Queen of the A I Scouts Mayors 58 at Brunswick
A June 1917 Brunswick Town Hall social for St John Ambulance raised funds via a Queen of the A I Scouts pageant hosted by Mrs D Phillips Mayoress. Prizes were awarded for many charity categories with donors thanked. the event featured Dan and Joe Rosenthal’s Band and joyful presentations by the Mayoress and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Town Hall
St. John Ambulance Service
Join Heeps
Eacelient
Ms.c
Joseph Waxman
Laurie Roberts
Dan
Joe Rosenthal
Wits West
Hamilton Drew
D Pudlips
Brunsiick
Red Cross Ambulane
Loudmean
Spalding
Pacicull
Kendle
Hodgaon
Delaney
Williams
M. Williams
Robert Don
J. Broken
G. Mitchell
Suburban Sydney Builds Brick Footpaths
Residents of Sydney suburbs approve new brick footpaths replacing worn paths. Council plans to lay bricks in several neighborhoods, aiming to improve walking safety and city aesthetics this year with scheduled work and funding details.
Footpath Bricks Suggested For City Improvement
Brunswick writes from 16 June 1917 praising brick footpaths used in Sydney suburbs. He argues not burnt bricks last longer than asphalt, resist cracking, and could reduce maintenance costs while creating local jobs. proposes council trial with sample brick and a pathway to gauge benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Boteny
Coburg Amateur Cycling Club Five Mile Road Race
Twenty five riders started the Coburg club Five Mile Road Race at Craigieburn on Saturday. Results list C Williams 34 minutes, W Ryan 3 minutes, B Smith 3 minutes, with R T White posting the fastest time of 14 minutes 12 seconds and the winner at 15 minutes 45 seconds. Fletcher, Fawkner champion, set a record the previous week. Ig Club to race Richmond Club at Epping on Saturday. Coburg's team to race June 30 includes O Farrell, Fletcher, Laughlin, Gannon, Ticison, Stewart, Campbell, Keenan, Morrissey, Heed, Williams, Miller, Fullbams, Prouse, Barker, and others. Also mentions painting services by W Jenkins of West Jawick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coburg
Craigieburn
C. Williams
W. Ryan
B. Smith
R. T. White
S. Fletcher
Fawkner
Ig Club
Richmond
Epping
O’farrell
Victoria
Fletcher
L. Me.Laughlin
F. Gannon
J. Gannon
A. Ticison
A. Stewart
R. Campbell
H. Keenan
J. Morrissey
8. Heed
G. Williams
W. Miller
Fullbams
H. Prouse
J. Barker
A Stewart
St John Ambulance Carnival Wild West Show at Coburg Reserve
Coburg hosts an Australian Wild West Show on Saturday June 23 featuring America v Australia challenge events led by Professor Couch and Lariat Joe against J Heh and Daredevil Sam. The program includes wild bull riding, outlaws parade, novelty races, and a cash prize for a horse that can throw a challenger. A special evening program and a parade of riders and horses are planned with local organizers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coburg Reserve
America
Australia
Professor Couch
Asso Demon
Lariat Joe
J. Heh
Daredevil Sam
Bluegum
Coburg
Queensland
Truden
Lou W
Black Vera
Snake Juice
Blue Gum
Buckskin Dan
Injan Pomp
Bronvho Bill
Barcon Billy
Randy Billy
J. Helur
Sayers
Sydney Road
T. Clarkwo
W. Walker
Hoy
Moonie Vale seeks action on Brunswick footpaths and rates
A Moonse Vale Progressive Association letter to Brunswick Council urges immediate repair of footpaths on Hopetoun to Moreland roads and surrounding streets, requests ash beds and farming, and questions why footways and lighting are neglected. The missive also challenges rate assessments and calls for an official report on finances and council progress before being referred to Public Works. A follow up on electric light is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Council
Moonse Vale
Novees
Albion St
Moreland Road
Brunswick
West
Sddney Road
Ricks
Sydney Road 1
Sydney Road
Bruns
N.W
Albion Street
Abe
Moonee Vale
Public Works Committee
Council
Electric Light
Victorian educators join Red Cross wartime drive
The Education Department's war fund drives join Prime Minister Alfred Deakin and Mrs Deakin in endorsing Red Cross aid for Empire soldiers. Organisers Isaac and Cox lead campaigns. children and teachers raise funds while the Caulfield Military Hospital unit expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Education Department
War Fund
British
Red Cross
Alfred Deakin
Bvitain
Deakin
England
Empire
Ivom
Mrs. Deakin
Isaac
C. E. Isaac
Victora
Oakleigh
Patriotic Fund
Depmt
William Robinson
Miss May CO
May Cox
Victorian Education Department
Patriotic League
Caulfield Military Hospital
R. McGregor
Montague
A.G.H
Letter on street lighting delays and inconsistencies
The writer questions extension timing for McColl Street lighting, reports an Albion Street anomaly with only three lights, notes uneven illumination across Essendon Brunswick and Back Street, and asks why pay for max current yet see differing municipal results. The letter was referred to the Electric Light Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsoc
McColl Street
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Queen OF the
A.l. Scouts
D. Phillips
Albert James Veize
G. Gray Nyil
Dow Mikes
Braid
Wilde
Lavtern
Bert Butler
Chaiman
Bng
V Armstrong
E. Bogus
M. Bennett
Be Wo Melutush
E. Pidethorpe
J Hopgowd
L Bennet
Misses Lang
Australan
E. Williams
E. Walten
O. Wilks
Miss Davies
Goo
O. Field
Vierrot
Dorothy Davies
Colleen Bawn
Carrie Davies
McCanglis
Grice Everett
Stowe
Wregeh Maidiss
Tou Johnson
I. Cooper
Mass J Wolsty
J. Dall
M. Everett
Lrice Peeteg Bitsy
E. Tatie Peviehtian
BR. Don. Saredow
Wilsaut Vierrat
Dwndy
Storey
Biwick
Victoria Street
Uaundy
Sydney Rd
Raunswick
Peverell & Slater
Larnoo Avenue
West Brunswick
Moreland Garage
Dney Road
Cape
She Street
Sydney Suburbs
W.I.E
Es W. Jenkins
West Jawick
Gatisfaction
ST. John Ambulance
Queen OF
the Soldiers
Moonee Vale Progress Asso
Ciation
Wick Council
Luna Park
Patriotic Funds
Hein
Pho
W. Powell
F.S.C
Blyth Street
M. Crook
Melbourne
J. H. Laws
The
Dental Board of Victoria
Miss Courtney
Mal Tee
T. R. Evans
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