Streets and drains were the basic infrastructure problems for Kew in the 1880s. Decent streets and drains were fundamental to the quality of life of the residents. Without drainage, streets became muddy, boggy and sometimes impassable. Pools and puddles of stagnant water became smelly. The run off water, mixed with human and animal wastes, because there was no sewerage, became a health hazard. Streets and drains then became what were known as 'a nuisance'. Kew suffered from bouts of typhoid fever during the 1880s. Derrick Street was a private street on the margin of the business district of Kew and a well-used thoroughfare. We hear first about Derrick Street when the ratepayers applied to Council to have the street 'taken over' in January 1881. The Council agreed, after much debate, but ratepayers had to pay half the costs. The argument of the majority of the Council was that there was an established policy that ratepayers of private streets either had to hand over the street fully-formed or pay half the costs if Council did the work. It was felt that to make an exception for Derrick Street would create a precedent for ratepayers of other private streets. On the other hand the ratepayers, and a minority of Council, believed that there were extenuating circumstances in the case of Derrick Street. They believed that the costing by the Borough Surveyor was excessive. They felt the Council was partly responsible for the state of the street due to a channel on Bulleen Road, which deposited sand in the street. The Council had also put in some kerbing at the entrance to the street. Finally, the ratepayers believed that the street had become an important and convenient thoroughfare in Kew, and thus should be an exception to the policy on private streets. In the end a decision was delayed to allow the ratepayers to drain and form the street themselves. And there the matter stood till September 1882, when Miss Reilly complained about rubbish on a block of land in Derrick Street. So, in October 1882 the Council agreed to take over and form the street with the ratepayers paying half the costs. The ratepayers did not want to pay, so the argument continued in Council into 1883. There was a standoff for a further 18 months, until the problem could no longer be ignored. In October 1884 the Inspector of Nuisances and the Health Officer reported that Derrick Street was a health hazard as there was no drainage outlet for waste water. These reports changed the status of the problem of Derrick Street. It became an issue of public health, and thus the Council, acting as the Local Board of Health, had power to prepare plans and order the ratepayers to drain the street and pay all the costs, or let the Council do the work and charge ratepayers half the costs of the works. By April 1885, the time for ratepayers to complete the works themselves had expired, so the Council proceeded with the work and required ratepayers to pay for their share of the costs. All ratepayers had paid by the end of April except Mr Whiddycombe, who refused to pay. Mr Whiddycombe was warned to pay in October 1885. Legal action was taken against him in November. The Council lost the case on technical grounds. The Council, acting as the Local Board of Health, relaunched the legal action and won. The last we hear of Derrick Street is that seven day’s notice was given to Derrick Street ratepayers to pay for the drainage works in May 1887. We presume that Mr Whiddycombe paid. (Research: Andrew Frost)Rare and historic publication issued by the Board of Health in the Borough of Kew in 1885 to residents of Derrick street regarding the need for proper drainage for the purpose of improving public health.Printed formal notice sent by the Board of Health of the Borough of Kew to landowners in Derrick Street, Kew. The notice advised the owners that they were required to form and drain the street according to the levels and specifications approved by the Board. The letter was sent on January 23rd 1885, and signed by the Inspector of Nuisances.borough of kew -- greater melbourne (vic.), council notices -- public health, derrick street -- kew (vic.)

This is a collection of photographs of former Shire / City secretaries and town clerks of the former Shire of Braybrook and City of Sunshine. Before modern CEOs existed in Victorian local government, the Shire / City Secretary or Clerk was the most senior administrative officer in a shire or city. They were effectively the chief executive, chief financial officer, and chief governance officer rolled into one. Below is a detailed breakdown of what a Shire / City Secretary traditionally did. 1. Chief Administrative Office The Shire Secretary managed the entire day‑to‑day operation of the shire, including: - Supervising all council staff - Implementing council decisions - Managing correspondence, records, and official documents - Ensuring services were delivered (roads, drainage, health, building, etc.) This is the historical equivalent of the CEO role described in modern council structures. 2. Governance and Council Support The Shire Secretary was responsible for: - Preparing agendas and minutes for council meetings - Advising councillors on legislation and procedures - Ensuring compliance with the Local Government Act - Managing elections and public notices This aligns with the governance responsibilities now embedded in the Local Government Act 2020. 3. Financial Management The Shire Secretary was also the shire’s chief financial officer: - Preparing budgets - Managing rates and revenue - Overseeing expenditure - Producing annual financial statements In many small shires, the Secretary also acted as Treasurer. 4. Public Interface The Shire Secretary was the main point of contact for the community: - Handling complaints and enquiries - Issuing permits and licences - Coordinating public works requests - Communicating council decisions to residents They were often the most recognisable council official in the district. 5. Strategic and Long‑Term Planning Although less formalised than today, the Secretary played a key role in: - Planning infrastructure - Advising on township development - Managing land records and valuations - Coordinating with state government departments This mirrors the strategic functions now assigned to CEOs under the Local Government Act.This collection of photographs shown all the men who served as the Shire Secretary, Town Clerk or CEO for the Shire of Braybrook or for the City of Sunshine.Sunshine Council July 2007 5452.01 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Secretary William 'Bill' Pullar 1860 - 1907.jpg 5452.02 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Secretary D. Lingford 1908 - 1911.jpg 5452.03 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Secretary Walter John Andrew 1911 - 1927.jpg 5452.04 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Town Clerk Edgar Hargreaves 1927 - 1954.jpg 5452.05 - City of Sunshine Town Clerk Thomas William 'Bill' Deutschmann 1954 - 1984.jpg 5452.06 - City of Sunshine Town Clerk G. S. Pearson 1984 - 1987.jpg 5452.07 - City of Sunshine CEO And Town Clerk J. James 1987 - 1992.jpg 5452.08 - City of Sunshine Town Clerk John Noble Willaton 1992 - 1994.jpg 5452.09 - Shire of Braybrook Shire Secretaries and Town Clerks 1860 - 1954.jpg 5452.10 - City of Sunshine Town Clerks 1954 - 1994.jpg shire of braybrook, city of sunshine, town clerk, shire secetary, william "bill" pullar, d. lingford, walter john andrew, edgar hargreaves, thomas william "bill" deutschmann, g. s. pearson, j. james, john noble willaton

Envelope - This envelope post marked 17th March 1959 is addressed to Kenneth Matthew Quick. He lived at 25 Fraser Street Sunshine. Kenneth worked as a carpenter by trade. Kenneth was a member of the Lodge of Recollection No 588. This envelope was from Alick Harold Priest, the secretary of the Lodge of Recollection No 588. Alick worked as clerk and lived at 11 Thorpe Street Sunshine. Quick Lodge of Recollection Notice - This is an example of a formal notice to members of a Masonic Lodge to attend its regular meeting. This notice also detailed dues payable for the Grand Lodge Building Fund and proposition as Candidates for initiation into the Lodge. It is assumed this notice was sent in the envelope. City of Sunshine Notice Front - The SALK community vaccination effort refers to the widespread rollout of the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) developed by Dr. Jonas Salk in the 1950s, which marked a turning point in global public health. In Australia, mass community vaccination with the Salk vaccine began in 1956, mainly by City Councils throughout Australia. City of Sunshine Notice Back - A reminded by the City of Sunshine to its residents for dog registrations and change of address or ownership. Dog registration was and still is mandatory and helps reunite lost pets, supports animal management, and ensures public safety. 5059.01 - Kenneth Matthew Quick Envelope - K. M. Quick 25 Fraser St Sunshine. If not claimed in 7 days please return to A.H. Priest 11 Thorpe Street Sunshine W20. Post marked Sunshine Vic 17th Mar 1959 4d Paid. 5059.02 - Kenneth Matthew Quick Lodge Of Recollection Notice - Quick Lodge of Recollection No 588 Dir Sir and Bro K M Quirk You are hereby summoned to attend the Regular Meeting of your lodge, to be held in the Masonic Hall, Hampshire Road, Sunshine on Friday 3rd April 1959 at 7:15pm punctually Yours fraternally Bro A. H. Priest Secretary 11 Thorpe Steet Sunshine. 5059.03 - Kenneth Matthew Quick City Of Sunshine Notice Front - City of Sunshine SALK Shots for Adults. It is intended to commence free Anti-Polio (SALK) Vaccination for Adults during night sessions to be held at the Sunshine Town Hall early 1959. 5059.03 - Kenneth Matthew Quick City Of Sunshine Notice Back - Registration of Dogs. Notification of change of address or ownership. 5059.04 - Kenneth Matthew Quick No 7 Group Education Scheme Form - No 7 Group Education Scheme F. E. Abberton President. To the parent, Applications are invited from members of the Craft in No 7 Group area to enrol their children for the 1959 Coaching Scheme.kenneth matthew quick, lodge of recollection no 588, city of sunshine, polio, salk, alick harold priest

Notice of Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the City of Sunshine to be held on 23rd February 1977 Report of the Acting Town Clerk Transfer of Reserves Nickson Subdivision Hampton Avenue Private Street Scheme Public Open Space Lot 7, 8 & 9 Graham Street South Crown Lands Adjoining Kororoit Creek Anderson Road Sunshine Report of the Chief Health Inspector Application for Septic Tank Application for Installation of Gas Fired Dry Septic Tank Units Prosecutions Proceedings Sunshine Magistrates Court Report of the Medical Officer of Health Report of the Weights & Measures Inspector Weights & Measures Report for the Two Months Ending 31st January 1977 Prosecutions Proceedings Sunshine Magistrates Court Report of the Welfare Officer Commonwealth Funds for Kindergartens St. Albans Commonwealth Government Task Force on Co-Ordinator of Health and Welfare Report on Holiday Activities January 1988 Kindergarten for Physically Handicapped Children Report of City Engineer Report on Contract Dalton Street Private Street Scheme Report on Contract Private Subdivision Albanvale Stage 17 Melbourne & Metropolitan Planning Scheme Variation of Delegation McIntyre Road Parking Restrictions Request for Contribution Towards Photographic Competition Maribyrnong River Western Region Commission Painting of Fire Hydrants M.M.B.W. Land Use Permit Consulting Rooms Ainsworth Avenue Plan of Strata Subdivision 18 - 20 Marsden Crescent Consolidation of Title Railway Parade Land Use Permit Application Extension of St. Peter Chanel Primary School Ballarat Road Land Use Permit Application Alterations to Greek Orthodox Church of St. Andrew Church Corner Simmie Street & St. Andrews Street Land Use Permit Application Amusement Parlour 32A Sydney Street Land Use Permit Application Fencing & Pram Park St. Andrews Street and Simmie Street Land Use Permit Application Extension to Holy Eucharist Primary School Lot 2 Oleander Drive Land Use Permit Application Proposed Warehouse and Workshops Lot 311 Ayton Street Consolidation of Title Hampton Avenue & Bolitho Street Central Avenue Drain Sunshine Land Use Permit Application Factory Holmwood Road Plan of Strata Subdivision 8 & 10 Middle Road Land Use Permit Application Warehouse Office and Showroom 112 Mitchell Street Land Use Permit Application Grandview Avenue and Warrs Road Amendment to Approved Plan Land Use Permit Application Emu Road Amendment to Plan Land Use Permit Application Sign Ashley Hotel Ballarat Road Drainage Mitchell Street Condition of Tennis Courts Rosamond Road Bowling Club Report of the Building Surveyor Study Leave Air Conditioning Municipal Offices & Library Installation of Underground Tank 150 Glengala Road Sunshine West Fencing 3 Kennedy Street Undersize Allotment Lot 78 Forrest Street Ardeer Undersize Allotment Lot 584 Quinn Street Deer Park Outbuildings 97 Westmoreland Road Sunshine North Installation of Underground Tank Massey Ferguson Premises Devonshire Road Undersize Allotment Lot 32 Ballarat Road South West Corner of Farnsworth Street Sunshine Sunblind Under Veranda for Shop 110 Hertford Road Installation of Above Ground Tank 43 Burke Street Braybrook Dangerous Outbuilding 5 Wattle Road Maidstone Rosamond Bowling Club Building Refund Cash In Liew Amount Flats Lot 13 Grandview Avenue Maribyrnong Installation of Underground Tank Golden Fleece Petroleum Lot 2 Sunshine Road Tottenham Flats 2 Stenhouse Avenue Brooklyn Additional Items Tenders for Purchase of Surplus Equipment Tender for Disposal of Garbage Holders city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, anderson road, sunshine, graham street south, hampton avenue, kororoit creek, dalton street, sunshine west, mcintyre road, sunshine north, maribyrnong river, ainsworth avenue, marsden crescent, st. albans, railway parade, deer park, st. peter chanel primary school, ballarat road, simmie street, st. andrews street, sydney street, albion, holy eucharist primary school, oleander drive, ayton street, bolitho street, holmwood road, brooklyn, middle road, maribyrnong, mitchell street, maidstone, grandview avenue, emu road, ashley hotel, braybrook, rosamond road bowling club, rosamond road tennis club, rosamond road, glengala road, kennedy street, forrest street, ardeer, quinn street, westmoreland road, farnsworth street, hertford road, burke street, wattle road, sunshine road, tottenham, stenhouse avenue

Notice of Ordinary Meeting of the Council 25th March 1980 Report of the Town Clerk Department Report of the Town Clerk Planning Application Flood Lighting Selwyn Park Albion Rovers Soccer Club Proposed Variation Municipal Employees (City of Sunshine) Award Rates Recovery Sale Tip Fees St. Albans Market Payment to Garbage Employees Boxing Day Public Holidays Proposed Cherry Crescent Pre-School Centre Braybrook Commonwealth Grants to Local Government Supreme Court Writ 28 - 30 Ridley Street Albion Report of the Co-Ordinator of Welfare Services Council Assistance to Aged Persons Fuel for Pensioners Scheme Fences for Child Care Centres Sunshine West Tallintyre Road Child Care Centre Watt Street Child Care Centre Funding for Children's Services Development Officer Recurrent Funding for Child Care Centres Report of the Chief Health Surveyor Delegation of Powers in Respect of Certain Public Buildings Shooting Galleries and Amusement Parlours Building Requirements for Pre-School Centres, Infant Welfare Centres and Similar Buildings Health Act Registrations for 1980 Application for Transfer of Proprietorship of Premises Under the Health Act Hours of Infant & Maternal Child Welfare Centres Report of the Medical officer of Health Report of the Superintendent Traffic & By-Laws ANZAC Commemoration March Report of the City Librarian State Government Library Subsidy 1979-80 Residential Seminar on Bookmobile Librarianship Children's Libraries Officer library Council of Victoria Public Libraries Division Report of the Municipal Recreation Officer Ground Allocation for the Winter Season 1980 Report of the City Engineer & Planner albion rovers soccer club, selwyn park, selwyn street, albion, st. albans market, st. albans road, st. albans, cherry crescent, braybrook, ridley street

Notice of Ordinary Meeting of the Council 1st February 1978 Report of the Town Clerk's Department Report of the Town Clerk Right of Way at rear of shops Main Road West at Cornhill Street Subdivision appeal Fairbairn Road Castley Hall Committee of Management Financial Statement J. R. Parsons Reserve Hall Committee Statement of Receipts & Expenditure Permissive Occupancy Agreement Public Conveniences D. J. Evans Hall Bookings General Valuation of Rateable Properties Land Transfer Open Space Robinsons Road Appeal Against Open Space Request Report of the Chief Health Inspector Prosecutions Proceedings Sunshine Magistrates Court Removal of Dwelling Outside the Municipality 19 Union Street Sunshine to Lot 115 Mill Road Bylands, Shire of Kilmore Attendance of Infant Welfare Sister at Playgroups Course Health Act Registrations Application for Transfer of Proprietorship of Premises under the Health Act 1958 Application for Installation of Septic Tanks Application for Installation of Gas Fired Dry Septic Units Attendance of Courses Authorisation of Officer Under the Summary Offences Act 1966 Report of the Medical Officer of Health Report of the Chief By-Laws Officer Court Proceedings Parking Infringement Report of the City Engineer Land Use Permit Application Extensions to St. Pauls Primary School 200 Glengala Road Corner Links Street Land Use Permit Application Sign 439 Ballarat Road Sunshine Land Use Permit Application Coffee Lounge & Billard Table and Entertainment 57 Metherall Street Land Use Permit Sign 77 Wright Street Land Use Permit Application Primary School Lot 989 Pickersgill Avenue Land Use Permit Application Waste Disposal Depot Lot 1 Hulett Street Plan of Subdivision Melissa Nook Contract Supply and Maintenance of Vehicles Contract Annual Supply of Bituminous Concrete Construction of Service Road Deer Park St. Peter Chanel Presbytery and Country Road Board Construction of Carter Street North and Hendry Street Sunshine Technical School Various Maters Litter in Morris Street, Mass Parking of Vehicles in the Street & Excessive Speeding Connection of Main Road East St. Albans to Buckley Street Avondale Heights 34th Annual Conference of Municipal Engineers 3rd to 7th April 1978 National Conference of Sanitary Landfill Traffic Lights Intersection Main Road East St. Albans Report of the Building Surveyor M.M.B.W. / Council Co-Operation Landscaping Council Buildings Dempster Park Cricket Pavilion Now Competed and Occupied by the Sunshine Cricket Club Building Permit Application Selwyn Park Cricket Pavilion by Sunshine United Cricket Club Furlong Road Infant Welfare & Pre-School Centre Water Supply Child Care Buildings Toilets on Reserves Albion Tennis Club Pavilion Selwyn Park Tender Willis Street Pre-School Centre Site Development Gunn Hayball Child Care Buildings for Bon Thomas Reserve & Diamond Reserve Outbuilding 25 Sandford Avenue Sunshine North Outbuilding 745 Ballarat Road Deer Park Additions to House 19 Toledo Road St. Albans Installation of Underground Tanks Lot 3 Main Road West Corner of Station Road St. Albans Cash in lieu Flats 37 Phoenix Street Sunshine North Outbuilding 43 Bloomfield Avenue Maribyrnong Report of the Director Parks & Recreation Bon Thomas Reserve Development Quinn Street Closure Bon Thomas Reserve Tennis Courts Council of Adult Education Use of Council Facilities The National Safety Council of Australia Accident Contril Course Maintenance of School Properties at Sunshine High School Sporting Oval Orders of the Day Accounts Submitted for Payment 15th January 1978 Proposal to Construct Right of Way at Rear of Shops in Main Road West at Cornhill Street St. Albans Under the Provisions of Division 10 of Part XIX of the Local Government Act Extraordinary Business Report of the Town Clerk Meeting Dates Matters Arising from Business Paper Distributed for Ordinary Meeting to be Held on Wednesday 1st February 1978 D.J. Evans Hall Committee of Management city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, main road west, cornhill street, st. albans, robinsons road, deer park, castley hall committee of management, simmie street, sunshine west, j. r. parsons reserve hall committee, j. r. parsons reserve, stanford street, sunshine, d. j. evans hall, churchill avenue, braybrook, castley hall, union street, st. pauls primary school, glengala road, ballarat road, metherall street, sunshine north, wright street, hulett street, albion, st. peter chanel primary school, carter street, hendry street, morris street, main road east, buckley street, avondale heights, sunshine cricket club, dempster park, phoenix street, furlong road infant welfare & pre-school centre, albion tennis club, selwyn park, selwyn street, willis street pre-school centre, willis street, bon thomas reserve, quinn street, diamond reserve, albanvale, diamond avenue, sandford avenue, toledo road, station road, bloomfield avenue, maribyrnong, bon thomas reserve tennis courts, sunshine high school, pickersgill avenue, sunshine technical school