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Minister To Decide Oakleigh-
Mulgrave Abattoirs Dispute
DISSATISFIED with the pre
sent partnership, Mulgrave Council
some time ago set machinery in
motion for the dissolution of its joint
abattoirs partnership with Oakleigh
Council. This decision followed
"clashes between representatives of
the two municipalities over future
policy in regard to the develop
ment of the abattoirs.
Up till now all these moves have
been made in committee by both
municipalities, • but Oakleigh brought
ithem out into the open at its'last
meeting, when a letter was received
from Messrs. Mills and Oakley, Mul
grave , Shire solicitors, stating that
Mulgrave is not prepared to sell its
interest in the undertaking, but is
prepared to purchase the City of Oak
leigh’s interest/either at a price to be
upon mutually, or .at one de
termined by arbitration.
Oakleigh’s reaction to this was a
reply stating that it is not prepared
to sell its interest.
Probably the next move will be to
bring the request .for the dissolution
of the partnership before the Minister
of Public Works, when the terms, for
the purchase of the abattoirs by either
party will be discussed.
The abattoirs are situated in the
Mulgrave Shire.
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