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- The Gazette, April 3, 1923 ARREARS OF RATES
The perplexing problem of arrears of rates is always a worry to shire councils. In Warragul Shire there are a number of arrears which the council so far has hesitated to sue for. But it is evident this will have to be done as it is in the other shires. The “Leongatha Star” thus refers to the matter, which came before the council at the previous meeting: - “Arrears of rates was a matter discussed by councillors. The secretary stated that a list had been handed to a shire councillor. The secretary stated that a list had been handed to the shire solicitor, and in response to the letters sent out for £1200 arrears, only £60 had been received. It was decided to take proceedings against all ratepayers in arrears, except returned soldiers: the latter not having been long on their properties, and have had a bad season.
Allotments for soldiers
Applications are invited to the Closer Settlement Board from Discharged soldiers having qualification certificates for the allotments comprising NarNarGoon estate in the parishes of NarNarGoon and Koo-wee-rup, county of Mornington.
CROQUET
A large number of ladies and gentlemen from Melbourne, enthusiasts in croquet, have visited the Carrington Croquet Club during the past fortnight, and played a very interesting series of tournaments. The lawns are looking very beautiful, notwithstanding the dry weather, and many exciting matches have been played. Everyone seems to have thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of the members of the Carrington Club and the picturesque surroundings of the Warragul district.
PREPARING FOR THE SEASON
(By “Follower”)
Nearly all the clubs taking part in the West Gippsland Association competition have had their annual meetings. In a few instances large debit balances have been placed before the assembled supporters. Strange to say, the most successful have accumulated the largest debts; whilst the only team that “never tasted the sweets of victory” last season (Bunyip) came up smiling this year with a decent credit balance. It is said that those clubs who have to start off from “behind scratch” are going to “turn over a new leaf” and strive to be on the right side of the ledger in the future.
At the annual meeting of the Warragul Football Club there appeared to be “much electricity in the air” especially after the the balance sheet had disclosed a debit of about “half a hundred.” A lengthy (and at times heated) discussion ensued, one speaker exclaiming that there have evidently been “lax methods” indulged in the last year. Eventually the balance-sheet was adopted.
When the election of office bearers was mentioned, another discussion ensued, as to whether all of the officials should be elected by ballot. A motion was then carried that only financial members, patrons and players should have voted.
Two nominations were submitted for the position of President (Messrs H. Elliot and W. Pearson) and 21 votes were cast for Mr Elliot, and 20 for Mr Pearson. The new President, in returning thanks, said he would lean to none and that all would get a “fair deal.”
Six “toed the mark” for the vice president stakes, and the voting was as follows; first three elected - W. Pearson 18; W. Hall 16; G.K. Prime 14; C.H. O’Connor 10; J. Pirera 10; W. Lawson; 7.
There were three starters for the secretaryship when “new blood” in Mr Norman Selt (20 votes) defeated Mr J. Martin (16 votes) and Mr G. Arthur (7 votes)
The competition was not so keen with regard to committeemen, the following being elected without a ballot of :- Messrs W. Lawson, C.H. O’Connor, J. Pirera, W. Hallet, J. Sharp Brown, R. Sexton and J. Gallagher.
Mr A. Pedersen had a “walkover” for the position of treasurer.
Last year’s auditor (Mr J. Bowman) was given assistance this year by the election of Mr S. Calendar. At the close of the meeting many cheques were donated and “set the ball rolling” for the coming season.