A little bit of very local history

The Progress Association has a history of achieving great community outcomes. Following are excerpts from the early meetings of the foundation members reflecting their quest to have a community Hall and equity of services for the community.

• The meeting was held at “Treetops” Coal Point. 2/- Annual Membership Fee + 2/- Entrance Fee. Meetings First Sunday Monthly @3PM.
• 10/03/1946 Meeting commenced @3PM.  HW Morgan convenor.
• 7/4/1946 Mr Morgan suggested a site selection Committee be formed to inspect possible locations to build a hall.
• 2/6/1946 Then President brought forward the question of the lack of fish in the Lake & the possible reasons, some of which being the use of illegal methods. Mr Warren moved that greater facilities be provided for the policing of the Lake to stop netting & trapping- restricted areas. MOTION LOST.
• 7/7/1946 Ladies Auxiliary met.
• CENSUS 1946:  Permanent residences-143, Part-time -77,Adults-297,  Pre-school children- 41, School aged-54
• 16/8/1947 An offer of Mrs Shelling for sale of allotment in Skye Point Road, partly fenced with a small building erected on the site for £180 – Objection as no land available for tennis court.
• 30/8/1947 Mr Winchester offered to provide the amount required- to be repaid when raised: Bank Account Opened. Trustees Mr Winchester, Mr Burns, Miss Dawkins. 2 tables @ £3each 12
• 2/11/1947  Valuation if had 1.11-6 half fee, Funds £26, 24-29 at meeting.  Ham Raffle, Garden Party
• April 1948 Agitation has not diminished about repairs to roads but the local council have constantly pleaded lack of funds. Cash £16, Suggested that a building be obtained from the Defence Commission
• 4/4/1948 Rates £1.1.11 Garden Fete raised £113.2.2 New Members Mr & Mrs Limb.
• 2/5/1948 Mr T Williams M.H.R be requested to obtain price of 2 Building Commission suitable for use as a hall.
• 6/6/1948 Letter for Disposals Commission Advising No Buildings for Sale. New building price resolved that Mr Stronach be approached for advice relative to plans for a building 60’ x 30’.
• 5/9/1948 Quote for Hall far beyond the means of the association.