The celebrations here took the form of a monster procession from the Athenaeum to the Recreation Reserve and back to the hall. The Street was lined with onlookers; every person either carried a flag or wore colours suitable to the occasion. Arriving at the Reserve the President (Cr E Lawford) delivered an excellent address bearing on “the now famous siege”. The wife of the President planted two commemorative trees in the Reserve. A gigantic feast was partaken of in the Athenaeum Hall and from 5 o’clock until half past 7 an impromptu concert was held, followed by free Patriotic Entertainments arranged by the committee. The hall had to accommodate over 500, packed in like sardines but without complaint. A social hop till midnight followed. All the arrangements were in the hands of a committee. Cr Lawford, Crs Zerbe, Crouch, Pickering Finger and Stutt. Mr F.H. Thomas (Shire Secretary) and the local head Teachers Messrs Goodson and Craig.
Source: Camberwell and Hawthorn Advertiser quoted in 2004-03 DTHS Newsletter
DONCASTER. (FROM A CORRESPONDENT.) Mr. H. S. Hollow, B.A., now reader-in-charge of the Ringwood district, was, on his leaving Wallan Wallan, presented with a travelling bag and prayer book by the Merriang Church; with a tennis racquet by the Wallan Railway Tennis Club; with a pair of gold links by the Bible Class in the State School of Wandong, each present being suitably inscribed; and with a Master of Arts hood and gown by the congregation of St. John's, Wandong. On the holiday of Wednesday, 23rd (Mafeking Day), a procession in keep-ing with the day left the Athenæum for the Recreation Reserve. Heading the procession were the characters " Britannia" (Miss A. Sykes), "Old King Neptune" (Mr. V. S. Hollow), his Queen " Amphitrite" (Miss Irene Plumb), with their bodyguard of horse-men. Then come the members of the three Lodges, the two brass bands, and the two State schools, all in regalia. After the picnic the evening was en-livened by a patriotic concert. A collection being made in aid of the Melbourne Hospital amounting to £15.
Source: 1900 'DONCASTER.', Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record (Vic. : 1882 - 1902), 1 June, p. 2. (MORNING.), viewed 05 Oct 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60688099
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This council's adjourned monthly meeting was held at the shire ? bail, Doncaster on Thursday evening, November 21. Present : — Crs. MciNamara (president), H. C.ay, Duxson, ' 'fully, Mitchell, and P. C. (Jlay. Allied Victory. Prior to business being proceeded with, the president referred to the
termination of hostilities tic the war, and moved the following resolution : — 'That this council place 011 record an expression of its heartfelt gracitude and joy at the signing ol the armistice, which practicahy means the reesuiljlishment of peace.' — The inocion was seconded by Or. H. Clay, supported by Crs. P. Clay, Tully, Mitchell, and Duxsou, and carried by acclamation. Corresnondence. From state recruiting committee, stating that in view ol' the cessation ui recruiting, it desired to express its unqualified and sincere thanks to the loyal committee for the unfailing, loyal and effective help rendered to the recruiting movement. — Received. From shire of Melton, requesting ..xiinnil f.r* nnnncn cf'liorl 11 lo nf
of - widths ot tyres act. — Cr. H. Clay moved that the council support the movement. He maintained it was not the time for experimental legis.ation of- any sort in connection with the producers of this country. Recently, he had had to pay 35/- for one tyre, and if some of those in the shire had to alter all the vehicles' in their yard it would mean a big cost. At present it was absolutely ridiculous, and he contended that the motor traffic did much more damage to the roads than horse drawn vehicles. — In seconding, Cr. Mitchell agreed that it would place another burden on the producers, who should not be harassed at the present time. — The motion was supported by
Cr. Tully, and the president, and approved of.From From G. T. Knee, East Doncaster, applying for hire of load grader for few days to form up _some tracks. — Granted, and left in hands of preside ug to fix the charge, on motion of Crs.
A Uil.y (IUU JL . VyllfcJ . From Jas. Cashen, Jemplestowe, olfering to again lease reserve at Lower Tempiestowe for next six months at 3/7 pel week. — Cr. Duxson, in moving that the lease be renewed, thought it a good idea to keep the grass down, and thus obviate the danger of lire. — The president seconded. — Carried. From postal department, notifying intention to erect telegraph poles in Williamson's and Mauningham roads. — At the instance of Crs. Xully and H. Clay, engineer to have power to deal with similar notices in the -future. From Automobile club of Victoria, with reference to request to provide warning notices for Doncaster East Methodist chuich, advising that their stock of church signs had run out, and it is not intended to order a further supply, in the circumstances the club regretted being unable to comply with the request.— Cr. H. Clay moved that the club be again written to, making a further request for the notices to be supplied, as the motor traffic was very annoying to those attending church services. — Seconded by the president, and agreed to. From town of Kew, requesting coun
cil s support to re-election ot Cr. Jxellett-as representative on hie brigades board; also from borough of Sandriugliami soliciting support for Cr. Ferdiiiando. — The president moved that Cr. Kellett's candidature be supported. — Cr. H. Clay seconded.- — Carried. From Doncaster Junior football club, thanking council for use of recreation ground for past season. — Received. From Royal Life Saving society, asking if council is agreeable to attend, a demonstration of joiethods of resuscitation taught by the' socioiy. — Reply to be sent suggesting that demonstration be given at a public meeting or entertainment in Doncaster in lieu of to councillors only. From department of lands and survey, forwarding proposals for amalgamation of matter of destruction of noxious w'eeds with the vermin destruction branch. — Secretary Simmous stated that the act was not enforced in this shire. Council's allocation of cost under the new proposal would be about £90 a year. — To lie on the table till
uuau moo lij 1 1^. From T. Hodgson, Lower Tempiestowe, ilia wing attention to furze aud briars on road and property adjoining him, which were a menace owing to fire. — Several members considered that the sooner the thistle act was made to apply to the shire the better. — Left in hands of Tempiestowe members. From city of St. Kilda, enclosing resolution relative to the retention of the German Pacific colonies. — Action to be supported, on the motion of Crs. Tully and H. Clay. From Dayman H. E. March, Warrandyte, applying for an increase in wages to 9/- per day. — Request to be considered with the estimates. From public health department, forwarding leaflets on influenza, and requesting that council have posters and leaflets drawn up on advice of officer of health and distributed within the municipality. — Referred to health officer. Reports. The secretary (Mr. R. A. Simmons) reported collection of rates, etc., totaling £80/16/6; and electric lighting fees £21/17/6. A list of outstanding rates had been prepared. Cost of spreading metal and gravel on Heidelberg- Warrandyte road this season was £11/11/8. Quantity of material put out was 684i yards metal, 250 yards blinding gravel, 315 yards coarse gravel, in addition to what was left over from previous year. Above cost includes rolling. Last year, £119 a/7 ? '
Treasurer J. G. Robinson reported receipts for month £81/5/2, leaving an overdraft of £742/13/9. Electric light account — Receipts, £21/17/6; overdraft, £641/9/3; country roads board fund — Overdraft, £207/5/8. — Received. Engineer R. A. Simmons reported : — Doncaster riding. — Since last meeting very little work haB been completed, Foreman Geraghtar not being, able to work full time, Hardidgo being laid up with influenza for a couple of weeks, and Bloom leaving the employ of the council last month. Repairs to Park hill were completed ; Evans'' hill job taken in hand, and will bo completed next week. Footpath on main road from Pettv's lane to Mr. Geo. Petty' s crossing has been cleaned up. Ruts on Whitten's lane and Frederick street have been attended to. Tempiestowe riding. — Repairs have been effected to Bulleen road, Thompson's road, High street, Serpell's road, and Jumping Creek road; furze, etc., cut in reserve. The men ar© now repairing Webb street, Warrandyte. Ra fnnf,hrir?orA rmnr WarratifTTrfrv
creation ground. — Recommended that this be reconstructed as a suspension bridge on wire cables. Necessary cables can be purchased for about £1 from Mr. Kruse, of Warrandyte. By doing this, span of . new bridge can be' considerably increased, and no trouble will' be caused by future erosion of the banks of the creek, which show signs of further carrying away. It would also! be a cheaper construction than timber. --Mr. Webb had offered to pay half the .cost of cartage of any soil ploughed from sideB of main and Blackburn roads adjoining his property. If this does : not I meet with council's approval, ma-, terial might well be used to make up a 1 footpath on south side of main road along Mr. Webb's property. This would be a short lead, and the two purposes of improving the roadwnv and constructing the path would bp effected. _ Country roads board. — Doncaster riding: There has. been no work on the /.
main road since last meeting. Tem- 11 plestowe riding: Maintenance metal 11 lias been spread and blinded on the If Warrandyte-Riiigwood road. On War- B randyce side of Xortice's hi l some B metalling was done in addition to that jj provided lor by contracts last let. m Spalls obtained from cutting near by g being brokeu down. Same material fs' was also used for metalling in places p
011 the deviation. Arrangements are g| bting made for a joint inspection of If Warrandyte-Kiugwood road re culverts B and drainage of road through War- p randyte township by one of the coun- te try roads board engineers and himself, fc alter which a report will be submitted. —Adopted. H Cr. Tully reported that the electric P lighting committee had agreed to the p tightening of wires, and t-lic securing fe of a double set of fuses for the trans- p termers. This would help to make the «§ light more loiiable, aud would only |§; cost about £7 or £8. He moved that p the council adopt the action of the || committee in having the work attended p to. — Seconded by Cr. H. Clay, and ap- tgj proved of. H The valuer I Mr. J. R. Hunter) re- H ported having completed a supplement- li ary valuation of the Tempiestowe rid- .? ing, and the increases made would 011 I a i/6 rate bring in an additional £45. — |§ the report was received. B General. B Referring to the recent war loan ffi campaign, Cr. 'l'ully said that a good IS deal ot its success was attributable to || Mr. Grover, a returned soldier, who R had canvassed the Doncaster riding. B The committee had agreed to ask the H council to give him a letter of appre- p ciation, which would be useful to him, fi as he had lost an arm in the war. He p
had carried out his duties in a courteous, industrious and satisfactory uiauuer. Messrs. Lawford and Reynolds had acted on the committee with him lUr. Tully), and had also ? worked hard to bring about the success of the loan. He moved that a letter, under council's seal, be presented to Mr. UrTlver. — The president, in seconding, said that it was pleasing to him that the loan had been so successful. He had also to thank the committee which had acted with him in the Temp^stowe ridiug. Cr. Mitchell iiad put forth good elforts in Warrandyte; whilst Cr. Duxson had canvassed the lower portion of the riding at his own expense. Thanks were also due to Messrs. Albert i'etuy and Alt'. Chivers, both of whom canvassed the eastern portion ol the district, and handed the commission over to the local Red Cross. — Cr. Duxsou said he was only too pleased to do a.l he could, as the money was needed. — Cr. H. Clay supported the resolution. The Doncaster committee could not have got a better uiau tliau All-. Glover. — Cr. Mitchell thought that the shire secretary was also instrumental in getting a lot of money in. — Cr. if. Clay said it was due to Mr. Grovel's hard work that they had succeeded in raising such a large amount 01 money in the shire, and he should be congratulated ou the result. The council could uot do anything better than present him with an appreciation ol his services. — Motion carried. Cr. 'i'uliy stated that the shire hatl won the honor flag in the war loan, but they had no place to liy it from. The shire hall building required some reno
vations, aud renewal in iront to provide for a flagpole. — it was agreed to it-ave the carrying out ol' the necessary improvements in the hands of the secretary. A coat of metal was ordered to be spread in front of Mr. Smith's engineering establishment, on the motion of Crs. H. Clay and Tully. Cr. P. Clay said he had been informed the Park bridge was in a bad state of repair. He moved that the engineer inspect to ascertain -,whai is required, and report to uext meeting. — Cr. Tully seconded. — Carried. A11 application by J. Hardidge for an increase in wages from 8/- to 9/per day was granted on the motion 01 Crs. P. Clay and Tully. . The president moved that the increase asked ' for by H. March be granted. — Seconded by Cr. Mitchell, and agreed to. At the instance of Cr. Mitchell, the secretary is to again interview Mr. Flood in connection with Mr. Atkins' outlet at Warrandyte. Cr. Duxson said that in High street, Tempiestowe, about 10 chains of road should be gravelled. It was the main
road from iemplestowe to Done-aster, which was almost impassable in winter time, and really wanted forming. — Work to be done. The president mentioned that in several shires they were having a sports day to celebrate the signing of the armistice. He asked for the opinion of the oouncil regarding the holding of a similar gathering to impress on the minds of the children the significance of the gathering. - He questioned whether it was advisable to wait until peace is declared, and the government proclaimed a holiday. — Cr. Tully said that Doncaster as a shire had three different centres, and it would be difficult to hold a combined demonstration. After the relief of Mafeking, Doncaster held a picnic on the recreation ground, in which the two schools took part, with an entertainment at night. He favored waiting a little while till the government declared a national day. — Cr. P. Clay supported that course, and the holding of a picnic. — The president thought they should make it a whole shire effort, aud form a committee in each centre. — After further discussion, it was decided to leave the matter in the handB of the president and secretary, to call the council together if necessary.
Source: 1918 'DONCASTER SHIRE COUNCIL.', Camberwell and Hawthorn Advertiser (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), 29 November, p. 2. , viewed 05 Oct 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article153117494
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