SATURDAY POLL FOR FIRST TIME
Voting
library...
sessions on Tuesday afternoons competitions a gallery of characters from some of the stories, and, of course, displays of dozens of books of folk tales Bring your children down to the Library and let them join in the fun
While you're there take time to look around and see how the service tries to meet community needs for information, education and recreation
There's a book stock of nearly 70,000 as well as newspapers periodicals and pamphlets
The ready reference section provides a collection of dictionaries, atlases and encyclopedias, as well as a comfortable study section
If you like to read for entertainment, there are more than 15,000 novels to meet all tastes
The non-fiction collection includes all sorts of practical do-it-yourself books as well as information on current affairs, biographies and travel
There's also a parents' bookshelf, to answer your questions about preparing for parenthood, baby and child health, child psychology and books to help you explain about sex to your children
The Library keeps a file of information on community services If there is a local organisation specialising in the service that you need, you will be referred to them
There are four community notice boards to tell you about 'services, programs and community activities in St Kidla
If you live work attend school or own rateable property in St Kilda, you may apply for membership
You must be a member if you want to borrow books; it is not necessary to belong if you just want to study or to read the latest copies of newspapers and periodicals in the library
The service is financed by St Kilda rates and from State funds through the
Library Council of Victoria
There is no charge to join the library or to borrow books
You can get an application form at the Library It is also necessary to supply proof of your St Kilda address, in some official or semi-official form — a rates notice, electoral office papers, SEC or gas account or something similar
Library staff will help you if you are not sure of what to supply as proof If you do not live in St Kilda, your application must be accompanied by a guarantee of address from your St Kilda employer or school principal Children's applications must be signed by a parent or guardian
The Library is opposite the Town Hall at 150 Carlisle St, St Kilda Telephone 94 8028)
The hours are: Monday and Tuesday, 11 am-9 pm, Wednesday, closed, Thursday and Friday, 11 am-9 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm Sunday, 2 pm-5 pm
those finding they are not enrolled should contact the Town Hall by letter or by telephone to ensure their name is included for future elections
Voters who are unable to attend the polling booth on Saturday August 27 should make application for a postal vote
This can be done in writing to the town hall, by telephone or by calling personally at the town hall during business hours on or after August 8 up to Friday August 26 On the last day the town hall" will remain open to 6 pm for the convenience of voters
Those calling personally will be able to fill out the application form and then record their vote immediately
Those making application by post or by telephone will be required to post back the postal vote application form and when that is received at the town hall postal voting papers will be sent out by return post The ballot papers must then be returned to the town hall All candidates for election will also have supplies of postal vote application forms
A person may make application to vote by post at municipal elections on any one of the following grounds:thatheresidesatleastfive miles from the nearest polling place at which he is entitled to vote; or that he will not throughout the hours of polling on the polling day be within the State of Victoria or that he will not throughout the hours of polling on the polling day be within 5 miles of the nearest polling place at which he is entitled to vote; or that he will throughout the hours of polling on the polling day be travelling under conditions which will preclude him from voting at any polling place at which he is entitled to vote; or that he is seriously ill or infirm and by reason thereof will be prevented from voting personally at any such polling place; or that by reason of approaching maternity the elector will be prevented from voting personally at any such polling place; or that he has conscientious scruples against voting on the day appointed for the election
Just like home
A Family Day Care Scheme enabling children to be minded in a home environment situation by Council-approved minders is being run by the Council with a Federal Government subsidy.
The co-ordinator Mrs D Jehu, is assisted by a parttime kindergartener, Miss B Brown
The scheme was evolved from a pilot project held some years ago by former Council social worker, Mrs M McCubbin
This scheme, together with the day nurseries forms a vital service in providing child care for residents in St Kilda
Further information can be obtained from
•CAbove) Joanna Patrick, aged 2Vi, looks through one of the special
Kilda Public Library.
Derelict cars end up at localpound
A total of 388 derelict cars which had been dumped in streets throughout the municipality were impounded by the St Kilda City Council over the past 12 months.
Under the Local Government Act the council may remove any unregistered vehicle immediately and registered vehicles, which in the opinion of the council are abandoned can be removed after seven days
PENSIONER REBATE ON RATE
Eligible pensioner ratepayers are entitled to a 50 per cent rebate of council rates following the latest State Government budget The Government has increased the rebate from the previous 25 per cent St Kilda City Council has taken steps to verify th e application s r-eceived last year with the appropriate Commonwealth Department and those pensioners who are still eligible will have the 50 per cent rebate deducted from their rate notice
In these cases no further application will be necessary
Those who have not previously applied for the rebate are required to fill out the appropriate form which is available from the St Kilda Town Hail The form covers both council and Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works rates
NEW CENTRE FORAGED
Planning will be under way early in the new year for St Kilda's second elderly citizens centre Land and design costs have been provided for in the current council estimates
The new centre will be located in the Bath St area and will form part of a complex which includes the nearly completed North St Kilda Day Nursery and a number of proposed residential units for elderly citizens
The centre will be specifically designed for use by the elderly with provision for full facilities an d recreationa l services
Cost of the new centre will be met from council funds over the current financial yea r (land acquisition and design) and next financial year (construction costs)
Council is hopeful that the centre will be ready for use early in 1979
the aged and possibly for other sections of the community
Another part of the large site will be used for the construction of a small complex of residential accommodation for elderly persons
Work on the project is expected to start as soon as subsidy funds from the Federal Government are available
The project is being planned by the St Kilda Welfare Organisation and will be handed over soon to a trust which is yet to be formed and is expected to be made up of representatives of the St Kilda City Council, the welfare organisation and othe r selecte d community groups
BY-LAW REVIEW
Over the past four months the council has carried out a complete review of its older by-laws and has also enacted several new ones
The dumping of cars in local streets and lanes is causing considerable concern to the council because of the time and cost involved in its by-laws department carrying out the necessary legal procedures
A life saver
Impounded cars are taken to the council pound at the corner of Greeves St and Blanche St After being held at the pound for the statutory period the cars are sold at public auction
It's little spaces bit bybit
Following an investigation by the City Engineer, St Kilda Council has adopted a program of purchasing small pieces of land in the middle of residential areas, to meet community needs for public open space.
not be required to cross busy roads in order to reach a playground
In some cases land will be leased or use made of surplus road space, with part of the financ e required obtained from contributions made by flats developers
Sites have already been earmarked in Pakington
St Alma Road and Eildon
Road Council is still investigating land availability in other areas and will make decisions on purchase depending on suitability and availabilit y of finance
The need for small blocks of open space and recreational areas is more evident in St Kilda than in most other areas
The St Kilda Life Saving Club premises which were gutted by fire about two years ago will be fully operational again for the summer season Works have been carried out to completely renovate the building under a cost sharing arrangement between the St Kilda City Council and the Department of Youth Sport and Recreation
The centre is not intended to replace the existing centre in Blessington St which has been an outstanding success over a number of years
The new facilities are expected to serve people who find the present Blessington St centre difficult to reach on present transport routes and those living primarily in the North St Kilda area
It is also expected to provide an opportunity to introduc e ne w recreational programs for
Lights for BeachRoad
Beaconsfield Pde easier and safer
This follows a decision importance of the project by the St Kilda Council to and following surveys install pedestrian oper- taken by the council ated traffic signals in which indicated a strong Beaconsfield Pde just need to protect pedessouth of Cowderoy St trians wishing to use
A total of 51 older bylaws, some dating back as far as 1901, have been repealed
These include by-laws which demanded neck-toknee bathing costumes on the beaches and restrictions on persons climbing verandah posts
New by-laws, recently enacted and now in force throughout the municipality, include: By-law 197 which limits the number of dogs which can be kept on any premises
The
shoppers at the Village Belle centre
The area is busy at all times of the week and at most times of the day Weekend activities in the centre draw large crowds and the Sunday art bank on the Upper Esplanade also attracts many people, particularly visitors
In addition to these activities the Palais complex and Luna Park plus many restaurants in the vicinity add to the pedestrian traffic
Although there were some initial objections to the building by some traders in the area these appear to have been largely overcome
St Kilda continues to be the most densely populated municipality in Australia
An application from the Catani Gardens, the playcouncil to the Road Safety ground recently installed and Traffic Authority for by the council and the a subsidy for the signals beaches, was refused on the basis Loca , residen t s have that they did not rate a comp iaine d for
high enough priority the metropolitan area ded whole cost, estimated at $20,000,
The council then dea- ticularl
it would meet the
OVERPASS AT STATE SCHOOL
Under the by-law residents may not keep more than three dogs without a permit from the council Applications for a permit should be matje to the town hall times and days upon which hawkers can sell articles within the streets of the municipality Bylaw 200 provides for the suppression of nuisances and the prevention of objectionable noise at unreasonable times By-law 201 controls the keeping of bee hives within the municipality
The council will continue its assessment of by-laws through the early part of next year with the intention of meeting a need to protect residents from difficulties caused by the thoughtlessness of others
While the council does not wish to place undue restrictions on the activiBy-law 198 requires the ties of residents it is
aware that the
of
properly constructe d corral for rubbish bins, and places the responsibility on the property owner to ensure that the corral is kept in a clean and tidy condition By-law 199 controls the leads, in some cases, to a lac k of communit y awareness Copies of all council by-laws can be inspected or purchased at the town hall during normal office hours in some time that
will serve the 900 pupils at the school and local residents who need to cross the busy road to gain access to the town hall, the library, shopping accident centres and other community facilities Another, more recent to
Persons carrying rubbish without a vehicle are not charged The Saturday rubbish facility has proved
THEY'RE HELP ON WHEELS
Residents who are unable to prepare their own meals are currently being helped by the Meals on Wheels service...which delivers 180 meals a day throughout St Kilda
The service is supervised by Mrs Betty O'Dea who can be contacted on 94 0251, extension 51
Those wishing to apply for the service or residents willing to participate as drivers or helpers, should contact Mrs O'Dea
•(Right) A Meals on Wheels volunteer serves up a welcome hot meal to an elderly St Kilda couple. Nearly 200 people benefit from this non-profit service.
•(Below) A happy group of Meals on Wheels volunteers prepare to start the day's deliveries. Hot meals are carried in the sealed containers, and fresh fruit and vegetables in baskets.
An op shop
A circle makes it safer
Residents driving through some of St Kilda's streets will have noticed that the Council has built a number of small roundabouts
They were designed by It is proposed to plant the work has commenced on a the City Engineer's centre of each roundabout large roundabout at the Department and placed at with flowers, to make them intersection of Glenhuntly intersections with high more attractive as well as Rd and Ormond Rd, accident statistics but providing a safety feature estimated to cost $9000 where traffic is too low to Roundabouts have been Drivers are reminded warrant signals built in St Kilda St, Tenny- that when approaching a Normally a trial rounda- son St, Mitford St and roundabout, they must give bout is constructed first to Milton St way to vehicles who have evaluate its effect before The City Engineer, Mr already entered the being made permanent M.A Verhoeven, says that roundabout area
Schools help in litter fight
Keeping the city clean
to disposal
The Council is considering a further display featuring the winning posters in the school competition
All primary schools were approached by the Council to participate in the Keep St Kilda Clean Campaign
The Mayor, Cr R.D Thomas, and the Council's Chief Health Inspector Mr Alan Whittle, presented
for over 20 years in the CMF and retired with the rank of Captain in the Army Medical Corps
Together with Mr Crocker in the Health Department are three other Inspectors with one clerical officer
The department is required to enforce the provisions of the Health Act together with a number of Council By-Laws
In the past 12 months, the Department carried out just on 7400 inspections of various premises in the City
The Health Act also requires Council to take food samples, and during the past year, 190 samples were taken and analysed, 14 of which did not comply with the required standards
The department is also responsible for the immunization campaign conducted throughout the Municipality Last year 5900 immunization doses were administered by St Kilda's Medical Officer for Health
for St. Kilda
Council proposes to hold a "garden week" during October/November to promote the City's parks and reserves
Activities will include:
• Involvement of schoolchildren in tree planting
Public inspection of the City's gardens and hothouse
A garden festival at the Blessington Street Gardens on Sunday October 30 which will include bands barbeques, gifts of trees, horticultural advice, recreation games
Now it's the Peanut Farm t Reserve...
The Council has decided to change the name of the Blessington St Reserve to The Peanut Farm Reserve...in keeping with more than 50 yeras of local tradition
The reason for the spot being known as the Peanut Farm by locals for so many years is a little obscure
But many older residents say the area was once a notorious gambling spot.. where "two-up" schools flourished in the earlier part of this century
They suggest, perhaps tongue-in-cheek, that the gamblers crossing the spot to lose their money in a game, became known as "peanuts"
The name change is probably the most colorful one decided on by the council...but many other practical changes have been put forward
It is emphasised that most of the changes have not been fully decided on.. and • the council welcomes comments and suggestions from ratepayers on existing proposals, and also on any new changes which should be considered
The Place Names Committe e has recommended that the old name should be included on any new street sign for six months, to avoid confusion
In line with a proposed change in street names, it has been suggested to the Council by the Street Names sub-Committee that the St Kilda Public Gardens in Tennyson St, Elwood, be renamed "Blessington Street Gardens"
Other reserves affected include the reserve at the rear of North St Kilda Day Nursery, on the corner of Argyle St and Bath St, which has been named the "Jim Duggan Reserve" after former Councillor J.C.Duggan who was twice Mayor, and a Councillor for twenty years
The reserve alongside St Kilda Marina has been named the "M.O Moran Reserve after the former City Engineer who served with the Council for more than 40 years
The council has also been asked to re-name the portion of Alma Park, west of the railway line, to "Alma Park West", and the portion of the park east of the railway line to "Alma Park East."
Council has agreed to the renaming of several streets following the reconstruction of St Kilda Road (High St) Council decided to change the names of Argyle St (west of St Kilda Rd) and Waterloo St to "Waterloo Cres"
Considerable thought has been given by the Council to a number of street names throughout the Municipality
Some ratepayers have drawn Council's attention \ to the confusion which arises between the similarity of names, such as Charnwood Rd, Charnwood Cres and Charnwood Gve also Lyndon, Linton and Lytton Sts
As yet, no decision has been made on any changes in these street names and residents are also invited to submit any comments they mav have on this matter
A number of other streets are being considered for possible renaming due to the confusion which is occurring with postal deliveries, in the portion of
Meredith St, between Barkly St and Marine Pde
Shelley St, between Barkly St and Marine Pde Argyle St, between Chapel St and Queen St, and Marne Street, east and west, all create the same confusion
Recommendations from the Street Names
Sub-Committee are:
That Council officers be authorised to take the necessary steps to implement the Council's resolution to re-name Waterloo St-Argyle St as "Waterloo Crescent."
That the road which leads from Marine Pde to Point Ormond (formerly part of Marine Pde) be named "Point Ormond Rd."
That the portion of Gibbs St running parallel to Bothwell St, between Gibbs St and Railway Place, be re-named "Bothwell St."
That the portion of Gibbs St between Grosvenor St and Brunning St be renamed "Gatehous e Street" after the original land owner in the area
That the portion of Lytton St between Elwood Canal and Shelley St be renamed "Arnold Place," and that the portion of Meredith St between Barkly St and Marine Pde bere-named"Blake Street" to maintain the use of poets names in the area
• That the portion of Shelley St between Marine Pde and Barkly St be re-named "Robinson St." because the street is next to Robinson Reserve
• That the portion of Argyle St between Chapel St and Queen St be re-named "Mitty St", after a former Mayor of St Kilda
• That the portion of Milton St between Barkly St and Broadway be re-named "Milton St West", and the portion of Milton St between Broadway and Brighton Rd be re-named "Milton St East" and further, that appropriate street name signs be erected at the intersection of Milton and Mitford Sts and Broadway
That the portion of Tennyson St between Blessington St and Byron St be re-named "Tennyson Street North" and The portion of Tennyson St between Byron St and Glenhuntly Rd be renamed "Tennyson Street South", and, further, that that appropriate street name signs be erected at the intersection of Tennyson, Southey, and Byron Sts
That the residents in Marne St West and Marne St East be consulted regarding the desirability of re-naming such streets as "Lansdowne Rd" and "Nottage St" respectively
That the portion of Landsowne Rd between Dandenong Rd and Alma Rd be re-named "Lansdowne Rd North," and the portion of Lansdowne Kd between Alma Rd and Marne St West be renamed "Lansdowne Rd South."
That "Ormond Esplanade along Beach Rd be rename d "Elwoo d Esplanade"
That the City Engineer be requested to investigate and report on the adequacy of street names sign-posted on the major arterial roads within the municipality That Council get in touch with the City of South Melbourne regarding the confusion of names in respect to Park Street and Park Road
•(Above) Hand made jewellery in bronze and silver at the St Kilda Art Bank. Crowds of up to 15,000 people attend during Sundays.
Don't dump those cars
The dumping of cars in the City is causing great concern to the Council and its officers
Your Council can help
Residents who are in urgent need of help — or who face a personal emergency should be aware that the Council is often able to assist: The Council employs two social workers, Mrs Lynda Arney and Miss Miranda Morris, who deal with social work problems arising within the municipality
It appears that St Kilda is a receiving ground not only for cars left in the streets by residents, but also people from other nearby areas
In the past 12 months, 356 vehicles were impounded by the Council after being left in the streets either unregistered or in a fixed position for a period in excess of seven days A further 52 vehicles were removed to the Council pound at the owner's request Vehicles impounded may be claimed by owners at any time before they are sold at a public auction the release fees are $20 plus $2 a day for each day the vehicle is in the Council pound Vehicles not claimed are sold at public auction, which is held approximately every two months at the pound at the corner of Greeves and Blanche St
•(Above) Finely detailed statuettes and pottery made by hand
Since
Crowds of morelhan ffe^OOO people have attended the Art Bank when the weather has been fine
There
Many ratepayers are not aware of the by-laws which have been framed by the Council to try to make St Kilda a better and safer place to live
The By-laws and Traffic Department is responsible for most of the Council's bylaws made under the Local Government Act, Litter Act, Dog Act, and Road Traffic Act
The Senior By-Laws Officer, Don Kennon, has been with the Council since January 6, 1969
Under his control are seven other By-Laws Officers four who principally deal with traffic enforcement, and three responsible for by-laws
Some of the by-laws which
Solving those traffic snags
The Council has been concerned with traffic problems in the West St Kilda area for some time... and has set up a committee to
Following a comprehensive traffic survey, it was decided to establish a committee formed by both residents and councillors
The rules on wayward dogs
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and 799 car bodies
The Council employs four Health Inspectors and two By-Laws officers to enforce regulations controlling unlawful disposal of refuse and litter.
Council uses seven garbage trucks, three mechanical sweepers, five litter pick up trucks and one street flusher each day to keep St Kidla's streets clean In 1976, the Council spent $44,239 to clean St Kilda's beaches and received a subsidy of $25,000 from the Government In addition to these costs council spends a total of $117,000 on the disposal of rubbish
The residents who represent particular areas are: Mr Peter Florenini 94-3418, Mr Simon Peek — 94 3088 (after hours), Mrs Margo Teschendorf — 94 3794, Mrs Sue Schutz — 94-5426, Mr Edward Purchase 94 4302 and Mr Bill Edwards — 94 3828
The committee has been very active and has reached the stage of formulating firm proposals to place before residents
Any person wishing to contribute to the study may contact the area representative or Mr I Robins of the City Engineer's office on 94-0251
The committee' s meetings are open to the public, and those interested in attending should contact one of the above residents Meetings are usually held on Tuesdays
New bins to fight litter
One of the problems encountered by the Council is the misuse of litter bins in shopping centres
These are often filled with bags or boxes of refuse and therefore cannot be used by shoppers
To overcome the problem the Council has ordered a trial shipment of containers designed in West Germany
The new bins are available in various colours and will be erected next month at a number of locations
The top of the bins are partly sealed to prevent large objects being deposited in them
better city
St Kilda was one of the first cities in Victoria to
Children
council
Elwood Park.
•(Above) Adrian Dilger and Imelda Flynn test their climbing abilities. •(Left) Vivian Podessei tries out
safety swing. Equipment in the park