ROLL OF COUNCIL FOR 1949-50
MAYOR – F. A. Haddrick, Esq J.P.
Alderman A. L. Langdon, J.P. Alderman J. Witty, J.P. Alderman C. A. L. Schahinger Alderman A. C. Way Councillor J. M. Clee (Strangways Ward) Councillor C. G. T. Shearing " " Councillor E. H. Ryan (Musgrave Ward) Councillor C. T. H. Koch " " Councillor K. G. Oswald, J.P. (Jervois Ward) Resigned 19.4.50 Councillor E. A. Watkins " " Councillor H. H. Hartley (Torrens Ward) Councillor L. H. Hender, J.P. " "
Town Clerk W. H. Brady, F.I.M.A., J.P. Assistant Town Clerk R. C. Tucker, A.I.M.A F.F.I.A., A.C.I.S. Inspector R. E. Gunn Lady Clerks Miss G. M. Crammond Miss M. L. Parslow Officer of Health Dr R. G. Burnard, M.R.C.P. Auditor W. H. Willsmore, A.I.A.S.A. Working Overseer M. F. Lienert Town Hall Porters W. N. J. Churchman R. K. Wade The following is a list of the Mayors who have served the Town of Thebarton from the year of incorporation.
Benjamin Taylor February to September 1883 Edward James Ronald 1883 – 1887 Bartholomew Joseph McCarthy 1887 – 1888 James Manning 1888 – 1890 Edwin Cunliffe Hemmingway 1890 – 1893 Robert Burns Cuming 1893 – 1894 William Weber 1894 – 1897 Charles Boxer Ware 1897 – 1901 Robert Burns Cuming 1901 – 1903 Charles Boxer Ware 1903 – 1904 William Henry Goodenough 1904 – 1908 Alfred William Styles 1908 – 1911 Alexander Alfred Collins 1911 – 1913 Thompson Green 1913 – 1916 Arthur William Lemon 1916 – 1917 Alfred Joseph Blackwell 1917 – 1919 James Leonard Leal 1919 – 1922 Alfred Henry Pretty 1922 – 1924 Edwin Thomas Isley 1924 – 1926 Harry Sumner Hatwell 1926 – 1928 Matthew Watson 1928 – 1931 Jules Langdon 1931 – 1937 Harry Sumner Hatwell 1937 – 1939 Albert George Inkley 1939 – 1942 Oliver Rutherford Turner 1942 – 1944 Arthur Avalon House 1944 – 1946 John Witty 1946 – 1949 Frank Alan Haddrick 1949 – 1949 – 1950
MUNICIPALITY OF THEBARTON
MAYOR’S ANNUAL REPORT
To the members of the Town Council of the Corporation of Thebarton
Gentlemen,
Having completed the term for which I was originally elected as your Mayor, I desire with all sincerity to express my grateful thanks for the assistance rendered to the Mayoress and I by the members of the Council, and others, and I can honestly say that we have endeavoured to carry out our duties to the best of our ability without fear or favour, and I feel that we have to some extent given satisfaction to the Council and the residents of the Town, as they have seen fit to nominate me as the chief Magistrate of the Town for a further term.
I would be lacking in appreciation if I did not express my gratitude for the confidence shown towards the Mayoress and myself, and we give our assurance that the well being of the Town of Thebarton and its people will have our whole hearted support during the remainder of our term in Office.
I have pleasure in submitting a brief report on the activities of the Council during the past year, also as a matter of general interest reports from Town Organisations are attached.
Public Works
Construction works have been practically impossible during the last financial year, due to shortage of labor and inability to obtain material. However the Overseer and his staff have done their best to keep up with the maintenance work. Roads and paths have been patched and top-dressed with bitumen; sides of paths and watertables, kept clean; and weeds poisoned. It is pleasing to visit other localities and compare this Corporation’s streets and paths with those of other Councils.
Alderman C. A. Schahinger, who has occupied the position of Chairman of the Works Committee, during the past year, has carried out his duties to the satisfaction of all members. He has devoted a great deal of his time to meetings and visits, of inspections with the Town Clerk and myself with the idea of keeping Thebarton in the forefront, and of making himself conversant with the needs of the Town.
I have appended a short report showing the quantity of bitumen, and screenings that have been used during the year on the various roads and paths, for the information of members.
ROADS AND PATHS TOP DRESSED WITH HOT BITUMEN 1949-1950
Strangways Ward :-
ROADS Gals Tons Bitumen Screenings
Walsh St – Smith St to Anderson Street 775 43 Randolph St, full distance 150 9 925 52 PATHS
Livingstone Street – South Side 50 4 Randolph Street " " 50 4 Admella Street Both sides 100 7 Cawthorne Street Both sides 1150 80 1350 95 Musgrave Ward :-
ROADS
George Street, sides only 150 9 Kintore Street, full distance 1450 80 1600 89 PATHS
Pearson Street, both sides 100 7 Maria Street, both sides 400 28 Goodenough Street, both sides 250 18 750 53 Jervois Ward :-
ROADS
Ashley Street – Taylors Rd to East St 1250 70 Shipster St – Henley Bch Rd to Carlton Pde and North Pde to Ashley Street 675 38 Northcote St full distance 650 36 Huntriss St Beach Road to Carlton Pde 425 24 Stephens Ave Henley Bch Rd to North Pde 775 43 3775 211 PATHS
Clifford St both sides, Ashley St to Ashwin Pde 670 47 Meyer St both sides full distance 350 25 Hayward Avenue, east side 200 14 West Street, west side, Meyer St to Ashwin Pde (2 costs penetration) 300 21 Stephens Avenue, both sides 500 35 2020 142 Torrens Ward :-
ROADS Bitumen Screenings
Henley Street 850 48
PATHS
Gray Street, both sides 200 14 Hounslow Avenue, north side 150 11 Henley Beach Rd (Rankine Rd to Fisher Tce) 600 42 Claremont St, both sides 175 12 Ballara Street, north side 150 11 Ebor Avenue, east side 560 40 1835 130 Fisher Terrace, east side (Reconstructed with penetration)
SUMMARY Bitumen Screenings
Roads 7150 gals 400 tons Paths 5955 gals 420 tons 13105 gals 820 tons Waite Agricultural Research Institute
Two visits were paid to the Institute, one on November 30th 1949, and the other on May 1st, 1950, by Alderman Schahinger and myself, the Town Clerk, Mr Tucker and the Overseer. We were thus able to see the various kinds of trees in their Spring and Autumn foliage.
There are over 400 species of trees in the Arboretum at the Institute.
The object of these inspections is to make sure that we do not fall into the error made by previous members, of both this and other Metropolitan Councils, in planting the wrong sort of tree, there are numerous aspects to consider and we trust that when we do make a recommendation to the Works Committee, it will be to suggest the planting of trees that will be as near to the ideal as it is possible to get.
Methods of Assessment
A report was received from the Minister of Local Government submitted by the Local Government Advisory Committee, upon methods of Assessments and rating under the Local Government Act, and stating that the necessity for this enquiry was largely brought about by the fact that some Councils rating under the Land Values System, have found difficulty in raising sufficient revenue for their purposes.
The report purported to incorporate the main features of the Annual Values Assessment and the Land Values Assessment, but in effect it was merely forcing the whole of the Councils to adopt one assessment which was actually the existing Annual Values Assessment, with slight increases on vacant land. Whereas in the case of Thebarton which adopted the Land Values Assessment, in 1909, and it had worked satisfactorily for 40 years, would, if this recommendation was adopted, be forced to have a valuation made of all property in the Town which would cost some hundreds of pounds, unsettle the ratepayers and in the end be no better off than it was at present.
Under the present Land Values Assessment, provision was given in the Local Government Act for a rate up to 1/- in the £. Thebarton, with its last increase, still has a margin of 4d, and if some Councils, especially Country ones could not obtain sufficient revenue from 1/- rate, it would be a much more satisfactory arrangement to increase the amount of rate.
Councillor Oswald moved and Councillor Ryan seconded that the Minister of Local Government be advised that in view of the fact that this Council has assessed on the Land value system for the past 40 years, and that such system has proved satisfactory, and further that the rate levied at present (8d in the £) can still be increased by 50% as provided by existing legislation, Thebarton Council is not in favour of the suggested amended legislation, which is based on Annual Values and will vigorously oppose its introduction, and that the Minister also be advised that this Council is of opinion that if a uniform system of rating is desired then land values should form the basis of such system, and it is further of opinion that such material alteration as suggested should have the sanction of the ratepayers.
The Government in December last passed an Amending Act to increase the General rate to 1/4d.
Health
The Central Board of Health in July last, forwarded a letter dealing with Small pox and advising that owing to the greater popularity of air travel from abroad, there is an ever increasing danger of Small pox, and outlining the precautions to be taken in the event of any suspicious causes of fevers accompanied by rash of any kind.
The Health Committee has been under the Chairmanship of Alderman A. C. Way during the past year, and his duties have been comparatively light owing to the Healthy state of the Town as will be seen by the report of Dr R. G. Burnard, Officer of Health.
Oval
Trotting Trials were conducted on the Oval last season, being the fourth year in succession, the results paid to the Corporation for the individual meetings being as follows:-
1. £13.17.10 2. 14.15.5 3. 26.9.11 4. 32.7.10 5. 26.1.1 6. 25.0.3 7. 22.11.7 8. 7.0.3 9. 10.9.3 £178.13.5 The amounts received for the four Seasons being:-
1947 11 meetings £250.19.6 1948 10 meetings 189.0.2 1949 14 meetings 181.0.10 1950 9 meetings 178.13.5 Bank Interest 19.2.2 £818.16.1
Country Carnival Cricket Association
The Country Carnival Cricket Association held their Twenty-fourth series of matches from March 6th to the 16th.
The fire which commenced on J. King & Sons Brick yard, on Saturday 25th February, destroyed about 180 feet of fence and two small sheds and contents, the shed and contents were insured.
I am pleased to report that the Ladies of the West Park Croquet Club won the premiership this year.
West Torrens Football Club
The Club had a very successful Season for 1949, and although not being successful in winning Premiership Honours played off with North Adelaide who were evidently too strong for the Blue and Gold.
I am sure that members, with me wish the West Torrens Club a successful Season in every way for 1950, and trust that the good feeling that exists between the Club and the Council will continue.
The gate takings and allocation of same for the eight matches played on the Oval for the 1949 Season, are as follows:-
Gatemen, SA Gross Taxation Umpires Nat. Takings Council Fees Football etc League £ s d £ s d £ s d £ £ s d Norwood 747 2 - 53 1 3 164 15 3 36 493 5 6 30/4/49 North 550 7 6 38 2 1 119 10 11 36 356 14 6 Adelaide 21/5/49 Port Adel 637 5 9 40 7 6 140 13 11 36 420 4 4 4/6/49 Sturt 385 10 9 27 15 - 80 14 - 36 241 1 9 11/6/49 West Adel 501 5 9 37 4 7 107 8 8 36 320 12 6 25/6/49 South 229 9 9 26 11 3 42 1 2 36 124 17 4 Adelaide 30/7/49 Glenelg 400 4 6 29 7 1 83 18 9 36 250 18 8 27/8/49 South 252 9 - 19 17 1 49 9 - 36 147 2 11 Adelaide 3/9/49 £3,703 15 - 272 5 10 788 11 8 288 2,354 17 6 Return for previous 4 years 1948 4,157 9 1 846 14 1 760 9 10 280 2,270 5 2 1947 4,510 8 8 917 16 8 837 4 9 254 2,501 7 3 1946 3,248 17 10 661 1 4 593 19 8 219 ⅝ 1,774 4 4 1945 1,303 7 7 265 11 1 230 14 3 175 ⅛ 631 19 9 £16,923 18 2 2963 15 - 3211 0 2 1216¾ 9,532 14 -
As a matter of interest I have also shown the figures for all suburban Ovals, on which league Football was played during the last Season.
Oval Gross Oval Football Takings Expenses Taxation Authority League £ s d £ s d £ s d £ s d £ s d Norwood 5292 11 6 284 12 0 525 2 11 1122 11 10 3360 4 9 8 matches Thebarton 3703 15 0 288 0 0 272 5 10 788 11 8 2354 17 6 8 matches Prospect 3579 8 6 309 0 0 274 16 3 751 17 1 2243 15 2 8 matches Alberton 2938 9 6 233 2 0 196 13 9 629 5 7 1879 8 2 7 matches Glenelg 3077 5 3 268 17 6 337 7 6 617 15 0 1853 5 3 8 matches Unley 2415 6 0 288 4 2 251 1 3 470 7 9 1405 12 10 8 matches Kensington 1403 8 0 148 7 6 85 3 4 293 6 11 876 10 3 4 matches
£22410. 3.9 1820. 3. 2 1942.10.10 4673.15.10 13973.13.11
Although Thebarton Oval headed the list for 1948, Norwood achieved this distinction for 1949, with Thebarton second.
The West Torrens Football Club Social Committee held an electric Light Carnival on the Oval on Friday, April, 14th.
Soccer Football
The SA Soccer Football Association, hired the Oval for a Soccer Match between the visiting Yugoslav Team and an Australian II Soccer Team on Saturday, 13th August, 1949, the attendance exceeded all expectations.
His Excellency the Governor and Lady Norrie attended.
Staff
Since my elevation to the Office of Mayor, I have of necessity been brought into close contact with the members of the Staff and I desire to express my sincere gratitude for the assistance rendered to the Mayoress and I by each one, who are always willing and ready to give their help and assistance and I am sure that it would not be possible for the Council to obtain a Staff that work together more harmoniously.
Employees’ Picnic
The Fourth Annual Employees’ Picnic since the end of World War II was held at Belair Oval on February 2nd, and was no less a success than the previous three. The tone of these picnics has been of a very high standard, the employees, their wives and children, both inside and outside staff, meeting together in the true picnic spirit. The Mayoress and I attended. The employees are grateful for the assistance given by the Council.
Employees Annual Cricket Match
The employees’ Annual Cricket Match, was held on Saturday, 3rd December, 1950, the result being a win for the visitors. A very enjoyable day was spent.
Local Churches
The Ministers and their wives accepted the invitation of the Mayoress and I to an afternoon in the Parlour on 16th September, 1949. These afternoons have been held for several years now and have become a regular feature in the Civic affairs of Thebarton.
The various churches in the Town with the Ministers names and addresses are:-
Anglican – Rev C. J. Whitfield, 10 Falcon Avenue, Mile End
Mile End Baptist – Rev H. E. P. Bunday, 17 Hughes Street, Mile End
Southward Baptist – Rev C. Gordon-Jones, 104 Park Terrace, North Unley
Catholic Church – Rev F. Smyth, 27 Dew Street, Mile End
Mile End Church of Christ – Paster R. W. Marshall, 2 Danby Street, Torrensville
Torrensville Church of Christ – Mr W. R. C. Maxted, 130 North Parade, Underdale
Congregational Church – Paster W. G. Bache, 2 Eden Avenue, Kensington Park. Pastor Bache has recently accepted another call and Torrensville Congregational Church is without a resident Minister at present.
( Holder Memorial Methodist – Rev V. H. Goldney, 127 Henley Beach ( Road, Mile End ( ( Torrensville and Thebarton Methodist – Rev J. H. Davies, 10 Carlton ( Parade, Torrensville ( Now on one circuit.
Salvation Army – Senior Capt S. C. Kroenert, 47A Smith Street, Thebarton
Members of the Council have attended the following church services by invitation during the year.
Torrensville Congregational Church, 40th Anniversary on the 16th October, 1949. Torrensville Church of Christ, 24th Anniversary of the 23rd October, also Harvest Thanksgiving Service on 2nd April, 1950.
Southwark Baptist Church, Anzac Memorial Service on April 23rd at 7 p.m.
A Service to the Memory of Ex-Alderman W. H. D. James, at Holder Memorial Church on Sunday, 21st May.
Bereavements
Letters of sympathy have been forwarded to the relatives of the following persons who have died during the year:-
Mr John Blood Pitcher , 18 Victoria Street, who was first appointed Auditor for the Council in 1904 and had been connected with the Auditing of the Council’s books until a few week prior to his death.
Mr George H. Goodliffe, 6 Cawthorne Street Mrs Mary A. Hynes, 45 Taylors Road Mrs Fanny Pridham, (wife of D. H. Pridham,) 44 Carlton Parade Mr Cyril Frederick Pepper, 17 Filsell Street Mrs W. P. Lowe, 12 Goodenough Street Mr L. A. Marriott, 33 Bagot Avenue Mr W. J. Whitford, 1A Danby Street The Rt Hon, the Lord Mayor, A. E. W. Short, Esq J.P. Ex-Mayor, E. T. Isley, J.P. 65 Rose Street Mr Isley served the Town as Councillor from 1917-1919 and again from 1926- 1935, as Alderman from 1919-1923 and Mayor from 1924-1926, a total of 16 years and 7 months.
Mr John Forgan, 21 Holland Street Mr H. J. Gething, 1 Grey Street Mr Robert Mason, Mason & Cox Ltd Mr A. W. Ewens, 75 Darebin Street Mrs J. M. Pannan, 47 Shipster Street Mr A. McWilliam, 39 Henley Beach Road Mr H. Capper, 15 Filsell Street Mr Charles Lawton, 1 Parker Street Mr Frank Leane, 5 Phillip Street, father of Mr P. A. Leane Mrs E. G. Brown, 68 Darebin Street Mrs H. L. Black, 214 Henley Beach Road Mrs Susan Beare, 32 Carlton Parade Mr A. G. Baillie, 41 Hughes Street Mrs D. G. M. Higgins, 24 Filsell Street Mrs Worrell (Wife of Ex-Alderman F. Worrell), of 44 Roebuck Street Mr W. R. Davison, 115 Carlton Parade Mrs T. Jury, 25 Clifford Street Mr A. E. Layton, 58 North Parade Mr W. T. Gliddon, 45 Dew Street Mrs E. McCarthy, 70 Cuming Street Mrs M. Dalgleish, 11 Gladstone Road Mr F. A. Box , - Ex-Mayor of Woodville, and Past President of the Municipal Association of SA and Member of Group “B” of the Municipal Tramways Trust Board.
Mr & Mrs T. G. McCrea, 1A Shipster Street Mrs M. J. Pepper at 19 Smith Street Mrs C. S. McHugh, 28 Fisher Terrace, widow of the late Ex-Alderman C. S. McHugh Mrs W. J. Wilson, 33 Fisher Terrace Mrs E. M. Hoskin, 72 Taylors Road Mr T. J. Trembath, 81 Hughes Street Mrs F. B. Dugan, 33 Walsh Street Mrs A. Hooper, 20 Lurline Street Mr J. Darwent’s son, 52 Hughes Street Mr V. M. Jury, 43 Ashley Street Mrs E. V. White 25 Stephens Avenue Mr E. Pickering, 20 King Street Mr G. T. Platten, 39 Hughes Street Mr Joe Haddy, 24 Henley Street Mr S. W. Hewish, 10 Gladstone Road Mr W. C. Boscombe, 29 Cawthorne Street Mr W. A. Wright, 67 Rose Street Mrs E. H. Quicke, 23 Walsh Street, mother of Mrs W. Vardon Mrs C. Montrose, 29 Gladstone Road Mr V. H. Marks, 61 Jervois Street Mrs H. Roach, 5 Smith Street Mr Thomas J. Ryan, youngest son of Mr & Mrs T. J. Ryan, of 50 Danby Street Miss E. C. Lea , 12 Kintore Street, well-known worker for Charity in the Town.
Mr C. R. Elsdon, 50 West Thebarton Road Mr & Mrs A. E. Preece, 5 Fisher Terrace A sister of Mrs E. M. Field, 43 Fisher Terrace Mrs D. S. Benz, 4 Livingstone Street Mr F. L. McPherson, 10 Elm Avenue Mr W. J. Bowbridge, 10 George Street Mrs J. Matheson, 73 North Parade Mr J. J. Madigan, 48 Huntriss Street Mrs Oswald, wife of Ex-Councillor, K. G. Oswald Mr W. T. Harvey, 66 Roebuck Street Mr H. C. Ward, 78 Jervois Street Mr G. E. Hooper, 17 Ebor Avenue Mrs A. J. Rodgers, 22 South Terrace Mrs W. T. Bates, 32 Tarragon Street Ex-Alderman, W. H. D. James , 38 Kyeema Avenue, Cumberland Park
Mr R. P. W. Summerton, 22 Tarragon Street Mr A. W. Love, son of Mr & Mrs A. F. Love, 12 Beans Road Mr Reg J. Smith, 80 Taylors Road Mr Stephen Bowie, son of Mr A. Bowie, 15A Neville Road Mr L. R. Philps, 4 Rose Street Mr A. E. Short, 28 Norma Street Mrs Leo Thomas, 6 Cowra Street Mr F. K. Hardinge, 14 Huntriss Street Mr C. A. Liebich, 11 Wainhouse Street Mr W. J. Rowe, 63 Light Terrace Mr G. F. Morgan, 5 Dew Street Mr G. H. Edwards, 72 North Parade Mr L. P. Barnden, 13 Ebor Avenue Mr H. Pratt, 57 Meyer Street Mrs B. M. H. Rowe, 29 King Street Mr J. H. Bell, 13 Lurline Street Mr Tom Parkin, 72 Darebin Street Mrs L Reymond, 111 North Parade Mr H. G. Munday, 31 Shipster Street Mrs A. M. Burrows, 52 King Street Mr S. Crossing, 57 Jervois Street Mr John Maddern, 29 Hayward Avenue Mrs G. E. Schultze, 22 Danby Street Mrs S. Stewart, 17 Cawthorne Street Mrs S. E. Spells, mother of Mr B. C. Spells, 20 South Terrace Mrs A. C. Abbott, mother of Mr Geo Abbott, 36 Henley Beach Road Mrs H. Dittmar, 15 Huntriss Street Mr J. R. Jennings, son of Mr C. H. Jennings, 55A Rose Street Mr Charles Cooper, 22 James Street Ex-Councillor H. T. Christophers, father of Mrs H. H. M. Bridgman, 5 Taylors Road
Town and other Functions
Functions attended by the Mayoress and I, during the past year in our official capacity are as follows:-
Annual Dinner, West Torrens Corporation , held at the Southern Cross Hotel on 25th July, 1949.
Lady Gowrie Child Centre, Annual Meeting , on 26th July.
26th Anniversary of the Thebarton Infants’ School, Mothers’ Club , held in the Assembly Hall on the 10th August, 1949. An opportunity was taken to welcome the new Head Mistress, Miss Buzacott, also to say farewell to Miss Fitzgerald, who was leaving on account of ill-health.
The Annual Meeting of the Thebarton Branch of the D.B.N.S. on the 12th August, the Mayoress and I and Alderman and Mrs Witty, received the guests.
The Thebarton Girls’ Technical School , Fete held on 17th August, in the Assembly Hall, the Head Mistress, Miss Maschmedt, was delighted with the result.
The Parish Ball , in conjunction with the Local Catholic Church, on the 6th September. The Mayoress and I were honored in being asked to select the “Belle of the Ball.”
The Brooklyn Park Methodist Sunday School Concert held in the Town Hall on the 25th August, in aid of their Kindergarten Hall, it was the best of its kind held in the Town Hall for many years.
A Concert arranged by the Toc H , in the Town Hall on Tuesday, 27th September.
Social Evening of the Torrensville United Football Club in the Assembly Hall on Friday 14th October.
Reception given by Mr R. G. LeTourneau , American Millionaire machine manufacturer, at the South Australian Hotel, on 17th October.
Concert by the Commercial Travellers’ Concert Party, in the Assembly Hall, on Friday 21st October, the proceeds of which were for the Thebarton Branch of the D.B.N.S.
The Opening of the West Park Bowling Club (Men’s Division) on Saturday, 15th October, and the Ladies Club on Tuesday, 18th October.
Thebarton Orchestra Concert on the 1st November in the Assembly Hall.
The Annual Meeting of the Thebarton Kindergarten , on 30th October.
Meeting of the Lady Gowrie Child Centre held on the 14th November.
St John Ambulance Display , on the University Oval, on Sunday afternoon 27th November.
Thebarton Youth Centre Senior Group Break-Up and Social , on the 12th December.
Reception by the Lord Mayor , to the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Dunedin, Sir Donald and Lady Cameron, in the Lady Mayoress’ Parlour, Town Hall, Adelaide on 9th December.
Foundation Day Ceremony, at the Old Gum Tree, Glenelg , on the 28th December, also the Luncheon given by the Mayor of Glenelg.
A Public Meeting in connection with the Thebarton Institute on Thursday, January, 19th, 1950. Mr Ian McMutrie, outlined the scheme for the formation of a Free Children’s Library to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Thebarton Institute.
A Reception to Sir Frank Newson-Smith , a former Lord Mayor of London, in the Lady Mayoress’ Reception Room on Friday, 20th January.
Annual Meeting of the West Torrens Football Club at the Hindmarsh Town Hall on the 7th February, 1950. The Club intends to make greater efforts to raise money during the Coming Season in order to effect improvements to the Club Rooms.
On the 9th February, the Town Clerk and I accepted the Invitation of the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor, to attend the launching of the Cancer Appeal Fund by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Willoughby Norrie, in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Adelaide.
Vacuum Oil Company’s Educational Film Evening , in the Town Hall, at which £11.10.0 was collected for the Lord Mayor’s Cancer Appeal Fund.
The Opening Ceremony by His Excellency the Governor, of the New Model Rehabilitation Centre for Bedford Industries , at Goodwood Road, Springbank, on Tuesday, 18th April.
Anzac Service in the Town Hall on Sunday 23rd April, 1950. The Rev J. H. Davies gave a most appropriate address.
The Metropolitan Male Voice Choir , in the Assembly Hall in aid of the Local Branch of the D.B.N.S.
The Thebarton Floral Society , held its Annual Dahlia Show on Saturday, 15th April.
An Invitation Picture Evening in the Council Chambers , Mitcham on the 11th May, entitled “Our Hills Heritage”.
The Torrensville United Football Club Commencement Ball , on Thursday 18th May.
Public Meeting called by the Thebarton Institute on Wednesday, 24th May, an address was given by Miss Mary Smith, on the benefit of Free Children’s Libraries connected with a Community Centre and also mentioned that Councils should contribute to the up-keep of libraries.
Traffic Lights
On the 30th June, 1949, the Commissioner of Police asked that in order to make the traffic lights more effective that the commencing time on Sundays be made 10 a.m. instead of 2 p.m. This was readily agreed to. The times are now weekdays, 7 a.m. to 11.50 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 11.15 p.m. the cost of the maintenance being £49 per annum.
At a recent inspection after an accident, on the 27th April, at the intersection of Henley Beach Road, Taylors Road and Fisher Terrace, Traffic Inspector J. Turnbull, made complimentary remarks regarding the Traffic lights and the manner the children obeyed them.
It was decided that all reasonable steps were being taken at the intersection for the safety of the Public.
Old Town Hall
The foundation stone of the Old Town Hall was laid by the Mayoress of Thebarton Mrs E. J. Ronald, on the 9th May, 1885. Mr E. J. Ronald, was the first elected Mayor of Thebarton and the father of Mr S. D. Ronald, S.M.
The building was used as the Town Hall and Municipal Offices of Thebarton till 1928, when the present administrative block and Town Hall was erected. The original building was destroyed by fire on July 17th, 1948. Mr Philip R. Claridge, having prepared plans and specifications for the re-erection of the building. Tenders were called and that of Hansen & Yuncken Pty Ltd of Meyer Street, Torrensville, was accepted for the sum of £7,490.
The building is now nearing completion and should look well when finished. There are a number of decided improvements in the building viz the lower roof, the passage way, from the Main Hall to the Supper Room, & the porch in front of the building. The Premises are now to be known as “The Thebarton Community Centre.”
Cross Suburban Bus Services
The Cross Suburban Bus Services licenced by the Municipal Tramways Trust, at the instigation of this Council are proving well worth while. Many congratulatory comments have been received. The service from Croydon to Edwardstown still remains as it was originally licenced, but the Croydon to Glenunga Service bus evidently supplied a long felt want as the Southern termini has been extended twice since its inception
Tramway Stopping Places – Port Road
Owing to the danger that Tramway Passengers were subjected to in having to cross the Port Road at the very dangerous intersection opposite George Street, to get to and from the Tramway Stop on the reserve, a request was made to the Municipal Tramways Trust to dispense with this stop, the Trust at first did not appear willing to accede to the request but eventually did so, the stop is now at the corner of Port Road and Light Terrace.
On Wednesday, 7th June, Alderman Schahinger, the Town Clerk, the Overseer and I, met the Commissioner of Highways (Mr Richmond) and Mr Fowler and the Permanent Way Superintendent of the M.T.T. (Mr Blanch), in George Street and discussed the widening of the roadway between Albert Street and the Port Road, on the south side, and other matters.
With the Commissioner of Highways and Mr Fowler, we then came on to Taylors Road and viewed the western side of the road, in regard to the removal of the trees and construction of the road. We also discussed the proposed drain along George Street. The representatives of both Departments were co-operative, and although nothing may transpire immediately, I am sure the inspection was well worth while.
Thebarton Girls’ Technical School
The Head Mistress advised that the Council’s nominees on the Girls’ Technical School Council had been loyal and enthusiastic members of the School Council, and that their three year term expired in July, but they were both eligible and willing to stand for re-election.
The Council unanimously re-nominated both ladies, namely, the Mayoress and Mrs H. H. Hartley for a further term.
Thebarton Primary School
The Thebarton Municipal Progressive Association, drew attention to the congested condition of the Primary School and suggested that a deputation be appointed to wait on either the Director or the Minister of Education.
The deputation was received by the Minister, the Hon R. J. Rudall, M.L.C. on the 10th August, and consisted of Alderman Schahinger, Councillor Hender, representing the Council, and Messrs Donaldson, and Martin, from the School Committee. The Deputation was sympathetically received by the Minister who promised some improvement.
The deputation was introduced by Mr J. F. Walsh, M.P. member for the District.
The first of the temporary rooms was used for the first time on Monday 26th June, when approximately 100 boys were transferred from the Primary School. This was accomplished by assistance being rendered by the Council in making available conveniences on the Oval and also arranging for water to be connected from the Bowling Green. Mr A. Harrington is in charge of these classes.
Two other buildings are to be erected, also a sanitary block etc.
Appreciation
A Letter of appreciation was forwarded to Professor J. A. Prescott, Director of the Waite Agricultural Research Institute, for the courtesy and assistance received from Mr Gooden and members of the staff when representatives of the Council visited the Institute.
A Minute of appreciation for his long service to the Youth of the Town was recorded to Mr F. E. Bertram, especially in connection with the Scout and Guide movement, and a letter to this effect was forwarded to him on his retirement from the above mentioned association.
Miss Jennifer Barratt, daughter of Mr S. V. Barratt, Manager of the Local Branch of the Savings Bank, won the State Women’s Championship in Golf in September, last. A letter of appreciation was forwarded to her on behalf of the Council.
The Thebarton Floral Society achieved success at the 1949 Royal Show, with an exhibit, a photo of which has been presented by the Society to the Council.
The Society also gained Second Prize for a Floral mat at the Flower Day celebrations.
The Thebarton Girls’ Technical School acquitted themselves well in Dressmaking, Cooking, Art, Craft, Needlework, and knitting at the Royal show. The following prizes were received:-
20 First Prize 17 Second " 7 Third " 5 Highly commended 3 Commended 7 Fourth Prizes 59
One fifth year student, Elaine Frost, gained 9 awards for 9 entries.
The Secretary, Highways and Local Government Department advised that the work of the drain in Fisher Terrace, Roebuck Street, and Bagot Avenue, was now completed and that the Commissioner of Highways, approved of the whole of the cost of Fisher Terrace being borne by the Department. The total cost of the Bagot Avenue, Roebuck Street portion being £7,670 of which the Council was required to contribute half, viz £3,835 in 10 equal annual instalments, with interest at 4% the first instalment being due as from the 1st March, 1949.
Alderman Schahinger moved and Alderman Langdon seconded that the Commissioner of Highways be advised that the letter from the Secretary of the Department dated 22nd September, 1949, in reference to the Drainage Scheme on Fisher Terrace, Roebuck Street and Bagot Avenue, was received and the contents noted with satisfaction and he be asked to accept the thanks and appreciation of the Council for his action in relieving the Council of the payment of any cost of the Fisher Terrace portion.
The Commonwealth Crown Solicitor , advises that allotments Nos 1-6 of Section 94, Hundred of Adelaide, being the property owned by the Estate of the late Thomas O’Mara, and situated at the corner of Henley Beach Road, and East Street, Torrensville, had been purchase by the Commonwealth Government for postal purposes, having in mind that congestion may occur at this point, the Council have requested the Postal Department to keep any proposed buildings back from the present alignments of both Henley Beach Road and East Street, especially allowing for parking of cars in East Street.
A reply agreeing to the suggestions has been received.
Thebarton Institute
A Deputation consisting of the Secretary, Mr H. C. Brideson, Mr W. D. Oldfield, and Mr S. A. Tibbett, representing the Thebarton Institute, waited on the Finance Committee on the 28th June, and requested that the rates be increased sufficiently in the coming year to finance the Soldiers’ Memorial Free Children’s Library, and stated that they would require from £1,000 to £1,500 annually to finance a Free Library and urged the Council to raise this amount by additional rates.
Proposed Playground, Corner South Terrace and Dew Street
Another old landmark will shortly disappear. I refer to one of the original cottages of Thebarton, which was purchased by the Council (on the motion of Councillor E. H. Ryan) at auction on the 5th May, 1950. This property is situated on the corner of South Terrace and Dew Street Thebarton, and was owned by the Traynor family for many years.
The intention of the Council is to establish a Children’s Playground on this site and plant a number of shady trees.
In conclusion, Gentlemen, I would add, that notwithstanding the high cost of materials, the increases, in wages, and the fact that £5,000 has been paid off the contract price for the re-building of the “Thebarton Community Centre” out of Revenue, this financial year, and the property situated at the corner of South Terrace and Dew Street was purchased for £470. The Council actually closed the year with a Credit balance of £725.5.7.
The balances of the various Accounts being as follows:-
Cr. Balance in Savings Bank General A/c being interest from balances transferred from the National Bank £349.12. 3 Oval Improvements Fund 833. 4.10 £1182.17. 1 Dr. Balance in National Bank 457.11. 6 Credit Balance £725. 5. 7
From these figures it will be seen that the Chairman, Alderman A. L. Langdon, and members of the Finance Committee have acquitted themselves well as custodians of the Ratepayers, and the staff is to be congratulated on this most satisfactory condition of the Council’s finances.
I trust that the year on which we are now entering will prove to be a satisfactory one for our selves (as the representatives of the Townspeople) and the ratepayers generally.
I am, Gentlemen,
Yours Sincerely,
F. A. Haddrick [signed]
MAYOR
REPORTS OF TOWN ORGANISATIONS
Thebarton Youth Centre :-
Mr K. J. Leal, President, reports:-
Although our work has been hampered during the last twelve months, owing to lack of suitable accommodation where all our groups could be accommodated, we are extremely grateful to the Trustees of the Thebarton Methodist Church for their co-operation in granting us temporary use of their hall.
The National Fitness Council has praised the members of the Thebarton Council for the interest which they have displayed in the Centre. The Board of Control is encouraged by the fact that they will soon be able to be housed permanently in the new Community Centre Hall. Cost of certain installations there will be met from Youth Centre Funds.
The Junior Girls Group continues to flourish, but the Junior Boys Group is in recess until we move into the new building. A recent Camp was held for some of the most experienced members of the Senior Groups who will be undertaking leadership responsibilities in the near future.
Thebarton and Mile End Sub-Branch of Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen’s Fathers’ Association
The Hon Secretary, Mr F. F. Chambers reports:-
The Sub-branch continued to meet in the Municipal Committee Room on the first Tuesday in the month, with the exception of January. Much worth-while work has been done. With the provision of a Liaison Officer, in addition to the State Secretary at Headquarters (2nd Floor, Room 59, Queensland Insurance Building, 32-38 Pirie Street, Adelaide), it has been possible to expedite attention to the many callers and problems arising.
The work consists of dealing with and helping individuals. It calls for tact, enthusiasm, endless patience, and understanding, and a deep feeling of gratitude. Progress may appear at times slow, and oft-times discouraging, but worthwhile results bring their own reward. To establish families in happy homes, clear up domestic misunderstandings, save families from the horrors of eviction, and do the hundred and one services to those who so much deserve them make one feel that the service has been well worth-while.
An evergrowing number of ex-servicemen and women are turning to this Association for advice and assistance.
In 1947 about 417 interviews were granted by the Association. Last year the number of interviews had exceeded 5,000. Assistance included advice on all business matters (including prospective buyers and sellers), jobs, domestic affairs, housing, eviction orders, legal advice. Housing is the Association’s biggest project today. A group plan now operating calls for the building of 200 houses for ex-servicemen and their families at an estimated saving in building costs of £20,000. Some of the families, who will occupy these homes are at present living in tents provided by the Association at South Road Park. Most were evicted from their former homes.
Last year more than 900 Christmas parcels were distributed to Ex-servicemen and women in Metropolitan Hospitals.
Thebarton Sub-branch has been active in assisting Ex-Servicemen and women, arranging interviews and supporting our Association in all its activities.
The following Dads were elected for office for the year ending 31/12/50:
Patron: The Mayor of Thebarton, Mr F. A. Haddrick President: Mr C. T. Wallis Vice- Presidents: Messrs C. R. Peacock, and E. J. McKenzie Committee: Messrs L. P. Minear, W. E. Miller, J. T. Kilgariff, J. P. Rea, A. C. Groverman, A. Bradbrook and J. V. Lloyd Secretary and Treasurer: Mr F. F. Chambers
Auditor Mr W. H. Willsmore
Thebarton Women’s Service Association
The Hon Treasurer, Mrs E. Lawrence reports:-
During the past twelve months we have sent donations to the United Nations Appeal for Starving Children; “Flying Doctor” Appeal; “Minda” Home; Brighton Babies’ Home; Lord Mayor’s Cancer Appeal; Missions to Seamen; Mothers’ & Babies’ Association; Congregational Church Women’s Society and District & Bush Nursing Society, Thebarton Branch.
Christmas, 1949, we sent 235, £1 parcels of food to Britain, and have received many thanks and letters of appreciation from the recipients.
During the year we held an Exhibition of Women’s Work and were very gratified at the result.
We are now planning for an “All Nations Fair” to be held in July, and our work in the forthcoming year will include donations to the Kindergarten and the War Memorial Free Children’s Library.
Torrensville United Football Club :-
The Hon Secretary, Mr Ross Minear reports:-
The 1949 football season was a very successful one all things considered, although we were a little disappointed that we did not finish higher on the premiership lists. We still feel that our lads did much better than what may appear to be the case. Both teams made the final four in their respective divisions of the West Torrens District Association, but sad to relate, both games were lost.
We feel that part of our failure to go on when it looks as though we have premiership sides is the fact that there is no shed on our ground for changing purposes which would permit lads to train when inclement weather prevails as it must during the Winter months. Negotiations have been going on with the Adelaide City Council, through the South Australian National Football League for two years now, but up to the moment, it is the same old story. Any support that can be given us to achieve our ends will be appreciated whether it comes from individuals or organizations. With the Women’s Basketball Courts in close proximity, we are very concerned lest offence be inadvertently caused by reason of men having to change at least in part out in the open.
In all, we had 64 registered players last season, and that fact both the “A” and “B” teams won far more games than they lost, would denote in itself quite a successful season.
Trophy winners were:-
“A” Team
Fairest and most Brilliant – Roy Frost Most Consistent – Dennis Kalleske Most Improved – Errol Raymond
“B” Team
Fairest and Most Brilliant – Ron Lienert Most Consistent – Ron Griffiths Most Improved – Glen Whittaker
Roy Frost also won the Association medal as the “Fairest and Most Brilliant” in the “Blue” Division, whilst two of our lads promoted during the year to West Torrens B, also won awards made by that Club. Don Crammond was adjudged that Club’s Fairest and Most Brilliant Player, after having played almost half of the season with our Club. Ted Gunderson, who was promoted at the same time as Don was deemed to be West Torrens B, most Improved Player. The success of these lads made us feel that our efforts were well worth while. Other lads promoted to higher ranks were Mervyn Evens and Kevin Barnes.
Thebarton Branch of the Mothers’ & Babies’ Health Association
The Hon Secretary, Mrs Joyce reports:-
The last meeting of the Association was held in the Mayoress’ Parlor, Thebarton, on the 27th February, 1950. Our financial position was at that date:-
General Fund £131. 0. 0. Car Fund 60. 0. 0. Contributions in boxes for 3 months 15. 12. 0.
Sister White has reported that since January, 1950 to April 30th the total number of visits from Mothers were 2198, and in that period she visited 250 homes.
On behalf of my Committee, I wish to thank the Council for its monetary and general assistance to the Association.
Thebarton Branch Toc H
The Hon Secretary, Mr A. Hall reports:-
The Thebarton Branch consists of twelve members; out of these, five members are doing voluntary jobs of value to the community. Two members are Scout Masters, one member is a Cub Master, another is a Probation Officer, and one is a member of the National Safety Council Committee.
On Thursday, May 26th we are starting an English Class for New Australians, which will be held in our Club rooms. This is free, and is available to any Migrant wishing to learn our language.
The Branch has contributed to the cost of a Sound Projector, which is being used to show films to Hospitals and Institutions, two of our members received training to handle this projector.
We also make our Clubroom available one day a week to the Old Age Pensioners’ Association.
Thebarton Fire Brigade
Chief Officer, J. J. Whyte, reports:-
Classification of calls attended by the Thebarton Brigade:-
Fires 52 Grass and rubbish fires 26 False calls (all types) 21 Salvage calls 2 Total 101
The general maintenance, supervision and periodical overhaul of plant and equipment at the Thebarton Fire Station has been systematically carried out, and, in consequence is in good order and operating efficiently.
West Park Bowling Club
The Hon Secretary, Cr H. H. Hartley reports that the 1949-50 season has been a most successful one.
Positions in the various Divisions of the SA Bowling Association have been maintained.
Membership is increasing rapidly, and it is safe to surmise that the Club will open next Season with a membership of 100.
The new greens on the Thebarton Recreation Ground are looking splendid. The installation of electrically lighting one of the greens has been given to Mr J. O. Callaghan, which will consist of 16 overhead lights of 750 Watts, constituting the most modern in the Metropolitan area.
The Foundation of the Club House has been laid and building proceeded with in accordance with regulations.
The Club will be in a position to make a good start for the 1950-51 season having purchases all new equipment, electric mower, roller, etc.
Mr W. Marks, President desires me to express his appreciation and gratitude to the Thebarton Corporation for having made this new prospect possible, not losing sight of the fact that the Executives of the Club are residents of Thebarton, with a deep sense of civic pride and alive to their responsibilities to posterity.
Our thanks are accorded to the present Mayor, F. A. Haddrick, Esq, J.P. for the personal interest he has taken in the Club’s activities.
The new Club will be known officially as the Thebarton Bowling Club.
Torrensville Scout, Club & Guide Group Committee
The Hon Secretary, Mr W. H. Kent reports that in their future plans, the Committee of the Group hope to organise a weekly dance in addition to their monthly socials, so as to accumulate funds to further the movement of Scouting and Guiding in this District.
Also they hope to arrange street stalls through the coming months.
The Receipts for the year amounted to £108.2.8; the expenditure £33.6.1, the Credit balance being £74.16.7.
Thebarton Primary School Band
Band – The Band Master, Mr L. Arthur, reports.
1949 was a year of very restricted activity for our band, but 1950 has opened with the promise of a happy and busy time. 25 new recruits have been added to replace the boys leaving at the end of the school year, and now the band is up to full strength with 60 keen bandsmen.
On 14th April, the bank gave a marching display at the Carnival held on the Thebarton Oval.
On Anzac Sunday, the band had the honour to lead the Anzac March and play in the Anzac Service in the Thebarton Town Hall.
May 25th was our most recent activity, when the band assisted at the Frolic, held in the Thebarton Town Hall to raise funds for a Local Free Children’s Library.
The boys are proud to assist in such functions and the confident hope is expressed that these bandsmen will become the efficient Thebarton citizens of the future.
Sport
During the previous year Thebarton School participated in both Football and Basket Ball matches in their District Associations. Under the charge of Miss Cox and Mr Champion the Basket Ball team was successful in winning the District Premiership.
In Football, the school was again successful in winning the District premiership, but was narrowly defeated by Blair Athol in the semi-final of the State Championship. The scores in this match being Blair Athol 5 goals 4 points, Thebarton 4 goals 8 points. Mr Harrington was in charge of this sport.
Because of the Polio epidemic there was no cricket competition among the schools.
A Junior Baseball team has been formed in the school this year, and under the charge of Mr Max Wellington of the West Torrens Baseball Club, is making satisfactory progress.
Thebarton Girls’ Technical School
The Head Mistress, Miss Z. D. Maschmedt, reports on the school activities during the past twelve months:-
Each year finds the enrolment rising above those of the previous years. We are at present, experiencing acute accommodation difficulties, but are hoping for relief.
In the 1949 University Examinations, our senior girls did exceptionally well in the Leaving Examination. One of our girls gained the top Modern History credit in the State and was awarded the Annie Montgomerie Martin Prize and Medal. Other credits were gained in History and Shorthand.
During the year, the A.B.C. Music Makers – the Haydock Quartet – came to the School. A Beethoven programme was broadcast from the Thebarton Town Hall. Under the baton of Miss Patterson, our girls sang “When Twilight weaves her Gentle Spell.”
Our Parents Association continues to function very efficiently. The sum of £85 was raised as the result of a very successful fete held in the Assembly Hall of the Town Hall last August. The Mayor was very active in helping on that occasion.
On December 7th, the school display attracted the usual number of interested visitors. Poliomyelitis restrictions prevented us from holding our Annual Speech Day in the Town Hall. In the morning, the girls and staff assembled in the school balcony in the presence of His Worship, the Mayor and members of the School Council. Miss Gibson, Inspector of Girls Schools, was the official visitor from the Education Department.
With Mr G. Edwards as President, the School Council is a very live and loyal body with the interest of the girls at heart.
I would like to express my appreciations of the keen interest taken in our school by the Mayor and Mayoress, the Town Clerk and other members of the Thebarton Council. They are always ready to give advice and help when needed.
Officer of Health’s Report
The Officer of Health, Dr R. G. Burnard, reports that:-
The incidence of Infectious Diseases during the past year has been comparatively light. The heavy epidemic of Acuta Anterior Poliomyelitis only affected this Town with 30 cases, and other infectious diseases were also light.
The figures are:-
30 Anterior Acuta Poliomyelitis (mostly mild cases) 12 Pulmonary Tuberculosis 4 Scarletina and Scarlet Fever 4 Whooping Cough 3 Measles and 3 Erysipelas
The condition of the Town continues to be very satisfactory and is a credit to the Executive Officers of the Corporation.
I wish to express my appreciation of the unfailing courtesy and efficiency of the Office Staff.
The Thebarton Municipal Orchestra
The Hon Secretary, Mr H. Baker reports:-
The first Concert for the 1949-50 Season took place on September, 20th, 1949. Artists supporting were, Mr Ormond Farley, Mrs Lillian Duncan, the Amazing Brittons and Hollender, the Magician.
The next Concert was held in the Assembly Hall on November 1st, 1949. Supporting Artists:- Mrs Neiche, Miss A. Bart, “Mario”, Comedian.
On December 6th, the Orchestra again presented a Recital and Concert in the Assembly Hall. Supporting artists, Cyril Talbot, Alex Ross, Cliff Boyce and Albert Smith. This concert was the fourth and last one to which subscribers (holders of Membership Cards) were admitted. These membership cards, as you know from my last report were introduced for the sole purpose of encouraging the people of this District to come along and enjoy a real good evening of entertainment. I must say at this juncture that same was not as successful as anticipated, therefore, nothing along these lines was introduced during this 1949-50 season.
I wish to state here, it is the general opinion of the present playing members of this Organisation that some playing members have just drifted away owing to the poor attendance at the last four Concerts. However, efforts have been made to gain further members, but up to now only one new member was welcomed only last week.
At a General discussion, held on March 20th, 1950, when members of the Council and Orchestra members were present suggestions concerning the future of the Orchestra were discussed. The Orchestra was granted the right to give Concerts outside the Thebarton District for Orchestra funds and for charitable Organisations. A list of Secretaries names of the Town Organisations was supplied by the Town Clerk. Also events of interest to the Orchestra will be notified to the writer.
It was suggested by one of the members that the Secretary make enquiries at the New Australian Camp, Railway Terrace, City, for instrumentalists who may desire to become playing members of this Organisation. This was done, but no results have come to hand as yet.
A request for the Orchestra to furnish selections at the Thebarton Floral Society Flower Show, 15th April was made by the Secretary.
The next function the Orchestra participated in was the Anzac Service held in the Town Hall on Sunday, 23rd April.
The last Concert was a charitable one in aid of the Lord Mayor’s Cancer appeal which was held in the Assembly Hall on 1st June. ATTENDANCE OF MEMBERS OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
1949 – 1950
Total number of meetings for the year = 25
Meetings attended His Worship, the Mayor, F. A. Haddrick, Esq, J.P. 25 Alderman C. A. Schahinger 20 " A. L. Langdon, J. P. 24 " A. C. Way 24 " J. Witty, J.P. 21 Councillor C. G. T. Shearing 19 " J. M. Clee 22 " E. H. Ryan, J.P. 23 " C. T. H. Koch 23 " K. G. Oswald, J. P. 15 " E. A. Watkins 17 " H. H. Hartley 25 " L. H. Hender, J.P. 24
From information supplied by the Thebarton Historical Society