipal i ty ,

35. yn|.ted 0 ^ & Ipva^d Pensioners' Association^

Making annual appeal for donations. 1053.

Ifr was resolved on the.motion of Aldermen GREEN and GIBSON tnat a donation in the sum of £5.5«0 be made to the United Old Age & Invalid Pensioners' Association; and that the sum of £5.5.0 be and is hereby voted for such purpose.

This is pageinumber TEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 12th day of NOVEMBER, 1947.

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12EH NOVEMBER, 194?. PAGE 599.

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36,

Riquesting Council to consider calling a public meeting 1054. to form a branch of the Save the-Children Fund in the

Municipality,

The let ter was received on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and HARDY.

37. C e j j t r a l C u § b e j l a r } d _ D i s t r i £ t _ S i j j a i i p j ^ ( F i l e 7b/20).

Requeiting permission to hold an open-air meeting in 1055. The Crescent on Saturday 6th December, at 6 p.m.

I.t was yegplyefl on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDYthat permission to hold an open-air meeting in The Crescent on Saturday 6th December, 1947 at 6 p.m. be and is hereby granted to the Central Cumberland District Baptists Association.

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1056. 1 . ;£ke.,i?enera;L Purposes Cppunlttee submitted the following report of proceedings at a meeting held on the 5th November, 1947:-

1 • Application for permission to build - Report No. 23.

The Building Inspector reported that Twenty-five (25) building applications, numbered from 537 to 5°1 inclusive, and estimated to cost £19,244 had been received since last meeting and he recommended that each such application be approved.

TfoeCpgiflilttee recommend^ that the applications be and are hereby approved,

2. Sisslsl-Appllsaiims*

(a) G.J, Greepe - Application for permission to substitute concrete piers for bricks and galvanised corrugated iron for roofing t i l e s in the construction of the cottage being erected in Ligar Street ( Permit No, 140/47),

Tho Building Inspector reported recommending approval of the application,

Tha..Committee pecoirucendp that the Building Inspector's report Be arid i s hereby adopted.

(b) G.E.C. Tay3,or - Application for permission"to substitute concrete for brick piers for cottage referred to in Building Application No, 352/47.

The Building Inspector recommended that the application be approved, , • .

The, Committee recommends that the Building Inspector's report be and i s hereby adopted.

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I This is page number ELEVEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 12th day of NOVEMBER, 1947. .

. • . .Mayor. . .Town Clerk.

2TH NOVEMBER, 194-7- PAGE 600,

jRepprts of. Standing Copunjttaes. general purposes Committee^ Coptj-pugdj

(c) J.,F> Winter- Application for permission to use Corrugated asbestos cement in place of terra cotta t i l e s for cottage' referred to - Building Fermit No. 434/46.

The Building Inspector reported recommending that the application be approved.

The Committee recommends that the Building Inspector's report be and is hereby adopted.

(d) J. Johnstpn - Application for permission to erect Duplex bungalow on lana having a frontage of JO feet to Wattle Avenue.

The Building Inspector reported that as the frontage i s less than the minimum width of the two building al lot-ments (90') as required for demi-detached buildings by a previous resolution of Council, he recommended that the application be refused.

The Committee recommends that the Building Inspector's report be a n d i s hereby adopted,

(a) S.W. Stokes, on behalf of W.C. and T.H. Ernst made application for approval to subdivide Lot 5, Section A, D.F. 6934, Certificate of Tit le Volume 2789, Folio 83, Cowpasturc Road, into two lots each with a frontage of 250| links, the areas of the lots being respectively 3 ac. 2 rds., 17 pchs., and 3 acs., 2 rds., 8 pchs.

There are no nen roads proposed in the subdivision and no special drainage provisions are required. The land is situated in an undetermined area and the Area Planning Officer advises no objection.

The Deputy Municipal Engineer recommends that the proposed subdivision be and i s hereby approved.

The Committee recommends approval of the subdivision.

(b) I.S. r/atson, on behalf of Mrs. M>A. Begbie, made applic-ation for permission to subdivide Lots 42,43 and 44, D.P« 13595, Certificate of Tit le Volume 2239, Folio 75, Campbell Street.

There are no new roads proposed in the subdivision and no special drainage provisions are required. The land is situated in a Living Area, and the Area Planning Officer advises no objection.

The Deputy Municipal Engineer reported that the proposal i s to cut off an area of 23'5&" by 44* from each of the three lots Nos. 42,43 and 44 at the rear and consolidate these portions with Lots 89, 88 and 87.

•is is page number TWELVE of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 12th

iy of NOVEMBER', 1947.

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12TH NOVEMBER, 1947. PAGB601.

I Q ^RQporjjs from^StGndlry^gopiml.t^aas.

I The Engineer recommended that approval be granted.

I The Committee recommends' that the Deputy Engineer's I report be and is hereby adopted.

I (c) S.W, Stokes, on behalf of J.L.C. & H.F. Colonna, I submitting proposal to subdivide land Lot 4, section 4, I D.P, 6977, Certificate of Tit le Volume 2772, Folio 112, I Adams Street.

• Froposal i s to subdivide the land into two lo ts , the I frontages being 75' and 62'9£" respectively. No new I roads are proposed in the subdivision and no special I drainage provisions are required. The land is situated I in a Living Area and the Area Planning Officer advises no I objection. •

I The Deputy Municipal Engineer reported that Council I tentatively approved previously on 8th October, 1947 I provided an undertaking i s given not to erect a dwelling I or shop on Lot 4 to be transferred and he recommended I that approval be granted now that the plans have been I endorsed to the effect that Lot (a) i s to be consolidated I with Lot 3 and Lot 4B i s to be consolidated with Lot 5«

I Tfce Qomffittee recommends that the Engineer's report be I and is hereby adopted.

I (d) A. Paine, on behalf of self , made application for approval I to subdivide land Lots 8 0 / 8 0 inclusive, Section 2, D.P*-I 2384, Volume 4497, Folio 72, Wrentmore Street, into three I lots with frontages ranging from 65' to 210' and areas I ranging from 22 perches to 30f perches.

I No new roads are proposed in the subdivision and no I special drainage provisions are required. The land i s I situated in a Living Area and the Area Planning Officer I advises no objection.

I The Deputy Municipal Engineer reported that in July, 1947 I this subdivision was approved in principle, such approval I being governed by an adjacent subdivision approved on 29th I March, 1946 and proper plans have now been submitted.

Tha Committee recommends that the Deputy Engineer's report ba and is hereby adopted,

(e) Edgley. Brown & Sanderson, on behalf of Mrs. J,A. Gi l l ies , submitted a proposal to subdivide land parts Lot 15 and 16, D.P. 7511, Certificate of Tit le 4989, Folio 227, King Road, into two lots with frontages of 988' each,

' the areas of each lot being 2 acs. , 3 rds., 16 pchs.

No new roads are proposed in the subdivision and no special drainage provisions are required. The land is situated in an undetermined area and the Area Planning Officer raises no objection.

fhis is page number THIRTEEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 12th pay of NOVEMBER, 1947.

. . .Mayor. , .Town Clerk.

I j H NOVEMBER, 1947. ! - PAGE $02.

I General;, Purposed .

I The Deputy Municipal tiiigineor reported that at present I Mrs. Gi l l ies is the owner of parts of Lots 15 and 16 I containing an area of 2 acs . , no rds., 16 pchs., and i t I is proposed to se l l the portion of Lot 16 and'buy the I portion of'Lot 15, thus bringing Lots 15 and lo.back to I their - original boundaries. He recommended that approval I be granted, subject to the plan's being endorsed to the I effect that these lots are being returned to tfyeir I original boundaries.

I The Committee recommends that the Deputy Municipal . I Engineer's report be and i s hereby adopted. \

I (f) S.W. Stokes, on behalf of S . D . & J . E . L u n n , submitted 0 , I proposal to subdivide land lot 9, D.P. 7511» Certificate I of T i t l e Volume?39^6, Folio 3, Hamilton Road, into two I lots with frontages ranging from 200' to 2,177' , the I areas of the lots, ranging from 1 ac. 3 rds., 29 pchs., to I 1 ac. 3 rds. , .37^ pchs.

I No new roads, are proposed in the subdivision and no I special drainage provisions are required. I *• I The Committee reports that this subdivision proposal I was submitted to Council on 27th August, 1947 and again I on 10th September, 1947. A le t ter from the Cumberland I County Council dated 15th October, 1947 advises that I tho application has been referred to the Area Planning I Officer for appropriate action on the occasion of his I next v i s i t to the Council,

I The Area Planning Officer visited Fairfield on 31st I October, 1947 and endorsed the letter from the Cumber-I land County Council with the remarks..'1 Areas are too I small, being below acres - re ject" , • •

I The Deputy Municipal Engineer reported that the Area I Planning Officer investigated this subdivision and I has; again rejected the proposal. He recommended that • I the*applicant be so informed and that the permissable I area required i s acres in an undetermined area,

I Tfr8Committee repnmr a^g that, the Applicant. ba -tnfnrmad I that this Council was will ing to approve of the sub-I division but that the Cumberland County Council wi l l not I approve and suggesting that consideration might be given

to a proposal for the applicants to resubmit their applic-ation in six months time,

(g) Messrs. Kay & Davies. on behalf of Estate late William Gover, made application for approval to subdivide land Lot 10, Section K, Polding Street.

This application was before Council on 10th September, 1947, when i t was rejected on the report of the Area Planning Officer to the effect that the minimum area required i s not less than acres and approval i s rejected,

his i s page number FOURTEEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary eeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held; n the 12th day of NOVEMBER, 194?, a .

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A l e t t e r from'W.J. Klmber addressed to the Cumberland County' Council *nd intended for Fairfield Municipal Counc.il, settini; out the reasons and suggesting that the application is really not one for subdivision, was read to the Committee.

The Committee rec9PfoaP.fljg that a copy of such le t ter be I forwarded to the Cumberland County Council.

The report of the GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE was adopted I on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and HARD after ea«h I clause thereof had been dealt with separately.

I1057- 2• Th9 FlnflPgg, submitted the following report lof proceedings at a meeting held on the 5th November, 1947s-

I I The Town Clerk submitted orders and requisitions for I goods as followst-

I Order No. 2979 - 1 Memorandum stand, bunch of dates, I drawing pins, rubber bands, spiral I c l ip , f l a t f i l es , bulldog c l ips , I erasers, concertina let ter f i l e s . I - lead pencils red, stamp pads, date I stamps, special binders for e lect . I a/cs. and 2 jars "Stickit" . I 298O - 3 reams white foolscap paper & I 0 squires stencils.

I (b) Goods for Approval to Order -

I Order No. 2981 - 1 "Ritemp" electric stove, I 36O6 - 4 doz. t i o l e t paper, 1 3603 - 16 gal ls , motor o i l , • I 3474 - 2 tower bolts, 1 pr. Scotch screws I & tees, I 3604 - 8 grader tynes for tipping & I . sharpening, I 3602 - H.T, straight pin, H.T. shackle I insulators, L.T. medium shaekle 1 service shackle insulators, I 3601 - 3 iron clad meter links, I 3473 - 100 10 amp meters, I 3470 - 1 carburettor 391/s, 1 x 450/s I carburettor. 2 metering pins, 2 I metering j e t s , 6 plugs, 1 • 3605 - 1 gross auger screw insulators.

I The Commit,tee recopmend$ that order§ placed for goods I subject to confirmation as set out in the l i s t be and I are hereby confirmed5 and that orders submitted for I approval to order be and are hereby approved,

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2. Auditor's Report on the audit of the Council's books for the half year ended 30th June, 1947 and partial audit for the months of July, August ana September, 1947.

The Committee considers the .report to be a satisfactory one und recommends that such report bt- and is hereby adopted.

The report of the FINANCE COMMITTEE was adopted on the motion of Aldermen HARDY and STEIN, after each clause

| thereof had been dealt with separately.

Reports submitted by Officers were received and ordered upon as under:-

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1, fjefroflffma^jon,' qf;, Cash Boojcs.

1058. Reporting that the Cash Books have been reconciled with the Bank Pass Books as at 31st October, 1947 and that . the Cash Books together with the Bank Pass Books are now presented to Council. .

The report was adopted on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and HARDY.

1059. Advising that the Sanitary and Garbage Register has not been written up for the quarter end6d 3Qth September, 1947 due to pressure of work in.the office and stating that, the new Valuation Rolls are expected to be available: at the secohd week in December, when checking and stamping and the co/upilation Af new l i s t s ef nan-ratable properties wil l have to be undertaken as a;matter of urgency and. asking Council for authority to employ Mrs. Swanston as a temporary Clerk to assist in writing up the Sanitary Register for the September quarter and to assist with the checking of the Valuation Roll,

It wap resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and . GREEN that the report be and i s hereby received; and

that authority be and is hereby granted for the employ-ment of Mrs. Swanston as a temporary Clerk to write up the Sanitary Register for the September quarter and to assist with the checking, of the new Valuation Roll,

Electrical Engineer -

1060. The Electrical Engineer submitted the following report:-

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The instal lat ion at the above premises comprises a t o t a l of 100 horsepower in e lectr ic motors, which are supplied from a transformer station a considerable distance from the sawmill.

Both from the Council's and the consumer's point of view the present position i s most unsatisfactory as, owing to the distance travelled by the supply, only portion of the plant can be operated at the one time, resulting in a serious loss of revenue to the Council and in addition considerable interference to the supply to other consumers in the area.

I t i s recommended to the Council that a now pole type transformer station be erected opposite the premises of Mr. Ablett in Frairievale Road. Mr. Ablett i s prepared to supply the timber for the transformer platform at no cost to the Council, and the remainder of the equipment would be second-hand material recovered from other works, with the exception of the low tension cubicle, poles and wiring which would be new m.-terial costing approximately £110/-/- .

On completion of this new transformer station approximately 2000 yards of copper mains could be taken down in Prairie-vale Road which with insulators and crossarms are worth £90.

The value of the material recovered practically offsets the cost of n<2w material required, the difference being £20. It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and GREEN that the report be and i s hereby adopted; that the work proposed therein be and i s hereby approved; and that the sum of One hundred and ten pounds (£110/-/-) be and i s hereby voted for expenditure on such work.

2, Street Lamp Alan Street.

1061. Presenting a le t ter from K.N. King requesting tha Council to grade Alan Street and place a l ight in a central position.

The Electr ica l Engineer reported that a short extension of the street lighting mains and the erection of a street lighting bracket i s recommended using second hand material at an estimated cost of £12,0.0.

The Municipal Engineer reported that the street has already received attention.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and WILSON that both reports be adopted; and that the street l ight suggested in the Electr ical Engineer's report bo and i s hereby approved; and that the sum of £12.0.0 be and i s hereby voted for expenditure thereon.

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payment_of Ljlnospan's Rate of Pay to Lj.n?sman's Assistants carr/ing ouy line -vork.

1062. The Electrical Engineer submitted the following reports-

Owing to the absence of Leading-hand Kayos and Linesman Donohoe through injuries, other linesman performing rotating shift work and on annual leave, Foreman Bannister has commenced the training and use cf three of the l ines-man's assistants on :line work to obtain the maximum benefit from their services.

I rc!conur.end the threa employees, C. Gibson, L. Deane and H. Aylett, be paid at the linesman's rate of pay when acting as linesmen. The difference in the rata amounts to 18/- per week for each man.

The above proposal would not increase tho total wages paid to th« staff of the Electricity Undertaking for a considerable time, owing to the retirement of Mr. Newman and his replacement by a trainee; and the payments made to Hayes, by the Insurance Company on account of his injury, which wil l continue for some months. Linesman Donohoe has also been on workors compensation since 25th August, 1947.

Payment of the increased rate to the above employees would total £2/14/- per week, which is off-set by the saving on the rax,o paid to c-lectrical f i t t e r Newman (now resigned) £3/1b/- per week, and in addition - for some months - a saving of £6/-/- per week paid to leading-hand Hayes.

A saving of £5/15/- per week has also taken piece in the wages paid to Donohoe from 25th August last .

It was pepolved on the motion of Aldermen HARDY and GIBSON that the report be and is hereby received and adopted; that payment of linesman's rate of pay to Linesman's assistants, namely i.essrs. C. Gibson, L. Deane and K. Aylett while carrying out line work be and-is hereby-approved.

4. General Report -

1063. The Electrical Engineer's Gonoral Report for the period ended 10th November, 1947, dealing with Transformer Stations, Maintenance, New Poles, Carnival Lighting,

• Meter Repairs. tfew Consumers and Street Lighting, was read to Council and was adopted on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and WILSON.

1'Anicipal Engineer -

1. Eroposed Pur'ohase of Caterpillar No. 12 Grader.

1064. Presenting a letter from the Department of Main Roads dealing with the proposed purchase of a Caterpillar No. 12 grader by the Council, advising that there are not any

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new caterpillar motor graders available at present and that by arrangements with the Dependent of Works, sponsorships ai-e not submitted except where plant i s immediately available for allotment.

The letter also advised that there are a nucbor of Councils awaiting new caterpil lar motor graders which have had orders placed on Messrs. Waugh « Jossphson Pty. Ltd. for some considerable tinw and stating that when new graders become available thr'.s Council's application wil l be considered with the other Councils abovementioned.

The Municipal Engineer reported having noted the information conveyed in tho let ter and recommended to Council to approva of Order No. 3527 dated 22nd October, 1947 remaining with Messrs. Waugh & Joswphson for the purchase of a No. 2 Caterpillar Motor Grader.

It flag resolve^ on the motion of Aldermen HARDY and GIBSON that the Municipal Engineer's report be and i s hereby adopted.

•2. Notice Board - Railway Entrance Yonnora Station.

1065. Reporting that the estimated cost of providing a standard Notice Board is £3.0.0.

It repolved on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and GIBSON that approval be and i s hereby granted to the erection of a standard notice board near the entrance to Yennora Railway Station at an estimated cost of £3.0.01and that the sum of £3.0.0 be and is hereby voted for axpenditure thereon.

3. Application to erect 3arbers phop, - Arthur C. Lovott.

1066, Presenting a let ter from Arthur C. Lovett stating that he i s interested in erecting a barbers shop on a block of land adjacent to his address at 11 Quest-Avc-nue,' Carramar and asking for information about a license or permit.

The Municipal Engineer reported that barbers shops are classed as service industries and should be grouped together in a block both for the convenience of the public and the improvement of the area. Ragarding the present application, i t i s considered that tho land referred to i s too far removed from existing shops adjacent to Carramar Station and that, i f the letter i s to be treated as an interim development application, i t is recommended that the application for the use of such land for the purpose of a barbers shop be refused.

It was resolve^ on the notion of Aldermen EDWARDS and HOCKEY that i t be suggested to the applicant that he should find a raore central position opposite the Railway Station, Carramar; and that he bo informed of town plann-ing requirements as set out in the Jiunicipal Engineer's report.

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I ••• Application for, cor.^tniction, pf additional concrete paving I in_Si aypiL st* iZEecijeiii

I ',068. Reporting that E.T. Hockey had signed an application • for the construction of additional concrete paving in I Station Street estimated to cost £Kl6.0 and ho paid I tho sura of £1.16,0 to the Council and advising that the I woyk has boon carried out and asking for Council's • covering approval.

I I t v.as resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and • EDW<'iRDS"tnaT; the Engineer's report be and i s hereby • adopted,

I Alderman liockey retired from the Council Chambers I during consideration of the Engineer's report.

I 5- flo-^fi cation from the Land Board,,re Road purchase.

I 1069, Submitting two notifications from the Land Board asking I to be informed whether there i s any objection to the I granting of road purchase of a road two chains wide I shown in red edging on the plans submitted, being portion I of Chandos Road between Ferrers Road and the water supply I l ine,

I It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and J I GREEN th£.t the Municipal Engineer's report be and is I hereby adopted: and that the Land Board Office be f / f I informed accordingly, e'

I 5 Provision of Water to Khieht Park. l ' V

I 1070. The Municipal Engineer submitted the following report:- 1

I The estimated cost of extending the water service from I tho existing path cock to a suitable point within the I Park i s £5.0.0,

I As there i s no water at present available within the• • I area, i t is fe l t that possibly one tap should be provided I but i s suggested that the provision of bubbler foundations I and watering points would be a suitable matter for the I Parks Committee.

I Accordingly, i t i s recommended that:-

I 1. One water service be extended from the existing I path cock to a point about 112 feet northerly and I that £5.0.0 be voted for the work.

I 2. East Fairfield Progress Association be informed of I Council s action to the above recommendation and I that i t ' b e informed that Council suggests the I provision of further water f a c i l i t i e s be taken up I with the Knight Park Committee.

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I Report./}, fropi Officers.

I It was..resolved on the motion of Alcermen HARDY and STEIN • th.it the ropor'; be i.nd i s hereby adopted; that the work • suggested therein be and is hereby approved at an estimated • cost, of £>.0.0; and that the sum of £5.0.0 be and i s hereby I voted for such work.

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1 . Staff^Dining-gooiLi

I071. Reporting that the staff dining room which is constantly I in use for meals and the preparation of food stuffs for I various functions held in the Council Chambers i s being I renovated, ^he estimated cost being £15,0.0 and asking I for Council s-approval.

I was repolveq on tho motion of Aldermen GREEN and I HARDYthat the report be and is hereby received and I adopted; that the work proposed therein be and is I hereby approved; and that the sum of £15.0.0 be and I i s hereby voted for such work.

|2. Temporary fencing for Ambulance Station.

I1072. Reporting that following representations by executives I . . of the Ambulance Committee and after consultation ;wlth I the ka'yor, Council's general staff erected arid reriove'd I iron posts and hessian enclqsure-on Friday 3 1 O c t o b e r I and 3rd November, 1947 £nd asking for Council s covering I ..approval., ; •• j .' .•,;;.

I It was resolved on the, motion of Aldermen HARDY and I DUNCAN that .the report be and. i s hereby received; and ., ; | that covering appro.val be and is hereby granted.

[1,073. . The Deputy. Engineer's General Report for the period I " " " ended ~11th November, 1947, dealing with Grading, Clearing I . by Bulldozer, Surfacing, Repairs to Concrete .Paving, iy

Drainage, Tree Planting, Repairs to Culverts, Maintenance Grassing of Oval, Table for Pensioners, Concrete Gutter Maintenance, Bus Waiting .Sheds and Complaints., was .r.ead to Council 'and was adqpted on the motion of Aldermen " EDWARDS and GIBSON.

j . . ... ..I. . Bialth Inspector -1. ^plication, by Messrs. Samuel.Edwqrds_&„ghax;le8. Ross for

registration as Pjg & Poultry. Fflrpforg,

1074. The Health Inspector submitted -the..following report:-

I , . It i s the intention of the applicants to grow most o£ thu feed for,.the pigs. However., i t i s also-proposed, to collect putrescible matter from shops to supplement .this food when required. •

Ihis is page number TWENTY-ONE of tho .Minutes of the-Ordinary meeting, of the Council of the Municipality of,-Fairfield, held on the 12th day of NOVEMBER,; 1947. ••; . .

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I In V.-L-3* of ta. s fact, i t wi l l be necessary for the I prtr.:.33£> to bo registered under tho Noxious Trades Act, I and 3 license obtained from the Board of Health for the I applicants.

I I am of the opinion-that as this laid was previously I used lor i>ig raising, and adequate area i s available I for tns purpose, Council might favourably consider the I application..

I It resolved on' the motion of Aldermen GREEN and GIBSON I that~tho "report be and is heroby adopted.

I, ^eyajL-Report,

|075. T h (= Health Inspector's General Report for the period I endoc 11th November, 1947, dealing with Infectious Disease, I Sanitary end Garbage, Health Films, Clean-up Campaign, I Sewerage Connection?, House Drainage, and complaints, I was read to Council and i t was resolved on the motion I of Aide men EDV.ARDJT and WILSON:-

I (a) That the report be and i s hereby adopted; and

I (b) That appropriate letters be addressed to iir. Millard I and the Department of Public Health in accordance I with the Health Inspector's recommendation.

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1076. The Town Clerk on behalf of the Rural Bank of New South Wales made application for approval to the subdivision of land lots 47 and 48 of Deposited Plan 18881, Wilga and Ulvorstone Streets into three lots with frontages ranging from 47 ,211 to 51' 10^" so as to make prevision for Council13 desire to re-align Lawson Street, the matter previously been dealt with by Council,

The Engineer recommended that the subdivision be approved

It was,resolved on the motion of Aldermen GRELN and olfiSON'that the subdivision be and is hereby approved; and th^t the Town Clerk be and i s hereby authorised to arrange a l l necessary detai ls with the Rural Bank; and that the Mayor and Town Clerk be and are hereby authorised to execute a kemcrandum of Transfer in respect of the land to be transferred to the Council and to affix the seal of the Council to such memorandum of Transfer,

Orders and Hequlsitlons for Goods.

1077, The Town Clerk submitted orders and requisitions for goods as follows:-

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I Goods, Ordered rub',1.cc.t o Conflrtr-at^o. -

I Orcor No. 3 5 J 5 - Haulage of 7 '"on Bcrrima to Fairfield. I 3534 -"49 Fieces Oregon Lining, 299 Lin. f t . I • t of D.A.R. Oregon. I 353o - " Tons Government Vested Cement. I 353? •• 10 loads Metal Dust, I 3610 - 20 only 4Mx4: ,x8' Cross Arms, 4 only I • 3,Ix2"x13' timber, ;> only 3"x2"x14' tirabei . I 3533 - 14 lbs. Mill White, 3 quarts Croam Enamel, I 6 lbs. Rock Lime. I 2982 - Advertisement for insertion in."The-Biz". I 3 5 3 1 - 1 0 0 x 2 X2"X6; Hardwood Tree Stakes. I 2978 - Insertion of Notice in "The Biz". • I 2995 - 1 rubber stamp. I 3°07 - To tipping & sharpening 8 only tyres for I . : Grader-. I 2989 - 1 Motters 202 Electric Stove. I 2988 - 1 betters No. 1 Electric Stove. I 2987 ~ 1 Rowco 1.02 Electric stove. I 2986 - 1 Metters 202 electric stove. I ' 2984 - 1 Metters 202 electric stove. I 2985 - 1 Metters 202 electric stove. I 2983 - 1 Ketters 202 electric stove. I • 2992 - 1 Metters No. 1 electric stove.

2993 - Covering order, for stove already received. Six received 7/11/'47 - 4 ordered and 1 on consignment le f t 1 surplus. 1 "Ritemp" electric stove.

2994 1 Rowco L02 electric stove. 3612 - Brazing six only stove g r i l l s . 3§11- 5 gross 5/8 galvanised saddles. 3609 - 200 only 7/080 copper sleeves. 3608 - 1 x 3657335 Propellor shaft. 3613 - 1 only 700 x 16 H.D. Tyre.

2 only 600 x 16 H.D. tyre, < 4 only 650 x 16 H«Dr tyre. . ' v ,

T+I we a.resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and M M M ' S h a t

orders placed for goods subject to confirmation be and are hereby confirmed.'

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Q tt e o ft Si 1. Alderman Edwards - Can we ask the Water Board to speed up the

installation of water pipes of the water mains in Gipps Street e tc .

1078. Mayor - I wi l l see what can be done.

2. Aldermap Hockey - In respect of the Food for Britain Fund, could the Council arrange to forward cheques for food parcels and addresses where parcels are to be sent.

1079. . . . Mayor - I wi l l consult the Town Clerk on this matter.

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jstrong 7 Continued,

3. Alderman ftyeeq - Rr> amalgamation of areas and the advising of the leader jf tho Opposition of v,Le Council's views on this matter. "

1080. The uayor informed Council that the Town Clerk i s at this moment attending at Parliament House, Sydney, to hear the second reading debata on tho Bi l l in the Legislative Council and he has the Council's authority to sp.-ak on behalf of the Council i f the .opportunity offers.

4, /.;derman Hardy - York Street needs some attention, probably grading from Frederick Street f i f ty yard3 along York , Street. •

1081. The Deputy Engineer informed Council that work on this road has not yet been completed.

J, Mderman Duncan - Scrub on Palmerston Road needs attention. Repairs are necessary .at the intersection of Hamilton Road and Palmerston Road and in Rawson Road from near my premises to Polding Street.

1082. Mayor - I wi l l see what,can be donre.

6. / derman Greer} - The footpath in Station Street on the northern side needs to be built up,

1083. Mayor - I wi l l ask the Engineer to make an inspection and submit an estimate.

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RiH. Noble & Other's. rfl^e 1472^).

Requesting extension of sanitary service and also streets 1084. cleared of scrub and repairs effected.

The Health Inspector reported that arrangements have been made with the Sanitary Contractor for the sanitary service to be extended to this area.

The Municipal Engineer reported recommending that routine maintenance be given to the vicinity. '

The reports were adopted on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and HARDY.

T1 ' I 1085. There being no further business, the meeting then

terminated.

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1086. Confirmed by the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, at a meeting held on the 26th November, 1947.

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MINUTES OF THE ORDINART MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIP-ALITY OF FAIRFIELD, held in the Council Chambers, FAIRFIELD on • WEDNESDAY, 26th NOVEMBER, 1947, commencing at 7.45 p.m.

P r.,9 g e n ti 1087. There were present Alderman H.A, Clancy, Mayor Presiding? Aldermen W.T, Gibson. C. Green, H.W. Stein, H.A. Duncan, J. Hara. E, T. Hockey, E.F. Edwards and M. Wilson.

1088. The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on Wednesday, 12th November. 1947, copy of which had been sent to each Alderman, were received. On the motion of Aldermen GREEN and GIBSON i t was resolved that Minute 1069 be and is hereby amended by adding the words "that Council offers no objection".

Subject to the foregoing amendment, i t was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and GREEN that the Minutes be ' and are hereby confirmed as a correct record.

Mayprai Mlnwtes.

liinutes submitted by His Worship the Mayor, were received and ordered upon as under:-

1089.Presenting a le t ter from Captain R.G. Solomon, Salvation Army, inviting the Mayor and Aldermen to be present next Saturday at the Official Opening of the new Citadel at , 3 p.m.

I t was resolved on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON that the invitation be received with thanks\ and that as many Aldermen as can make i t convenient to do so wi l l attend the function,

2. £la£S_anOlMJE2leaj. !

1090. His Worship the Mayor stated that Council does not possess any national flags and the two small flag poles, one on either side of the Municipal Building.are inadequate for the celebration of national occasions. For this reason i t was not possible to f ly the national flags to mark the occasion of the Royal Wedding-of Princess Elizabeth to Prince Phil l ip on 20th November, 1947.

The Mayoral Minute suggested that Council might consider the provision of a substantial flag pole and the purchase of suitable f lags.

ftj.vyas resolved on tn<? motion of Ala aimer. GREEN and GIBSON that the Mayoral Minute be and i s hereby received; and that the provision of a substantial f lag pole and the purchase of suitable flags be and are hereby authorised the matter to be referred to the Municipal Engineer for selection of a suitable location for the erection of the flag pole,

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1091. Reporting that some time ago Council resolved to accept orders for electric stoves only from those persons within the Municipality who had approved building permits and he now recommends that the resolution be altered so that orders can be accepted from those persons within the Municipality whether they have building permits or not.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and • HARDY that approval be and i s hereby granted to the

Council's staff accepting orders for electric stoves from persons resident within the Municipality of Fairfield irrespective of building permits issued.

Cqrrespofldepfi?. Part 1 - General PgrRosefr,

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Forwarding le t ter from Premier's Department acknowledging 1092. Council's representations in regard to the State Govern-

ment bearing the cost of rates waived by Council In respect of properties owned by pensioners. The let ter was received on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and STEIN.

2« Lpcqfr Qqvernment, Association.

Forwarding circular le t ter regarding Amalgamation of 1093. Areas within the County of Cumberland.

The letter was received on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and GIBSON.

Advising that i s Excellency, the Governor, has approved 1094. of the proposal to raise a Special Loan of £25,000 for

the purpose of carrying out a programme of public works.

The letter was received on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HOCKEY.

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^Requesting Council, on behalf of Messrs. B. Maccioni and 1095. A. IndelicatOf to undertake repairs to a bridge which

crosses Prospect Creek at the end of Short Street, Smithfield,

The Municipal Engineer reported that the bridge in ?ue8tlon has been visited b]{t does not appear to be one or Council's action and recommended that the writer be

referred to Holroyd Council as the two land holders are within that Municipality.

It wflB reaplyed on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and GIBSOli that the Municipal Engineer's report be and i s hereby adopted.

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Correspondence - C o p t ^ e d ,

Enclosing communication from the Department of Road ;096. Transport & Tramways and requesting"approval for the

erection of metal bus stop signs.

The Municipal Engineer reported that no objections were raised by him to the erection of posts at the sites indicated by the Department of Road Transport and marked in red pencil on the l i s t s comprising the schedule.

The Electrical Engineer reported that there were no objections to the attachment of signs to the e lectr ic i ty undertaking poles.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GREER that the report of the Municipal and Electrical Engineer be and are hereby received and adopted; and that Messrs. M.E. and A.R. Evans be informed that the Council does not offer any objection to the erection of posts at the s i tes indicated and does not offer any objection to the attachment of signs to e lectr ic i ty undertaking poles at the s i tes indicated respectively on the schedule l i s t attaching to thuir lot ter .

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Thanking Council for works carried out on footpath in 1097* Canley Road and drain near Malabar Street and asking i f

the footpath could be paved in the near future.

The le t ter was received on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and GREEN.

Referring"To the petition signed by the ratepayers of 1098. Chandos Road asking for some improvement in Chandos

Road and requesting further consideration be given to the matter.

The Municipal Engineer reported that this matter has previously bean reported upon by him. Reference was made to the Municipal Engineer's report of the 2nd September. 1947 appended to the Petition referred to in the le t ter from Mr. Bridle,

Jt yap resolyed on the motion of Aldermen GREEN arid GIBS0N~tEat Mr. Bridle be informed of the terms of the Municipal Engineer's report; and that conditions so reported s t i l l prevail.

3 - Health Adminlstratiop.

F^ldvf^Ig^that applications have been received from '099. L.A. Anderson, J. Mann, P. Manson, the owners of Lots

36/38, 44/47 and 34/35, Cathcart Street and Mrs. M.J„ Stirl ing and Mr. A.C. Williams Lots 5V56 and 48/53 Malabar Street for the provisions of sewerage f a c i l i t i e s and requesting Council's advice in the matter.

This i s page number THREE of the Minutes of the Ordinary Me0t.-i.n3 of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the ?(>\v

•tey Of NOVEMBER, 1947.

J i ^ ^ ^ ^ y ^ U Mayor. . . f f . j S ^ t T T T . Town Clerk,

I 26TH NOVEMBER, 1947. / PAGE 626.

I Correspondence. -_Cpntianed.

I &. The Health Inspector submitted the following report:-

On a minimum basis of fifteen shillings (1?/-) for sewerage ratos. the estimated deficiency as 3ho#n in the Ecard's letter would be reduced by approximately £2.12,2. This would moan an ultimate deficiency of £10.13.10.

As the area in quasticn is f la t and the soil of a non absorbent nature, house drainage is a difficult problem, and without sewerago the cost to Council in clearing street gutters would more than exceed the

I cost per year of the deficiency involved.

I would, therefore, recommend that the amount of the deficiency ba i#rged into the Council's Sewerage Account.

It wag roso Lved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and DUNCAN that the Health Inspector's report be and is here-by adopted.

Acivising that applications have been received to provide 1100. sewerage f a c i l i t i e s to properties in Smithfield and

Anthony Streets, Fairfield and requesting Council s advice in the matter.

The Health Inspector submitted the following report:-

On a minimum basis of 15/- for sewerage rates the estimated deficiency that would be involved in carrying out Line (1) extension wil l be £1 .8 .11, and the extens-ion of line (2) will involve a deficiency of 11/- .

As stated in the Board's letter the erection of a cottage on Lot 13 Line (1) has been taken into consider-ation, and when this cottage is completed, the line wil l then be producing to full revenue capacity, and the de-ficiency wil l be eliminated.

It is also considered that Line (2) could be classed as an economical proposal as drainage would be afforded to properties fronting both Smithfield and Anthony Streets,

Owing to the low lying nature of the land in this area and the difficulty experienced in the disposal of house drainage water, I would recommend that the small de-ficiencies be merged into the Council's general Sewerage Account.

It y?as reaqj-vefl on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON that the Health Inspector's report be and is hereby adopted.

^^Advising^hat^the free water supply to Bowling Green, 1101. Fairfield Park has b6an increased by 385OOO gallons per

annum operative from 18th December, 194,.

Tliis is page'number FOUR of the Minutes of tho Oriinary Meetin* r>: the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, hald on the zh:. Say of NOVEMBER, 1947.

, . .Mayor. . . . . . .Town Clerk ,

7 26IH NOVEMBER, 1947. PAGE 627.

The letter was received on the motion of Aldermen STEIN and GIBSON.

11. ^pff f ig j f f i l j f f l* 1 ' M a n a g e m e n t C o m m l t t e a -

Requesting Council to advance the sum of £5 as Petty 1102. Cash required for the i n i t i a l outlay of books and sundry

expenses l iable to be incurred.

It,was^resoiyed„on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and KDWARDStha t the let ter be and i s hereby received} that the Council make a donation in the sum of £2,2.0 to the Horsley Park Committee for preliminary expenses for the year 1947? and that approval be and i s hereby granted to the sum of £5,0,0 being advanced to the Horsley Park Committee for Petty Cash on the Imprest System to be operated in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance 26 relating to Petty Cash advances, the f i r s t advance to be made as early in the year 1948 as may be practicable.

12 Drainage Board. Sydney.

Referring to .Council's representations on behalf of 1103. Mr. E. Pope of 81 Sackville Street, Fairfield with

regard to an extension of the watermain along Ware Street to serve Lot 7»

The Health Inspector submitted the following report:-

The development of this section of Ware Street has been retarded, because water service i s not available to owners who are prepared to build.

This area can be regarded as suitable land for building purposes, and I- am at a loss to understand why both water and sewerage f a c i l i t i e s were not supplied along this section of the street when the reticulation of adjoining streets was carried out.

I am of the opinion that the Council should guarantee the'small deficiency involved, and press for the work of install ing the water service to Mr. Pope's property as soon as possible.

I t was resolvefl on the motion of Aldermen WILSON and STEIN that the Health Inspector's report be and is hereby adopted.

<3' * W w a w i A f i e l d ,

Regarding the Lease by Council from the Committee of 1104. Fairfield School of Arts of a fimall portion of their

land for erection of public convenience,

The letter was received on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and EDWARDS.

-lis Is page number FIVE of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council, of the Municipality of Fairfield, held or. the 2&-:-.ii icy of NOVEMBER, 1947.

Mayor* Town Clerk.

26TH NOVEMBER, 1947, PAGE 628.

.Corregpondeii<;8_=jagfliy,naedt

14. Department of Public Health. Sydney.

Requesting Council to furnish a brief statement of 1105. Council's act iv i t ies in connection with this year's

Health Week Campaign, and enclosing circular suggesting matinee screenings of 16 m.m, sound films on health subjects.

The Health Inspector submitted a report setting out the activit ies of the Council in oonnection with this years Health Week Campaign and recommended that the Department be informed accordingly.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and WILSON that the Health Inspector's report be and is hereby adopted,,

fflfft, 4 - PabjHc_Segvlc&t

15. y g g t a g f o t f .Railways* B>SJU Aavlsing that the Commissioner has approved of the

1106. alteration to the barriers on tho down platform at Fairfield.

The Municipal Engineer reported that in this matter Mr. Dennis informed Council he would recommend to the Commissioner the installation of three 2*6" gates. The alteration approved, however, only provided for two gates. Reference was made to the sketch plan submitted with the letter from the Railway Department dated 18th July, 1947 which shows plainly that the proposal was to provide three exit gates each 2'6" in

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and GIBSON that the attention of the Railway Department be drawn to the proposals set out in the sketch ac-companying the Chief Traffic Manager's letter dated l8tn July, 1947 and protesting against a departure from that proposal which has resulted in the provision of only two gates each of which i s less than 2'6" in width as proposed to the Council,

1 6 ' Office of the Secretary for Railways. ,

Aavising that a l l carriages are ir. use during the 1107. morning and evening business periods and additional

workmen's trains cannot be run on the Sydney-Liverpool Line.

The lot tor was received and referred to the Council's delegates to the meeting proposed by Liverpool Council. In connection with this letter, two communications from Liverpool Municipal Council were read: one suggesting that a meeting might be held at Fairfield Council Chambers so that delegates from Lidcombe to Camden may attend for the purpose of discussing and preparing for representation to meet the Railway Commissioner anc1. asking the Council to indicate a suitr.hl? Cats for the Meevli.?,

This i s page number SIX of the Minutes of tho Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 26th day of NOVEMBER, 1947.

Mayor. ^^tM^^T..Tomi Clerk.

26TH NOVEMBER, 1947 PAGE 6 9 .

Correspondence - Continued1

The second l e t t e r informed this Council that Liverpool Council proposes to convene a meeting in the near future of Councils and public bodies to discuss and prepare for a representation to meet the Railway Commissioner asking for improvement to Railway Services between Granville and Camden and asking to be advised i f dele-gates from this.Council will be in attendance.

It, was resolve^ on the motion of Aldermen WILSON and GIBSON that Liverpool Council be informed that this Council will be prepared to co-operate and have delegates in attendancej that His Worship the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor and Alderman Stein be and are hereby appointed as Council's delegates to attend the meeting; and that i t be suggested to Liverpool Council that tho meeting be hold in the Council Chambers, Fairfield on Monday, 15th December, 1947,

17. - umbe rlandC^upty Council.

Advising that approval has been granted for the zoning 1108. of the area known as the "Woolwash" as an open space.

The letter was received on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY.

18. y i H ^ L a ^ J ^ L J u

Forwarding"advice from the Minister for Education 1109. relative to the need for the provision of additional

accommodation at the Villawood School and advising that this matter wi l l be investigated immediately.

The letter was received on the motion of Aldermen HARDY and GIBSON.

19. Department of Road Transport & Tramways.

Stating tnat in February, 1947 approval was given for 1110. Mr. Sinclair to provide a 'bus service from.Guildford

Station to Chester Hil l Station and requesting advice' whether Orchardleigh Street is suitable for omnibus t ra f f i c .

The Municipal Engineer reported that this i s only a formal matter as the service has been operating along the route stated in Paragraph 2 of the le t ter for some time. The Engineer's report stated that he i s of the opinion that this route i s more satisfactory than the of f ic ia l one and recommended that the Department of Road Transport be informed that Orchardleigh Street i s suitable for bus traff ic and Council concurs with the 'bus route as at present operating.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and GTBSOS that the report be and i s hereby adopted.

This i s pe.ge number SEVEN of the Minutes cf ihfc Ordinary Meoc'ng of the Cou.-.c:.l of the Municipality of Fair fts'-.c., i-.«>ld a1?. thu 26tl, day of NOVEMBER, 1947.

• • lUsyopi • 1 n r ^ ^ M .Town

26TH NOVEMBER, 1947. PAGE 6 3 .

Correspondence - Continue?. Part 5 - fttunipftpal fipyperty^.,.

Correspondence - N i l .

^^sking^if^something^could be done to increase power as 1111. dif f iculty i s being experienced in carrying out work at

his sawmill in Fairfield Street.

The Electrical Engineer submitted the following report»-

As pointed out in my report dated 12th September, 1947, following a complaint of unsatisfactory supply by a number of consumers in. Fairfield Street, the amplific-ation of the low tension mains between the Broughton Street sub-station and Mr. Willoughby's premises ia most necessary.

In addition ;to >improving the voltage in the area, larger mains would provide a connecting link with the mains feeding from the Crown Street sub-station, and provide for the Housing Commission project on the corner of Woodville Road and Fairfield Street when completed.

Under the £12,000 loan schedule allowance was made for a sum to cover minor low tension extensions not specified, and I recommend the above amplification be carried out under this heading. The estimate cost of the work £160.

jit wps resolved on the motion of Aldermen DUNCAN and GIBSON that the work proposed in the Electrical Engineer's report be and i s hereby approved: and that the sum of £160.0.0 be and i s hereby voted for expenditure on such work.

part 7 - Ml.pgellane9uaff

Forwarding circular le t tar with regard to the Emergency 1112. Night Landing Plan sponsored by them.

'J-he le t ter was received on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and WILSON.

^^cir iular ' 1 forwarding copy of notifications issued by the 1113. Chief Secretary directing that special conditions j h a l l

be observed by persons lighting fires in the open air during the period 24th October, 1947 to 31st 1948.

The Circular was received on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY.

This i s page number EIGHT of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 26th uay of NOVEMBER, 1947.

. .Mayor. . rTff^L^rrT^rT^.. .Town Clerk.

26TH NOVEMBER, 1947. PAGE63I.

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23. I f l l ^ J J ^ l ! " 3 " ^ 7 D 1 S a b l 6 d " A ! > ? ° G l f l t l 0 P ° f N f S ' W "

Acknowledging Council's le t ter of the 4th instant regarding 1114. buttons which have apparently gone astray.

The le t ter was received on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and GIBSON.

24. ^Hardy.^Q^ldforfl.

Requesting permission to conduct Christian Conference 1115. on the Banks of the George's River on 19th or 20th

December, 1947,

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY that permission be and is hereby granted.

"^"^Forwarding*a Pictorial Map of London. 1116.

It was resolyefl on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY that the"letter be and is hereby received; that the Pictorial Map of London forwarded by the Lord Mayor of the City of London be and is hereby received with thanks and grateful appreciation; that authority be and i s hereby granted to have the Pictorial Map suitably framed so that i t might be preserved for a l l time."

'^^Requist^ng^donation towards the State's quota of the 1117, cost of sending Australia's team of amateur athletes to

the 1948 Olympic Games in London.

The let ter was received on the motion of Aldermon EDWARDS and GIBSON.

2 7 ' ^File^oTtf!* S o l d l G r ~ & f l l r m e p $ A s s o G l a t l o n o f

Appealing for donation. 1118.

The le t ter was received on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GREEN.

28. Jessie O'Brien. Secretary. Building Fund Comml t e.

Requesting permission to conduct street s t a l l in The I119» Crescent once each month on a day most suitable to

Council, and also asking i f Council has any land for sale suitable for the erection of a hal l .

The Health Inspector submitted the following reportt-

I would recommend that permission be granted to conduct a street s t a l l in The Crescent as requested, provided a day is selected that wil l not interfere with the Fairfield Branch Australian Legion of.Ex-Servicemen and Women, who have a s ta l l in The Crescent on two Saturday mornings a month.

This i s page number NINE of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on 26th day of NOVEMBER, 1947. ,

..Mayor. . . , . T o w n Clerk.


Co|respondence 7 Cgnfrinued.

I would recommend that thp Association be supplied with a l i s t of Estate Agents operating in the District from whom details could be obtained of suitable land available.

I t was resplvefl on the motion of Aldermen' GIBSON and WILSON that this letter and report be and are hereby referred to the next meeting of Council for consideration. In the meantime, the Aldermen in a position to do so, obtain any further information.

1120, 1. The General Purposes Committer submitted the following report of proceedings at a meeting held on the 19th November, 194-7 s -

The Building Inspector reported that Twenty-one (21) building applications, numbered from 562 to $82 inclusive, and estimated to cost £18,625 had been received since last meeting and he recommended that each such application be approved, with the exception of Building Application No. 582.

Tfre^Committee recommend? that the applications be and are hereby approved!

Building Application 5g2/4? - The Health Inspector submitted!'the following report in respect of this application.

The applicant proposes to have an Army Hut re-erected on Lot 173, Section D, Tangerine Street to be used as a residence.

The plans submitted show a long rectangular structure 20" x 59' erected with the 20' side facing Tangerine Street. As the property in question is situated in an undetermined area, any development is subject to the approval of the Cumberland County Council.

The County Council's Area Planning Officer reports

"The proposed building is within an Undetermined Area and immediately opposite a Housing Commission project of 24 cottages. From plans submitted i t would appear that, the design of the dwelling now under consider-ation would not harmonise with development referred to in the foregoing, and would be inappropriate in the circumstances. The proposal is rejected."

this is page number TEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting 5f the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 26th day of NOVEMBER, 1947,

. .Mayor. . .Town Clerk .

I26TH NOVEMBER, 1947, ' FAGE 633.

Reports, of Sfcanfliflg Committees, general Purposes Committee - Continue?.

Council's Planning Officer, Mr, Spencer, states;-"It i s considered that a building of the proposed type would not be in keeping with the type of dwelling projected and being erected in the vicinity and would detract from the value of adjoining property."

Council may now either refer the application to the Cumberland County Council for further consideration or reject i t . In view of the foregoing reports I recommend that Council reject the application in accordance with the provisions of tho Local Government Act and Ordinances on the grounds that5-(a) The proposed building wi l l be out of harmony with the general character of other buildings in the local i ty Local Government (Town & Country Planning) Amendment Act, Section 342 V (1). (b) The design i s unsuitable for the locality - Local Government Act, Section 313 (b).

The Committee recommend that the Building Inspector's report be and is hereby adopted.

2. A.fl. Holloman - Application for permission to erect an Army Hut for use as a Spring Making Factory for a period of 2 years.

The Building Inspector reported that the Council Meeting held on 29th October, 1947, an application by Mr. Holloman for permission to erect the above hut as a permanent factory was not granted as the proposal involved.the establishment of a "General Industry" in the Living Area.

The applicant now asks that Council permit the building, to be erected for a period of two years as he w i l l by that time have the business firmly established and wil l be in a position to erect a permanent factory in an Industrial Area.

The Building Inspector recommended that the application be approved.

The Copmitfree recomflenc[q that the report be and Is hereby"adopted.


Due to re-subdivision of land in Smithfield Street by both the Housing Commission and private owners, the house numbers in this Street should be re-allocated to overcome the trouble at present experienced in allocating numbers to new cottages,

This Is page 'number ELEVEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 26th day of NOVEMBER, 1 9 4 7 .

_ .Mayor. r T ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ T i . .Town Clerk,

/y 26TH NOVEMBER, 1947. ' PAGE 634.

Report? of Standing Committees. General Purposes Committee -. Contj.pufd.

The provision of house numbers in any street should be on a basis of one number for eyery 40 feet of frontage. Unfortunately, this practise was not adopted when the numbers were originally allocated in this street, with the result th . t i t wi l l now be necessary to completely re-number each lot as suggested, in order to prevent any recurrence of duplication of house numbers.

This work wil l entail the supply and fixing of 173 new house numbers at a cost of £10.

I am of the opinion thit the quote i s reasonable, when i t is considered that the Enumerator wil l take at least three days to complete the work.

It i s , therefore, recommended that the quote be accepted and the new house numbers be allocated and fixed as soon as possible.

The Committee recommends thit the Health Inspector's report be an3TTs hereby adopted: and that the work proposed therein be and is hereoy approved; and that the sun of Ton Pounds (£10) be and i s hereby voted for expenditure for such work.

4. flppjUcqtjons f 9 f perff^sjpf} %o sub^y^e ^ p d t

(a) G.A. Robin, on behalf of Mrs. C.C. Clarke, made applic-ation for approval to subdivide land Lot d, resubaivision of Lot 11, Section C, D.P. 6934, Certificate of T i t le . Volume 3655t Folio 200, Prairlevale Road, j.nto two lots with frontages ranging from 5 6 t o 33?'£". The areas of the lots range from 2 acs. no rds. , 1$ pchs., to 6 acs . , no rds., 28$ pens.

No new roads are included in the proposed subdivision and no special drainage provisions are required. The land is situated in an undetermined area, the Area Planning Officer of the Cumberland County Council advised previously that i f the subdivision i s resubmitted in the form now before Council, no objection would be raised.

The Municipal Engineer reported that this matter has been before Council on several occasions previously. The subdivision is now in suitable form. Accordingly, he recommended that approval be granted in accordance with the Local Government Act and Ordinances.

The Committee recopiqpndg that tho subdivision be and is hereby approved,

(b) Robilliard & Robilliard, on behalf of A.H. Saxon, made application to subdivide land Lots 38/41 inclusive, Section D, D.P, 1108, Certificate of Tit le Volume 4490, Folio 58, Nelson Street, into eight lots each with a frontage of 49'6". The area of each lot i s 8,910 square feet .

This i s pare number TWELVE of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 26th day of NOVEMBER, 1947,

»\&ayQT. . .Town Clerk ,

H NOVEMBER, 1947. PAGE.

No new roads are included in the subdivision and no special drainage provisions are required. The land i s situated in a Living Area, the Area Planning Officer advises that the subdivision i s such as can be recommend-ed for approval.

The Municipal Engineer reports no objection, a further copy of the plan i s required and recommends that approval be granted.

Thp popuaittee recommends that approval to the subdivision be and~is hereby granted.

(c) H.S. Watson, on behalf of M.A. Begbie, made application for permission to subdivide land Corner Lot 125» Section E, D.P. 1039, Woodville Road, into5 two lots each with a frontage of 53' 4-". The areas of the lots range from 10,754 square feet and 11,803 square feet.

No new roads kre proposed in the subdivision and no special drainage provisions are required. The land i s situated in an Undetermined area, the Area Planning Officer of the Cumberland County Council agrees that the recommendation of the Municipal Engineer stated herein should be submitted to Council.

The Municipal Engineer reported that i t i s considered that a reasonable building site would be lost i f the land is subdivided as submitted and suggested that a more suitable division could be made along the lines suggested in the accompanying sketch and recommended that the applicant bs info.rmed of these views and that he ba asked to consider the resubdivlsion of an amended subdivision on these l ines.

Tfte Committee recopunends that the Municipal Engineer's report be and i s hereby adopted.

(d) S.W. Stokes, on behalf of Mrs. E. Greenwood, made applic-ation for permission to subdivide Lots 45/65 inclusive, Section 1, D.P. 1625, Certificate of Ti t le Volume 2883, Folio 58, Orchardleigh Street,, into fifteen lots with frontages ranging from 45' to 63'. The areas of the lots range from 9,754 square feet to 14,175 square feet.

No new roads are included in the proposal and the drainage' provisions required have not yet been determined. The land is situated in an undetermined area and the Area Planning Of-ficer advises that the application should be submitted to the Cumberland County Council.

The Municipal Engineer reported that i t l a considered that the depths of the proposed lots are excessive and the area generally in the vicinity lends i t s e l f to major subdivision.

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This i s page number THIRTEEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 26th day of NOVEMBER, 1947.

. .Mayor, S r , . ^ ^ . . r v r T . . . . .Town Clerk.

m' 26TH NOVEMBER, 19*7. , PAGE 636,

General Purposes Committee - Continued.

The Municipal Engineer recommended that the matter be referred to the Cumberland County Council and that the applicant be advised of the subdivision.

The Committee recommends that the application be referred back to the Municipal Engineer for further report.

(e) E.H. Tebbutt & Sons, on behalf of Mr. C.H. Stimson and Mrs. E.C. Patmore, made application for permission to subdivide Lots 1 and 2 of the Stimson Estate, Fairfield with a frontage to Smithfield Street, into two lots of irregular shape. The areas of the lots range from 1 ac, 1 rd., 11 pchs. to 3 ac. 1 rd. , 9 j pchs. There are no new roads included in the proposal and the drainage provisions required have not yet been determined.

The land is situated in a Rural area and the Area Planning Officer advises that the application should be referred to the Cumberland County Council.

The Municipal Engineer reported that the applicant asked for advice as to the fee chargeable and he recommended that the applicant be informed that the fee wi l l be determined after reconsideration has been given and recommended that further consideration be deferred until a reply is received from the Cumberland County Council.

Tfte Committee regommen£g that the Municipal Engineer's report be and is hireby adopted1 and that the application for subdivision be referred to the Cumberland County Council.

(f) A. LcLaren, on behalf of F. Keene, made application for permission to subdivide Lot 7. Section A. D.P. 4136. Certificate of Ti t le Volume 2374, Folio bO, Carrington Road, into eight lots with frontages ranging from 50< to 77'6". The areas of the lots range from 9,300 square feet to 16,585 aquare feet.

No new roads are proposed and the drainage provisions required have not yet been determined. The land is situated in a Living Area and the Area Planning Officer advises that the application should be rejected.

The Municipal Engineer reports that i t i s considered that the proposed lots are too large in area for the vicinity which i s l ikely to expand rapidly in the near future. The area i s sufficiently large for a new road to be opened and so provide additional building lots . Also in the proposal submitted, there i s no access provided for one l o t .

The Municipal Engineer recommended that approval be not granted and that the applicant be informed of the above grounds in accordance with the Local Government Act and Ordinances.

This i s page number FOURTEEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary lieeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairf ield, held on the 26th day of NOVEMBER, 194?.

•«»May or . . . .Towm Clerk.

A 7 26TH NOVEMBER, 1947, , PAGE 637.

Genefai"feposestComwitteeffi^Contipued.

T)ie Cpmpilttee reppmiqendp that the application be and is hereby referred back to the Municipal Engineer for further information.

(g) W.E. Greenwood, on behalf of L. Crotty, made application for permission to subdivide Lot 19, and J. H. Crooks application to subdivide Lot 20, and Mrs. M.F. Harris Lot D of D.P. 74-32, E l l i s Parade, into three lots with frontages of 50' each. The areas of the lots range from 5,985 square feet to 8,364 square feet .

No new roads are included in the proposal and there are no special drainage provisions required. The land is in an undetermined area and the Area Planning Officer advises no objection in principle.

The Municipal Engineer reports that this matter has apparently been before Council on a previous occasion and he expressed himself as being of the opinion that i t would be desirable for Lot G. to be extended back so as to conform in depth with Lots E and F.

The Municipal Engineer recommended that as there are four different persons appearing in the matter, the position of each person should be clarified and the appropriate one asked to consider the suggestion made in his general report with a view to amending the proposed subdivision.

?he Committee recopmends that the Municipal Engineer's report be and is hereby adopted.

H U M ' d e t a i l s of the Club Room proposed to be erected on Council's land in York Street.

The Committee considered this matter and reports that the Improved Capital Value of Part Lots 15/16 of Section A, D.P. 2814 is £25.0.0 and the Committee recopunends that the Homing Pigeon Society be informed that the Council i s prepared to accept £20.0.0 for the area of land delineated on the sketch containing approximately 1,800 square feet with approximately 45' frontage to York Street by a depth of approximately 30' on the northern boundary, the Society to pay a l l costs involved.

The report of the GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE was adopted, after each clause thereof had bean dealt with separately, on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON.

Fipance Cpppjttep.

1121. 2. fffre Fipance.gopimittfee submitted the following report of proceedings at a meeting held on the 19th November, 1947s-

-his i s page number FIFTEEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 26th day of NOVEMBER, 1947,

T^Mrf.Mayor, . .fi/^l^V-rrfT... .Town Clerk.

V 26TH NOVEMBER, 1947. n PAGE 638.

t, financial StatQfngntg.

The Town Clexk presented financial statements of the General Fund and Electr ic i ty Works Trading Fund which are summarised as under:-

Electr ic i ty Particulars. General Trading

Fund. Fund.

pebit Bank Balance at '1.1.1947 £ 3,485. 9. 6 £ 4,021.14. 5

payments authorised to last meeting 24,355.17. 7 43,644. 2. 1

paid since, subject to confirmation 1,555. 8, 8 3*315.13.11

£29,396.15. 9 £50,981.10. 5

peduct Revenue collected to date 21,411.11* 1 39>991»17» 1

gabit Bank Balance at date £ 7,985. 4. 8 £10,989.13. 4

Add -Accounts submitted for approval 614.13 .8 2 , 1 1 2 . 7 * 5

Definite commitments to

end of 1947 1,234. 6. 8 540.13. 8

Other estimated expenditure to 31.12. '47 2,681.17. 9 1.224. 4. 1

£12,516. 2. 9 £14,866.18. 6 Dqdupt; - Revenue estimated to be

collectable during the year 6^3,. Z.J. , 6i976, ,9t 1

Estimated Debit Bank Balance at „ „ Q O „ J P , Q „ _ „ ^ the end of the year £ 5,882.15. 8 £ 7,890. 9. 5 . .

The Committee recommends that the Statements bo and are hereby received and noted.

Electricity Stores Bank Account.

The Committee recommends that the Electricity Stores Bank Account be increased from £1,000 to £2,000 so as to make more adequate provision for the purchase of bulk stores and materials required from time to time.

2. Accents t

Having examined the relative accounts and vouchers, the gQBffilttee resflnusgnflg.;.-.

This i s page number SIXTEEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 26th day of NOVEMBER,, 1947,

, ..Mayor. . .Town Clerk.

26TH NOVEMBER, 1947. ^ - PAGE 639.

Flngncg^Commiiêe - Cpfltjpyed,

(a) That payment of the following accounts and vouchers, ftfre Committee yepo^nd&j.- ,

General Fund (1) . . . . £ 1,555. 8. 8'/ Combined Rates (19) 94**12. 2jf, Electr ic i ty Loan Bank A.c No. 12 1,000. 0. 0/, Trust Fund (9) 191. 2.10// Sanitai? & Garbage (15) 503. 2. 6r Electr ic i ty Trading A/c (4) 3,315. 8.11?/ Street Lighting Local Fund (3) 412. 0. 0/ Main Roads Special Fund (6) Ov

£ 7,95V. 7. 1 * (b) That payment of accounts submitted for approval to

[ pay be and is hereby authorised, as underj-

Electr ic i ty Trading Stores (5) £ 779.10. \ l Fire Brigade Local (8) 40. 0. 0// Street Lighting Local 104. 0. OA Town Improvement Fund 1*556. 0. 0// Electr ic i ty Trading A/c (4) 2,112. 7. 5«, Sewerage Local (7) 156. 0. Or/ General Fund (1) 614.13. 8</ Sanitary & Garbage (15) 806. 0. Oh Trust Fund (9) 2,680.16.10/ General Fund Stores 202.1?. /

£9,052. 3. 5 V

I The Town Clerk submitted orders and requisitions for I goods as follows

(a) Qoods Qrdered subject to Confirmation -

I Order No. 3619 - 1 Tap Assembly for McCormack Deering I Tractor.

I (b) êouisitôns submitted for Authority to Order...

I Order No. 3538 - 1 Roll 30" wide Tracing Paper, I 3539 - 30 1 . f t . 11g. chain wire 4 f t . wide. I 3540 - 4 only 4" x 4" posts D.A.R. 7' long.. I 2 only 3" x 2" H.W. Rail D.A.R. I 20' long, 2 only 3" x 2" H.W. Rail I D.A.R. 11 ' long. I 3614- To tipping and sharpening 8 only I Grader tynes. I 3615 - To sharpening 5 only Mattocks. I 5 only Tractor tynes. I 9 only Grader Tynes. I 3616 - 300 only gallons of Motor s p i r i t . I 3617 - 6 only Oil Rings for 1935 W.L/0. I Bedford.

•This i s page number SEVENTEEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary loot ing of the Council of! the Municipality of Fairfield, held on •the 26th day of NOVEMBER,,1947.

I / V K V ^ ^ ^ V ^ T ^ ; . . . .Mayor. . . . ^ - r r r r r T T . . . . . .Town Clerk.

/ 26TH NOVEMBER, 1947. ' PAGE 640.

Reports of Standing.Copunjttees. Finance Committee -gontin'uti.

She Committee .recftmmenfls that, orders placed for goods subject to confirmation as set out in the l i s t be and are hereby confirmed; and that orders submitted for approval to order be and are hereby approved.

Insurance policies covering poupcll's Assets.

The Committee recommends having reviewed the Staff Clerk's report dated 8th October, 1947 and recommends that the insurance covers suggested therein be and are hereby approved. This recommended approval includes the insurance of stores and materials in the Storeroom, typewriters, bookkeeping machines, adding machine and duplicator ugainst loss by burglary at a cost of £3.0.9 for tho office machines and £34.4.0 for the stores and materials.

The cost of insurance during the year 1947 was approx-imately £685.

The report of the FINANCE COMMITTEE was adopted, after each clause thereof had been dealt with separately, on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and EDWARDS.

payor's Anni al Repqrfr.

1122. His Worship the Mayor submitted an Annual Report dealing with Finance, Roads and Streets, Outstanding Rates, Electricity Undertaking, Health and Buildings, The Crescent Drainage, Public Convenience, Parks and Play-grounds, Baby Health Centre, District Ambulance, War Loans. Amalgamation of Municipal Areas, Council Meetings, Council s Staff and Conclusion.

A copy of the report was furnished to each Alderman of the Council.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and HAfit)Y that the Mayor's Annual Report be and is.hereby received and adopted; and that a copy be furnished to the Press for publication.

Reports fropi Officers.

Reports from Officers were received and ordered upon as set out hereunder:-

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1. itetigoa,of,TrasaCos.oX-Laod. /

1123. Reporting that 77 Notices of transfer of Land were received during the period 28th October, to 25th November. 1947, the total valuation disclosed therein being £28,988.17.10.

It; wag resolve^ on the motion of Aldermen HARDY and GIBSON that the report be and Is hereby adopted.

This i s page number EIGHTEEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 26th day of NOVEMBER, 1947.

.Mayor. . . .Town Clerk .

26TH NOVEMBER, 1947. PAGE 6 .

P.eports from Officers,

2. S^aff patters/

1124. The Town Clerk submitted the following report:-

A Medical Certificate received from Dr. Cockburn to-day states that Miss Rainbow will not be f i t to resume duty in the office for a period of six weeks.

In these circumstances i t is suggested that Council might please authorise the temporary appointment of Mrs. Swanston as a female clork for the period of Miss Rainbow's absence due to her present i l lness .

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen HARDY and GIBSON that the Town Clerk's report be and is hereby adopted; and that Mrs. Swanston be and i s herebjr appointed as temporary female clerk for the perfod of niss Rainbow's abscise,

3. plose-down Christmas - New Year.

1125. The Town Clerk submitted the following reports-

Christmas Day wil l fa l l on Thursday, 25th December, 1947; and New Year's Day will fa l l on Thursday, 1st Januarv, 1948.

It has been the practice of the Council over a long period of years to close down a l l works and services, excepting essential e lectr ic i ty supply maintenance, during the period from 2?th December to 1st January inclusive: and to grant a l l employees except those required to maintain the supply of e lectr ic i ty , leave of absence during that period.

As annual holiday arrangements for members of the out door field staff await Council's decision in this matter, Council might please determine whether the usual practice, outlined above, i s to be adopted this year.

Consideration might also be given to the fact that, i f the usual practice i s adopted, the staff would be required to return to duty lor one day, only, on Friday, 2nd January, 1948,

It.yras resoj^yefl on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and GIBSON : -

(a) That the Town Clerk's report be and i s hereby received;

(b) That a l l works and services of the Council excepting essential e lectr ic i ty supply maintenance work be closed down during the period from Thursday 2?th December, 1947 to Friday 2nd January, 1948;

This i s page number NINETEEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary '.seting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 26th day of NOVEMBER, 1947.

. . .Mayor. . .To*n Clerk.

' / 26TH NOVEMBER, 1947. PAGE 642.

Reports from Officers,

(c) That the Electrical Engineer be directed to make appropriate arrangements for the maintenance of the supply of e lectr ic i ty during the period of the close-down; and

(d) That a l l members of the Council's staff net called upon to maintain the supply of e lectr ic i ty be and are hereby granted leave of absence for the period of the close-down of Council's works and services,

4. Ejection of Mayor .


Ordinance No. 2 Clause 2 (a) provides that the Town Clerk shall (subject to any directions which the Council may give) cal l a meeting in accordance with Section 27 of the Act whenever necessary for the purpose of electing a Mayor.

Section 27 of the Act provides to the effect that the prescribed time for the election of Mayor shall be within the aonth of December.

Ordinance No. 2 Clause 7 (a) provides that the Council shall each year before electing a Layor determine whether or not i t shall grant an allowance to him. If the Council determinesto grant such an allowanco, i t shall , before electing tho Mayor, f ix the same.

The matter i s brought under notice for favour of any directions which Council may desire to give in regard to the calling of the necessary Special Meeting.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen HARDY and EDWARDS that the report be and is hereby received; and that the Council does new direct that a Special Meeting of the Council be called for 7-30 P«m. on Wednesday, 10th December, 19^7 for the purpose ofs-

(a) determining whether or not the Council wil l grant an allowance to the kayor and to deteraine the amount of such allowance for grant.

(b) To elect tho it.ayor for the ensuing mayoral term.

kurilclpa} Engineer -

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1127. Presenting a let ter from The Rats of Tobruk Association having reference to an application by Lr. C.C. Smith for permission to erect a fruit and vegetable s ta l l in Tha Crescent, Fairfield and asking Council to reconsider i t ' s decision to refuse such application.

In connection with the said le t ter , tho Municipal Engineer submitt&d the following report:-

This matter has already been before Council which, at a meeting held on 15th October, 1947, resolved that perm-ission be refused for tho following reasons:

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peports from Officers.

1. A resolution on Council's Minute Book prohibiting the use of s t a l l s , barrows and the like in The Crescent, Fairfield between Smithfield Street and Hamilton Road.

2. The inclusion of s ta l ls in the main shopping centre i s contrary to Town Planning practice.

3. The average width of tho structure (3'10") would allow only for the storage and display of goods for sale, and the actual business would have to be conducted on the footway to the possible inconvenience of passers by, and obstruction of the free passage of the public, thus causing a breach of Ordinance 30 Clause 13.

The following comments are made:

1. Council cannot very well grant a permission which i t knows wil l create a breach of an Ordinance,

2. Council by previous resolution has expressed i t s e l f opposed to the erection of s ta l l s in The Crescent.

3. There are at present seven fruit and vegetable retailers within close proximity to the station.

4. As this le t ter could, perhaps, be treated as a request for the re-consideration of an interim development application, i t would be necessary as the proposed development i s not v/ithin a zoned area for the matter to be placed before the Cumberland County Council,

5. Any decision of Council must be v/ithin the bounds of the Local Government Act and Ordinances, particularly in view of possible later compensation claims during the implimentation of the Master Plan.

6. The decision of Council wil l establish a precedent,

Accordingly, i f Council intends to further consider the mstter i t i s advised that the application should be submitted to the Cumberland County Council and such action is recommended.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and GIBSON, that the Municipal Engineer's report and the lettor submitted with i t be and are hereby received; that the Municipal Engineer's report be and is hereby adopted; and that the application be forwarded to the Cumberland County Council together with copies of the relevant reports,

feputy_MupAc*P3l ^PKlneer. -

1. General Repopt.

1128. The Deputy Municipal Engineer's General Report for the period ended 26th November, 1947, dealing with Grading, Servicing with *-etal i^ist, Kerbing and Guttering Construction, Maintenance to Unpaved Footpaths, Drainage, Attention to Concrete Gutter and Maintenance, was read to Council.

Phis i s page number TWENTY-ONE of the Minutes of the Ordinary Laeting of tho Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held an the 26th day of NOVEMBER, 1947.

Mayor. . . T ^ r t ^ t T ^ f T " . . T o w n Clerk.

V? 26TH NOVEMBER, 1947. / PAGE 644.

Reports from Officers.

The report war received and adopteci on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS end HOCKEY.

LLca l_Eri£ineor_--

1. fieque?t by Mr. E, Knowles for Reduction j.n Electricity. .Rate for Refrlgert.torp.( File 54/2?).

1129. The Electrical Engineer submitted detailed report setting out tho allowance made by the Sydney County Council to consumers using absorpt.icn type refrigerators, the form of allowance, the application for the allowance, the handling of. applications for the allowance and owners of compressor typo refrigerators not el igible for such, allowance.

The allov-ance should take the form of a deduction from the general supply registration of an estimated refriger-ator consumption of:-

(a) 5 kWh per day in the case of refrigerators of 3.5 cubic feet capacity or greater,

(b) 3 kWh per day in the case of refrigerators of less than 3«5 cubic feet capacity.

The estimated consumption will be charged at 0.66 of a penny per kWh, subject to the condition that the quota of primary kWr. i s charged in f u l l . A further condition of the allowance i s that the refrigerator I3 left

"switched oh"throughout the year. The Electrical Engineer appended soma general comment." stating that he i s most anxious to suggest to Council a reduction for this type of appliance but until the statement of the Electricity Works Trading Fund is completed for the year 1947 and the cost per kWh to the Council i s ascertained, he is unable tc suggest the minimum rat • nat can be charged.

In discussing his report, he pointed out that a reduct-ion of the County Council's basis would be very very small, namely at mcst 455 units reduced from ,8d. to .66d. a reduction of ,14d. per unit.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GREEN and HARDY that the Electrical Engineer's report be and is hereby adopted.

2. Seflgraj. .Rajjprfc.

1130. The Electrical Engineer's General Report for the period ended 25th November, 1947, d&eiing with Sub-stations, Mains, New Consumers and Street Lighting, was read to Council and v/as received and adopted on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS ana WILSON.

' • General Report•

1131. The Health Inspector's General Report for the period ended 26th November, 1947 is as follows and was read to Council:-

This i s page number TWENTY-TWO of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 26th day of NOVEMBER, 1947. ,

J K ^ L A ^ ^ ^ . Mayor. r T ^ ^ ^ ^ . .Town Clerk.

26TH NOVEMBER, 194?. PME


Infectious Disease: Number of notifications received during the period - Nil.

floupjqg Commission Pro.leptst During the course of an inspection made of Commission projects, I found that in several instances where sewer is not yet available a start han been made on the erection of cottages.

Projects are scheduled as follows:-

&&noona Aye.' et;c,t Vjl' vfcfod,.

Job No. 1043 9 cottages 1043A 31 "

Woodville Rd.. Malta St, .

Job No. pt. 398 25 cottages 474 20 "

MLrs-LxemiA*

Job No. 402 16 brick cottages.

Job No. 417 16 cottages.

Job No. 493 24 cottages. 493 pt. 10 cottages.

Allowrie Road.

Job No. 532 15 cottages.

I would strongly recommend that the chairman of the Housing Commission be asked to use every endeavour to have sowerage f a c i l i t i e s extended to serve the Housing Commission projects abovementioned.

It i s desirable that the Commission should concentrate on the erection of Housing projects in areas where the sewerage f a c i l i t i e s are available, in preference to commencing large housing projects in areas where sewerage i s not available.

It is utterly impossible to adequately cope with the disposal of house sullage water in the areas above-mentioned other than by sewerage.

I would, therefore, suggest that the Council treat the matter as urgent and advise the Commission accordingly and at the same time ascertain what scheme the Commiss-ion has in view for the extension of sewerage to serve the large housing projects in the Villawood area.

This i s page number TWENTY-THREE of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 26th day of NOVEMBER, 1947.

J ^ ^ ^ ^ r T V ^ . . .Mayor. ..Town Clerk.

/ r 26TH NOVEMBER, 1947. ' PAGE 646.

.SiftMtar.fi. TfclJlvi ^tension to t.ha Sanitary Depot.

In company with the Electrical Engineer. Mr. F. Johnson, an inspection was mad9 in connection with the proposal to attend the electric light to the depot sheds,

As a .veciut cf the inspection, i t was fcund that a one pole extension from Brenan Street was necessary to extend electric light to the garages, and approximately a 6 pole extension from Charles Street to expend the electric ligh'i to the Depot shed,

Mri .fohnson estimates that the total cost of completing the ^tensions would bo approximately £60. I would, therefore, recommend that authority be given to the Electrical Engineer to proceed with the work as soon as possible, in order that the working conditions at the depot may be considerably improved.

Sufficient funds are available in the Sanitary and Garbage Fund to rattet this expenditure.

peerage: House connections completed to date total 941.

fiqtnpval of Undergrowth: Complaints have been received in connection with the above, and notices were forwarded to owners of land to remove undergrowth deemed to con-stitute a danger should a f ire occur. In some instances owners have appealed to the Council to have the work carried out and they would be prepared to pay the cost, I would be pleased to have the Council's advice on this matter.

Qofupfrainfts:. Dealing generally with the abatement of nuisances and sanitation have been dealt with.

I t was resolyed o n the motion of Aldermen STEIN and EDWARD'1

that the Health Inspector's report be end i s hereby receive and adopted-, that tha work of extending the e lectr ic i ty supply to the Sanitary Depot be and is hereby approved; that the sum of £60.0.0 be and i s hereby voted for ex-penditure on such work; and that thy complaints concerning removal of undergrowth be left in the hands of the Municipal Engineer.

Postpoflemeflk o£nElections.

'132. j0 ,< v r Clerk verbally reported that the legislation i s being presented to Parliament tc postpone the elections for twelve months and keeping in office the Aldermen already comprising in the Council, In these circumstances a l l preparations for the election will be cancelled,

The report was received.

This i s page number TWENTY-FOUR of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of th6 Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 26th day of NOVEMBER, 1947.

. .Mayor, . , .Town Clerk.

m 26TH NOVEMBER, 1947. PAGE 647.

1. - -an ohe clay bank in the vicinity of Fairfield Heignts Fdr*k be cut so as to give access to busfed"

1133. Mayo:: - I wil l see what can te done,

2. ^derrour^ Gibson - Could an tpology be sent to the Trustees of the iceuhoaist Sclioo] Hail regarding the course the publir meeting held '•.herein on Monday, 24th November, 1947 had taken. explaining that the iisturbing elements at tho Belting'were not foreseen.

1134.Alderman Green supported Alderman Gibson in suggesting that some form of apology and explanation should Is givon to the Trustees'by way of le t ter .

Having been granted permission, i t was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and GREEN that a le t ter be sent accordingly.

3* Aldermen Stein - I desire to extend'an invitation to the, Aldermen of the Council and the members of the Council s staff to attend a Scouts' Function at the 2nd Fairfield Troop of Boy Scouts' Hall on Saturday 6th December, 1947 at 3 p.m.

1135. His Worship the Mayor said that he would be glad to accept the invitation and the Aldermen present received the invitation with thanks.

Alderman Oraen - The concrete crossing at the intersection 0t Anzac Avenue and Dale Street appears to be dangerous. Could the Engineer inspect?

1136. Mayor •• I v/ill see what can be done.

5. flldermaq Figaro; - Would i t be possible for the Council to make "rop're's'sntations to Sir Henr^ Manning M.L.C. asking the Parliamentary Select Committee appointed by the Legislative Council to consider fcliH Local Govern-ment .\roas B i l l to hear evidence or., bohalf of this Council.

1137. Mayor - 1 'vi.M see what can be done.

Orders of the Day.

lenders for purchase of Harley Davidsop Motor C,v„cJLe ft Side Car . T F i 19^872vT,

1138. The Town Clerk reported only on* tender received from Mr. B.C. Graham offering the sum oZ £30 for the vehicle. Reference was made to the Electrical Engineer's Report dated 2bth October. 1947 stating that the value shown in Council's records is £8.10.0.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermon GREEN and GI^ONTPiaT the offer of Mr. B.C. Graham in the sum of £30,0.0 bo end is hereby accepted.

This is page number TWENTY-FIVE of the Minutes of the Ordina:r Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 26th day of NOVEMBER, 1947.

.Mayor. . .Town Clerk.

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1139» There being no further business, the meeting then terminated.

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ffQ^ftrmad by the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, at r meeting held on 10th December, 1947.

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This i s page number TWENTY-SIX of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 26th day of NOVEMBER, 1947,

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S & g ^ & t y . . . .Mayor. . . .town CXer*.

_ ]Wh . iyf( . It) . FaGi Ojy,

I UINOTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY I OF FAIRFIELD, held in the Council Chambers, FAIRFIELD on WEDNES-I DAY 10TH DECEMBER, 1947, commencing at 7,36 p.m.

I 1141. There were present Alderman H.A. Clancy, Mayor Presiding: I Aldermen W.T. Gibson, C. Green, H.W. Stein, E.T, Hockey, E.F. I Edwards, M. Wilson, J. Hardy, H.A. Duncan.

I Business. I iftyorai AiHwpnc?!

I It was reso^yed on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and I 1142. HARDY:-

I (a) That an allowance be granted to the Mayor for the I ensuing mayoral term; •

I (b) That such allowance be and is hereby fixed in the I sura of One hundred and four pounds (£104.0.0) I payable fortnightly.

I EHectiofl of Mayor.

I Nominations for the office of Mayor for the ensuing I term were invited.

[ Alderman H.A. Clancy and C. Green were nominated. I 1143. Alderman H.A. Clancy declined nomination,

There being only one nomination, Alderman Clifford Green was declared elected as the ^ayor for the ensuing mayoral term.

Alderman Green then assumed the i>.ayoral Chair and expressed his appreciation of the confidence reposed in him and was congratulated by a l l the Aldermen present.

I Nominations for the office of the Deputy Layor were 1144, invited.

Aldermen H.W. Stein and E.T. Hockey were nominated.

It was resolved that the election be determined by means of open bal lot .

The ballot was taken. Two votes were recorded for Alderman Hockey, Five votes were recorded for Alderman Stein, Alderman Stein was then declared elected as Deputy Mayor for the ensuing term.

Alderman Stein expressed his appreciation of the honour accorded to him,

F ]t q j. g f • 1145, There being no further business, the meeting then

terminated,

1146, Confirmed by the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, at a meeting held on the 17th December, 1947, / i

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This i s page number ONE of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, heldLon the 10th day of DECEMBER, 19*7.

Mayo*. „ . ' / / -r— Town Clerk.

10TH DECEMBER, 1947. PAGE 640.

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPAL!?; OF FAIRFIELD, held in the Council Chambers. FAIRFIELD on WEDNES-DAY, 10TH DECEMBER, 1947, commencing at 7.45 p.m.

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:147, There were present Alderman C. Green, Mayor Presiding; Aldermen H.A. Clancy, Y/.T. Gibson, E.T. Hotkey, H.W. Stein, B.F. Edwards, M. Wilson, J. Hardy and H.A. Duncan.

1148. The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 26th November, 1947, copy of which had been circulated to each Alderman, were confirmed as a correct record on the motion of Aldermen CLANCY and GIBSON.

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H.49. His 7/orship the Mayor, Alderman C. Green, presented a let ter from The United Old Age and Invalid Pensioners Association Fairfield Branch enclosing two tickets and inviting ttvo representatives of the Council to attend the annual dinner of the Association to be held at the School of Arts on 18th December, 1947.

By common consent i t was agreed that His Worship the Mayor Alderman C. Green and the Deputy Mayor Alderman H.W. Stein should attend the function and the tickets were passed to those two Aldermen.

Part ' f ^ ^ r a r w p g s e a *

1- LpCfl Qgyeynment A gogAflUgtW

Forwaraing circular regarding Amalgamation of Areas 1150. B i l l and various other matters.

The Circular was received on the motion of Aldermen HARDY and STEIN.

2. J.S. Freeman. M.L./>. & WJT. Lamb.

1151. Advising that His Excellency the Governor has approved of Council's application to raise a Special Loan of £25,000 and stating that the Instrument of Approval and the formal consent of the Colonial Treasurer have been forwarded to Council.

The Town Clerk informed Council that he had forwarded the Instrument of the Governor's Approval and the Instrument of the Consent of -the Treasurer to the loan to Messrs. Minter Simpson and Company, Solicitors for the T. & G. Association, the lenders.

This i s page number ONE of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 10th day of DECEMBER, 1947.

Mayor. Clerk .


Jjc. wf s ragolvefl on the motion of Alderman GIBSON and HARDY that We letter be and is hereby received; and that the action of the Town Cleik be and is hereby »;.\i<';...-rs«d „

Fol~v/araing Circular No, 1513 in connection with the 1152. postponement of Local Government Elections in the County

of Cumberland.

The circular was received on the motion of Aldermen GIBSCN and EDWARDS,

4. Pepgrtfliast of I-Q(?flil QpvenW9nt., ( F i l e 4VQ).

Circular No. 1516 - Postponement of Local Government 1153• elections in the County of Cumberland.

The circular was received on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY,

^^^Replyinf"Io'council^s"letter of 6th November. 1947 with 1154. regard to effective planning proposals on established

industries in Living Areas,

I t was regolyefl on the motion of Aldermen CLANCY and HARDY that the"letter be and i s hereby received; and that Messrs. W.H, Bradford and Century Electric Company be informed of tho nature of the reply received..

6. y^rtmeijt tf Local Qqyernffient,

Forwarding Circular No. 1514 in connection with the 1155. abandonment of the Town and Country Planning Summer

School.

The Circular was received on the motion of Aldermen HARDY and GIBSON.

7. J. Sfflltj^ yalrfleJLjL,

Stating that as the offer of £26 made by Elizabeth 1156. Pogson for Lots 1/9, Marlborough Street, Smithfield was

not acceptable to Council, the offer has now been increased to £45.

I t was resQlvefl on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY that the public Trustee be informed that the Council, does recommend acceptance of the offer of £45 for the property in the name of Elizabeth Pogson for Lots 1/8, Section 2, D.P. 1732, Marlborough Street,

This i s page number TWO of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 10th day of DECEMBER, 1947.

. ^ . V 1 . . . . .Mayor. .Town Clerk.

10TH DECEMBER, 1947 PAGE 642.

I. . uniborl.er^ ^oupbv Council J. „

" arciciing ropnrt of operations lor the year ending 115?. Scomber, 19^6 together with a copy of audited

B.O.i.ncu Sheet aud Revenue Account.

v.:,. I jt "er was received on thu n.ot_on of Aldermen HARDY uni C'JvJCAN.

^""^Sls^to^ilency the Governor has appointed the Inspector 1158. of Local Government Accounts to hold a public inquiry

into che question of the desirabil ity of revoking the proclamation applying to the Municipality of Fairiield the provisions of Section 118 (2) of the Local Govern-ment Act 1919, providing for the differential rating of urban farm lands within Municipalities.

The letter was received on the motion of Aldermen STEIN and EDWARDS.

10. Main R9fi<*8» HtfitWt

Circular No. A?3 - Requisition for the year 1948 under 1159. Section 11 of the Main Roads Act,

The Circular was received on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY*

Pflrt ? r„ PyWp

II . ^D.^ Johns on. Fairfield.

ExpresJing thanks for the efficient manner in which 1160. repairs were carried out between Malabar Street and The

Avonue.

The letter was received on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and HARDY.

12.

~A'-V3£inj"tnat the proposed re-alignment of Lawson 1161. Street, Fe.irfie.ld, us contained in *:he plan submitted,

Is satisfac':.oi,y to tha Bank.

The Town Clerk informed Council that he had referred this matter to Mr. H.S. Watson, Solicitor for completion of transfer of the land to Council.

It; was resolved on the motion of A'.dermen GIBSON and HOCKEfthat the let ter be and hereby received; and that the action of the Town Clerk be and i3 hereby endorsed.

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13. Deâgntofîo .Rsads^lLSalx Advising that arrangements have been made to erect

1162. additional guide posts to f i l l in the space south of Carrington Street,

The let ter was received on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and HARDY.

Â^visfng that the'Commission has agreed to the disposal 1163. of an area along Prospect Creek for a recreation reserve

at the valuation of the Valuer General.

The letter was received on the motion of Aldermen CLANCY and GIBSON,

( r i l e 91/gi, " Advising Council that he is unable to carry on the

1164. sanitary service at his tendered price and suggesting that Council ca l l fresh tenders, take over the existing plant at a fair valuation, or increase his tender price by id. per pan for sanitary. It was moved by Alderman Clancy seconded by Alderman Stein that Mr. Parkes be advised that he should sign the Contract with the Council after which his request will receive the favourable consideration of the Council.

Alderman Edwards and Duncan moved as an amendment by that Council does now agree to paying Mr, Parkes an increase of one penny (Id.) per service for sanitary services to be rendered under the new Contract5and that Mr. Parkes be requested to approach the Prices Commissioner for approval to the new price.

On being put to the vote, the amendment was lost . The motion was carried.

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16. Minister for Education. ( File 34/2^).

Requesting Council's assistance in the proposed 1165. celebrations to commemorate the State's Centenary of

Public Education next April,

It wfls resolved on the motion of Aldermen CLANCY that this matter be and i s hereby referred to the next meeting of the General Purposes Committee for consideration and report.

This i s page number FOUR of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council/of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 10th day of DECEMBER, 1947.

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17* JDepprtipent of Railways. X F i l e W 7 5 T 7 " • Acknowledging Council's le t ter of the 19th November

1166. in connection with Railway Services - Southern Metro-politan Line, City to Liverpool, and advising that consideration i s being given to the matters mentioned. The letter was received on the motion of Aldermen HARDY and STEIN.

18. Department of Road Transport & Tramway?.

Referring to Council's let ter of the 21st October, 1167. relative to an application by Mr, J. Morris to provide

omnibus f a c i l i t i e s in the d is t r ic t , stating that i t i s considered that the service would constitute unnecessary competition with existing services, and i t has been necessary to decline his request,

The letter was received on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and CLANCY.

19. yepartmen^of^Road Transport.

Referring to Council's le t ter of 24th u'lt. concerning 116.8,.. .the operation of the Fairfield Station - Bossley;Fark

and Prairie Vale,Road and the Fairfield Station -Smithfield and Horsley ,'Bus services, and advising that these matters wil l be investigated'.

• The letter was received on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS " and STEIN.: .

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^^tatHg^that^he^has'been instructed by F.A. Nicholls 1169. that the whole of the balance of purchase money has now

been paid to the Council, and enclosing Transfer for signature,.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen,CLANCY and GIBSON that the Mayor and Town Clerk be and are hereby authorised to sign the Memorandum of Transfer on behalf of the Council as Vendors and to affix the seal of the Council thereto,

^'^Advlsing^that consent has been obtained for the sale 1170. of Council's land to Mr. R.A. Hyde for the sum of

£26.5.0 as per contract; and submitting Memorandum of Transfer herein for execution by Council.

I t was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDtf that the Mayor and Town Clerk be and are hereby. authorised to sign the memorandum of Transfer on behalf of the Council as Vendors and to affix the seal of the Council thereto, x

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22. pg^sydne^c^uqty fo^Sili.

Asking i f i t i s Council's intention to change the 1171. primary voltage of the e lectr ic i ty system to 11 k.v. and

i f so when i t is proposed to effect the change.

The Electrical Engineer submitted the following report:-

Following my appointment to the position of Electrical Engineer, I have given serious consideration to the problem of changing over the primary voltage of the Fairfield Municipal Council system from 5,000 to 11,000 volts as I fully appreciate the advantages to be gained, detai ls of which are given in the County Council 's , letter.

On Thursday 4th instant, I interviewed officers of the County Council and discussed fully the problems assoc-iated with the proposed work and also the necessary action to be taken by both parties to provide for the bulk supply to the Municipality in the future. I understand the Fairfield Council has agreed in principle to the suggestion that the primary voltage be increased; I , therefore, set out under a number of headings, various factors considered, and my proposals for the future development of the Council's undertaking:-

Amalgamation of Councils;- The effect of an amalgamation of the Municipality of Fairfield with neighbouring areas purchasing e lectr ic i ty in bulk from the Railway Commission-ers must be given some thought, as i t may be more desirable to supply the western portion of the Fairfield Municipality from some other bulk supply source, thus relieving the load at the Loscoe Street bulk supply point and reducing the distance between the main sub-station and the con-sumers.

Any expenditure on a new building and high tension dis-tribution panels at Loscoe Street could be delayed to enable a decision to be arrived at in respect to the amalgamation of areas in 1948. In the event of amal-gamation not taking place, or the policy of the Govern-ment being undecided, I propose to proceed as follows:-

(1) Recommend that tenders be called for the erection of a new sub-station building in Hedges Street (the land for which is now being secured).

(2) Placing of an order for the 11,000 volt distribution panel for this sub-station,

(3) The erection of a duplicate high tension feeder between the main sub-station and the area on the eastern sido of the Fairfield railway l ine.

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It i s estimated that this new equipment could not be placed in service until the end of 1949 or early in 1950 owing to the lag in the delivery of the high tension panels, which i s estimated at 12 to 18 months.

The completion of the above work would enable the eastern section of the Municipality to be connected to the new 11.000 volt sub-station, thus giving considerable rel ief to the Sydney County Council's existing equipment and ease the loading on the Fairfield Council's plant which would also have increased considerably by this time.

At the present time i t i s estimated that this f i rs t section of the work could be completed for approximately £5,000, but a detailed estimate would be prepared when a definite recommendation was submitted to Council.

As pointed out previously, the main requirement i s the early placement of the orders for the materials required to allow for tho long delay in delivery. In subsequent years the remainder of the Council's high tension system would be transferred over from the five to eleven thous-and volt sub-station. It i s estimatod that this would take some years to complete as the supply position i s not improving, the delivery date for distribution trans-formers ( of which the Council would require approximately 35) is now three to four years, and high tension insulat-ors are practically unprocurable.

Estimate Cost;- It i s estimated that the complete change over would cost approximately £20,000 to £25,000 to be completed in five stages at an estimate cost of £>',000 for each section of the work.

As mentioned previously the v/ork would take many years to complete due to the supply position; also due to fluctuation in the price of material a detailed estimate could only be prepared as each section of the work was to be carried out.

General Remarks:- During the year 1948 the Fairfield Council staff wil l be fully occupied in completing the £12,000 loan programme, high tension extension to "Karmsley Hi l l s , " numerous low tension extensions for the Housing Commission projects and general maintenance works; this should complete the major works in hand before any new loan programme i s commenced.

It was rosolved on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and WILSON that the Electrical Engineer's report be and i s hereby adopted.

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Stating that tho land proposed to be resumed has been 1172. included in the Estate Frederick Hunter deceased and

application for Probate has beon lodged on behalf of the Executors, and until Probata is granted nothing can be done in respect to this matter.

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The let ter was received on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY.

Part 7 » Miscellaneous.

24. kr.^T. Williams. M.H.R.

Forwarding advice from the Minister for Commerce and 1173• Agriculture regarding the inspection of eggs.^

The let ter was received on the motion of Aldermen DUNCAN and HARDY.

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Expressing dismay at the display of flags in Fairfield 1174. on the occasion of the marriage of Princess Elizabeth

to Prince Philip.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and CLANCY that tho le t ter be and i s hereby received; and that the writer be informed that the Council has" taken action to procure suitable flags for use on future occasions.

Reports of Standing Committees. General Purposes Committee.

1175. . 1 . The General Purposes Committee submitted the following report of proceedings at a meeting held on the 3rd December, 1947:-

1. Applications for permission to Build - Report No. 24.

The Building Inspector reported that Thirty-one (31) building applications, numbered from 583 to 613 inclusive, and estimated to cost £28,193 had been received since last meeting and he recommended that each such application be approved with the exception of Nos. 597 and 613.

h ing examined the rolevant plans and specifications, the Committee recommends that the applications be and are hereby approved.

Application No. 597/47 - O'Connor *ro's.

The Building Inspector submitted the following report:-

The above application refers to the erection of a concrete masonary workshop at the rear of Lots 134/135 Veron Street, Fairfield, to be used as a Dry-cleaning Workshop in connection with a business to beestablished at a shop being erected in Tho Crescent, Fairfield.

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The application is recommended for approval, subject to the conditions contained in the resolution passed at a meeting of the Council held on 9th July ( Minute No. 862 (9) Which states that approval be given to the establishment of a workshop on the property^ provided the applicants submit plans for both a cottage and a factory building at the same time and sign an undertaking that no extensions to tho factory wil l be made and that no compensation wil l be payable i f and when they are required to move the factory due to the proper zoning of the area.

?he Committee recommends that the report be and i s hereby adopted.

The Building Inspoctor submitted the following report

The applicant has submitted new plans of the structure referred to in Application No, 582/47 which was not approved by Council at the meeting held on 26th November 1947.

Tho plans show a double fronted cottage of normal design and the application is recommended for approval,

j The Committee rucommends that the report be and i s hereby [ adopted,

Mrs, M.E. Clarke - application for permission to erect a Sleep-out at 38 Henry Street, Guildford. The Building Inspector submitted the following report:-

The application is recommended for approval, subject to the applicant complying with Council s regulations governing the retention of sleep-outs on property.

I The Committee recommends that approval be granted subject I to the following conditions

I (a) The sleepout i s occupied for a period not exceeding I six months as a temporary expedient only to relieve | overcrowding,

I (b) The sleepout is erected at least 30 feet away from I the existing convenience.

b- APPlloafriore £or_pe™issAop fro SMbdjvj.de lan^.

I (a) E.C. Banks & Co., on behalf of Mrs. V.A. Macchietto, I Elizabeth Street, v/etherill Park for approval to subdivide I Lot 8, Certificate of Title Volume 51*7, Polio 181 I Elizabeth Street into two lots with frontages ranging I from 1 5 1 t o 151'9?" each containing an area of 2 I acres, 2 roods, 4£ perches.

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No new roads are proposed and no special drainage provisions are required. The land is situated in an Undetermined area and the Area Planning Officer advises no objection for primary production use,

The Municipal Engineer recommended that approval be granted,

.The, Cgnifli.tlbee recomqotids ,that approval to the subdivision be and is hereby granted,

(c) Proposed Re-subdivision of Lot 7, Section 4, D.P. 4136 for Mr. A. McLaren, 68 Albion Street, Annandale.

The Municipal Engineer submitted the following report:-

At the last Committee meeting of Council, the above subdivision was referred back to me for further informat.tc.:

It i s assumed that Council required further information as to how the land could be subdivided so as to eliminate waste of valuable land. Council of course appreciates that the original submission by Lr. kcLaren was not in accordance with the requirements of the law as one lot was without access and for that reason among others i t s approval was not recommended,

On the attached skotch shown in red i s a method whereby 12 lots having 66 feet frontages and areas of approximately 6,600 square feet can be obtained in l ieu of the 8 lots originally proposed. As these suggested lots are quite satisfactory for dwellings, i t i s recommended that the applicant be advised of Council's rejection of the application, and bo informed of the suggestion as now before Council.

The Committee recommends that Mr. McLaren be invited to confer with the Municipal Engineer with a view to submitt-ing a firm application in suitable form.

Proposed Concrete Footway Pavipe ad.lacent to the npw fferb & Guttering in The Crescent.


The matter of completely concrete paving the footway outside the new shops being erected near th; junction of The Crescent and Sniithfield Road has been raised by an adjacent land holder, i t being pointed out that the existing earthen footpath wil l be most unsatisfactory when the shops are opened to the public.

It i s considered desirable that the length of footway between the Commonwealth Bank and the northern boundary of the new shops should be completely paved. The estimatod cost of this work i s £45.0.0.

It i s recommended Council authoriso the work to be put in hand before the end of tho year, and such action is recommended.

This i s page number TEN of the Minutes of tho Ordinary Meeting of the Council of tho Municipality of Fairfield, held on tho 10th day of DECEMBER, 1947.

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Council's attention is also directed to the fact that i t would be dosirable for Council's policy to be defined in regard to contributions from adjacent landowners for such paving work and any necessary action arising out of such policy being implemented. Such action i s also recommended.

The Committee rocommends that the work be and i s hereby approved; that tho sum of £45 be and i s hereby voted for expenditure on such work: and that the adjoining owners be charged half cost of the work upon completion.

The municipal Engineer submitted the following report:-

Council at present, owing to lack of storage space, has been forced to store inflammable liquids within the Store Building at the rear of the Council Chambers. This i s contrary to the provisions of the Inflammable Liquids Act 1915-46 and also would have the effect of very seriously prejudicing Council's claims under i t s Insurance policies in the event of. f i r e .

These aspects have been the subject of a discussion with the Staff Clerk, Lr. Collins, and in order to ease the position the liquids have been placed in the open. I t was realised that this could be only a temporary measure, however, and stops have been taken to arrange the purchase of a secondhand Hammond Pump and new 500 gallon fuel tank,

It has also b>en tentatively arranged with the suppliers, Messrs. Moloney and Watts, 12 Bridge Road, Glebe, for the instal lat ion of tho plant on condition that Council carried out a l l necessary excavation work.

The quotod price for the supply and instal lation of the above tank and pump i s £ 0 8 . 1 7 . 6 , as follows:-.

Secondhand Hammond Pump . . . £22.10. 0 Now 500 gal. tank . . . 18,17. 6 Supply of f i t t ings , Instal lation

and transport . . . ^7.10r 0

£68.17. 6

The price of a ne.w pump for comparison i s £65.0.0 approximately.

As Council Is rosponsible for the excavation for the tank, tho total cost should bo in the vicinity of £80.0.0,

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This cost i s higher than was originally anticipated, following a discussion .'/ith a representative of an Oil Company, but Council would be faced with expenditure in any case in either providing underground storage as above or constructing a storage shed in accordance with the requirements of the Inflammable Liquids Act within the yard.

This shed would have to be isolated from existing or projected buildings, have impervious walls, and floor and be thiefproof.

It is considered that there would bo l i t t l e difference in the ultimate costs, particularly bearing in mind the deposits and handling charges of drums.

It is recommended that the Council confirm tho above action and authorise the immediate installation of the complete unit at tho above cost.

The Committee recommends that the installation of the pump~Be and i s hereby approved at an estimated cost of £80.0.0 and that the sum of £80.0.0 be and is hereby voted for such work.

>• Oyders and Requisitions for Goods.

The Town Clerk submitted orders and requisitions for goods as followss-

a) Gqods ordered subject to Confirmation. ,

Order No. 2998 - 1 Ritemp electric stove. 2999 - 1 " " " 3625 - 1 60 gallon "Mocarbe" off-peak water heater

system. 3701 - 1 rubber stamp "Building Permit No " 3702 - 1 Jackson stove - 2 plate. 3703 - 1 " " " " 3635 - 1 » " '» " 3644 - 1 expanding let ter File 12" x 14" x 9" deep

1 Red letter File 12" x 15" x 3".

b) pej^j.sitipns_submittedi for Authority to Order.

Order No. 3543 - 1 Roll 24" wide squared (1/10") paper. 3544 - 7 tons Government tested cement. 3545 - 1 load 5/16" crushed metal, 3546 - to haulage of 7 tons cement - Berrima to

Fairf ield. 3620 - 1 box brake r ivet ts . 3621 - 200 feet lineal 4" x 1" hardwood.

8/7' 4 x 3 hardwood. 3622 - 1 tool box wood 3' x 2' x 18". 3624 - 1 gallon methylated sp ir i t , 1 lb. shellac.

his i s page number TWELVE of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting f the Council of tho Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 10th ay of DECEMBER, 1947.

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pepprfrs of Staging Qopif-Upeg., General purposes Commitftee - continued.

3627 - 36 fuses 15 amp, 96 neutral links (7 way), 350 service pins 3£" x f " 12 lamps 250 volts 300 watt E,S. 1 gross line taps Henley 767$, 2 " 3£" x h Coach screws.

3629 - 12 pole raisers 8£" x 4", 3630 - 300 3£ x § service pins.

300 yds. Aerial 7/080, 200 Insulators small brown strain,

3632 - 14 lbs. nails 2" x 10 , 7 " '» 3" x 9 , 7 " " 4" x 8 , I 2 " clouts l£" ,

2 it 11 , 4 staples to take -J" wire,

3636 - 500 line taps B22. 3637 - 500 pole eyes as per Conversation Mr. Johnson. 3638 - 200 yard 1/044 Vicma Red.

200 '• 1/.044 Vicma Black. 3639 - 3 nibs Recording Voltmeter.

3640 - 9 blocks 3" round. 4 shades metal.

3641 - 6 switches 5 amp tumbler. 3642 - 8 tynes repair.

3 bolts No. 3 Grader. 3643 - 1 oven inside

1 top element holder. 3645 - A.G.E. 415V 2 H.H. Motor Stamp A.K. 916

rewinding and repair. 3646 - 5 mattocks to sharpen repair grader pin

3647 - Cut key as per sample. 3648 - 4 picks )

4 mattocks ) 9 grader tynes) For repair.

3650 -3651 - 4/7' 9" x 4

4/13' 9 x 4 6/13' 10 x3 500 running 4" x 1" 4/13' 3" x 2" 2/14' 3" x 2" ( timber)

3652 - 2 only 13 plate battery 6 vol t . 3653 - 12/8« hardwood 4" x 4", 3654 - oOO gallons motor s p i r i t . 3655 - 8 tynes to weld No. 3 grader.

g it ii if 11 it ti ffhe Committee recommends that orders placed for goods subject"to confirmation as set out in the l i s t be and are hereby confirmed; and that orders submitted for approval to order be and are hereby approved. The report of the GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE was adopted on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON,after each clause thereof had been dealt with separately.

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fieports from Officers.

?,eports from Officers were dealt with as under:-

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I. Reconcillatjlop of, Cash Bookg.

1176. Reporting that the Cash Books have been reconciled with the Bank Pass Books as at 30th November, 1947 and that the Bank Pass Books together with the Cash Books are now presented to Council.

The report was adopted on the motion of Aldermen WILSON and GIBSON.

I Special Loan of £2'>.OOQ.

1177. Submitting Draft Debenture in respect of the £25,000 Public Works Loan prepared by Solicitors Minter Simpson and Co, for consideration by Council.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen DUNCAN and EDWARDS that the Draft Debenture be and i s hereby approved for printing,

J, Resumption of Land by Housing CommjLsslon.


I wish to advise having received a le t ter and Release from the State Crown Sol ic i tor , in connection with the resumpt-ion of land as set out in Gazette No. 13 dated 8th February, 1946.

It i s pointed out therein that amounts of £1/12/- and £5/11/- for rates on Assessments 1862 and 2230 respectively, have been outstanding for more than twenty (20) years.

As the Crown Solicitor requires a Statutory Declaration to the effect that rates have not been outstanding; more than twenty years prior to the date of resumption,Council's ' authority to write off these amounts i s sought.

An amount of £5 for kerbing and guttering i s outstanding on Assessment No. 1862, for which judgment has not been obtained and this charge wil l also need to be written off,

I shall be pleased i f Council wil l pass a resolution to this effect.

A further resolution is required authorising the Mayor and Town Clark to sign the document of Release for and on behalf of Council, and to affix tho seal of the Council thereto.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and STEIN that the report be and is hereby received; and adopted; and that authority bo and is hereby granted for writing off the amounts of £1.12.0 and £5.11.0 for rates and

— the amount of £5.0.0 charges for kerbing and guttering sferredreforred to therein.

his is page number FOURTEEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting f the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 10th V of DECEMBER, 1947,

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14. Proposed Resumption of Land.


I Notices required under the provisions of the Re-establish-I ment and Employment ( 'Var Service Moratorium Regulations I were served by registered post on 5th November, 194-7 I as under;-

I File 39/21 L.C. Tyrell , Part Lot 38, D.P. 7046, I Hurstville Smithfield S t . , (10 feet).

I » "99/6 S. Tinyow, Part Lot 1, Sec. 2, D.P.1779» I Fairfield Hamilton Rd, ( 10 feet).

I As there has been no response, the way is now open for I Council to make application for resumption in each case I under Sections 532 and 536 of the Local Government Act,

I The form of Application for resumption is presented for I reading, and Council might please pass a resolution to I make such application, and to affix the seal of the Council I to each such application, in each case where Council I desires to proceed with resumption.

I The necessary form of Application under Section 532 and I 536 of the Local Government Act for the approval of I His Excellency the Governor for Council acquiring by I way of resumption the lands referred to and defined I in the Town Clerk's report, was read to Council.

I lib was resolved on the motion of Aldermen DUNCAN and HARDY:-

I 1. That Council does now resolve to make application I for approval of His Excellency the Governor to the

Council acquiring by way of resumption Part of Lot 38, D.P. 7046, Smithfield Street, owner L.C. Tyrell Hurstville and Part of Lot 1, Section 2, D.P. 1779» Hamilton Road, owner S. Tinyow. Fairfield, the part to be resumed measuring 10 feet frontage to the Road by the fu l l depth of the allotment in each case ;

2. That the Council give an undertaking to forward to the Department of Local Government the sum required to be deposited on account of each resumption}and;

3. To give an undertaking to recoup the Department for any expenditure incurred ( in excess of the deposit) on account of compensation for the land and interest and a l l necessary charges and expenses incidental to the resumption; and

4. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be and are hereby authorised to sign each form of application in respect of these authorities and to affix the seal of the Council to each such form.

This is page number FIFTEEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 10th day of DECEMBER, 1947.

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I Reports from Officers.

I 1180. Reporting as under

I The Valuation Lists for the period commencing on 1st I January,,1948 have not been received from the Valuer I General.

We have made several inquiries over the past few weeks, and i t appears that the valuations wi l l not be ready for delivery unti l a later date in December, 1947.

In these circumstances i t has not been possible to present estimated of rating for the year 1948.

The estimates wi l l be prepared and circulated to the Aldermen of the Council so soon as may be practicable after receipt of the Valuation Lists.

I t was resolved on the motion of Aldermen DUNCAN and EDWARDS that the report be and is hereby received.

6. Cpuncil and Conpi^teg Meeting?,,,


The Schedule of meeting dates for the remainder of this year includes -

Ordinary Mooting of Council 24th December, 1947.

Meetings of Standing Committees 17th December, 1947

» » " » 31st December, 1947.

I t i s suggested that Council might consider abandoning the Council Meeting l isted for 24th December (Christmas Eve) and the Committee meetings l isted for 31st December, (New Year's Eve).

If those meetings are abandoned, i t i s suggested that a Special Meeting of the Council be held on 17th December 1947 at a time coinciding with the conclusion of Committee meetings to be held that evening, for the purpose of:~

(a) Dealing with the reports of the Standing Committees;

(b) Dealing with any matters referred from this meeting;

(c) Dealing with any matters which the Mayor may consider to be of an urgent or important nature.

Council might also please determine the date on which the f i r s t Ordinary Meeting of the Council wi l l be held In 1948, and v.ednesday, 7th January, 1948 is suggested for consideration,

/ This i s page number SIXTEEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 10th day of DECEMBER, 1947,

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I ftepprtp from Qffiqeys, I It was yesolvefl on the aotion of Aldermen GIBSON and I CLANCY:-

I (a) That the Ordinary Meeting of the Council scheduled I to be held on 24th [December, 1947 be and i s hereby • abandoned;

I (b) That the Ordinary Meetings of the Standing Committees I scheduled to be held on 31st December, 1947 be and I are hereby abandoned.

I (c) That a Special Meeting of the Council be held on • Wednesday 17th December. 1947 at a time coinciding I with the conclusion of the Committee Meetings to I be held that evening for the purpose of transacting I a l l business which might be transacted at an Ordinary • Hooting of the Council; and

I (d) That the f i rs t Ordinary Meeting of the Council be • held in the Council Chambers, Fairfield on Wednesday • 7th January, 1947 commencing at 7.4J p.m.

ClerK, -Sale of Stoves during the yee.r 1947.

•182, Reporting that thirty-five (35) electric stoves have been I sold during the year and that the profit on these sales I amounts to £161,7.0.

I The report was adopted on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON I and EDWARDS.

Itaff Clerk -

III83. The Staff Clerk submitted the following report:-I I I desire to report that Miss J. Rainbow, Junior Female I Clerk, has been off duty through il lness since 26th Novem-I ber, 1947,

I Dr. G.R. Cockburn has furnished a certif icate intimating I that Miss Rainbow wil l not be f i t to resume duty for a I period of s ix weeks.

I would be glad of a direction from Council regarding y payment of sick pay.

I t was resolyed on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY that Miss Rainbow be paid her normal salary during

| the period of i l lness (6 weeks) covered by the Medi«al Certificate produced to the Council.

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2. Payment for Holidays.

1184, The Staff Clerk submitted the following report

I would be glad to have a direction from Council concerning payment to employees for the special holidays granted by Council during the Christmas - New Year period.

Under the terms of the "Federated Shire & Municipal Employees' Award," employees on the Public Works Staff are not e l ig ib le for payment for statutory public holidays unt i l the completion of three months service. Employees working under the "Municipal Councils' Electricians' Award," who are employed on a weekly basis, art; entitled to payment for such holidays.

The undermentioned employees have had less than three montMs service with the Councils-

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Stein, W.A. commenced employment 2.10, 47 Pearson, D. » " 7.10. 47 Humphrey,A. " " 8.10. 47 Malone, T. " » 20.11. 47

Electricity Trading Fund.

Laird, R.S. ( employed under Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme on 19.11.47 whereby 50$ of his wages are contributed by the Gommonwealth Government).

Are a l l employees, regardless of the period of service, to be paid for the special holidays granted by Council during the Christmas - New Year period?

It was resojLyed 0n the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON that a l l the employees l isted in the report be paid for a l l statutory holidays and a l l annual holidays granted by the Council from 25th December, 1947 to 2nd January, 1948 inclusive*

3. Lone Service Leave.

1185. The Staff Clerk submitted the following report

I desire to inform Council that the undermentioned employees, under the provisions of their respective industrial awards, became el ig ible for three months lorif^ service leave on tho dates set out.

Bannister, Charles, Foreman Electricity Dept. due on 18.8. 1945.

Graham, Baden C., Moter Reader, due on 14.11.1942. Hayes, Joseph G., Leading Elec. Linesman due on 31.5.1942. Penrose, George, Scavenging Labourer & Impounding Officer

due on 27.7.1943, Pope, William W. Foreman Installation Insp.

due on 8.7.1945, Williams, Hercules J. Overseer " " 31.1,1944,

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In the case of Messrs. Graham and Hayes, additional lone service leave of one month accrued on 14,11.1947 and 31.5.1947 respectively.

Messrs. C,A. Strachan and E. Newman were each paid accrued long service leave upon completion of their service with the Council,

I desire also to inform Council that the superannuation coVer on account of Mr,'H.J. Williaias, Overseer, wi l l mature and become payable to Mr. Williams on 31.12.1947.

The report was received on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and DUNCAN.

Baby Health Centre - Report from Committee assisting in i t ' s Upkeep

1186. Reporting that the card parties conducted by the Committee onlJvrsday evenings during the year have returned a net profit 9f £128.4.9 which amount has been paid into the Council s Trust Fund to bo used for the purpose of assisting in the upkeep of the Baby Health Centre. This amount was returned after payment of certain expenses satisfied.

It was resolved on tho notion of Aldermen HARDY and GIBSON that the let ter be and is hereby received and that a letter be forwarded to Lr. Collins expressing the Council's appreciation of the act iv i t ies of the Committee and sincere thanks for a l l those who have helped to make the contribution possible.

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1. Genera J. fteporfr,

. i37. The Electr ical Engineer's General Report for the period ended 8th December, 1947 dealing with Loan Work, Sub-Stations, High Tension Mains, Council Sanitary Depot Lighting, New Consumers, and Street Lighting, was read to Council and was adopted on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and HARDY.

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1. Defective House^Drainage No, 6 Cpnley Road. Fairfield,,

1188. The Health Inspector submitted the following report

The abovo premises were recently' inspected, and i t was found that the house drainage system in each case, was defective and insanitary.

The sewer is available in this area, and to effectively abate the nuisance existing, i t i s recommended that the Council issue a notice under the terms of Section 281 (2) (c) of the Local Government Act, upon the undermentioned owner, requiring the

premises in question, to be connected to the sewer controlled by the Metropolitan Water Sewerage and Drainage Hoard, in compliance with such Board's regulations.

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Mr. Wm. -Joseph Reedy, 18 Martin Place,

mm> Section A, Lot 415, Assessment 889. Cottage, shop and garage, 6 Canley Road.

It was resolYQ^ o n the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and STEIN that the"report be and is hereby adopted.

2, Sewerage House Connectj-ons,

1189. The Health Inspector submitted the following reports-

Council's notice to sewer premises not complied with .

As the time has elapsed for the completion of sewerage extensions to the undermentioned premises, I would recommend that Final- Notices be forwarded to each owner with a view to enforcing the terms of the Council's order.

Mr. Norman Wm, Campbell. 21 Camden Street. Fairfield. Sec. 1, Lot 64, Assmt. 663,

Lr. Frank Morris, 23 Camden Street, Fairfield. Sec. 1, Lot 65, Assessment 664.

Mr. Thos. Smyth 0'Sullivan, 20 View Street, Annand'ale. 25 Camden Street, Fairfield Lot C, Assmt. 665.

Mrs. Grace L'onkcom, 27 Camden Street. Fairfield. Lot B, Assessment 666.

Original notice served 15th May, 1947.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen DUNCAN and GIBSON that the report be and i s hereby adopted.

fioneral ftepgrt,

1190, The Health Inspector's General Report for the period ending 10th December, 1947 dealing v/ith Infectious Disease, Sewerage House Connections, Sanitary and Garbage Depot. House Drainage, Buildings, Sewerage Extention Station and Camden Streets and Complaints was read to Council.

,It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON that the report be and i s hereby adopted) and that the Metropolitan Water Sewerage and Drainage Board be asked to treat as urgent the matter of provision of sewerage in the Station and Camden Streets area referred to in the Health Inspector's report.

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V. Rousing Comnipsion Pron1or:t Hercules Street area - gtormwfltor D ra In a ga. „-~ F t 8"T 7f93.

; 191• The health Inspector submitted the following report

During tho recent heavy rain, many complaints wore received from tenants of Commission cottages at Mark Lodgo in connection with the inadequate stormwater drainaga system.

In company with Mr. Spencer and Mr. Uorrl.son, Engineer and Deputy Engineer, an inspection was made of the area in question, and i t was found that in each instance inadequate drainage was evident and the responsibility to rectify the trouble was largely one for the Commission to finance.

In view of this fact, the Chief Engineer for Housing Commission, Mr. Williams, v/ts advissc in connection with the compir.ints received, aii later a joint inspection was made in company with Ki f Williams, who stated that his Department would be prepared to pay in proportion to the estimated run off of" the catchment area, with rc-ference to the cost involved in piping tho drainage easement through the Commission's property between Hercules and Campbell Streets.

I am of the opinion that this offer should be accepted, as the work is absolutely essential from a Public Health point of view.

During the recent heavy rain the stormwater almost reached the floor level of cottages situated contiguous to. the easement,

Mr. Williams also inspected the stormwater drainage at Normanby and Hercules Streets. This matter has been before the Council on a number of occasions, but so far no concrete proposal has been made co eliminate the trouble.

During heavy rain unhealthy conditions are created in this area also by stormwater remaining under the cottages for long periods.

Mr. 7/illiams is prepared to recommend to his Department that the area be effectively drained, and the Council wi l l in due course be made acquainted with the Commission's proposal in this regard. Howover, irrespective of what the Commission is prepared to do, the Council will have to make provision for the stormwater to bo taken from Tangerine Street, either by way of an easement through private property towards Landon Street, which appears to be the natural watercourse for the area, or by Normanby Street.

This matter, I understand, is "Covered in a report by the Engineer, Mr. Spencer.

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Reports from Qfficer^.

I am of the opinion that the drainage of the two areas abovementioned i s most important, and should be carried out as soon as possible, and I would therofore, respect-fully suggost that the Council treat the matter as urgent.


As is reported by Council's Health Inspector, Mr, Latheson, following on complaints received from residents of Hercules Street near Mitchell Street regarding in-adequate drainage during the recent rains, an inspection of the area was mado in company with the Chief Engineer of the Housing Commission.

The water at present col lects in a natural depression in Hercules Street passes along a small overgrown drain cut through lots 7 and 25 D.P. 13595 to Campbell Street.

An inadequate pipe culvert passes ur ler Car:.pbell Street and discharges into another open d:i in through lots 56 and 77. D.P. 13595 to and finally under Carrington Street by a 3 x 2' concrete box culvert.

The Chief Engineer,Mr. Williams, indicated that the Commission would undertake to m:it a proportion of the cost of providing a suitable drainage system to relieve conditions such proportion to be based on the relative amounts of water discharged from Commission lands and other lands both private and Council.

It is not practicable to provide a detailed scheme or estimate of cost unless a detailed survey i s carried out Such an investigation wi l l be put in hand -Aihen pressure of other work allows. I have, however, calculated approximately that the Commission's share of the cost would be in the vicinity of 7% of the t o t a l .

I recommend that the Commission be advised that Council i s at present preparing a drainage scheme for the area, details of which wil l be supplied when completed, and that the Council accepts tho offer of the Chief Engineer made to Council's engineer on behalf of the Commission to meet a proportion of the total cost of constructing a suitable shceme based on the relative quantities of water discharged from Commission lands and from the total catchment area.

HARDY that the report ol^the^Health Inspector and the report of the Municipal Engineer be and are hereby receivod and adopted.

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Drainage - Loftus fftreet Arefl.

1192. The Municipal Engineer submitted the following report:-

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During the recent v i s i t of the Chief Engineer. Housing Commission, an inspection was made of the Loftus-Normanby Streets area.

Mr.-Williams advised me that i f Council would deal with the street drainage in l . i tchel l and Loftus Streets he would endeavour to have the drainage from the Commission land dealt with as far as Tangerine Street.

As Council has included the stormwater drainage and kerb and gutter construction of Loftus Street between Mitchell and Tangerine Streets in the new £25.000 loan, i t i s recommended that the Housing Commission be so informed and that such work wi l l be commenced as early as practic-able.

I t was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY that the report be and i s hereby adopted,

2i Proposed Kerb & Gutter Construction in Woodville Road.

1193. The Municipal Engineer submitted the following report

Council wi l l recollect sometime ago mention was made of the necessity to kerb and gutter a section of Woodville Road adjacent to the new Housing Commission dwellings being erected between Tangerine and Malta Streets .

The Chief Engineer of the Housing Commission recently inspected the area, and he advised me that the Commission would pay the usual share of the cost of such Y/ork, and that as far as the Commission was concerned the work could commence immediately.

As the Divisional Engineer of the Metropolitan Division, Department of *.ain Roads has already indicated the Department's willingness to contribute 25$ of the cost to their levels, i t i s recommended that the work be authorised and put in hand as soon as practicable and that the Commission and Department be informed of Council's intention.

I t was resolved on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and STEIN that the report be and i s hereby adopted; that the work proposed therein be and is Hereby approved; and that the sum of £50.0.0 be and is hereby voted for. expenditure thereon as Council's share of the estimated cost of £200.0.0

3. Proposed purchase of Fantail (Spreader and Tailgate.

1194, The Municipal Engineer submitted the following report

A secondhand fantail metal spreader and ta i lgate for attachment to motor trucks have been offered for sale by W.J. Taylor, 90 The Boulevarde,

I t i s considered that these items would be of use to Council and authority i s sought to purchase same.

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Reports from Offjeep?.

It i s understood that the present figure required i s £10.0.0 which is not considered excessive. * It was resolyefl on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and CLANCY that the report be and is hereby adopted; that the purchase of the plant referred to therein be and is hereby approved; and that the sum of £10.0.0 be and is hereby voted for expenditure on the purchase of such plant.

Proposed Housing Project - Orchardleigh & Fairfield Sts . . Yennora - Site 71.

1195« The Municipal Engineer submitted the following report:-

The lands mentioned in the accompanying le t ter dated 21st October, 1947 from the Housing Commission of New South Wales have been inspected in company with the Council's Health Inspector, Building Inspector and the Chief Engineer Housing Commission.

1 . I am of the opinion that permission to u t i l i s e the land as listed hereunder in Schedule A for residential purposes should not be granted unti l such time as adequate provis-ion has been made for the drainage of the area and such refusal is recommended.

Schedule A.

D.P. 1625 Section 9 Lots 4-20 25-32 Railway Street " " " " 135-161 Larra Street " " " 6 1A-7 Whitaker Street, " 11 " " " 65-66 Larra Street. " " " 5 " 1-5 Larra Street. " 11 " 5 " 6-41 Whitaker Street. " " " 5 " 64-98 Orchardleigh St.

2. The lands listed hereunder in Schedule B have already been partly built upon by the Commission. No objections are raised and approval to u t i l i s e the land for residential purposes is recommended,

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D.P, 1625 Section 9 Lots 49-52 56-60 Railway Street. » " " 9 " 107-111; 115-118 Larra Street.

*" " " 5 " 42-51 Whitaker Street. " » " 5 » 52-63 Orchardleigh St.

3. As regards the land included in the remainder of the application listed in Schedule C:-

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D.P. 1625 Section 1, Lots 1-29 Orchardleigh St-reet, » 2528 " 1, " 3-4 Fairfield Street.

It i s considered that:-

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(a) lots 1 to 20 and 26-29 should not be uti l ised for residences unless the land i s resubdividod into more suitably dimensioned blocks.

(b) Provision should be made for say three lateral streets running approximately east-west to intersect on the proposed new road joining Orchardleigh and Fairfield Streets, in order that land at present comprised in large lots Pt. 1, 2, 5» 6, 7, 8, D.P. 2528 can be satisfactorily uti l ised for residential lots , for which purpose the land appears suitable, when resubdivided in the future.

If provision for these roads i s not made now, i t wil l mean that a number of new roads wil l later Junction on to Fairfield and Orchardleigh Streets and as these roads are in the nature of main thoroughfares and l ikely to carry increasing traffic as time goes on, should not have any more intersections than is absolutely necessary.

The area should be designed and developed by a single authority in order that the most economic use be made of the land.

Accordingly, i t i s also recommended that the attention of the Commission be directed to these aspects of the subject and i t be asked to reconsider the proposed re-subdivision of the land comprised in Schedule C bearing in mind tho above comments.

jtfr was resolved on the cot inn of Aldermen EDWARDS and • HARDY that the report be and is hereby received and

adopted,

1. General Report.

196. The Deputy Municipal Engineer's General Report for the period ended 9th December, 1947. dealing with Grading, Servicing, Kerb and Gutter Construction, Footpaths Maintenance, Maintenance to 7/ater Tables and Drains. Maintenance to Concrete Gutter, Maintenance to Special Crossing. Maintenance of Parklet, was read to Council and was adopted on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and HARDY,

Orders and Requisitions for Goods.

1197, The Town Clerk submitted orders and requisitions for goods as follows:-

(a) Goqds Ordered Sub.lept to Confirmation;-

Order No. 3547 - 2 x 9 ' flags ( 1 Union Jack, 1 Australian.)

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(b) Requisitions submitted for Authority to Order -

Order No, 3549 - 100 l in . f t . f iron bar, I 3550 - welding of 4 tynes,

3551 - 1 book cert . Sac. 342AS 1 book form Ord. 105. 6 forms.

3548 - 20 sq. f t . bituminous expansion 3704 - 25 rools N.B. paper, 3662 - 3 sodium lamps 65 watt, 3657 - 4 Novalux glass bowls, 3656 - 200 fuses, 500 line taps, 1000 yds.

7/044 P.V.C., 3658 - 48 powerplus heat patches, 1 feeler

gauge, 3659 - 500 straight pins, 500 insulators, 3661 - 48 torch batteries, 100 shackle

insulators, 100 house service [ insulators, 200 straight pins,

3552 - Signwrite one sign.

I t wqs resolve^ on the motion of Aldermen CLANCY and HARDY that orders placed for goods subject to confirmation as set out in the l i s t bo and are hereby confirmed; and that orders submitted for approval to order be and are hereby approved.

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Requesting Council to effect improvements to that part 1198. of Camden Street west of Sackville Street.

The Municipal Engineer submitted the following report

The condition of this street i s as stated in the accompanying petition.

In order to drain the water from the northern water table i t wil l be necessary to pass the water across the road to the southern aldo and thence through private property.

It would ,be desirable that a detailed investigation be carried out before the position of the proposed drains are fixed and such a course i s recomraerided.

Q u e s t i o n s .

I• Alderman Dunqai? - Could some attention be given to Palmerston Road near Burd's entrance?

199, Mayor - I wi l l see what can be done.

!. Alderman Duncan - Could a sign be provided at each side of the subway near St . Elmo drain?

:oo. Mayor - I wi l l see what can be done.

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Q i j e p t l o n g ,

3« Alderman Dung an - '//ill you see the Electrical Engineer regarding shop electr ic i ty accounts, particularly that which relates to Mr, Godfrey's store,

! 201, Mayor - I wi l l look into the natter.

4. Alderman Duncan - This Municipality was incorporated in 188 and the year 1948 will be the Diamond Jubilee of such incorporation. V/ill you consider organising some appropriate celebration?

1202. Mayor - I wi l l give your request consideration,

p. Alflepan Hardy - Could you make enquiries re provision of taxi-cab service at Yennora Station?

1203. Mayor - I wi l l look into the matter.

6, Alfleyman Glbsofl - Could Council prohibit bull dozers from •cravelling over the Council's roads,

1204. Mayor - I wi l l go into the matter with the Municipal Engineer.

7. Alderman Clancy - I would like to bring to the notice of the Aldermen of the Council that Mr. J. Blain, Junior Clerk has been selected by the Junior Cricket Union of N.S.W. as one of twelve cricketers to represent this State in Interstate matches at Melbourne between the State of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. This i s a high achievement for a Junior Cricketer and can offer opportunities leading up to selection for test cricket, I would like the Council to extend i t ' s congratulations to Mr. Blain.

• 205. Mayor - I wi l l ask the Town Clerk to send a letter of

congratulation.

3. Alderman \yilsoi[i - Could I extend an invitation to the Aldermen of the Council and to members of itJs staff to attend the annual meeting of the Fairfield Citizens' Band in the Council Chambers, Fairfield on Tuesday, 16th Decimber, 1947.

1206. Mayor - The Aldermen are requested to note the invitation extended.

9. Alderman Green - I should like to inform the Council that the f i rs t meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fairfield District Hospital was held in the Council Chambers on Monday 8th December, 1947. The Board now

1207. requests permission to hold i t s meetings in the Council Chambers once in each month possibly on a Friday night. It was agreed by common consent that approval be and i s hereby granted.

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I208. Consideration of Tenders for Grazing Rights of Parks, I etc.

I The following tenders for the grazing rights of parks I were presented and opanod namely:-

I Walter Woods - offering the sum of £2.10.0 for the I grazing rights of Bridge Park.

I Lrs. Irene Cummins - offering the sum of £12.10.0 for I the grazing rights of Wetherill Park.

I Mr. C. Alexander - offering the sum of £16.0.0 for the I grazing rights of Wetherill Park.

I E.C. Newton - indicating that he would like to renew the I lease that he now holds on Lot 48(a) of I Ferrers Road but would be prepared to I purchase sane offering the sum of £14.0.0.

I It wag resolvec| on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and I EDWARDS that the tender of Mr. Walter Woods in the sum I of £2.10.0 for the grazing rights of Bridge Park for the I year 1948 be and is hereby accepted.

I It was reso^ve^ on the n.oticn of Aldermen HARDY and I HOCKEY that the offer of £12.10.0 for the grazing rights I of Wetherill Park for the year 1948 offered by Mrs. I Cummins be and is hereby accepted.

I . Lot 48(a) - The Lunicipal Engineer submitted the I following report:-

I I recommend that Council:either:-

I 1. Renew the lease subject to requirements of the I Local Government Act.

I 2. Subdivides the land into two lots of area about • I 2 acres, and 3 acres 1 rood, 29 perches, as indicated I in attached sketch.

I It could then either se l l or lease the larger lot which I does not appear to be of much use to Council being good I arable land but I would recommend that the smaller lot I containing the quarry be retained and that no new structure I be allowed to be erected thereon or extensive improvements I carried out to the Existing building. The area could be I leased i f desired provided Council s access for materials I at any time were not interfered with.

I It wa? resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and I HARDY that Mr. Newton be informed that the Council I would be prepared to se l l that, portion of Lot 48 (a) I indicated by pink colouring on the sketch presented by I the Municipal Engineer for a sum to be agreed upon between I the parties and in addition would be prepared to lease .1 the grazing rights of the remaining portion of Lot 48 (a) I for the year 1948 at a rental to be agreed upon,

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^209, There being no further business, the meeting then terminated.

1210. Confirmed by the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, at a meeting held on 17th December, 1947.

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la la pi|« nucit»r TWENTY. Kliu. of the Minutwa of th« Ordinary —tint of the Council of the Municipality of Pair f l i ld , hold on fi« 10th day of 194?.

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF FAIRFIELD, held in the Council Chambers, FAIRFIELD on WEDNESDAY, 17TH DECEMBER, 1947, commencing at 8,4-5 p.m.

P, f e B 9 ft t. 1211. There were present Alderman C. Green. Mayor Presiding} Aldermen W.T. Gibson, H.A« Clancy, H.W. Stein, H.A. Duncan, J, Hardy, E.T. Hockey, E.F. Edwards and M. Wilson.

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1212. The Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council held on 10th December, 1947, copy of which were presented to inch Alderman, were confirmed as a correct record on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and CLANCY,

1213. The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 10th December, 194-7, copy of which were presented to each Alderman, were confirmed as a correct record on the motion of Aldermen HARDY and EDWARDS.

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^^^Enclosing copies of revenue accounts for the year 1946/47 1214. and an estimated revenue account for 1947/8, relating to

the Fairfield Local Sewerage Scheme for Council's inform-ation.

The le t ter was received on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and STEIN.

2. ^Ving^of^he citv of Greater Newcastle.

Requesting Council's support in making representations 1215. to the Prime Minister to increase the pensions payable

to old age and invalid pensioners.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and HARDY that the le t ter be and is hereby received; and that Newcastle City Council be informed of the action already taken by this Council in the matter of old age and invalid pensions.

^"^^Forwarljng advice from the Premier in connection with 1216k the State Government bearing the cost of rates waived by

Councils in respect of properties owned by pensioners.

The let ter was received on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON.

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^ ^ Advising"that a notice was published in the Government 1217. Gazette of 5th December. 1947 notifying the Minister's

approval of the Council s resolution of 6th August last deciding to prepare a scheme in respect of a l l land within the Municipality and noting that the time within which the scheme shall be prepared is two years.

The Town Clerk reported having prepared the necessary advertisements and forwarded same to the Biz Newspaper for publication on the 18th December, 1947 and the Government Gazette on 19th December, 1947.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HOCKEY that the letter be and is hereby received; that the contents thereof be and are hereby noted; and that the action taken by the Town Clerk be and i s hereby confirmed,

5. Ashton, Tyler. & Edwards? Sydney. L r a a 9 v i s t r ^

Requesting opportunity of discussing the question of 1218. the appointment of a Town Planning Consultant.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen HOCKEY and HARDY that the letter be and is hereby received and that the Municipal Engineer be and is hereby directed to submit a ful l report relative to the appointment of a Town Planner or Consultant,

6. Deparfrjnetitof. ]£<>&}, Gpyerpment. TFllefe^TuT.

Circular No. 1517 amending Ordinances Nos. 26 and 56 1219. under the Local Government Act, 1919.

jfr Was fesojyefl on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY that the Circular be and is hereby received and referred to the Town Clerk and Health Inspector for the necessary attention.

Part 2 - Public Workg.

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Uriing Council to improve the drainage of Felton Street, 1220,. Horsley.

The Municipal Engineer submitted the following report

The site of the complaint has been inspected -hlle some water from the road watertables flows onto Mr, Howefe property i t is considered that this cannot be avoided and would s t i l l flow there even i f no road existed.

It is considered, however, that a concrete pipe culvert should be constructed adjacent to the property as at present stormwaters flow across .the road.

This i s page number TWO of the Minutes of the Spatial Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 17th day of DECEMBER, 1947,

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As this is the last meeting of the year i t i s suggested that an estimate be submitted early in 1948 and that Mr. Howe be informed that Council i s considering the construction of a pipe culvert near his property in Felton Road.

It was resQlved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and EDWARDS that the report be and i s hereby adopted.

8. Salvation Army. Fairf ield.

T nie 2/22IL Expressing appreciation for the work done in closing in

1221. across the water channel adjacent to their new hall property. The letter was received on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and HARDY.

P a r t - Health Administration.

9. Department^of Public Health.

acknowledging Council's let ter enclosing copy of letter 1222. received from kr. Rostron in connection with Baby Health

Centre Services,

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON that the l e t t e r be and is hereby received; and that a copy thereof be forwarded to Mr. Rostron.

Part 4 - Public Service.

10. Housing Commission Tenants Welfare Association. m n n m r ^

Requesting Council to provide protection from rain at 1223. 'bus stops, and also enquiring when the area wil l be

sewered. The Municipal Engineer reported that the provision of the 'bus waiting sheds would appear to be a matter of Council's policy and stating that a direction would be appreciated.

The Health Inspector reported recommending that the Association be asked to adviso tho Council of. the exact location of the cottages referred t o .

The Inspector reported that sewer extensions are being carried out at the present time at that portion of Hercules and Campbell Streets situated north of Tangerine Street.

^t^was resolve^ on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and

1. That the report of tho Municipal Engineer and Health Inspector bo and are hereby received; and

2. That the action relative to omnibus waiting sheds be and is hereby deferred.

This i s page number THREE of the Minutes of the Spocir.l Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 17th day of DECEMBER, 1947,

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11* J. Belleneej-. pairfielfl,

Asking Council to again support his application for a 1224. taxi license for Yennora.

I t was resolvefl on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON that the Council co-operate by forwarding a letter in support of the application of Mr. Beller.ger to the Department of Road Transport and Tramways.

6 - Eleptrlfiity, ft gfryeet U^UnKi

12. ^psj^Fa^rf^eld progress Association.

Suggesting Council's e lectr ic i ty undertaking revert back 1225. to the old e lectr ica l charges to the consumers, and that

the sales, repair and maintenance service be re-installed.

The Electrical Engineer reported to the effect that the Electricity Committee's report of 27th September, 1947 set out the reasons providing the necessity to produce an additional income of £5,423 per annum and that since the Committee's report was submitted, wages have been increased by a further £600 per annum.

The maximum number of appliances that could be secured in the year 1947 for resale to consumers was thirty-five, the profit of sales of which was £161.

The Electrical Engineer stated -that i t wi l l be appreciated from the figures given that the sale and servicing of the appliances would have practically no effect on the e lectr ic i ty charges to the consumer.

I t was resolved on the motion of Aldermen WILSON and GIBSON that the Electrical Engineer's report be and is hereby adopted: and that the writers be informed of the statements contained in that report.

13> Proftr9SS ApgogjflUon F idequesting Council to have street light at present

1226. attached to a pole opposite vacant land in Railway Street placed on the pole outside Mr. W. Cahil l 's residence, and pointing out that the light at the intersection of Fairfield Street and E l l i s Parade i s not operating.

The Electrical Engineer submitted a report to the effect that the request could be granted and recommending the erection of an additional bracket lamp in Railway Street between Yennora Street and Fairfield Street.

I t was ngq}.ved on the motion of Aldermen GIBUON and EDWARDS that the report be and is hereby adopted.

This i s page number FOUR of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 17th day of DECEMBER, 1947.

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Drawing council's attention to the destruction of the 1227, e lectr ic l ight globe at the corner of Neville and

O'Connell Streets,

The Electrical Engineer submitted the following report:-

It i s recommended that the suggestion of the writer be agreed to and a let ter be forwarded to Mr. Ryves: also that the Council inform the parents of the lad, Wally Ahearn, of the reported destruction by their son of the street lamp on Monday night 1st December, 1947, and the serious view the Council takes of this vandalism.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and EDWARDS that the report be and i s hereby adopted.

^'^Complaining""of the interference to the e lectr ic i ty supply 1228, caused by Mr. Willoughby's sawmill in Fairfield Street.

The Electrical Engineer submitted the following reports-

It i s recommended that Mr, Dunen be informed that the amplification of the low tension mains between the Broughton Street sub-station and Mr. Willoughby's sawmill' was approved at a meeting of the Council held on 26th November, 1947.

The work wil l be put in hand as soon as the necessary materials and labour become available.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY that the report be and is hereby adopted.

Part 7 - Miscellaneous.

16. SaajLEairfjeiq, Prpgregs ftgspcftafrj.pq,

Protesting against Council's refusal to grant a barrow 1229, license to a certain person, to operate outside Fairfield

Railway Station.


The le t ter from the Association does not appear relevant, as no application for the granting of a barrow license has been received by this Council.

1 That portion of the Association's let ter referring to the existance of an open s t a l l in The Crescent, and the allegation that the sale of fruit etc. from this s t a l l constructed an obstruction to people using the footpath was correct at the time the Association's l e t ter was written.

This i s page number FIVE of tho Minutes of the Spocial Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 17th day of DECEMBER, 1947.'

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However, action had been taken prior to this date to prohibit this practise, and I have to report that the shop i s now open for customers to make their purchases within the shop and not from the footpath as previously.

was resolvefl on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON that the Health Inspector's report be and i s hereby adopted.

The Town Clerk reported to Council that the General Purposes Committee and Finance Committee had held a meeting earlier this night and he submitted the following report of proceedings at each of those meetings.

1230. 1. The General Purposes Committee submitted the following report of proceedings at a meeting held on the 17th December, 1947s-

1. Applications for permission to build - Report No. 25.

The Building Inspector reported that Tv/onty-four building applications, numbered from 614 to 637 inclusive, and estimated to cost £16,669 had been received since last meeting and he recommended that each such application be approved with the exception of No. 637..

ffavjng examined the relevant plans and specifications, the" Committee recommends that the applications be and are hereby approved.

Building Application No. 6^7 -

The Building Inspector submitted the following report 1-

The plans referred to in the above application show a room in the centre of the building with no outside wall or direct lighting from an outside wall. The room has a sink installed, and is apparently to be used as a kitchen,

I recommend that the application be rejected, and that the applicant be advised to discuss a re-arrangement of the additions with the Building Inspector,

The Committee recommend? that tho report be and is hereby adopted.

fcksho^aftiialt^lreei^Fa^fleld^ Temporary Builder's

The Building Inspector submitted the following report 1-

This i s page number SIX of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 17th day of DECEMBER, 1947. ,

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'to 17TH DECEMBER, 1947. PAGE 675.

Reports of Standing Committees. General Purposes Committee - Continued.

The applicant states th4t the workshop i s required for use in connection with Rousing Commission contracts in the Fairfield-Villawood area which should extend over a period of three (3) years.

The site i s in an Undetermined area, and the Area Planning Officer statesj "No objection provided three (3) years condition i s enforced".

I recommend that approval .be granted, provided the applicant signs a guarantee that a l l the plant and buildings wi l l be removed from the property before 31st December, 1950 and that Council wil l not be held l iable for any compensation arising out of such removal.

The Committee recommends that the report be and is hereby adopted.

(b) C f pq|ne - Application to Department of Labour & Industry for registration of a new shop at Wattle Avenue, Carramar as a smallgoods shop.

The Health Inspector reported recommending approval.

The .Committee recommends that approval be and i s hereby granted.

3. Transfer <?f fclmges. The Health Inspector reported recommending that the transfer of butcher shop license from H.B. Edwards No. 31 The Crescent, Fairfield, to W.L. Todd be granted.

The Committee recommends that the transfer be and i s hereby approved.

4. Renewal of Licenses.

I The Health Inspector reported recommending that the I following licenses be granted.

Roffs Poster Advertising!

I Facing Railway Gates, Fairfield. (1) Hoarding I Cnr. Woodville Rd. & Fairfield St . (2) » I " " " & Malta Streets. (1) "

I fleale frd?, ff,S>Wt fty,

I H.F. Launders Property, Hume Highway (1) " I L.M. Edwards •• Woodville Rd. (1) " I S.G. Manning's " Hume Highway (1) » I •» 11 11 n (1 j 11 I ti 11 11 11 (1) • " I A. McDonald » Woodville Rd. (1) Poster I Mr. Burgess " Vine Street (1) " I Derrin Bros. " The Crescent (1) " I F.A. Saywell, « Harris St . (1) " I L.M. Edwards " Woodville Rd. (1) Hoarding. I (New application).

Ihis i s page number' SEVEN of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Ihe Council of the Municipality of Fairfield; held on the 17th day If DECEMBER, 1947.

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Reports of

Neon Signs ( A'sia) Ltd.

Howards Property, LandsdowneBridge (1) Hoarding.

Tfte,Comffjttee rocommepds that the Health Inspector's report be and is hereby adopted,

(a) Messrs. Dettman, Austin & Maclean, on behalf of J.V. Burt, 720 Woodville Road, making application for approval to subdivide land Lot 126, Section E, D.P. 1039, Certificate of Ti t le Volume 4100, Folio 130, Woodville Road into two lots each having a frontage of 54'3" with areas ranging from 12,903 square feet to 13,960 square feet .

No new roads are included in the subdivision and no special drainage provisions are required. The land is situated in an Undetermined Area and the Area Planning Officer advises no objection.

The Municipal Engineer's general remarks are to the effect that the depths of the proposed lots namely 274'6" to 289'9" are considered excessive but at the moment there appears to be no reasonable solution to the problem. Accordingly, i t i s recommended that approval be granted in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act,

?he Committee recommends that the subdivision be approved.

(b) W.E. Greenwood, on behalf of L. Crotty, J.H. Crooks, M.F. Harris, making application for approval of sub-division of land lots 19/20 and D of D.P. 7432 El l i s Parade, previously submitted to Council, into three lots with frontages of 50' each and areas ranging from 6,085' approximately to 8,364' approximately.

There are no new roads included in the subdivision and no drainage provisions are required. The land is situated in an Undetermined Area and the Area Planning Officer advises no objection in principle.

The Municipal Engineer reported that in view of the correspondence in this matter i t i s recommended that approval be granted in terms of the Local Government Act and Ordinances as amended.

The Committee recoqimends that the subdivision be and is hereby approved.

(c) Philip Goldman, on behalf of W.J. Sewart, making application to subdivide Corner Lots 9/10, Section J. D.P. 4136, Certificate of Ti t le Volume 3667, Folio 64. Carrington Street, into two lots having frontages of 45' and 49' respectively with areas ranging from 5»495 to 6,468 square feet.

'his i s page number EIGHT of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of he Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 17th ay of DECEMBER 1947.

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Reports of Standing Committees. General Purposes Committee - Continued.

No new roads are included in the proposed subdivision.

The Municipal Engineer reported that agreement was made by the applicant to allow sullage waters from dwellings in Campbell Street to pass through the proposed Lot B. The land is situated in a Living Area and the Area Planning Officer advises no objection.

The Municipal Engineer reported that i t i s considered that a notation should be made covering the passage of sullage water through Lot B and that the frontage of Lot B should be increased to 46' and Lot 4 decreased to 48' so as to comply with Council's minimum area requirements.

The Municipal Engineer recommended that the applicant be asked to amend plans in accordance with suggestions under Clause 8 above.

Tfte CpmMtrtee recommends that the Municipal Engineer's report be and is hereby adopted.

(d) Tentative application by J.W. Irving of 275 Polding Street, Fairfield West for approval to subdivide Lot-D. Certificate of Tit le Volume 5351 Folio 191, Polding Street into two lots with frontages ranging from 50T

to 360* approximately with areas ranging from 7,000 square feet to 3 acres, 1 rood, 33^ perches approximately.

No new roads are proposed and no special provisions for drainage are required.

The Area Planning Officer advises please supply special circumstances as the area i s predominantly rural and housing should only be associated with such act ivity .

The Municipal Engineer recommended that the applicant be informed that subdivision into areas of less than 2 : \ acres in the vicinity cannot be approved unless special circumstances exist and .that he should infbrm Council of any such circumstanes.

• yhe Committee recommends that the Municipal Engineer's report be and is hereby adopted.

(e) Tentative application by s{w. Stokes, on behalf of Mrs. E. Greenwood of Orchardleigh Street, Old Guildford for approval to subdivide land lots 45/65. Section 1, D.P. 1625, Certificate of Tit le Volume 2883, Folio 58 Orchardleigh Street into 15 lots with frontages ranging from 45' to 63', the areas of the lots ranging from 9,754 square feet to 14,175 square feet .

No ney roads are included in the subdivision. The Municipal Engineer reported that this i s a low lying area. Council has already refused the Housing Commission permission to build on land directly on the opposite side of Orchardleigh Street on the grounds of inadequate drainage.

This i s page number>NINE of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 17th day of DECEMBER, 1947.

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TH DECEMBER, 1947 PAGE 678.

I Report? <?f StantilnK, Cgnmlttegi , I General Purposes Committee - Continued. I The land is situated in an Undetermined Area and the I Area Planning Officer advises that development of this I area by piecemeal attack i s not good planning. The I whole area should be investigated with a view to i t s I total development,

I The Municipal Engineer reported that as any application .1. for the erection of houses on the existing subdivision I or on any new resubdivlsion would have to be submitted I to the County Council and bearing in mind the fact of 1 Council's refusal to grant permission to the Housing I Commission for the erection of houses, i t i s considered I that resubdivision would be a waste of time.

I The Municipal Engineer recommended that the applicant I be informed of the doubts existing regarding the granting I of permission to build on the land at this stage and I suggesting that any resubdivision be deferred.

I Tho Committee recompiapfls that the Municipal Engineer's I report be and is hereby adopted.

| ^^^Letter^requesting Council's assistance in the proposed I celebrations to commemorate the State's Centenary of I Public Education next April.

I The Committee recommends that consideration of this I request be deferred unti l such time as advances are I made by local school teachers,

I It wag resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and I STEIN that the report of the General Purposes Committee I be adopted, after each clause thereof had been dealt with I separately.

I231, 2. The Finance Committee submitted the following report [of proceedings at a meeting held on the 17th December, 1947s-

|l. F l n m e

I The Town Clerk submitted the following statements of I the General Fund and Electricity Trading Fund:-

I (a) genera fifflfl.

I Cash o/d as per Statement 1.11.47 £7,985. 4.. 8

I Add payments approved on 14.11,47 £614.13, 8

I Paid since - subject to confirm-ation 2,733.12. 2

Carried Forward . . . . . . . £3,348.5*10 £ 7 , 9 8 5 . 4 . 8

This i s page number TEN of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 17th day of DECEMBER, 1947,

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Rfpprt? pf Stations Flnappe - CpnUnwefl.

Brought Forward £3,348. 5.10 €7,985. 4. 8

Submitted for approval to pay 605. 9.. 2

Amount required to pay for Stores ordered to 31.12.47 270. 0. 0 Amount required to pay Salaries & Wages to 31.12.47 including Holiday pay and Field Staff 1,220. 0. 0

Pay Roll Tax 30. 0. 0

Kerosene pump 80. 0. 0 5 . 5 ^ . 1 5 . C

£13,538.19. 8 Deduct Cash received

November £2,168.10. 5

Estimated receipts December 3.373. 0. 0 5,541.10. 2

Estimated 0/d at 31.12.1947 £7,997. 9. 6

(b) Electr ic i ty worfo Tra<UnR Funfl*

Bank Balance as at 31/10 /47 and including payments to date of last meeting. £10,989.13. 4

Add - Accounts authorised for payment at last meeting 2, 112. 7. 5

Accounts paid since last meeting subject to confirmation 3,092.17. 4

Accounts now submitted for approval

to pay 2,4pg.lft« f}

£18,657.14. 6

Less - Revenue received since 31/10.47 9,346. QflQ

Overdraft as at 16/12/47 i f a l l accounts paid '9,311.13. 8

Less - Estimated receipts to end of year 720. 0. 0

• £8,591.13. 8 Add - Estimated payments to end of year

Wages £537 Salaries 324 Pay Roll Tax 22 fi .8ft, Q, Q

Carried Forward £9,474.13. 8

This i s page number ELEVEN of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the. Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 17th day of DECEMBER, 1947.'

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Reports <?f Stflnd^BK Committees, Finance CQpjnjyfee, - gonttiWWi

Brought Forward £9»474.13« 8

Less - Estimated due by loan to end of year 700. 0. 0

Estimated bank overdraft as at 31/12/47 £8,774.13. 8

Overdraft limit at bank i s £8,000.

Tfre Copimjt ee reports the extension of the estimated overdraft near to the bank limit of overdraft and recommends th&t the Finance Statements presented by the Town Clerk be and are hereby adopted,

2. ftS99\ffltg. Having examined the relative accounts and vouchers, the Committee recommends:-

(a) That payment of the following accounts and vouchers subject to confirmation be and i s hereby confirmed:-

General Fund £ 2,733.12. 2*/ Main Roads Special Fund 26.13. 0// Trust Fund 310.12. 9 y Town Improvement Fund 10. 0. OK Combined Rates A/c 860.18. 6r Sanitary & Garbage 511.11. 1/*,-, r Electricity Trading Fund (4) 5t092v17. 4',*®'. "]• b

Electric i ty Stores 2. 8. 0(7 Electricity Loan 500. 0. 9/

£ 8,048.12.10 t'SJ 13 -

(b) That payment of accounts submitted for approval to pay be and is hereby authorised, as under:-

General Fund.... £ 605. 9. 2/ Trust Fund 282.10. 2f Sanitary & Garbage 3.16. Of/ General Stores A/c (18) 117.16. 9 i Electricity Stores A.c 571.17. &«/ Electr ic i ty Trading Fund 2 t 462 f l6 . 5/

£4,044. 6, 0^

3' Requisitions and Orders foy Qog .g, ,

The Town Clerk submitted orders and requisitions for goods as follows:-

(a) Goods ordered subject to confirmation.

Order No. 3714 - Notice in Government Gazette. 3705 - 3 books licenses forms.

This i s page number TWELVE of the Minutes of the Special Meeting >f the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 17th lay of DECEMBER, 1§47.

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*teport;j), of ?tapdj,pB Coprnfltteeg, Finance Committee - Continued.

(b) ReQuls^lop? submitted for Authority to Order.

Order No. 3555 - Chair seats and hai ls . 3706 - Rowco electric stove, 3713 - Ritemp electric stove. 3712 - Ritemp electric stove. 3711 - Metters electric stove. 3710 - Ritemp electric stove. 3709 - Metters electric stove. 37O0 - Metters electric stove. 3707 - Metters electric stove 3554 - Supply and erect Cyclone fence. 3553 - Kerosene storage tank and accessories.

The Committee recommends that orders placed for goods subject to confirmation as set out in the l i s t be and are hereby confirmed; and that orders submitted for approval to order be and are hereby approved.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen 'CLANCY and GIBSON that the report of the Finance Committee be and is hereby adopted, after each clause thereof had been dealt with separately.

Reports from Officer?.

Reports submitted by officers were received and ordered to be dealt with as under:-

Town Clerk -

1' Notices of Transfer pf

1232. Reporting that Fifty-one (51) Notices of Transfer of land had been received during the period 26th November to 16th December, 1947: the total valuation disclosed therein being £13,811.8.6

The report was received and adopted on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON.

2. Preparation of Estimate of Ratine for the year 1948:


Further to my report presented at the last ordinary meeting of Council I have to advise that inquiry of the Valuer General's Department this day seems to indicate that the new Valuation Roll for this Municipality for the years 1948/1950 cannot be made available to Council for some days to come.

This circumstance i s delaying the compilation of Estimates of Rating for the year 1948; and i t i s not l ikely that such estimates can be made available to the Aldermen before the last week in January next,

This i s page number THIRTEEN of the Minutes of the Special Meeting 3f the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 17th day of DECEMBER, '1947.

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Rgporfrg from pffjcepg.

Every endeavour wil l be made to complete the estimates, and circulate them to the Aldermen, at the earliest possible date.

The report was adopted on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY.

3. Sanitary & Garbage Service Contract - Period of 5 Years commencing 1st January. 1 9 4 8 . :

1234. The Town Clerk submitted the following report and the Draft Contract referred to therein:->

I present the Contract Document relative to the contract for the removal of Sanitary and Garbage Services for approval of the Council to the terms and conditions thereof

Mr. Parkes i s not yet prepared to sign the contract, preferring to have his application for an increased price per Sanitary Service determined by the Deputy Prices Commission f i r s t .

Mr. Parkes attended at the Prices Branch to make his application on 15th December, 1947.

I ascertained by telephone to-day (B.W. 4191 - Mr. Aller) that the application of Mr. Parkes has not yet been dealt with.

Council might please indicate whether the terms of the contract document now presented are satisfactory..

The important clauses in the Draft Contract were con-sidered and i t was resolved on the motion of Aldermen DUNCAN and HARDY that the terms of the Draft Contract be and are hereby confirmed and approved.

It was further resolved on the motion of the same two Aldermen that in the event of an urgency arising in-volving the possible cessation or interruption to the rendering of sanitary and garbage services that the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorised to arrange for the continuation of the services as from 1st January, 1948 to the prices tendered by Mr. Parkes plus one penny (1d.) per service for services rendered in the Scavenging Area making Ninepence (9d.) per service,


The retiring age for the purposes of the insurance provisions of the Local Government Superannuation Act i s fixed by that Act at 65 years.

This i s page number FOURTEEN of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 17th day of DECEMBER, 1947.

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Reports frop Officers.

The "Notice to pay Premiums" issued by the Local Govern-ment Superannuation Board for the year 1947 bears the note "re Williams, Assessment from 1.4. '47 to 31.12. '47, retiring date." .

This note refers to Mr. H.J. Williams, Works Overseer, who reached the age of 65" years on 21st April, 1947.

. Section 96A(1) of the Local Government Act, reads as follows!-

"Any servant of a Council to whom the Local Government (Superannuation) Act, 1927, as amended by the Local Government (Superannuation ) Amendment Act, 1935, applies shall on his attaining the retiring age as fixed by such Act immediately ret ire from the service of the Council employing him unless the Council by resolution and with the consent of the servant extend the period of service or employment of such servant for one year or less period and so on from time to time as the Council may see f i t : Provided that such extensions shall not exceed in the aggregate five years."

Section 97 of the Local Government Act provides to the effect that, when terminating the employment of any servant for any reason other than misconduct a Council may as an act of grace grant to him, a gratuity not exceed-ing two weeks' salary or wages for each year of his service with such Council.

Mr. Williams became el igible for long-service leave on 31st January, 1944.

The matter i s submitted to Council for favour of determin-ation.

It ftps reso^veq on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY that the services of Mr. H.J. Williams be retained; that he he reemployed for a period of six (6) months commencing on 1st January, 1948; and that the position in relation to his employment be reviewed during the month of June, 1948.

i. Staff - Matters - Female Typist.


Miss Pilgrim has indicated that she wil l be leaving the service of the Council towards the end of January, 1948.

I request authority to ca l l appiications for appointment as Stenographer-Typist in succession to Miss Pilgrim.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen HARDY and STEIN that the report be and i s hereby received and adopted: and that the Town Clerk be and is hereby auth-orised to advertise inviting applications for appointment as Stenographer-typist in succession to Miss Pilgrim.

nis i s page number.FIFTEEN of the Minutes of the Special Meeting f the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 17th day f DECEMBER, 1947.

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unicipal Engineer -

. Street Cleaner and Impounding Officer. Mr. 0. Penrose.

1237. The Municipal Engineer submitted the following report:-

I have to report that Mr. Geo. Penrose, who as Council i s aware, carries out the duties of street cleaner and Impounding Officer, advises me a few days ago that owing to fail ing health he was finding the execution of his present duties increasingly d i f f icul t , and he asked that the position be reported to Council for any action con-sidered necessary.

The Town Clerk placed before Council the staff card relating to Mr. Penrose's employment showing that he had commenced service with the Council on 27th July, 1928 and that he was born on 2nd March, 1876.

The Town Clerk verbally reported that some two years ago he had been called to a rural location several miles away from ^airfield to render f i rs t aid attention to Mr. Penrose who had collapsed during the heat of a summer's day.

It was 1 solv-d on the motion of Aldermen HARDY and STEIN that, in view of his failing health and advancing age, and taking into consideration his loyal and faithful health service over a period-of nearly twenty (20) years, the employment of Mr, George Penrose be terminated at 5 P«m. on Wednesday, 14th January, 1948: that he be given a reference under the seal of the Council; and that, as an act of grace, Mr, Penrose be granted a gratuity under the provisions of Section 97 of the Local Government Act,

Aldermen HARDY and STEIN moved that payment of a gratuity to Mr. Penrose in an amount c-qual to two weeks' salary or wages for each year of his service with the Council be and i s hereby approved and authorised.

Aldermen WILSON and CLANCY moved as an amendment that payment of a gratuity in the sum of two hundred pounds

(£200) to Mr. George Penrose be and i s hereby approved and authorised, such gratuity to be paid in fortnightly instalments over a period of six .months from the date of termination of his services.

The amendment was put to the meeting, and was carried on the voices.

The amendment was then put to the meeting as the jaifc-sfontlve motion, and was carried on the voices.

It was resqlved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HARDY that applications for appointment as Street Cleaner and Impounding Officer be invited by advertisement*

his i s page number SIXTEEN of the Minutes of the Special Meeting »f the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 17th ay of DECEMBER, 1947.

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lectrlcal Engineer, -

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1238. The Electrical Engineer submitted the following report:-The f i rs t meter reading of shop premises under the new tari f f has now been completed and a comparison can be made between the accounts on the old and new systems.

Shop premises total 121 and the comparisons are made between the last quarterly accounts on the old methods of charging, and the f irst quarter under the new block tar i f f .

Total figures for the two quarters are as follows

Qld Tariffs, , , .Tgrtff t. , mrier. l2±WT- 1/7/47 J Z M 7 - V10/47•

Units sold 50,775 Units sold 56,279 Revenue £349.1.6. Revenue £453.13.7 Average price paid per Average price paid per unit-unit 1.6500 pence. 1.9347 pence.

It will be seen from the above figures that the increase in the average rate per unit amounts to only .2847 pence. The object of introducing the block tar i f f was to place a l l consumers on an equal footing; a l l consumers now paying the same price for an equal number of units used.

I take this opportunity of quoting a number of anomalies that existed under the various methods previously adopted for measuring shop premises. The following figures are taken from the consumers' accounts for the quarter 1/4/47 1/7/47, from which i t wil l be seen that some alteration in method was necessary.

A/c. No, Q.51 used 2125 units and was charged £8/-/-11 " Q.53 used only 409 units for which £7/2/9 was " " Q.1b used 1365 units-charged £6/11/3 (charged " » T.80 used 1379 units and only paid £5/7/4, " " R.11a used 934 units-paid £9/10/3, " " P.72 used 1003 units-paid £4/1/6, " 11 P.76 used 662 units-paid £5/9/9, " " Q.1a used 427 units-paid £6/10/5,

» Q.2 used 423 units-paid £3/3/10, " » Q.8 used 668 units-paid £11/3/1, » " Q.9a used 910 units-paid £5/9/4, Q.16 used 424 units-paid £2.10.5 and Q.17 used 365 units -paid £5/8/1.

*eport on A/c. No. Y.70 - mentioned by Alderman Duncan at the last meeting'of the Council. This consumer's suppl;/ previously was metered on a shop lighting meter at 4|d. per unit and shop power meter at 1d. per unit; details of the amounts charged to the consumer from 12th December, 1945 to 2nd September, 1947 are as followss-

:iis i s page number SEVENTEEN of the Minutes of the Special Meet in, •: i the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 17th

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17TH DECEUJ&R, 1947* PAGE 686.

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Period of A/c,. itolta S.L. Q ILJEaj? Average Pro? I S M * MA»' i d . Lmu& Ffl« pgr uni.'

12.12.45 -12. 3.46 581 7 574 £2.10. 6 1.04d. 12.3.46 - 4 . 6 . 4 6 402 15 387 £1.17.11 1.13<1. 4 . 6.46 - 2. 9.46 312 8 304 CI. 8. 4 1.0§d. 2. 9.46 - 3.12.46 492 22 470 £2. 7. 5 1.1bd. | . 12 .46 - ?. 3.47 622 7 6 l f £2.13.11 1.04d. 7 . 3.4? -10. 6.47 483 17 466 £2. 5. 3 1.12d.

10. 6.47 - 2. 9.4? 291 14 277 £1» 8. 4 1.17d.

It will be froa th* above figures that the maximum 1verago price paid in any quarter by the conauoer art a 1.17d. por unit.

Th« average coat to tho Council per unit aold in 1946 waa 1.26244. The everege price to the Council for 1947 will ehoe a conaldereble increase on thla figure. It la aaauavd that under a two meter tar i f f the lighting unita uai at the higher rata covera tho "fixed charges" or running -xpcnt,?t of the Undertaking, but In alatllar caae* tc •bove the aaall matter of lighting units oald for do not toep*ns*te for the Joes on the lowtr rat«d unite, the eonauftwr being under no obllr.t lon to pay for any lighting unit* bvfere receiving units at th« cheaper power rate.

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8 U 9 ff.„t I P 0 8» Alderffpn Dypoan - Can we press our claims for a secondary road

under the Main Roads Act, the subject of our earlier application? Can I move a resolution?

The Mayor asked i f there were any objection to a res-olution and a l l Aldermen being present and no objection being raised Aldermen Duncan was given permission to move a resolution.

Aldoraan Duncan then moved that a further communication be addressed to the Department of Main Roads pressing the Council's claim for the provision of a secondary roaa, the subject of Council s earl ier application and informing the Board that the Council desires the proclamation to become effective during the Diamond Jubilee of the Council in 1948.

Seconded by Aideman Hockey.

2. Alderman Duncan - There are 3one nasty scours across The Boultivardj between Station Street and Hamilton Road. Could attontlon bo given?

1241, Mayor - I wi l l refer the matter to the Engineer.

3. ilfltrMO.CHnCY - At a meeting held on the 26th November, 19*7 Alaormwn wore to sake enquiries concerning a letter from l.r. Jessie O'Brien asking for permission to eroct a strout s ta l l in The Crescent.

'342, Ald*rcan Hardy - There arc only four members in tho organisation. The building would be erected at Ouildford and not at Fairfield.

Aideman wards moved that permission to conduct the street s t a l l bt not granted.

There was no seconder and the motion lepsud. The <*ett«r • referred to tho next Meting of Council,

U i g m o S M m " W h t n 8 erology has &e«n *>nt to Ine kitted let Trustees wi l l you n«ke the copy available for perusal by Council?

fcayor - Yes,

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P e t i t i o n . The Electrical Engineer reported to the effeot that there i s no material available at the present time to carry out improvements to the street lightihg system. Consideration i s being given to a general improvement to the street lighting in the outer areas in conjunction with the plan to change over the high tension voltage from 5 K.V. to 11 K.V.

I t was resolved on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON that the reports of the Municipal Engineer and Electrical Engineer be and are hereby adopted; the Municipal Engineer being invited to note the work as one for urgent attention.

F..1 n 1 8. 124$. There being no further business, the meeting then

terminated.

Confirmation.

1246. Confirmed by the Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, at a meeting held on 7th January, 1947.

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kINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF FAIRFIELD, held in the Council Chambers, FAIRFIELD on WEDNESDAY, 7TH JANUARY, 1948, commencing at ?.45 p.m.

1. There were presont Alderman C. Green, Mayor Presiding; Aldermen W.T. Gibson, E.T. Hockey, E.F. Edwards, M. Wilson, and H.A. Duncan.

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2. The Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council held on 17th December, 1947. copy of which had been circulated to each Alderman, were confirmed as a correct record on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and WILSON.

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3. Apologies were tendered for the absence of Aldermen H.W, Stein and J, Hardy.

It yas resolved on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON that the apologies be and are hereby received; and that leave of absence be and Is hereby granted,

jfc-avor^ Kfoutfp.

His Worship the Mayor submitted Mayoral Minutes which ware received and ordered upon as under1- /

I. gLJ^grpan if.A. Clancy•

4. The ne«s of the sudfien death of Alderman H.A. Clancy on December. 26th last whilst holidaying at Adelaide was received with profound regret by al l who knew him, and particularly by thoso who were associated with hla in Local Government.

He served as an Alderman of this Council for a total period of 15 years, and as Mayor for seven years, and always gave support to any Batters affecting the welfare of the citisens and the advancement of the District His devotion to duty undoubtedly contributed towsrds bis unexpected decease, and it can truly be said that he served the people faithfully and well,

2 recocsend that Council place on record i t s regret at the passing of Alderean Clancy and also i t s appreciation of a long period of honorable s a m e * to the residents of the Municipality*

I reeomand alto that a latter of sympathy, •ftbodyinc atovfc senti**nts f he forwarded to his widow*

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5. Kis Worship the Mayor intimatod to Council that he had been able to arrange for a wreath to be delivered in Adelaide, South Australia where the Late Alderman Clancy had passed away and he asked for Council's endorsement of his action.

It was resolyed on the motion of Aldermen WILSON and HOCKEY that the Mayor's action be and is hereby approved and endorsed,

3. ftPP9tntasnLjO&AB<*iPg CPPPltt^e^s.

6. In conformity with the requirements of Ordinance No, 1, Clause 40 (a), I recommend Council to resolve:-

1. That the following Standing Committees of the Council be and are hereby appointed, v i z : -

(i) Electricity Committee; ( i i ) Finance Committee;

( i l l ) Wjrks Committee; and (iv) Gsneral purposes Committee;

2. That each such Standing Committee shall consist of a l l the members of the Council;

3, That any five (?) members shall be competent to trans-act the business of each such Committee; and

4, That, subject to tho specific provisions of Ordinance No. 1 as to the powers and duties of the Finance Comriittee, i t shall be the duty of each Standing Committee to consider and report upon a l l business referred to i t by the Council.

I t was resolved on tho motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON that the Mayoral Minute bo and is hereby received and adopted,

7. In order to establish a record of Council'a deciaion in the official alnuUa, I recommend Council to resolvei-1, That the next Ordinary Meeting of the Council be held

on Wednuaday, 2tst January, 1*)48; ami that subsequent Ordinary Lectlnes of the Council b« held fornightly on each alternate 'fednesday thereafter; and that a l l Ordinary k«etinga of the Council coatrence at the hour of 7,45 p.ft,

2, That Notice of crdinery Mvetlnfe of the Council shall be In writing, delivered or posted to eerh Aldeman of the Council not then thr*e olwer deya before the date on which »a?h tuch meeting la to be held|

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3. That the next meeting of the Standing Committees of the Council be held on Wednesday. 14th January, 1948} and that subsequent regular meetings of the Standing Committees bo held fortnightly on each alternate Wed-nesday thereafter: and that a l l regular meetings of the Standing Committees commence at the hour of 7.45 p.m..

4. That Notice of regular meetings of a l l Standing Com-mittees shall be in writing, delivered or posted to each member not less than two clear days before the date on which each such meeting i s to be held.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HOCKEY that the Layoral Minute be and is hereby adopted.

Co rrespo^dence.

1. Local ppyernmgnt ftssociatlop of ftfS.W.

Special Circular to Council covering the Local Government 8. (Electoral Provisions) Act, 1947 ana various other matters.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and fcUftARKTlhat the Circular be and is hereby received: that the contents be notedj and that the Local Government Association be informed that this Council expresses an opinion favourable to the adoption of the claim of the Local Government Association ror a new basis for computation, of salary based on the average expenditure for the previous three years in place of the incomc basis.

2. ^gâl Qoêrgênj; AyMtpyff' APgoclftfrlftftf

Circular letter with reference to remuneration paid to 9. Local Government Auditors.

See Town Clerk's"Report dated 7th January, 1 948 - File 10/,b. It ma rosolyt,d on the motion of Aldarmen DUNCAN and GIBSON that the report of the Town Clerk bo and Is hereby received, It was rosolved on tho motion of Aldarmen DUNCAN and GIBSON that the fee for tho audit of the Council's Accounts for the year r>46 be and is hereby fixed at £105 payable £52,10.0 for cach half yearly audit.

It yes resolvefl on the motion of Aldemen GIBSON and HOCKEY that I t be ar.l ia hereby indicated to the Town Clerk and kr. Norman J, Warton that with,thc consent of Mr. Warton, the Council proposes to reappoint hie as auditor for the yeer 1/46.

Board of Fir* Coaomlonari . 7 ™ I f f f / l i l

Forwarotnf correspondence regarding the estimates of the '0, board of fire Coauuaslonert for the year 1948,

The U t t e r was received on the motion of Aldermen WOt'.Ki*

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n i» p«g« nueber TJiftit of the Unite* of the Ordinary fceet'n«? the €wm«U of the (municipality of Fairfield, held on the 7ti.

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Cqprespondepce - Cpntj.nuedt

TfroJi elect Committee of the Legislative Council. Q I g J S M i

Requesting authoritative information from the Local Governmer Association and other bodies on the functions now being discharged by them. It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen DUNCAN and GIBSON that the letter be and is hereby received: that the inform-

| ation requested therein be supplied; and that the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorised to furnish suitable information to the Select Committee,

5. O f j . W ^ . m ^ a f l o o d t

Tendering his resignation from the Council, 12. 6. ffoKer. '^T^Bllgflpod,

Withdrawing his resignation from the Council. 13.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON that the two let ters be and are hereby received; and that ».r, W.T. Cmker be and i s hereby pormitted to withdraw his letter of resignation.

the Governor has revoked the proclamation 14. applying to the Municipality of Fairfield the provisions

of Section 118 (2) of the Local Government Act, 1919, providing for the differential rating of urban farm lands within Municipalities,

The letter was received on tho motion of Aldermen GIBSON and WILSON.

Explaining the method of training Health Inspectors under 15. the Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Schome.

The le t ter was received on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and ED' /.IDS.

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Drawing to Council's notice the condition of Oxford Street 16. and rjquosting that holes b* f i l l ed In and metal dust

placcd on tho roadway.

The Deputy Enginaor reported that this i s a matter of routlna iulntwn'»ncy *:Uch his b, „ n l istad for attention.

The report wts adopted on thw *otion of Alderatn JUftttJDS and HILTON,

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Cprreppopdeflse,..,. go&lngeq,

yrs._ t;^. Fraeiaap^ Carramar.

Asking Council to f i l l in holes in the roadway at the 17. corner of Carrington Road and Denison Street.

The letter was received on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HOCKEY.

^^jokplainln^about the drainage in Clive Street, Fairfield. 18.

I t was resolve^ on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON that the matter be and is hereby referred to the Municipal engineer and the Health Inspector for consider-ation and report.

*the need for metal to be placed on Ware Street 19. from "elson Street to Sackville Street and also requesting

the construction of kerbing and guttering in this street.

The Deputy Municipal Engineer reported that this • matter of routine maintenance has been listed for attention.

The report was adopted on the motion of Aldermen OIBSON and WILSON.

13. Shields, P. Mlsgj ..ginlthfleld. r f n e ^ T ^ u

Asking Council to attend to the footpath and table drain 20. in Brenan Street.

The letter was referred to the Municipal Engineer for report on the motion of Aide men GIBSON and WILSON.

^'^Complaining"a bout the non-existence of gutters or drainage 21. in the v ic in i ty of her property in Rosina Street .

The l e t t er was referred to the Municipal Engineer on the motion of Aldermen DUNCAN and OIBSON.

15. Myinlclpallty of Cabrflfratfra $ Canfrqy Vqle. ( m e Sp/Th

Acknowledging Council^ l e t t er enclosing account for half 22. the cost of the work performod on Cowpasture Road, and

advising that payment wi l l be considered In conjunction with other work performed on Cowpaature Road by Cabra-vale Council. The l e t ter was received on the notion of Alderaen EDWARDS and OIBSON.

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Qgrffespppdehce - Continued.

16. W. Holloman. Fairfield,.

Requesting Council to construct footpath in front of his 2 3 . property, and also construct concrete drive-in.

The letter was referred to the Municipal Engineer on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and DUNCAN,

^^êêsîng*Council to f i l l in trench across Brenan and 24. Eton Streets.

It was resolved on tho motion of Aldermen HOCKEY and GIBSON that the request be and is hereby referred to the Municipal Engineer; and that in the meantime, The Gas Company be invited to giva attention to this and similar faulty works in the Municipality.

18. ft.Irmgaa,

Aavising that an application has been received from the 25. operator of omnibus route No. 171 for permission to extend

the service from the corner of LcCredie Road and Fairfield Road., via Fairfield Road and Loscoe Street to i t s inter-section with Smithfield Street, and asking whether these roads are suitable for omnibus t raf f ic .

It was resojLved on the motion of Aldermen WILSON and GIBSON that the Department of Road Transport be informed that in the opinion of the Council th3 route proposed i s not suitablo for bus traf f ic , pointing out that the road is considered too narrow, that i t has a sharp bend and that the bridge is not suitable to carry bus t ra f f i c .

^'Îra^fng^CoSncil^s attention to the condition of the foot-2 6 . path and roadway in Laurel Street.

The lat ter was received on the motion of Ald&rmen GIBSON and EDWARDS.

2 0 ' Mll^jffif8! Reminding Council of tho condition of Salters Road.

2'/. The H'ttor was r*fjrred to the Municipal Engineer on the motion of Aldermen OIBSON and HOCKEY.

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Hiplylngô Council'* lot tor regarding reservation of land •3. for the establishment of Nursery Schools, and pointing out

that a recent amendment to the local Government Act con-ferred power on Municipal Councils to establish, or subsl'". < day nurseries or kindergartens.

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Cprgegpofldence - Copt;Lnued.

'Ahe Municipal Engineer reported that this is a matter that wi l l be covered in Council's planning of the Muni-cipality and i t i s recommended that the matter be ref-erred to the Planning Committee when appointed for atten-tion and recommendation.

It was resoj.yec| on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HOCKEY that the Municipal Engineer's report be and i s hereby adopted.

22. Department of Local governmentt (Tile 6b/q-g).~

Advising that the grant of £100 in connection with the 29. Children's Playground in Fairfield Fark may now be trans-

ferred from the Council's Trust Fund.

The let ter was received on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON j and EDWARDS.

23. e yopo^ââter, Sewerage.& D.yaipaqe/poard. Sydftey

Approval has been given to the carrying out of the sewer 30. extension - Smithfield Road and .'.nthony Street, Fairfield.

Tho letter was received on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and HOCKEY.

24. H<?r§3-?y. .Park Cofflmi&eeu. T F i l e ?Q/1F).

Conveying appreciation for donation to the Park Funds. 31.

It was rosolvefl on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HOCKEY I that the let ter be and is hereby received; and that tho I sum of Five Pounds (£5.0.0) be advanced to the Horsley Park I Committee for purposes of Fetty Cash on the Imprest System I to be dealt with and controlled as provided for Petty Cash I in Ordinance No, 26.

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I ^îsilng^fheihor Council intends to accept tho Commission I 52. offer to dispose of certain land for use as a recreation I reserve - prospect Creek/ Lansdowne Bridge.

I The Lunicipal Engineer reported suggesting to Council I that before a decision on the Commission's letter of 26th I November, 1947 as convoyed to tha Commission, the attitude I of tho Lands Department should be ascertained as Council's I Park lands are very much bolow minimum requirements and I tho land referred to in tho correspondence is Ideal for I tha purpose of public rccruation.

I Iftwltil regplypq on the motion of Aldermen OIBSON and I DUNCAN thai the Municipal Engineer's report be and ia I hereby adopted.

I • .\ nuaber SEVOI of the Mnutoa of tho Ordinary Meeting I M i fEJBfii o r j & - ^nic ipa l l ty of Fairflrld, held on the 7th • or j AriuAnx 1 iy4o»

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7TH JANUARY, 1948 PAGE 8.

Cgrrespondence - Continued.

26. Boa<jL.Trqn?PD^ fr T ffiffflyg.

Informing Council that approval has been given for Mr. ,3. L.E. Clarke to operate a taxi-cab from the stand on the

southern side of Fairfield Railway Station.

The letter was received on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and EDWARDS.

^~^§olplaintl^concerning the omnibus service to Fairfield 34. West increase in fares etc.

It was re^olyeiji on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and DUNCAN that the letter excluding Council be and is hereby referred to the Department of Road Transport without comment.

28. Department of, Road Transport & Tramway?, o u . e J z m T T

Acknowledging Council's letter of the 23rd December 35. concerning an application by Mr. J, Belienger, 62 York

Street, Fairfield for permission to register and license a taxi-cab for operation at Fairfield. The letter was received pn the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON.

EaiL.1? - ftaBisisai prasgi&K•

Correspondence - Nil .

A - EjJcirlSliY.fr Street

Requesting that the 1/- charge by Council for ele«trical 36. service be re-implemented for the convenience of local

residents.

The Electrical Engineer submitted the following report 1-

Owing to the number of undosirable features associated with a charge of this nature imposed on a l l consumers for electrical service, I am unable to recommend to Council the adoption of same.

In my opinion any extra service rendered to a consumer by the Council should be paid for by the individual who receives that service.

I t will readily be seen that many consumers would receive no benefit from tho quarterly charge and other consumers' service costing considerably more than they had contribute i'hia,

naturally, leads to considerable dissatisfaction, 1." addition to which differences of opinion occur between th-> Council and consumer as to the extent of the work covered by the charge,

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7TH JANUARY, 1948. PAGE 9'

Correqppndence - Cpntlnuod.

I also doubt i f i t i s lagal for a Council to.impose a service charge.

It wap resolyqfl on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and WILSON that the Electrical Engineer's report be and is hereby adopted.

0. ênevolent Society of Nfft.W.. Sydney.

"stating that permission was received from Council to 37. conduct their annual Mothers' Day Appeal on May, 14th 1948,

and requesting that the date be altered to the 7th,

resolved on the motion of Aldermen HOCKEY and GIBSON that permission be and is hereby granted for the Benevolent Society of New South Wales to conduct their Annual Mothers' Day Appeal within the Municipality of Fairfield on Friday 7th May, 1948.

^îxpressing*thanks for Council's co-operation in the plant-38. ing of ornamental trees in the area.

The letter was received on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON.

32. Je|Sje_g' Bêm.gecretary,,

Requesting permission to conduct a street s t a l l in The 39. Crescent once each month on a day most suitable to Council

and also asking i f Council has any land for sale suitable for the erection of a ha l l .

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen HOCKEY and GIBSON that the applicant body be and i s hereby granted permission to conduct a street s t a l l in The Crescent, Fairfield on one day in each calendar month for a period of three months, the Town Clerk to arrange a suitable day other than Saturday: and that the applicant be informed that Council would be prepared to consider a further application at the expiration of the period of three month?.

Reports from Officers^

Reports from Officers were received and ordered upon as under:-

Town Clerk -

1 • ^ytyaord|ji^ry Eleptipq - fê.

40. The Town Clark submitted a report dealing with the nocessi for holding an Extraordinary e lect ion as the result of th death of the late Alderman H.A, Clancy.

*• • ' • • N M W ' e * e a u M f S M i M i M e M W M M o M W i V M M B i e w i e e i i e M W M w e p M M e * M B W N S M S M M ^ M M M M M H W v M M H ^ v e w * • •• •

als i s page number NINE of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of 'ho Council of tha Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 7th day >r JANUARY, 1948,

". . T S f . T f , ' . . . .Mayor . / { & ' . , . .Town Clark.

7TH JANUARY, 1948. PAGE 10.


It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and EDWARDS that the report of the Town Clerk be and is here-by received and adopted} and that remuneration for electoral Officers for the Extraordinary Election be and i s hereby fixed as follows:-

Returning Officer. £9. 0. 0 Substitute Returning

Officer. £5. 5. 0 Presiding Officers. £2.12. 6 Poll Clerks. £1.1?. 0

and that the following Polling Places be and are hereby appointed:-

1. Fairfield Municipal Building Principal Polling Place.

2. Fairfield West. King's Hall, 3. Fairfield South. Scouts' Hall, Avisford S t r j 4. Upper Avoca Jackson's Garage,

The Boulevarde. 5. Bossley Park Progress Hall, Mimosa Road. 6. Smithfield Parish Hall, Smithfield. 7. Wetherill Park School of Arts, Mimosa Road. 8. Horsley Horsley Hall. 9. Cecil Park Post Office residence.

10. Old Guildford Church of England Hall, Broughton Street.

11. Yennora 9 Crown Street, Fairfield. 12. Carramar Church of Christ Hall,

Wilde Street.

41. The Town Clerk submitted the following report

Authority to send the Minute Book Sheets for the year 1947 to Messrs, John Sands to be bound into book form in conformity with the practice adopted in former years i s requested.

It fffrsragolvoq on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and WILSON that the report be and is hereby adopted,

3. VflmaUgn Li at.

42, The Town Clerk submitted the following report»-

The new Valuation List for this Municipality was received on 22nd December, 1947, and i s presented for Council's information.

Considerable preparatory work must ba done before the ratable values can be ascertained, and the final prepar-ation of Estimates for the year 1948 must be delayed unti? th i s preparatory work can bo completed.

The estimates w i l l bo prosented for consideration by Courc so soon as may be practicable,

nis i s page number TEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary Mooting 0: he Council of the Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 7th da:

of JANUARY, 1946.

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7TH JANUARY, 1948. PAGE 11

yt was resolyed on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GllS§N that* the report be and i s hereby adopted,

; ; Application of Basic Wage Variations - Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy EnHne^'f.

.3. The Town Clerk submitted the following report

Considerable doubt and varying opinions have obtained regarding the principle to be observed in the application of periodical Basic V/age variations to Deputy Town Clerks and Deputy Engineers,

The relative awards provide in each case that the salary shall be two-thirds the salary payable to the Aown Clerk and Engineer respectively.

We sought Information from the Industrial Registrar, whosj l e t t s r is attached.

Council might please direct whether the ful l amount of basic wage variations or two thirds of such variations, i f anys are to be paid and/or deducted from time to time.

Jt was resolved on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and i WILSON that"*tne report be and is hereby received; and

that the fu l l amount of a l l basic wage variations as from 1st January, 1948 be paid to and/or deducted from the salaries of the Deputy Town Clerk and the Deputy Engineer as may be appropriate from time to time.

Payment of Rateq.on l.anfl Repi med by the.poyigj.iig qommiss qn -£ i i O 5 2 3 S

W. The Town Clerk submitted the following report:-

The attached letter and documents received this day are presented for favour of a resolution directing that the seal of the Council be affixed to the cVcui.-nts Engross-ment of Release; and for authority to sign the Release and Voucher for £126.4.8.

It ^a? reso^ve^ on the motion of Aldermen DUNCAN and GIBSON that the Mayor and Town Clerk be and are hereby authorised to affix the seal of the Council to the Engrossment of Release and to sign the Voucher-in respect of the sum of £126. 4. 8 to be paid to the Council for rates etc. on land resumed by tne Commission.

iiflint<?n?oc<? 6ttvnU9n frg WgrKa gLJiLErrent flairs.

Reporting that iue to tho absence of a l l members of the Public l.orks Fiold Staff on annual holidays, i t has becomo necessary to attend to works which appear to be of an urgent nature and that he had arranged with Ganger McHugh to give minor maintenance attention to such works as necessity arlsos. Confirmation of this action was r«qu£-

•••'s is page number ELEVEN of tho Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting f tho Council of the iiuniclpality of Fairfiuld, hold on the 7th iy of JANUARY, 1948,

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[ 7TH JANUARY, 19+8. ' PAGE 12.

Jt vyas resolved on the motion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON tha-; the report bo received; and that the action of the Towi Clerk be and i s hereby approved and confirmed.

7- Re9AffiaUon_oQrJJrk P9P9»

j. The Town Clerk submitted the following report:-

A let ter tendering his resignation from the service of the Council, received from Mr\ W. Pope on 6th January, 1948, is presented for the information of Council,

The le t ter of resignation from Mr. Pope was read to Council.

Ht yas resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HOCKEY that the resignation be and is hereby accepted with regret; and that a letter of appreciation and reference under tho seal of the Council be forwarded to Mr. Pope.

8, Proposed Subdivision of Lots 147/160 frlsbon and Fairfield Sts. Roads -"Engineer's fteport.

47. The Town Clerk submitted a letter from Mrs. E.M. Baker together with a report from the Municipal Engineer reading as under:-

It wi l l be necessary for Council to give me an indication of i t s requirements in new subdivision roads before reply-ing. I would suggest in this case as under.

pavemep.t - 21 feet wide of shale or gravel 7" consolidated thickness,

fqQtPaths - Formed to width of 21 feet each.

Road - Formation width 24 feet wide. These widths for roads are used extensively in Housing Commission subdivisions and in residential areas havo much to commend them. It would also be necessary to provide pipe culverts where required.

Iti WaS, ^solved on the motion of Aldermon GIBSON and HARDY"thatthe report and recommendations of the Municipal Engineer be and are hereby adopted.

48. The Town Clerk submitted a report together with the lat ter referred to therein.

An application by the Public Works Department to hire Council's rol ler and scar i f ier was received th i s morning.

In view of tho early commencing date of the work project-the application Is now submitted for Council's determine'

'his i s page numbor TWELVE of tho Minutes of tho Ordinary Mootln-jf the Council of the Municipality of Fairfiold, held on tho 7t.* day of JANUARY, 1948.

J r f . M a y o r , i . . w . . . ; . , . . ; .',.>..,.Town Clork.

7TH JANUARY, 1948, PAGE 13.

• It was resolved on the t.otion of Aldermen EDWARDS and GIBSON that the Public Works Department be informed that the Council regrets i t i s unable to comply with tho request due to tho volume of work,requiring the use of the subject plant, to be carricd out by the Council.

10. CjLalflLbjfJkAt Jqmos, ••• 1111 ~

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The Town Clerk presented the claim of Mr. H.A. James and tho report of the Deputy Engineer thereon for Council's consideration.

The letter of claim from Mr, James was read to Council.

The ,eputy Engineer reported as under:-

It would appear as i f Mr. James' horse actually put his foot into a hole in the wooden crossing to the Bradford'^ blacksmiths shop,

I have inspected both the horse and jinker and formed the opinion that thi trouble in an already defective shaft had been aggravated.

It is recommended that Council pay as an act of graco (without prejudice) the coit of repairs - say not more than 15/-.

It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and HOCKEi that the ioport of the deputy Municipal Engineer be and i s hereby roceivod and adopted.

Staff Clepft -

1- J,1 jlness_of L .. Spencer.

50. Reporting that a nodical certif icate had been received from Dr. A.B. Lrby intimating that the Lunicipal L.itfineir, iir. Spencer, ;ir. Spencor, is suffc-ring from Pharyngitis and Bronchitis and wil l be unfit to return to duty for at least one week from 5th January, 1948. .

Jft wr«s r e s o l d on the motion cf Aldermen GIBSON and HOCKEY that the "report be and is hereby received and noted,

j^lpees of Klas.Jn, Ralpboy,

51. The Staff Clerk reported as under:-

I desire to inf orm you th.it 1 have received a further medical certif icate from Dr. G.R. Cockburn advising that Liss Joan Rainbow will net be- f i t to return to duty for a further four (4) weeks from 22nd December. 1947, making a period of t«n (10) wee. s for the present l l laess inclu: of tnc Christmas Holiday period,

I would bj glad of a further instruction relative to the paymont of sick luave to . iss Rainbow.

"Ma is page numbor THIRTEEN of tho Minutes cf tho Ordinary Mc"<' v!' the Council of th> municipality of Fairfield, h Id on the 7u-

of JANUARY, 1948,

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7TH JANUARY, 1948. PAGE 14.


It was resolved on the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and EDWARDS that the report be and is hereby received; and that Liss Rainbow be paid her ordinary salary for the further period of four (4) woojcs from 22nd December, 1947 coverod by the medical certif icate produced.

glectrical Engineer -

1, general Report.

52. The Electrical Engineer's General Report of wcrks and services carried out during the period ended 7th January, 1948 dealing with Now Consumers, Street Lighting and Mains was read to Council and was adopted on the motion of Aldermen WILSON and EDWARDS.

pyilding Inspoctor -

1. Messrs. Davis Bros. - Woolscour situated on land known as the "WoojLwash" paddock. ~

53' The Building Inspector submitted a report un the confer-ence held at the Ccuncil Chambers, Fairfield on 16th December, 1947 and recommended that the report be adopted and that Lessrs. Davis Eros, be notified accordingly. The report of the conference submitted reads as under:-

Owing to the ruinous condition of the buildings occupied by Davis Bros, a largo number of improvements are required, both by the Board of Health and the Department of Labour & Industry. However, as the business carried cn is classed as a "Special Industry" and the land has now been zoned as an "Open Area", the Cumberland County Council will not permit any additions or alterations to be jnnde to the existing buildings. The proprietors have therefore only one course, that i s to remove the business to n area that has been zoned for "Special Industries".

In an endeavour to arrive at a policy that would suit a l l the Departments concerned and at the same tine give Davis Bros, an opportunity to rebuild cn a suitable site a con-ference betv/een Messrs. Dixon (Cumberland County Council), Ccrkhill (^opartment of Labour & Industry), Eldershaw (Department of Public Health), Spencer (Municipal Engineer), uatheson (Hoalth Inspector), and ;ritchard (Building Inspector) was hold at the Council Chambers on 16th Dec-ember, 1947.

Mr. Eldershaw stated that the wool being handled was of the type known as "Dead Wool" and was considered to be most dangerous from the health pcint cf view. It was, there-fore essential that buildings used in connection with this product should be so constructed as to permit a condition of perfect cleanliness being maintained. His Department had for tho past two years boon asking for extensive improvements to the premises and i t would not be possible to delay action much longer.

xhis is page number FOURTEEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meetin" 1' the Council of the Municipality cf Fairfield, hold on tho 7th

toy of JANUARY, 1948.

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7TH JANUARY, 194-8. PAGE 15.


Mr. Corkhill stated that his Department wss concerned with the lack of amenities and the dangerous stat • cf the build-ing. It was essential, he said, that something be done immediately to strengthen part of the building which was in such a state as to be a definite danger to the employees.

Mr. Dixon stated that his Council was opposed to an indus-try of this t/pe being carried on in an "Open Area" and would not approve of any extensive alterations.

Council's Officers pointed out that the factory was s i t -uated on land Ideally suited for use as a park. The land figured in the park Committee's Master Plan for Fairfield Park which included the straightening of Vine Street and the establishment of a i.enorial Avenue and gates.

After discussion i t was decided that Davis Bros, be told to make such structural alterations as arc required by

I the Department of Labour and Industry to render the building I safe for the employees and that the amount so expended be I not claimed as compensation against the local Council i f ( I and when the Master Plan forces the firm out. The Board I of Health and the Department of Labour and Industry to I tolerate the conditions for a further period provided I cleanliness i s .-.aintained. The Cumberland County Council I to be prepared to sanction an extension of tenure for I twelve (12) months from the date of notification and to I indicate to Davis Bros, alternative sites suitable for I the erection of a new factory.

I J-% wap resolved cn the motion of Aldermen GIBSON and I DUNCAN"that the Building Inspector's report and the report I of the Conference be and is hereby received: and that the I report of the Conference be and is hereby adopted; Messrs. I Davis Bros, to be notified accordingly,

I 2. General i-eport.

• 54. The Health Inspector's General Report for the period ended I 7th January, 1948, dealing with Infectious Disease and I Complaints was read to Council and was adopted on the motion I of Aldermen EDWARDS and WILSON.

I Orders £ Requisitions for Qoods.

•55. The Town Clerk submitted orders and requisitions for goods I as follows:-

I F.eQUlsitlong.gubf.ij,tj;ed for Authority to Order.

I Order No. 3724 - 1 "Ritemp" Electric Stove. I 3723 - 3 " " " I 3^70 - Insulators and sets ironv/ork. I 3665 - 12 lamps. I 3667 - 1,000 yds. aer ia l . I 3669 - Conduit screwed gal. 3/4 and linch I Elbows, Couplings, i^ains Connection I Boxes, Gal. Reducers 1" - •2", I Conduit sp l i t , 7/036 Vicma W.p., and I M.S. Lamps 250 V.3OO C.P.

• ' U s is page number FIFTEEN of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meetir,,' •of tho Council of tho Municipality of Fairfield, held on the 7th •day of JANUARY, 1948,

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