Copy of circular of the Blackburn and Mitcham Progressive League. Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham is wanting to raise a loan to carry out necessary improvements in the Shire. 24 ratepayers from the Vigilance Association have demanded a poll before taking action. The Blackburn & Mitcham Progressive League has been formed, comprising all the Shire Councilors, to combat the Vigilance Association.Copy of circular of the Blackburn and Mitcham Progressive League. clubs and associations, blackburn and mitcham progressive league, vigilance association, shire of blackburn and mitcham, depression, 1929-1939

A circular put out by the Shire of Blackburn & Mitcham who decided to raise a loan of 15,000 pounds to carry out necessary improvements in the shire. 24 ratepayers lodged a demand for a poll (Vigilance Association). To combat the activities of the Vigilance Association which is seeking to veto the loan the Blackburn & Mitcham Progressive League has been formed comprising all the Councillors of the Shire and a large number of prominent ratepayers. The purpose of the loan is itemised.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, resident action, vigilance association, blackburn & mitcham progressive league