CITY OF F4DCTSC 1•2 AY

Openinq of New Municipal Offices c Chambers by the Governor, Lord 1-luntincifield

VA/EVILER 201 — 1936

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EDWARD HANVIER, J.P., MAYOR OFFICIAL PROGRAM

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HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR, CR. E. HANMER

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For many years the citizens of Footscray considered that the Muciicipal Buildings known as the Town Hall were not suitable. Indeed the structure had become unsafe to those who used or occupied it. The people had realised their City had made such progress that the retention of the old Town Hall was quite unjustifiable from any civic or other standpoint. This unanimity of opinion, however, entirely disappeared when consideration was given the type of new building and the site of the same. Many advocated that there should be a new Town Hall as well as Council Chamber and Municipal Offices, but these people differed in opinion whether the building should be at the existing site or at another. A large number of Citizens refused to admit the need of a public building, but agreed that new Council Chamber and Municipal Offices were needed. They also differed in opinion in respect of the site. This confusion of thought delayed action for some years. Eventually the Council decided in favor of new Council Chamber, Administrative Offices and Assembly Hall at the same site, the corner of Hyde and Napier Streets. These decisions were embodied in a certain loan proposition, which, when submitted to the people, in pursuance of the provisions of the Local Government Act, presented an opportunity to the ratepayers to veto the same. No petition was received by the Council that a poll be taken and so it was accepted that the people approved of the Council's choice. Care was taken in issuing instructions relative to the design and lay-out of the buildings, and space was left for the construction of a new Town Hall at any future date. The buildings were designed to satisfy the wants of a modern Municipal Council. The offices were planned to facilitate a convenient and ready transaction of public business, at the same time making possible use of modern office equipment for a more efficient, systematic and economical staff organisation. Rooms are provided for the use of executives of charitable organisations, the Council resolving that the philanthropic work of these committees should be at least recognised by providing them with a meeting room and appointments. The assemby hall and kitchen adjoining will be available to the public for general use, and should a new Town Hall be at any time constructed this room could be used as a supper room. This new building, with its Council Chamber, Mayor's Room, Committee Room, Ladies' Auxiliaries Room, Assembly Hall and Municipal Offices, will take the place of a dangerous and inadequate structure. The ambitions of many Footscray citizens will be wholly or partially realised. There will be a new Civic Centre worthy of the importance of the City. This new Town Hall may appear to some to be too large and costly, but it must be pointed out to them that the Council has built with due regard for the future and not from the standpoint only of the present generation. This building, with its space and expansion possibilities, should well serve the needs of Footscray for very many years to come. It will be possible to provide for any reasonable increase in the administrative staff without expensive constructional costs. Pt C. I .1t rt

rtnettricerpterd . J On the 5th August, 1935, the Footscray City circulation of the people is regulated at the Council passed a resolution approving of the busiest periods by entry at the main entrance final plans and specifications of the new muni- and egress from the side entrances. cipal offices. After the city engineer had Special consideration has been given to the reported on the estimated cost of the work by quietening of noise throughout by the laying of day labor, the Council decided to construct the noise reducing sub-floors before laying the building by this method, and on the 14th rubber floors to corridors and other rooms where October, 1935, adopted the city engineer's heavy traffic will take place. The report recommending acceptance of the tender of Messrs. A. R. P. Crow to supply the necessary The town clerk's and electrical engineer's plant and supervision for the erection of the rooms, also corridors and counter fronts, are building. Work was commenced on 15th panelled with flush wood panelling of selected Entire Furniture November, 1935. grain, and with the flush wood doors complete with bronze kick plates, and the simple furniture, Occupying the site of the old municipal give a quiet dignity to this portion of the and offices, and bounded by Napier, Hyde, and Lawson Streets, Footscray's new municipal build- ing presents the latest thought in municipal Of special interest is the manner with which office planning. the architect has formed a point of focal interest at the top of the eliptical main staircase with the Furnishings The exterior of this modern structure was erection of Footscray's roll of honor of the men designed by the architect, Mr. J. Plottel, with a who served in the Great War. At this level Romanesque feeling, the walls being built of corridors connect the council chamber, complete for the specially selected bricks of variegated color, the with Mayor's and Mayoress's suites and com- colors ranging from browns to red. Buff archi- mittee rooms at one end, and the supper room tectural terra cotta has been used to the main at the other end of the building. With the portico, columns, balconies, arches, and else- NEW FOOTSCRAY separate stairway from Hyde Street, the supper where where accents or color contrasts were room, along with its kitchen and lavatories, may necessary. TOWN HALL be used for private functions without disorganiz- On passing under the portico, which is the ing committee or council meetings held in other central dominating feature of the building, and rooms on the first floor. were supplied through the enriched front doors, one enters the The council chamber has been designed with a entrance and inquiry lobby, which has the City special ceiling and acoustically treated we Is so by of Footscray's coat of arms embellishing the that during council meetings no noise from out- mosaic floor. side sources may penetrate into the chamber, Revolving doors connect the entrance lobby whilst people in the public gallery will be able to T. H. LAUNDER with the main stair hall, with its black and white hear the speaker without annoyance of marble stairway and bronze handrail leading to reverbations. Irving Street, Footscray the first floor level. Extending to the right and The city engineer's and building surveyor s left of the stair hall, but separated by black offices have been given special consideration. marble columns, is the main corridor, 14 ft. wide, The main office occupies the north-west corner from which the public have access over the of the building, which will have maximum natural counters to the electric supply department, rates light at all seasons of the year. These offices and town clerk's general office. 1 connect by a door to the council chamber to Subsidiary entrances have been planned at the allow of immediate access to departmental ends of the main corridor so that the traffic records while Council is sitting. [Continued Page 7

4 5 THE MEN WHO Story of the New Building

CONTROLLED THE —Continued from Page 5. A • A On the first floor the Mayor's room, council A CONSTRUCTION chamber, and city engineer's office, also the corridors, have been panelled in a similar manner '0 Geo. Gordon & Son to the ground floor rooms. Ceilings throughout g'or the past 12 months the men PTY. LTD. whose responsibility it was to control have been tinted, and the molds and enriched bands painted in subdued and softly contrasting the vast organisation and expert super- colors so that the whole of the various suites of vision behind the construction of the rooms form a complete and harmonious unit as a • building, have had a full size task and whole. the building stands as a monument to The three front rooms on the first floor—the city engineer's, Mayoress's room, and ladies' to their work. c2t pen picture of the A The Leading Ironmongers committee-room—all open on to a balcony faced "big four" is appended. with terra cotta. Provision has been made here § by the electrical engineer to floodlight the whole A Mr. JOHN GENT.—Far beyond the Victorian Branch of that body. MR. J. PLOTTEL of the vaulted ceiling of the portico. Footscray's boundaries is Mr. It was only natural that when labor in Australia. In addition, the Gent known as a sound adminis- the Greater Brisbane Council was The lighting constitutes a most important part trator, an able exponent of Local council adopted h,.s own specifica- seeking a man of outstanding tion for the furniture and furnish- in the planning of the town hall, designed by the Government Law and Practice and qualifications to fill the position of 161-163 BARKLY STREET, '1 ing, which have been supplied and architect in conjunction with the manufacturer, to be a man of integrity, justifying town clerk of that City, Mr. Gent fixed under his guidance. the trust and confidence which suc- was in the final selections for the the fittings are 100 per cent. Australian. The cessive councillors have placed in $ position. Mr. Gent's extensive Mr. J. CARMODY.—Appointed FOOTSCRAY him. As a municipal officer in Bal- knowledge of office administration metal frames, cast ornamentations, and curved larat, where he had been educated to the position of Electrical en- and systems has admirably fitted gineer of the City of Footscray in glass panels were all made in Melbourne special at the University College and him for the work of collaborating A Ballarat School of Mines, Mr. Gent 1913, Mr. Carmody has seen the for this building. Tel.: Footscray 49 in the lay-out of the new municipal Electric Supply Department grow A was appointed to his present posi- offices. from an undertaking with a con- The beauty and symmetry of the design of the tion as town clerk of the City of I x Footscray in 1917. He has been sumption of a few units to that of lighting fittings make them a worthy part of a Mr. A. H. MUNRO.—Only two 32 million units in 1936. He studied largely responsible for the leading weeks after Mr. A. H. Munro was particularly fine building. The special amber This firm has been trading in this great city for X of the City through the years of electrical engineering under the appointed to the position of muni- late Theophilus Draper, Chief En- glass with which the fittings are glazed provides its becoming one of Melbourne's cipal engineer to the Footscray the last 50 years on a basis of service, civility X foremost Cities. gineer for the Union Electric Com- Council he was asked to report on pany, after which he joined the a perfect diffusion of soft and glareless light with Mr. Gent is a qualified town the cost of building the new muni- clerk under the Local Government electrical engineering staff of the an entire absence of lamp spots. S and quality in General Hardware. cipal offices by day labor. Four Melbourne City Council under Mr. § Act, a Licentiate of the Institute of weeks later, his recommendation With the well-laid-out lawns and gardens Commonwealth Accountants and Harper, later Chief Engineer for A for the method for the execution of the State Electricity Commission. A an Associate of the Institute of surrounding this edifice, the police courts and A • the work was adopted by the coun- Footscray's electric supply un- A A Federal Accountants. He was on cil and building commenced im- technical school opposite, Footscray has every A the Executive of the Municipal dertaking is looked upon as the one : 4 mediately. which has shown the best develop- reason to be proud of its new civic centre. A Officers' Association for many Mr. Munro came originally from 'A We were entrusted with the supply to the con- 0 years and is a past-President of the Public Works Department of [Cont. Page 27. While it is yet too early to estimate the A West Australia. He was educated absolute final cost of the whole building erected tractors for the New Town Hall of some of the w at Scotch College and later at the g University of Melbourne. He holds and furnished, the last estimate given by the A Hardware. We shall be glad to serve the general the degrees of B.A. and M.C.E. of architect was £38,000. that University. He is also a Licentiate of the Institute of Com- public everything of first quality connected with monwealth Accountants, and an • Associate Member of the Institute A our trade. We have the largest assortment of A of Engineers of Australia. At the time of his appointment Victoria's 'Premier 'District O General Hardware in the District. to Footscray he was an engineer- A ing assistant with the Melbourne A City Council, with whom he had Newspaper . . . • been associated for 8 years. In 1928 the M.C.C. gramteci him 18 months leave of absence to further Try us first if it's Hardware. Here is a district his knowledge of civil engineering, THE MAIL Fi town planning arid general muni- cipal development. On his return X Ironmonger that gives Service! he pioneered in Australia the field A of traffic ,ngineering and is well- A circulating in gootscray A known for his work in that direc- t 1,1 , • tion. • 4•-•-•.•-•_•,,t,•.•.•,•.;•:•••_•••:•,•,•.•_•,.•,•.•••,..•:•_•.•,•,•,•,•„•_•,„••••• I Mr. Munro has had the unique and `Western `District A experience of supervising, as far as is known, the only municipal § MR. A. H MUNRO office building erected by day MR. J. CARMODY

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More space would be needed than can be given Port Phillip Mills Pty. Ltd., Victoria Woollen Co. in this Souvenir to describe fully the workings of the Pty. Ltd., Airedale Weaving Mills Pty. Ltd., and Cosmos Knitting Mills Pty. Ltd.—Woollen mills and factories for Industries. Any visitor, however, may rest assured the making of woollen goods. that he would marvel at the intricate and complex Dickie Pty. Ltd.—Towelling. processes to be viewed therein, revealing in an out- Australian Porcelain Insulator Co. Pty. Ltd.—This standing manner the genius of the Australian Business works supply insulators for the State Electricity Com- Captain, the technical knowledge of the Engineer and mission of Victoria. the Chemist and the skill and strength of the Laughton's Pty. Ltd., and Mephan Ferguson Pty. Ltd. employees. —Iron works, baths, sinks, cast iron pipes, etc. Mitchell & Co. Pty. Ltd., Gibbins Farm Implement The following very brief references may illus- Co. Ltd., Barrow Bros., Bishop's Implements Pty. Ltd.— trate to some extent the variety of articles being Agricultural implements and machinery. manufactured in Footscray: Richardson Gears Pty. Ltd.—Gears of all kinds. V. Richardson & Sons Pty. Ltd.—Perforated metals. Electric and Gas Stoves and other cooking appliances and air-conditioning. —Parkinson Stove Co. (Aust.) Ltd., and Metters K.F.B. Hardie Trading Co. Pty. Ltd.—Lacquers, paints and Pty. Ltd. varnishes. Maize Products Pty. Ltd.—The production of glucose, James Hardie & Co. Pty. Ltd.—Asbestos fibrous starch, maize-oil and cornflower from maize grown prin plaster. cipally in Gippsland—a striking example of the union of Ammunition Works of the Commonwealth.—Small primary and secondary industries. arms, shells and ammunition. Barnet Glass Rubber Co. Ltd. and the Olympic Tyre W. Angliss & Co. Pty. Ltd.—Largest meat industry and Rubber Co. Ltd.—Motor and bicycle tyres, rubber in the Southern Hemisphere, now operated by Vesty's coats, golf and tennis balls and many other rubber articles Pty. Ltd. Co-operative Box Co. of Vic. Ltd.—Oregan timber Jas. Taylor & Sons, Mintaro Slate & Flagstone Co. The building viewed from Lawson Street, showing the The view, from Hyde Street, shows the entrance to the from Russia and America is made into butter boxes for Ltd., Footscray Monumental & Marble Co. Pty. Ltd.— entrance to the electric supply department. public assembly hall. the dairying and fruit industries. Marble cutting and monumental works. Australian Wood Pipe Co. Ltd.—Manufacture of wood pipes. Colonial Gas Association Ltd.—Manufacturers of Bunting & Tickell Pty. Ltd. and Mr. J. V. Wheelhouse duratenax and coal-tar by-products. —Home furnishings. Fleming & Co. (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.—Breakfast foods. —THE Commonwealth Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd.—Super- Standard Quarries Pty. Ltd. and Kingsville Quarries phosphates for farmers of Australia. Ltd.—Stone quarries and masonry. The refining works of the Colonial Sugar Refinery J. R. Bell & Co.—Makers of nails and wire netting. x FIBROUS PLASTER CEILINGS 1 Co. are situated at Yarraville. W. H. & S. Massey—Motor engineering. Kinnear & Sons Pty. Ltd.—Ropes and twine, G. Mowling & Son Pty. Ltd.—Soaps and candles. A A A Michaelis, Hallenstein & Co. Pty. Ltd.—Largest tan- G. Bramall & Co.—Rubber coats, etc. A — ancl— A nery in the Southern Hemisphere. Allen & Grimwade.—Pattern makers. 0 A A • A 0 A SYNTHETIC STONE WORK V ALL STRUCTURAL STEELWORK S The Colonial Mutual Fire W Supplied by— >0 4 X -of the— INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED 0,4 x Departments of Business: o g Fire, Plat: Glass, Marine, Motor Car, Personal EDWARD CAMPBELL & SON CITY OF FOOTSCRAY MUNICIPAL CHAMBERS gA Accident & Sickness, Burglary Fidelity Guar- A antee, Workers' Compensation, Householders PTY. LTD. 0 A Comprehensive and all Agricultural Risks. X o were supplied and erected by w THE COLONIAL MUTUAL IS NOTED FOR s x STRUCTURAL STEEL ENGINEERS A PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS 4 Lowest Current Rates on application to the Company's Office. 114 Victoria Street, Carlton A W• H• BRILLIANT & CO. 405 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE N.3 PROPRIETARY LIMITED 0 Phones Central 3413 (5 Lines) Phones: Office, F 1126 (3 Lines); Works, Fi2916. or Local Agents § Reg. Office: 88 ALBION ST., ESSENDON, W.5. Tel. F.U. 5733. g Ul • 8 9 The Latest Advance in DESCRIPTION Public Hall Seating of AS SUPPLIED TO FOOTSCRAY AND OTHER TOWN HALLS ILLUSTRATIONS

The top picture on Page 10 depicts the founda- tion stone, laid on February 22, 1936, situated at the base of the brick pier at the right of the portico, while at the foot of the page is the stone from the old building, which has been given a place of honor alongside the new stone. The centre picture is a "shot" from the kitchen, an annexe from the assembly hall, for the use of caterers at public functions.

On this Page the pictures show: Top—the en- trance to the city engineer's department; centre— One of Footscray's big industries, the Colonial Gas Lincoln Patent Folding Association works, with its spacious gardens; below—the interior of the councillors' retiring Hall Chairs room. Built for comfort . Lock when folded . . . Stacking space saved ... A model for every purpose . .. Pat. No. 1526/31. Messrs. WINTER BRADLEY & CO. Seating Specialists, 562 BOURKE STREET, MELBOURNE, C.1, VIC. The timber, floorings, 'Phone: Cent. 6554. etc., of this Hall were supplied by SAND SAND RAE and LYON CARNARVON ROAD, ESSENDON THE Cartage Contractors JUNCTION JOINERY THIS IS THE 101INDAT ION f 1R.S T All classes of Building

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IN the old Town Hall, staid and grey with solid blue- to the well-built Court House opposite in Napier Street, stone walls and unimpressive entrance, the Mayoress and though it also affords a good view of the railway lines and those women's auxiliaries who had been granted the —never inspiring except to those who love every aspect use of a room in the civic structure for their meetings, of travel, even to lines of cold steel stretching away into were not treated very well in the way of accommodation. the distance—this hard view is softened by a glimpse of Meetings were held in the Mayoress' room, which was a the garden plot which has been made in the corner of land chilly and very plain affair, round which stiff chairs were between the Court and the railway. placed in lines, and which was decorated in cold and The room is a symphony of cream and green. Soft uninspiring colors. cowslip yellow tinted walls have a narrow raised frieze It was certainly not the kind of room into which a of shaded apple green color. The heavy chenille curtains Mayoress could invite her friends, or fellow workers, and at the long windows repeat the fresh green tone, and the feel that she was entertaining them in a friendly or floor is covered with a carpet mottled in tones of beige, pleasant atmosphere. brown and green. * * The comfortable suite of chairs and couch is covered BUT in the New Town Hall all is changed. The Mayoress in tapestry in the same tonings. There is an attractive of the future will have a delightful room in which to writing desk where the Mayoress can attend to her entertain, a room moreover, in which she well be pleased correspondence, and some small tables for general use. to spend much time, for it is charmingly decorated, and A telephone can be plugged in. The room is heated by well-appointed. hot pipes. * * The Romanesque feature of the portico is beautifully brought out in this front elevation of the building. The It is in a perfect position in the building, for it is at ornamental light standards at each side of the entrance form a striking decoration and between the centre portico may the top of the graceful eliptical-shaped stairway, and NEXT door to this dainty room is the committee room, be seen an example of the interior decorative lighting. The liberal garden frontage is already trannfrwmed into a opens with long windows on to a balcony. where auxiliaries will hold their meetings. It has the beautiful lawn, with specialised shrubs well grown. This balcony, which is behind the Corinthian pillars same creamy walls as in the Mayoress' room, and though which guard the front entrance to the hall, has quite a its furniture is necessarily of a business-like kind, it pleasant view. It looks out over the green lawns and manages to give itself a distinctly feminine air. the wide sweep of trim gravel paths in front of the hall [Continued Page 22

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.. of.. 't$ CEREMONIAL OPENING Off THE NEW TOWN HALL X R Order of oceedings 0w ihursday, Xovember 19, 1936 griday, November 201 1936 *x * 2.30 p.m.—The Mayor and the Mayoress, Cr. and Mrs. E. Hanmer, will receive invited x 2.45 p.m.—His Worship the Mayor and the Mayoress of the City of Footscray (Cr. and Official Guests. Entrance Main Door, Napier Street. Guests will proceed s Mrs. E. Hanmer), Members of Parliament, Councillors of the City and their to inspect the Building, and then be seated in the Assembly Hall. $ Wives will assemble in front of the new Town Hall. x 3.15 p.m.—Musical Programme as follows: * SONG—"Invitation to the Waltz" GLADYS RICHARDS .,4_1 3.0 p.m.—His Excellency the Governor of the State of Victoria and Lady Huntingfield RECITALS—Humourosities that are Different HARCOURT FRENCH R will arrive. His Excellency will inspect the Guard of Honor provided by * SONG—"The Changing of the Guard" HAROLD MURPHY x the 32nd Battalion. His Worship the Mayor will receive His Excellency and SONG—"Call of Spring" GLADYS RICHARDS after introductions, request the Town Clerk to read the address of welcome * RECITALS—Humourosities that are Different HARCOURT FRENCH from the Council of the City of Footscray. The Mayor will then request the SONG—"Wand'ring the King's Highway" .... HAROLD MURPHY Architect, J. Plottel, Esq., to hand to His Excellency the Gold Key as a Anzac House Orchestra will render Selections during the afternoon, memento of the occasion. Lord Huntingfield will unlock the min door I Accompanist: STAN SEDDON DON BANKS, Conductor and declare open the Building. After inspection of Offices on the around x floor the Official Party will proceed upstairs. 4.15 p.m.—Afternoon Tea. Returned Soldiers' Orchestra. 0.. 7.30 p.m.—The Mayor and the Mayoress, Cr. and Mrs. E. Hanmer, assisted by pl 3.30 p.m.—Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Footscray. Business: To pass Councillors and their wives, will receive and welcome visitors. Orchestral a vote of thanks to His Excellency and Lady Huntingfield. The party will music in Assembly Hall. s be invited by the Mayor and the Mayoress (Cr. and Mrs. E. Hanmer) to partake of afternoon tea in the 0 Mayor's Room. Saturday, November 21) 1936 §

2.30 p.m.—The Mayor and Mayoress, Cr. and ..': 8.30 p.m.—Representatives of the Footscray Branch of the Mrs. E. Hanmer, will receive and welcome elderly people (over 65 A.N.A. will switch on the lights of the electric years of age). Admission at main standards presented to the City of Footscray to door, Napier Street, to holder of ; commemorate the Jubilee Year of the said Branch. Cards previously obtained at the * His Worship the Mayor will accept the gift on behalf temporary Municipal Offices, Cnr. Albert and Paisley Streets. of the City. 3.30 p.m.—Afternoon Tea. Orchestral music. 7.30 p.m.—Town Hall open to the Public. The CITIZENS ARE GIVEN A Mayor and the Mayoress, Cr. and GENERAL INVITATION TO Mrs. E. Hanmer, assisted by Coun- * INSPECT THE BUILDING. cillors and their wives, will receive ;$‘1, , and welcome visitors. Orchestral § music. ,* The Special Meeting in the Council Chamber will be broadcrt The Mayor, CR. E. HANMER LORD HUNTINGFIELD The Hyde Street State School Boys' Band will be in attendance. The Mayoress, MRS. E. HANIVIER. rlik:41;owsixoxexiccsWe:41.0:41.41,:•:$X4:414X4X4X4IXCCiwolcid, X REASONS FOR A A THE SELECTION OF The Queensland Maple Flush "LIGNOLEO5) Panelling, Joinery Work and Doors JOINTLESS FLOORING • In the new Footscray City Hall, and in this Building, demonstrate the also in hospitals, factories, hotels, schools—in fact, everywhere where a ii ability of our Firm to manu- comfortable but enduring floor surface is required the choice is more and more 0 for trouble free "LIGNOLEO." facture high quality wood-work. For "LIGNOLEO" is not only hard wearing and economical. It combines A with its durability a most attractive non- The many examples of our slipping surface that can be polished and scrubbed to a spotless cleanliness and a brilliant lustre. $ work, spread throughout the "LIGNOLEO" is the perfect surface for every purpose! Commonwealth and Overseas, reflect Available in wide range of standard 6 colours. Wearproof and waterproof. Oil- our 40 years' experience in wood- impregnated wood . . . soft underfoot, but very durable. Jointless. Can be up- $ swept at walls and corners to eliminate working of all kinds. all dirt and dust traps, cracks, etc. Not expensive to use . . . and first cost is ;1 20 years ago we manufactured last cost. the Honour Board in this Building E. L. YEMEN & CO. PTY. LIMITED and 15 years ago, the Mayor's Chair 384-396 LITTLE COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE, C.1. and the Desks in the Council Chamber. Telephone: Central 2712 The left side picture brings out the artistic treatment in terra cotta of the interior of the portico, showing the balcony adjoining the three front rooms on the first floor. The picture on the right was taken from this balcony. The beautiful The value that the Footscray Council work in the terra Gotta arches, the corinthian columns and the vaulted ceiling are admirably illustrated. place upon them is shown in their re-use in the new Building. Commonwealth gertilisers and • Chemicals Limitedy-, A. R. P. CROW & SONS Pty. Ltd. e The development of Yarraville, South ward of the City of Footscray, is closely eXaster %Alders and eontractors linked with the growth of the heavy chemical For Qood Furniture, industry. In 1872 the factory of Cuming, Smith &. Company was established for the manufac- ture of acids and chemicals, and later, super- Fittings and Joinery phosphate and other fertilisers. In acting as supervising contractors to the City of Footscray for the erection of the new Municipal Offices, have added yet another important structure to the • Some years later, the factories of Wischer 6 Work. & Co. and the Mount Lyell Chemical many already erected by them. Works were established, in rotation, for the manufacture of similar products. In 1929, the A. R. P. CROW St. SONS, IN ADDITION TO THE ERECTION OF ALL CLASSES OF BUILDINGS, three manufactories, together with Federal SPECIALISE IN THE FOLLOWING:— H. GOLDMAN LT Fertilisers, were amalgamated under the name of Commonwealth Fertilisers and • CHIMNEY STACKS • BRICK KILNS Chemicals Ltd., to form the largest producers (at Church Street Bridge) • BOILERS • FURNACES of fertilisers, agricultural and industrial chemicals in the Southern Hemisphere. The AND ALL TYPES OF HEAT GENERATING UNITS. • factories now occupy an area of 70 acres at the Saltwater River frontages.

CHAPEL ST., SOUTH YARRA, S.E.1 • The employes of the Company include REGISTERED OFFICE: many local residents of long standing, who have spent a great portion of their lives II BERRY STREET, YARRAVILLE Tel. Windsor 8118, 8119 in association with the works of the present and former Companies comprising :Common- wealth Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd. 'Phone: Footscray 1050

18 19 K•xx•z•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•x•Icxe_*.x•:•:•>:•:•:•::•:•xix,•:•>:*: A A STEEL OFFICE DESCRIPTION

-EQUIPMENT of I l A Manufactured and Supplied by A ILLUSTRATIONS '.si • WEICKHARDT 4 •

and CO. At the top of Page 20 is a picture from the main •r,;, FOOTSCRAY • stairway of the marble columns and specially de- A. Phone: Footscray 233 'd signed ceiling, above the first floor annexe and ad- 'wE' • PLAN FILES joining the honor board. The revolving door inside A• FILING CABINETS 8 the main entrance is illustrated in the other picture. A 0 "OWL SIMPEX" FLAT FILING ? A • "OUTEX" VISIBLE SYSTEMS It is constructed in maple and stands on the tiled • SHELVING AND STORAGE $. entrance in the centre of which is the city's coat of A • MACHINE POSTING TRAYS arms in mosaic. A Demonstration and Advice A with pleasure A $ The illustration cn this page shows the kitchen- ette, which will be extensively used by auxiliaries. NUTMAN SYSTEMS It is placed directly opposite the women's committee x PTV. LTD. X A 0 room. o MILLER HOUSE X 359 LITTLE COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE A A Phones: C 11200; C 11201. A •

:;94 CINDCRETE C. EBELING & SONS Pty. Ltd. STANDARD QUARRIES :6 Established 1885 PTY. LTD. BRICKS • • • were used through. Marine and General MASONRY CONTRACTORS out the new Foots- Engineers QUARRY MASTERS cray City Hall as 7: nailing blocks for Iron and Brass Founders • fixing all interior Washer Manufacturers woodwork. SUPPLIED THE BLUESTONE 171: • • Write or telephone us SCREENINGS USED IN THE particulars of this Contractors to: for CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW excellent, economical • State and Federal Governments & thoroughly proved FOOTSCRAY TOWN HALL. also Municipalities and Shires fixing method. • • Specify " CINDCRETE" Works: Office, Quarry & Works: Registered Patentees and only manufacturers X 70-82 STEPHEN ST., YARRAVILLE A :1 CINDCRETE BRICK CO. Registered Office: WEARING ST., FOOTSCRAY, W.11. w a (Swanton St Barrett Pty. Ltd.) :11:6 X 1 CASTLEMAINE ST., YARRAVILLE : Tel.: Footscray 1111 INGLES ST., PORT MELBOURNE,1S.C.7. Phone: F'tscray 22 (2 lines) R Telephone: M 2704 X °I. A f•:. weeeeemeree.e.w.....werremovmmd. X-C.14>TAX*1-•:•:•>>>>>:•:••:•Iii•IATA:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•.1•TAX•141*X4 I I I 21 20 WELL APPOINTED PAINTS, VARNISHES, THE SPARTAN LACQUERS, STAINS APARTMENTS Continued from Page 15. Inter-Cffice Telephone So that the ladies who work for the various • auxiliaries will be able to provide afternoon tea or supper System with the minimum of trouble, a charming kitchenette Manufactured by Victoria's Largest and Most has been fitted up just opposite the committee room. Tiled Modern Factory for the Production of Technical in cream, picked out with apple green, this kitchenette INSTALLED IN THE NEW TOWN HALL IS is something to make the mouths of housewives water Finishes. THE FAMOUS with envy. The gas hot water urn and stainless steel sink, fitted with hot and cold water taps, is hidden in a cupboard, when not in use. Beneath the sink is a number STROWGER of useful cupboards. Off this room, which is also equipped with several commodious built-in cupboards for crockery, etc., is a AUTOMATIC well-appointed wash-room for the use of the ladies. Manufactured by The Automatic Electric Co. Ltd., The photograph shows the interior of the banqueting hall, with THESE quarters will cater for the Mayoress, wives of semi-glazed windows at the far end; the orchestra alcove, main en- the originators of Automatic Telephony and the trance doors from the corridor on the right and entrance, from Hyde councillors, and auxiliary workers. The other part of Street on the left. The lighting unit shown in the ceiling has been main suppliers of Automatic Equipment to the Post the building which is of interest to women, is also situated artistically designed on the most modern lines, while the floor is the Master General's Department. latest in ballroom construction. in the upstairs wing of the Town Hall, but is entered • from Hyde Street. AGENTS: For Full Particulars, Apply— For the first time, this end of the building presents an interesting and attractive exterior to the public gaze. Two short flights of steps with iron hand-rails lead to a The Lawrence & Hanson Hardie Trading Pty. Ltd. minute platform, from which the hall is entered by a ELECTRICAL CO. LTD. graceful doorway. The stairs which wind up to the ban- Factory: GRAINGER'S RD., W. FOOTSCRAY quet hall (which will be let for dances, socials, weddings, 172-6 WILLIAM STREET MELBOURNE etc.), are paved in marble effect, and the banquet hall is Telephone: Central 10394 (6 lines) entered by wide doors of ornamental frosted glass inlet in polished maple frames. X.4:41KKOX0:4:4:4:0:o:4:4:1COXO:41,1oXio:•:C•:•:4X4XOW.C4;:.0:€4;;;O: 0 The complete Electrical Installation of the THE banquet hall will be a lovely setting for colorful Footscray Town Hall was carried out by - - - evening gowns and wedding finery. It is spacious and MANUIFACTUREILIS has the most modern type of ventilation. The walls are colored a light beige, in sand-paper finish, and the ceiling it IMPORTERS Oliver J. Nilsen & Co. is painted to shade from a light cream to deep beige. A raised, ornamental frieze in green and gold is a splendid • PTY. LTD. finish. An unusual and decorative design in overhead, indirect lighting is used in this hall. The Mayoress' room viewed from the balcony. The flush panel maple doors give access to the main first floor foyer and staircase, Inlet in one side of the room is a little alcove for 411 Sheet Lead, Pure Tin Pipe, Compo, Soil '$ Electrical Engineers and orchestras, complete with spacious cupboards for their and Lead Pipe, Glazing Lead, Lead Traps, music. The present Mayoress, Mrs. E. Hanmer, has Contractors donated a piano for this alcove, which makes a charming Bends and Offsets, Patent Hardened and addition to the decoration of the hall. * Magnetic Chilled Shot. A THE kitchen, which opens off the banquet half, is a A VICTORIA'S LEADING ELECTRICAL caterer's dream. Painted in spotless white, it is use- • ENGINEERS fully appointed with plenty of cupboards, some with specially ventilated doors, others with sliding doors. Two FOR ALL TYPES OF: enormous stainless steel sinks with grooved draining '41.0 WALTER COOP A • ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS boards will make washing up for hundreds a mere SWITCHBOARDS-SWITCHGEAR nothing. 2.17-219 LATROBE STREET 't$ • Large taps will give a continual flow of boiling water, • TRANSFORMERS A and in addition to a hot water urn, there is a special MELBOURNE, C.1. • MOTOR REPAIRS coffee urn, and another for milk. A hot plate oven will be of great use when a hot supper or dinner is being 'Phone: C 1134 served. A telephone has been installed in the kitchen for Always at Your Service • the convenience of caterers. r, FACTO RY: KNOX PLACE, MELBOURNE. X 45-47 BOURKE STREET MELBOURNE Interior of the electrical engineer's office. Special features are the 0'4 CLOAK rooms for the use of patrons of the banquet horizontal flush maple panelling and the simple modern and artistic Branches at Clifton Hill, Melbourne, Victoria, and 'Phone 572 (4 Lines) 0 hall are constructed on the latest lines, and repeat design of the office furniture, which harmonises with the color scheme Redfern, N.S.W. the note of good taste which is reflected throughout of the room. •

22 23 PARKS and RESERVES

The Parks and Reserves of the City of Footscray have, in recent years, been consider- GAS is SUPREME ably augmented, especially the most important, such as the Footscray Park, the Yarraville FOOTSCRAY MUNICIPAL OFFICES Gardens, and the Footscray Oval. FOOTSCRAY PARK.

Footscray Park (approximately 37 acres) is of AfirinitiThesimme%arAgifintUmno. Arting00•0•11eleili particular interest, chief y on account of its fine 40110414/1410011111Milltr. ,?IrariF/P01,••••1•1111111i representative collection of trees and shrubs. . illiMP.000011/0111111M USE IllrarilrOMPOO.DOGISSIIIM The Park faces the picturesque valley of the Maribyrnong River. Shade trees and extensive sloping lawns, the now famous Lilyponds, with their interesting rock gardens, add considerably For Harmony of Colour to the charm of beautiful surroundings and attract to the district numerous visitors. PERMANENCE At the main entrance is situated the Citizens' War Memorial. Between this statue and the and RESILIENCE Byron Moore Band Stand is the Memorial erected by the returned soldiers and sailors 4P'r The unique combination of charming 1.101 A well-equipped playground is provided for the younger fo k, and the important sporting colour with great durability makes Arot `-04? ‘...‘ interests are well provided for on the spacious C • 47et I t• Barnet Glass Rubber Floor Covering Co 12.:1,e 4.rkt areas at the foot of the Park. .1/47,4 5ko, ideal for Municipal Buildings, Hospitals, YARRAVILLE GARDENS. The Yarraville Gardens, with its new adjunct, Theatres and Churches. Because of its the Hanmer Reserve, constitutes an attractive resilient and shock absorbing qualities, rendezvous for residents of the South Ward. it minimises noise—and, in addition, is Hanmer Reserve is beautified by plantings of trees and shrubs, and neat lawns. An additional hygienic, waterproof and easily cleaned. charm here is the fine ornamental rock seats dedicated to citizens. • Oz.2.,r 400 square yards of &met Glas.7 KINGSVILLE PARK. Rubber Floor Covering have been laid Speed Perfect Kingsville Park (I I acres) is situated in the in the public sections of the new Footscray Kingsville Ward, a new area which is certain to GAS COOKING Municipal Offices. Its brown and biscuit become an important centre of sport. A notable gives the maximum variegated pattern with plain brown bor- by Regulated Heat addition here is a quarter-mile cycling track. 1. charm that no Heat at once. There means real economy ders adds a dignity cnc RAILWAY RESERVE. other flooring could attain. is no waste of heat or in time, labor and The Railway Reserve (approx. 4 acres) has time. money. been considerably improved and several minor allotments in various parts of the City have been beautified .by judicious plantings of ornamental shrubs, and the laying down of lawns. Barnet Glass THE OVALS. Major improvements have been completed at RUBBER CALL IN AND INSPECT AT OUR SHOWROOMS the Western Oval and the Yarraville Oval. TREE-PLANTING. FLOOR THE COLONIAL GAS ASSN. LIMITED Trees have been planted in many streets, and the most important of these p antings, the COVERING FOOTSCRAY and WILLIAMSTOWN Geelong Road Plantations, between Ormond Road and Ballarat Road, have been completed.

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c6he e7111(en "Who Controlled The eonstruction . . OVER GO YEARS of PROGRESS [Cont. from Page 6. ment and administration and is The lay-out for this Department than any other practising architect next in importance to that of Mel- in the new Municipal Offices is Mr. at the present time. . AND STILL GROWING. 11A KING bourne City. Mr. Carmody's in- Carmody's own design and will add Other large factories built by fluence with the State Electricity to the efficiency of an already Mr. PlotteI include Julius Kayser's 14EIVIIJ" Commission, and his foresight and highly specialised equipment. factory at Richmond, the Marshall acute business acumen, have been Shoe Co., at Richmond, A. W. Al- responsible for this uninterrupted Mr. J. PLOTTEL.—Mr. J. Plot- len's, Melbourne, and principal city ROPE development. As the most ex- tel, F.R.A.I.A., architect for the works are: Scott's Hotel, Victoria perienced engineer of Melbourne new Municipal Offices at Footscray Club Buildings, Beehive Building CORDAGE electric undertakings, other cities is an Englishman by birth who has and Brash's, Elizabeth street. have looked to him, not unsuccess- been resident in Melbourne since fully, to protect their interests with 1907. Previous to this he was in Mr. A. E. McCAUSLAND.—Al- TWINES the State Electricity Commission. South Africa for three years. He though he resigned his position as It is well known that the late has been responsible for the erec- city engineer, and was succeeded Sir John Monash had a high opin- tion of many large buildings all by Mr. Munro, before the construc- ion of Mr. Carmody's ability and over Victoria during the past 25 tion of the new building, Mr. Mc- integrity. Although the progress of years, totalling approximately Causland gave considerable time his department has demanded so £2,000,000 worth, and was instru- and thought to the preliminary much of his direction and energy, mental in the establishment of the plans. He really supervised the de- EMU BRAND he has been a member of the Foot- Maize Products Pty. Ltd. and as- tails that led up to the plans scray Technical School Council sociated companies in Footscray, placed before the council for final Factory at since its inception. and is a director and large share- consideration. Mr. McCausland Ballarat Road, In the administration of the holder in the same. started as an engineering cadet Electric Supply Department, Mr. He built that company's build- with the Footscray council and Footscray, Vic. Carmody has introduced methods ings as well as the Barnet Glass subsequently gained appointment which are as up-to-date as many Rubber Co.'s works, which were re- as city engineer in succession to overseas. He was responsible for modelled and rebuilt entirely under Mr. Neylan, and he held the posi- the agreement with the State his supervision. He is at present tion with distinction until a little Electricity Commission being made engaged in the extension of more than 12 months ago when he, for 10 years instead of 5 years. Michaelis, Hallenstein's works. resigned to accept a similar ap- GEO. KINNEAR & SONS PTY. LTD. 114 King St., Melbourne, C.1. This situation was fortunate for Mr. Plottel has carried out many pointment with the Prahran Coun- Footscray, actually meaning an ad- other works in Footscray and can cil. Not a small amount of the Phone Central 5372 • Telegrams "ROPE" Melbourne vantage of over £10,000 a year for probably claim to having done credit for the new building must 5 years. more work in this municipality be accorded Mr. McCausland.

r 1 ):.:.:.:.:.:.....x.i.:.:•...:.x.:::.-x:c.:.:41.14z4:.:.:::.14.1...:#:.: 4 0. 8 $ Q PJ $ The Largest and Most vw GLAZING x Complete Motor Recon- tl il'i. $ 2 :;1 of § ditioning Garage in the $ '.j 8 '1. State ` Footscray 0,_4 8 • BODY BUILDING P, CONCRETE REINFORCEMENTS 1 2 8 8 • MOTOR TRIMMING Town Hall 28 FOR ROADS AND STRUCTURES '$ 8 • UPHOLSTERING 0 by 8 $ • DUCO 0 8 B.R.C. FABRIC ENSURES THE MAXIMUM STRENGTH AND UTILITY, AND X • ELECTRIC WELDING, etc. ,0 8 IS FAR SUPERIOR TO ANY OTHER TYPE. BEING PRACTICALLY 0 X X 8 INDESTRUCTIBLE, IT WILL LAST INDEFINITELY. MAKE SURE YOU BROOKS, ROBINSON Pty. Ltd., 8 USE B.R.C. FABRIC FOR ALL CONCRETE WORK IN THE CONSTRUCTION t § W. H. & S. MASSEY 1 8 0 OF ROADS AND FLOORS. A Pty. Ltd. A Glass Merchants and A MADE IN AUSTRALIA BY A 8 t Shop Fitters • Q :$ 8 A 6 • ,t$ Motor and General Engineers 8 74 8 A • 8 ARC. ,.A 8 '0 ENGINEERING CO. PTY. LTD.; 59-65 ELIZABETH STREET X A 369-377 WILLIAMSTOWN ROAD rifFfiff7T11[ITITU, 430 LITTLE COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE. t4 MELBOURNE, C.1 .111TrrrrrrrurrEcr x YARRAVILLE, W.13, MELB., Vic. Also makers of , Weldmesh Electrically Welded! Fence g Factory: Maffra St., Sill Melbourne A Telephone: Footscray 1270 (2 lines) '

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Electric Supply Undertaking FINANCIAL STORY OF CITY'S HEADWAY The Council of the City of Footscray was one This of the first of the few Metropolitan Municipalities to As illustrating the remarkable development of Foot- take advantage of the Electric Light and Power Act so ray the following figures are quoted:- and applied for the necessary Order of the Governor- Net Annual Value of Mac-nificent in-Council to be constituted an Undertaker to dis- Year Rateable Property Revenue of Council 1876 .• .1 £33,229 £6,048 tribute energy for power and lighting. 1880 40,287 9,044 This important Branch of the Municipal func- 1885 64,333 10,441 New tions was started in the year 1912 and has increased 1900 82,962 13,657 the business so much that today Footscray has 1905 •.•. 96,139 15,531 actually a revenue of £154,200 per annum, 1910 123,463 19,721 1915 211,249 46,602 Town Hall CAPITAL EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE 1920 264,134 61,896 Capital 1925 489,011 141,000 Year Expenditure Revenue 1930 645,680 200,000 1912 £10067 £2966 1931 645,076 193,254 was equipped with 1917 26830 15064 1932 558,608 197,748 1922 59035 3605.) 1933 526,692 201,869 1927 151165 87675 1934 528,913 211,769 1932 208222 104692 1935 533,302 220,000 1936 235000 154222 Sanitary 1936 595,000 234,000 Expenditure on Lamp Standards to 1936 ...... £10,000 At the beginning of the undertaking approximately 3C0 gas lamps were converted to electric. Fittings There are at the present over 2000 60-watt lamps in use. COMPARISON OF UNITS SOLD • Light Power Total A The strong room doors Year ending 30/9/1912 64,000 21,300 85,300 Tiles 33/9/1936 3,184,080 24,743,979 27,928,059 for this building were designed and installed and by THE GENOA TERRAllO CO. THE VICTORIA SAFE CO. Stainless Pty. Ltd. 152 Victoria Street Steel Sinks 233-235 NICHOLSON ST., CARLTON, N.3. East Brunswick Telephone: F 1069 TELEPHONE: BRUNSWICK 35 by • ROGERS, SELLER & MYHILL executed the following work at the new PTY. LTD Footscray Town Hall GRIFFITHS BROS. • •

Manufacturers and Importers of • Terrazzo Dodo, Capping, Skirting, String, Master Plumbers CEMENT Fireplaces, Tiles, Bathroom Fillingd and also Treads and Risers of Hyde St. Stairs. • Builders' Hardware DISTRIBUTORS Suppliers and Contractors to the • Terrazzo Floor to Reception Hall off PTY. LTD. Footscray City Council Supper Room. Showrooms: • 15 McKILLOP STREET, MELBOURNE, C.1. 55 William Street • Ironite in buff color to treads and risers of Melbourne Supper Room Escape Stairs; also Council 93 Albert St., Footscray, W.11 Con CITY ROAD AND FANNING ST., 5TH. MELBOURNE. Telephones: Central 2580, 2581, 2582. Chamber Escape Stairs. Telephone: Footscray 109 • •

29 28 THE HOFFMAN BRICK & Municipalities Are Proud POTTERIES LTD. =S:phere direJ.) .tu ca To Support...

Aptly described as the Birmingham of Showrooms and Office: 123 Queen St., Melbourne. Australia, the City of Footscray has made AUSTRALIAN (Cent. 27.) Footscray, besides being the Birmingham of Victoria, remarkable progress during the past sixty years. knows how to "play" and in every sphere of sport, repre- The story of its development from an un- sentatives of our city have taken leading roles. Our pretentious locality, known to the people of INDUSTRY Works: Dawson Street, Brunswick. (Bwk. 683.) civic leaders are keenly alive to the value of healthy re- creation and by their policy of providing as many open Melbourne only as a supplier of bluest one for spaces as possible have given practical support to the their roads and buildings, to one of the largest FOR theory that a healthy body is a factor in the cultivation manufacturing cities of Australia, is one of the of a healthy mind. romances of modern industrial •

This article does not afford scope for specialisation When the foundation stone of the old Town BRICKS and reference can be made only in a general way to the Hall was laid in 1875, Footscray was just a river extensive sporting activities. Municipal cricket and foot- port and a site for a few venturesome manufac- Texture and Heeler ball grounds are spread all over the city area and every turers. To-day it is an important and prosperous "ARC" Chemical reasonable attention is given to their preparation and city, housing within its boundaries 300 registered maintenance so as to give those using them good factories, 1200 shops, and over 12,000 homes. Vitrified facilities. It is not only a very favored district for the BRAND Reds and Creams These grounds, of course, are devoted to amateur establishment and expansion of a wide variety sport and in the competitive side Footscray clubs have of secondary industries, but it is also a thriving brought honor to the city in the world of athletics, both as centre of retail trade — a place of parks and individuals and as clubs. It is worthy of mention that TERRA COTTA the city was represented at the Olympic Games at Berlin gardens and many attractive homes. Geelong Cement this year by Chris Wheeler, a member of the Footscray All this has been brought about through the Roofing Tiles— Amateur Cycling Club. wisdom and enterprise of local residents. By Salt-glazed and Variegated Footscray is a sport-loving city and the people take their civic knowledge, careful planning, and ad- Lumber for Wall Partitions a deep and practical interest in the various sports. Clubs ministration, they have, in recent years, trans- are universally well-managed and in this, adults, many of formed their city. They have taken as their made in Victoria Air Vents and Chimney Pots whom are former athletes, play a leading part. They act motto, not only industry and progress, but the Plugging Blocks in the capacity of coaches and their advice and service are ideals of beauty and culture, which seek to make was used in the available on the administrative side. a better and happier environment for the Construction of A visitor to Footscray on a Saturday afternoon would working man. SANITARY WARE look with amazement upon the sporting activities. At this To-day, Footscray may be justly proud of its the time of the year there are to be seen hundreds of cricket clean, well repaired streets, its beautiful public Lavatory Basins clubs indulging in their game and in point of numbers this parks, gardens, and children's playgrounds. It is sport is rivalled by tennis. A tennis association organised FOOTSC RAY Stall Urinals, etc. in Footscray a few years ago has grown to embrace more indeed a place of which any loyal, intelligent than 500 registered players and it requires only a Australian may well be proud, combining as it TOWN HALL moment's thought to visualise what this means in organi- does industrial civic integrity and a comfortable DRAIN PIPES sation, along with a big demand for courts on which to standard of living for its 60,000 inhabitants. play. The municipality has allocated two of the latest The stateliness and beauty of Footscray's new type of courts—one at the western reserve and the other • Stoneware Municipal Offices are in keeping with the pro- at Yarraville—and there is also a municipal public court Agricultural at Yarraville. The other courts are either owned or hired gressive spirit of the city itself. By building for themselves a civic centre of such dignity and Gutter Bricks, etc. by the various clubs. charm, the people of Footscray have declared to AUSTRALIAN CEMENT Senior cricket and football, of which the city has two the world their faith in themselves and their de- clubs, have first-class ovals—one known as the Western termination to continue the good work of the LIMITED Prompt Delivery, Direct from our Works by Reserve, and the other in the south ward of the munici- pality. past by striving for a greater, more beautiful and Road or Rail even more prosperous municipality. This magni- TEMPLE COURT, 422 COLLINS STREET, One more reference, amongst many that could be ficent building should inspire the people to MELBOURNE, C.1. made were space available, should suffice to stress Foot- choose nothing but the best for Footscray, and scray's interest in the welfare of youth. This is to the • Write for Our Catalogue —State municipal baths. Erected in a central part of the city, to give enthusiastic support to all movements Telephone: Central 1773 this facility serves a most useful purpose and its general which aim at the better planning of the whole which Lines are Required excellence is the subject of all-round commendation. of Melbourne's Western Suburban Districts.

30 31 THE EARLY HISTORY OF FOOTSCRAY

(By Claude Smith, Esq., J.P.)

It was on the third of June, 1835, that the Footscray blacks poised their spears at the Batman party, who MODERN ... pleasantly gazed on the rich grasses of framoo, the native name for our present city. The first meeting in the metropolitan area between the blacks and whites, the civilised and the savage, was on ...LIGHTING Footscray soil, and owing to the knowledge gained by Batman with his exploits with the v.ilder aborigines of Tasmania, his negotiations with the natives of this area The whole of the ornamental were without force or bloodshed, and his peaceful entry into Footscray was the dawn of civilisation and the start- lightHg fittings, bulkheads ing of industry in this State. Twice John Batman traversed our territory, and had and internal plate class signs our river been fresh instead of salt, Footscray would in the new FOOTSCRAY have undoubtedly been the capital of Victoria, and had he not got caught in the fork of the two rivers opposite TOWN HALL wore designed Parker Street, Footscray, where some of his party were forced to swim across to get their boa, he would likely and manufactured by us lo have gone back to Tasmania without having found "the the order of the architect. place for the village" near Queen's Bridge. The fact of his being in Footscray twice, and five days • before he discovered the Melbourne site, makes our City Designers and Manufacturers the parent of the Metropolis. Iramoo, when Batman found it, was a squatter's para- in dise prepared by nature for the exploitation of man and his flocks and herds, with luscious grasses knee deep; low- Modern lighting, glass set, shady she-oaks about 130 yards apart, with sparse bending, ornamental metal undergrowth and 0:7-.bellished with and covered profusely work, etc. with the prettiest of wild flowers of various shades and colours. The overflow of the two local rivo,r3 spread pt high tide over to the, hill where the West Molbourne Stadium now stands, and past North Melbourne, Hetharn Hill and Flemington to Maribyrnong. Batman's Swamp, as it was NEWTON then called, was alive with wild duck, swans, teal, pelicans, AND plover, etc. Footscray's blacks were well bui:t, agile and warlike, but after the white man's intrusion aeon degenerated, GRAY and when Batman and Gellibrand ian:led their flocks of sheep their dogs drove all the enius and kangaroos and PTY. LTD. native fauna out of the district and loft the aborigines nothing to eat, and consequontly they speared the sheep • to live, which brought repr:sals frors the owners. If our pioneers could ris-; today v,hat a glorious revela- Metal and Glass Craftsmen tion it would be to the.-.1. Large arL-ao that were bought from the natives for a few tomaha-,oks, looking glasses, Illuminating Engineers etc., have since been sold in Nicholson Street for hun- dreds of pounds sterling per foot, and where sheep once • grazed a great city has arisen, and when formerly there was a bridgeless river now lie six modern crossings for 342 St. Kilda Road railways and vehicular traffic. Great factories with tall chimney stacks belch forth their smoke to the skies, in- Melbourne, S.C.1 dicative of the internal energy of tons of machinery and human effort of skilled and manual labour. Loud whistles Phone: M3360 mingle with the grinding of machinery, with clang and clatter rending the air where once the only noise was the rush of the 'roo and the cries of the chase and the wild shrieks and yells of the corroboree. 32 Printed . by The Mall Publishers, 264 Barkty street, Footerray, W.11. '