Metropolitan Board of Works approves officer promotions and widow's grant
In the absence of the Chairman the board voted to elect Dr Hirong as acting chair. Promotions for four officers were approved with a grant of 80 to the widow of late foreman T Griffin, who died after pneumonia while on wet trench work. Funding and tender details, wage rules, and contract conditions were discussed. A Shorthorn cow sold for 1200 guineas, a record price, to Mr Edwards of Canada.
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Hirong
Cara and Servants
Baragwanath
Hennessy
T. Griffin
Grifin
Mick
Henmeey Sald
Crancour
Voice
Griffin
Tleally
Mountain
Davice
Athyns
Oficern and Servants Committee
Dillon
Dorapwanith
Marr
Aberdeenshire
Edwards
Canada
Werribee St Patrick's Day Race Meeting Reports
Report on a Werribee race day under W.R.C rules with about 300 gate attendees. J Bensted impressed in bore events. Bollooman won the bicycle race. Leslie Herring and Ashby won foot races. Limit beat Royal Nellie in the Metropolitan Farm Stakes. Osprey and Bush Boy led a trotting display. Ned and Mat Cunningham fought a high jump. multiple handicaps and pony races featured, with Constable Neill commended for duties.
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W.R.C
John Bensted
Bol Lowman
Metropolitan
Leslie Herring
Lavourite Hogan
Ashby
W. King Waa
Flaherty
Royal Nellie
Limit
Meehan
Rogers
F. Beamish
Osprey
Will Whitborn
Louise
Mr. Gee
Heath
Bush Boy
J. Brazil
A Now
Ned Cunningham
Mat
St. Patrick's Day
Hayat
Rockleigh
Albert Miller
King
Doherty
Constable Neill
H.lowman
Goin
Hosee
W. Ashby
Ladybird
N. Walpeid
Mabel
H. Vinall
Braybrook Shire Council Ordinary Meeting Notes
Braybrook Shire Council met with steps noted to permanently reserve the Shire hall site. The question of Braybrook property rates and a trade license was discussed. current license deemed sufficient. February receipts £50 10s, overdraft £297 11s. March receipts £20 5s 3d. payments £247 7s 10d, debit £244 10s 6d. Sanitary Inspector favorable. only 20 rates paid. Unofficial river visit reported. metal contracts progressing. Vandalism noted at Maidstone water trough. reward £2 offered. Dr Warr motioned drainage study for Raleigh Road north side. Dr Doyle’s remuneration for Dog Inspector lapsed. Notice of motion: amalgamation of Hate Collector, Dog Tax Collector, Dairy Inspector, Sanitary Inspector, and Thistle Inspector offices.
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Shire Hall
Collins
Braybrook
Salwater
Ballarat Road
Maidstone
Warr
Raleigh Road
Marshall
Doyle
Waiden
Changes in Bacchus Mara h visit schedule at Melbourne site
The schedule shifts to the lat and 3rd Saturday each month replacing the 2nd and 4th. Consultation moves to Mrs J Hurbidge at Egan’s Corner Scourfield Chambers 163 Collins Street Melbourne with private entrance.
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Bacchus Marah
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