Criticism of Braybrook Immunization Campaign
A letter from the Child Care Committee to Braybrook Shire Council criticizes the mass immunization effort led by Dr Brennan. It says transporting children to the Shire Hall created fear and questions the campaign’s organization. Dr Brennan defends the plan as a stop gap while 500 children require immunization and promises smaller batches in future efforts.
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Braybrook Shire
Dr. Brennan
Shire Hall
Brennan
Speedway Told to Honor Agreement
The Kirton Speedway Co. faced a Braybrook Council demand to honor the May rent as weather issues reduced attendances. The company proposed ending its season from March 26 and staging only two charity meetings afterward though the lease runs to May end. The council rejected the plea and insisted on full adherence to the agreement.
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Kirton Speedway Co
Braybrook Council
Russell Charles Robinson Celebrates Twenty-First Birthday
A Saturday evening at the Masonic Hall highlighted a coming of age party for Russell Charles Robinson age twenty one. Mr and Mrs C J Robinson of 12 Forrest Street Sunshine hosted relatives and friends with dancing games solos and supper. Rev F T Carne proposed the toast and Russell received the Key of the Door before singing Auld Lang Syne.
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Masonic Hall
C. J. Robinson
Forrest St
Sunshine
Russell Charles
F. T. Carne
Wilkinson
Russell
Deputation Tops Shire Council Demands for Drainage and Footpaths
A large deputation urged immediate action from the Shire Council on drainage and footpaths in a developing area. Flooded homes and filthy water raised public health concerns after heavy rains. bridge repairs and private street schemes were debated amid costs and staffing constraints.
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Mesars Ainsworth
Chandlery
Castle
Castley
Kororoit Creek
Durham Road
Lynch
Drayton
Public Works Committee
Dobson
Barclay
Social Evening for Mr and Mrs Harris in St Albans
A large group joined Mr and Mrs Harris for a recent marriage celebration with a tea set gift and Manchester goods. Organisers Mesdamen Smith Turner and Walker earned praise. supper was served and the crowd enjoyed the evening.
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Children’s Hospital
A. J. Davis
N. Seamans
F. Sulman
Keilor
Facilities for football grounds urged at Manistone club meeting
A Manistone Football Club delegation met Braybrook County officials to press for improvements at Seevell reserve. They reported water supply and electricity for training rooms will be provided and expressed willingness to join work bees. Work on the playing surface has begun.
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Seevell
Manistone
Braybrook County
Asf
Gardiner
Garden Display by Lanston at Maidstone Open Weekend
The Lanston garden at 11 Tleword Street Maidstone will open this Saturday and Sunday 2nd and 3rd April from 2 to 4 pm. Public invited. a collection will aid Footscray Creche and Kindergarten. Location is one minute from Ballarat Road tram terminus Footscray.
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G Lanston
Tleword St
Maidstone
Pepeeia Coward
Footscray Creche
Ballarat Road
Footscray
Cement for Street Channels Granted in Maidstone Housing Area
Materials Procurement Directorate provides cement for completing channels in Maidstone Housing area streets. After channels are finished the Council will seek cement for footpaths.
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Maidstone
Bus Stop Request Refused Over Wesmoreland Ballarat Corner
The MTB refused a council request to place a bus stop at the Wesmoreland Road Ballarat Road corner, noting the site is only about 100 yards from an existing stop. On Dr. Dempster's motion the council will pursue a further request, citing safety concerns.
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Wesmoreland Rd
M.T.B
Wesmoreland Road
Ballarat Road
Dempster
Dr. Dempster
Wedding Bells at St John’s Church England Deer Park
A pretty wedding was held at St John’s Church England Deer Park on Saturday with Francis Delberta Halford marrying Keith Anthony Johnstone. The couple left for a Lakes Entrance honeymoon after a reception at Neer Park Hall attended by about 100 guests with telegrams from England and numerous local toasts and performances.
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St. John's Church of England
Deer Park
Francis Delberta
T. R. Halford
Keith Anthony
Moe Johnstone
Healesville
Warjorie
Ernest Andrews
Thorpe
West Footscray
Adams
Robina Mackenzie
Mar. A. Shocamith
Sk. Hand
Sunnishine
Baum-Southern Couple Weds in Sunshine Parish Ceremony
On Saturday last at the Sunshine Paplid Charen Mery ape Lillian daughter of Mrs Southern married Reginald Alfred son of Baran and the late Mrs Blane. The bride wore a white gown with a veil and carried white flowers. Attending was bridesmaid Hazel Taylor in a pale dress with a headpiece.
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Deano McDonald
Ron Baum
Wits Lest Man
the Baptist
Lal
AG Petiests
Lakes Entrance
Sunshine
Hazel Taylor
Youth Drowned in Kororoit Creek
The body of 18 year old Henry Albert Hansford was recovered from Kororoit Creek after search efforts extended since last Sunday. His father, in the vicinity, found the body yesterday. Hansford, a Traralgon native staying in Kingsville, disappeared earlier while authorities searched the creek.
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Kororoit Creek
Henry Albert Hansford
Traralgon
Kingsville
Frevelson
Braybrook Post Office Status Raised
Braybrook post office to gain full facilities from April 1 1949 including money orders telegraphic money orders wireless licenses and telephone bill payments. A new building will be erected to house the post office and agencies signaling growth of the centre.
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Braybrook
Postituice
Directorate Newes
Flower Show for Local Community Hospital Event
A district flower show will be hosted by the local community hospital this Saturday at the Presbyterian Pill venue. Sunshine Gardens opens for inspection during the event with displays from Flower deers and other exhibitors. a crafts card and program are mentioned.
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Sunshine Gardens
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Franchot Tone
Ann Richards
Furnace Creek
Victor Mature, Coleen Gray
John Sutton
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Tarzan and the Mermaids
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