December 5, 1925
Healesville Shire Council
TENDERS have been called by the Country Roads Board for a timber bridge over the Yarra River at Woori Yallock.
(This bridge is one of a small number of surviving timber bridges in the Shire of Yarra Ranges and is included in the Shire’s Heritage Overlay).
Ranger’s Report
THE Council’s ranger reported that during the month he had impounded 42 head of stock. He needed improved gates at the pound and was reporting alleged illegal slaughtering at the sale yards.
In moving the adoption of the report, Cr. Vear said if the ranger looked around the streets at night he would probably be rewarded with a few ‘catches’.
A Better Railway Service
Healesville people were fondly hoping that when the railway line was electrified to Lilydale a much better service over the intervening 16 miles to Healesville would follow. However, the electrification to Lilydale has made little difference to the efficiency of the Healesville service, as only 12 minutes have been saved on the trip.
Warburton Mail
December 2, 1955
Bigger Demand for Sunday Meals
HOTEL keepers at Warburton and Launching Place reported a big increase in the number of inquiries for meals last Sunday which was the first day of the ‘no drinks without meals’ ban.
Deputation to Public Works Secretary
THE Warburton Advancement League which has been ‘tangled up in red tape’ since its inception two years ago, is now confident of making an early start on a set program that will greatly enhance Warburton’s value as a tourist resort.
Applications for grants for the erection of community buildings at the camping park such as a community kitchen, has been sent off. The League was also considering the construction of a swimming pool and the possibility of a new public hall.
Warburton Football Trophies
AT THE Football Club’s annual dinner at the Cabaret last Friday the following trophies were awarded – Best and Fairest, R. Tepper; Runner Up Best and Fairest, R. Dafter; Services Rendered, R. Walker; Outstanding Play, W. Sushames and R. Tepper.
St Mary’s, Warburton
ON DECEMBER 10th the new Parish Hall at Warburton will be opened by the Bishop of Geelong, the Right Reverend J. D. McKie.
Compiled by Ellena Biggs
