Nunawading mayor, Cr Kevin Abbott discusses the rate implications for a Nunawading / Box Hill merger, the council's ongoing meetings with the Local Government Board and Nunawading's preferences for amalgamation.Nunawading mayor, Cr Kevin Abbott discusses the rate implications for a Nunawading / Box Hill merger, the council's ongoing meetings with the Local Government Board and Nunawading's preferences for amalgamation.city of nunawading, city of box hill, city of ringwood, city of waverley, abbott, kevin, mayors, amalgamations, local government, local government finance

Loans raised by council are redeemed over a period. The principal and interest being charged annually to the Municipal Fund.Loans raised by council are redeemed over a period. The principal and interest being charged annually to the Municipal Fund.city of nunawading, local government, local government finance

Cr Abbott angry about council financial practicesCr Abbott angry about council financial practicescity of nunawading, local government, local government finance, abbott, kevin

Printed summary prepared for ratepayers.Printed summary prepared for ratepayers.city of nunawading, local government, local government finance

Notice of determination of supplementary loan project budget No 1 for financial year 1991/92.Notice of determination of supplementary loan project budget No 1 for financial year 1991/92.city of nunawading, local government, local government finance

Notice given that the Council of the City of Nunawading has prepared a proposed budget.Notice given that the Council of the City of Nunawading has prepared a proposed budget.city of nunawading, local government, local government finance

This file contains four items 1/Two copies of a twenty-four page booklet titled CITY OF CAULFIELD CENTENARY 1857-1957, created by the Caulfield City Council and printed by Peter Isaacson Pty Limited, Melbourne. The booklet details important aspects of Caulfield’s history including council procedures, the Caulfield Road District Proclamation, the first election and a summary of 100 years of local government with a description of the present Caulfield in 1957. The booklet also includes several pictures of various Caulfield landmarks and people including one of Caulfield City Councillors (11 men and 1 woman). Also one photocopied version of this booklet. 2/Eleven pages of typed notes for the City of Caulfield Centenary booklet. All notes are undated and incomplete. Two pages titled NOTES on THE HISTORY and PROGRESS OF THE CITY OF CAULFIELD, author unknown. Three and a half pages titled THE STRUCTURE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN VICTORIA, author unknown. Five pages titled 100 YEARS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT – EARLY CAULFIELD, by Mrs A. P. Bell. 3/A typed letter to Miss V. Webb-Langdon from the Town Clerk H.G. Nelson, acknowledging her contribution to historical details for the Caulfield Council’s Centenary booklet, dated 24/12/1957. 4/A handwritten letter and a handwritten note regarding the acquisition of notes for the Caulfield Centenary booklet. The letter is dated 03/08/2006 and the note is dated 09/02/2007.city of caulfield centenary, caulfield road district, sinclair a.j.g., city hall, war memorials, gamble h.a., machin l.r., bunny f.c.d., caulfield park, koornang reserve, parton e.m., sims h.e., thomson w.r., gunn e.e., yorston j.s., wallace g.e. mrs, green w.c., jenner e.r., ward boundaries, dandenong road, queens avenue, normanby road, station street, bond street, glen eira road, orrong road, poath road, north road, booran road, nepean highway, glen huntly road, glenhuntly road, inkerman road, hotham street, nelson h.g., fullard w.r., mackley g.j., ellis k.i, crosbie m.r., nutting b.i., body j.h., pritchard r.j., guildford l.t.g., lund l.m., street h.c., reynolds a.w., elections , political processes, local government, springthorpe reserve, greenmeadows gardens, business and finance, roads and streets, caulfield racecourse, east caulfield reserve, mackinnon reserve, hawthorn road, balaclava road, murrumbeena road, lempriere avenue, victoria street, koornang road, lord reserve, lyons street, murrumbeena reserve, kangaroo road, ormond park, beatty crescent, foch street, packer reserve, oakleigh road, leila road, prices park, bambra road, riley reserve, playgrounds, town hall, maternal and child health centres, truganini road, grange road, senior citizens centre, barkley sir henry, moore david, handasyde gilbert, caulfield school room, harris g.w., semple john, dempsey william, brooks w.a., wilson thomas, lyall william, murrum murrumbeen lifestyle, ‘greenmeadows’ house, lempriere family, aboriginal culture, ‘rippon lea’ house, caulfield john, ‘slaney’s’ home, alma road, paddy’s swamp, racecourse hotel, caulfield technical college, bevan mr., ‘grosmont’, hart john, railways, mansions, ‘rosecraddock’, langdon h. j., caulfield cup, ‘crotonhurst’, webb judge, ‘kilwinning’, service james, ricketson henry, ‘glen eira’, house names, garden vale, ross william murray, ‘ross’s folly’, outer circle railway, caulfield grammar school, davies j. henry, lagdon william, grimwade f.s., loyd charles du plan, hope george, ‘airdrie’, kooyong hill, market gardens, dairies, lady talbot milk supply, jenner family, o’niell college, presentation sisters, glenferrie road, grimwade frederick sheppard, grimwade alice, ‘harlston’, grimwade house, ‘saint aubin’s’, ‘st. aubin’s’, ‘caulfield hall’, caulfield john p.t., st georges road, caulfield military hospital, nursing homes, health establishments, dover street, sports and recreations, rosanna street, ‘cantala’, health services, parks and reserves, community services, town planning, local government finance, local officials and employees

Article by Nunawading Cr. Gavan Oakley attacking the saddling on councils of what he terms government responsibilities (photo)Article by Nunawading Cr. Gavan Oakley.city of nunawading, local government finance

Nunawading Council has finally set its rate for 1990/91. Residents are facing a 10.84% increase.Nunawading Council has finally set its rate for 1990/91. city of nunawading, local government finance, rates

Nunawading Council's long drawn out budget deliberations are raising ethical questions which need answers. It is unfortunate that the Council recommended allocating $200,000 to build East Burwood Football Club pavilion at the same time as savage cuts are being made to community services and other community groups.Nunawading Council's long drawn out budget deliberations are raising ethical questions which need answers. city of nunawading, local government finance, east burwood football club

Nunawading mayor, Bruce Atkinson, has predicted a prudent and responsible budget for 1991-92 with a rate increase of 5%. In 1989-90 the council embarked on an expansionary phase. 1990-91 the council debt would be reduced to $1.2m and end of 1991-92 would be nil.Nunawading mayor, Bruce Atkinson, has predicted a prudent and responsible budget for 1991-92 with a rate increase of 5%. city of nunawading, atkinson, bruce, local government finance

Nunawading Council is facing a potential $3.3 million budget blowout and could go into the 1991-92 budget with a $1m deficit. Mayor Bruce Atkinson said the present $2m deficit was covered by the measures taken in the mini budget.Nunawading Council is facing a potential $3.3 million budget blowout and could go into the 1991-92 budget with a $1m deficit. city of nunawading, atkinson, bruce, local government finance

The federal government has rejected a Commonwealth Grants Commission proposal to slash local government funding by 50%. This money is used for capital works and would have been sorely missed.The federal government has rejected a Commonwealth Grants Commission proposal to slash local government funding by 50%.local government finance, city of nunawading

The 1990/91 Nunawading Council budget will bring increased fees for some of its services, e.g. waste transfer centre, golf course and swimming pool.Physical description The 1990/91 Nunawading Council budget will bring increased fees for some of its services, e.g. waste transfer centre, golf course and swimming pool.city of nunawading, local government finance

Nunawading Council rate rise will be 4.9% as against the predicted 5.1%. Under the Local Government Act all municipalities must phase out the minimum rate over the next 4 years. Properties on the minimum rate will now pay a rate based on the property's site value.Nunawading Council rate rise will be 4.9% as against the predicted 5.1%. local government finance, city of nunawading

Local governments are angry at being forced to collect a new tax for the State Government on home owners and businesses. The so-called State Deficit Levy will be imposed on all rateable properties. The Municipal Association of Victoria has voiced concern, particularly over the lack of consultation with local government.Local governments are angry at being forced to collect a new tax for the State Government on home owners and businesses. local government finance, municipal association of victoria

Description of likely amalgamation of Nunawading and Box hill Councils. Box hill unhappy about losing their non-rate revenue to an amalgamation.Description of likely amalgamation of Nunawading and Box hill Councils. Box hill unhappy about losing their non-rate revenue to an amalgamation.local government finance, city of box hill, city of nunawading, amalgamations, medcraft, greg, coyne, bill

Nunawading City Progress Association demanded a halt to further loan borrowings by Nunawading Council.Nunawading City Progress Association demanded a halt to further loan borrowings by Nunawading Council.city of nunawading, local government finance, nunawading city progress association, watt, jim, jane, ted

Further delays are likely on projects such as East Burwood Reserve and Eley Road Community Centre due to cut in State Government approval for loans.Further delays are likely on projects such as East Burwood Reserve and Eley Road Community Centrecity of nunawading, local government finance, jane, ted, nunawading swimming pool, east burwood reserve, nunawading pool, nunawading memorial swimming pool, aqualink nunawading

Nunawading Council has asked for clarification on Box Hill Council's budget. Also Nunawading Council is concerned about the magnitude of Box Hill's proposed capital works expenditure for 1994/95.Nunawading Council queries Box Hill budgetlocal government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, amalgamations, local government finance

Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham graph showing expenditure on salaries and allowances from 1925/26 to 1933/34.Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham graph showing expenditure on salaries and allowances from 1925/26 to 1933/34.shire of blackburn and mitcham, local government finance

Amalgamations survey of residents by Nunawading Council: 87% of residents wanted lower costs and rates, 25% favoured a merger with Box Hill with lower numbers favouring other options.Amalgamations survey of residents by Nunawading Council: 87% of residents wanted lower costs and rates, 25% favoured a merger with Box Hill with lower numbers favouring other options.local government, amalgamations, city of nunawading, city of box hill, city of whitehorse, local government finance

Leonie Burke, Local Government Board Chairperson was impressed by Nunawading's preparation and community inclusion in the impending amalgamation decision. Cr Abbott stated Box Hill's resident survey was incorrect regarding rates after a merger.Leonie Burke, Local Government Board Chairperson was impressed by Nunawading's preparation and community inclusion in the impending amalgamation decision. local government, city of box hill, city of nunawading, city of whitehorse, amalgamations, local government finance

Nunawading Council's amalgamation bill is $133,000 thus far, with one councillor warning it could exceed $1 million. Nunawading Council's amalgamation bill is $133,000 thus far, with one councillor warning it could exceed $1 million. local government finance, city of nunawading, city of whitehorse, amalgamations

Nunawading mayor, Cr Abbott receives an assurance from Local Government Board Chairperson, Leonie Burke, that unless an account had been set up to service a particular debt, all income belongs to the amalgamated council.Nunawading mayor, Cr Abbott receives an assurance from Local Government Board Chairperson, Leonie Burke, that unless an account had been set up to service a particular debt, all income belongs to the amalgamated council.local government finance, city of nunawading, city of box hill, city of whitehorse, amalgamations, burke, leonie, abbott, kevin

Nunawading Council to seek loan of $1.5 million and $800,000 will be used to heat pool.Nunawading Council to seek loan of $1.5 million and $800,000 will be used to heat pool.local government finance, city of nunawading, james, peter, atkinson, bruce, nunawading swimming pool, nunawading memorial swimming pool, nunawading pool, aqualink nunawading

Cr James stated that the new federal grant of $140 million to local government falls short of their target.Cr James stated that the new federal grant of $140 million to local government falls short of their target.local government finance, james, peter, city of nunawading

A loan fund crisis could cause further delays for the East Burwood Reserve multi-sports complex and the Eley Road Community Centre.A loan fund crisis could cause further delays for the East Burwood Reserve multi-sports complex and the Eley Road Community Centre.local government finance, city of nunawading, eley park community centre, east burwood reserve, jane, ted

Nunawading Council to receive $410,000 from the Grants Commission in 1976-77 compared with $260,000 the previous year.Nunawading Council to receive $410,000 from the Grants Commission in 1976-77 compared with $260,000 the previous year.local government finance, city of nunawading