Braybrook Council clash over procedure ends with walkout
A sharp clash at Braybrook Shire Council sees Cr A G Pennell and Cr G Dobson dispute a point of order during the Shire Engineer report on building surveyor appointment. Dobson refuses to withdraw a remark, walks out, and the President demands an apology before he can speak again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Pennell
Cr. G. Dobson
Braybrook
Cr. Dobson
Public Works Committee
Dobson
R. Barclay
Pennell
Barclay
Dr. Dobson
Hitler
Pram Bus Plea With Tramways Board Gains Partial Concession
Dr A E Shephard M L A urged earlier start for pram bus service from Footscray Station to the Metropolitan Hospitals. The Board said Sunshine expansion not feasible but may permit carriage of children's carriages on ordinary buses with individual permits. The concession also extends to Moonee Ponds. permits required on resumption of bus operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tramways Board
A. E. Shepherd
M.L.A
Pram
Footscray
Metropolitan
Sunshine
Tramway Board
Melbourne
Moonee Ponds
Doctors Brennan and Byrne Open Sunshine Practice
Dr Kenneth Brennan begins medical practice at 147 Anderson Road Sunshine in partnership with Dr Charles Byrne establishing a new local clinic and collaborative care arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Brennan
Anderson Road
Sunshine
Charles Byrne
Street Names To Perpetuate Old Residents In Maidstone
Provisional names for new Maidstone housing streets have been selected for Housing Commission confirmation. In Greenham Coleman Irving Streets three old residents are memorialized, with western streets named Peskin Barton Scullin Curtin and the main avenue Churchill Avenue. Old residents Govan Powell Whittaker are noted and several minor streets honor Test cricketers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housing Commission
Maidstone
Richelieu Thompson
Suffolk Sts
Ballarat Rd
Greenham
Coleman
Irving
Peskin
Barton
Scullin
Curtin
Churchill
Govan
Powell and Whittaker
Annexation Talks End With No Braybrook Move
A Friday conference between Braybrook and Footscray councils ended with no annexation plan from Braybrook. Footscray suggested limited realignment and negotiations shifted to Werribee Shire regarding territory near Footscray’s southern boundary while Braybrook defended its investments in Maribyrnong and Maidstone.
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Braybrook
Footscray
Maidstone
Maribyrnone
Dempster St
Tottenham
Braybrook Council
Maribyrnong
Werribee Shire
Community Singing Evening at Shire Hall
An enjoyable evening of community singing will be held in Shire Hall on Thursday next April 10th. Alby Bruce, entertainer, will perform between items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Alby Bruce
Card M Night With Sunshine Hospital Auxiliary
The Auxiliary of the Sunshine Community Hospital organizes a card evening at Hampshire House on Friday April 11. Whist and bridge will be played. If successful, similar monthly events are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Community Hospital
Hampshire House
Seizure of Dogs Reported in Braybrook Shire
Health Inspector told Braybrook Council that upwards of 150 stray dogs are seized annually in the Shire, highlighting a persistent stray dog issue and enforcement efforts by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Shire
Generous offer to fund Braybrook pavilion project
A donor offers £400 toward the pavilion at Braybrook Reserve if the Council matches on a £2 to £1 basis, providing a two to one funding arrangement for the project.
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Braybrook Reserve
Rates Due Date Notice From Shire Office Hours
Municipal rates are due on April 10. Shire Office is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ratepayers may pay during office hours. The office no longer opens on Saturday mornings.
Braybrook Council Land Sale Proves Highly Successful
The Braybrook Council sold all blocks offered at a sale last Saturday for the recovery of rates. The total proceeds amount to £915 17s 8d, to be added to the Council coffers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Proposed Hall at Albion Aims to Benefit Community
A deputation from the Albion Progress Association will seek council approval to transfer land and assets valued at about 8400 to the council. In exchange the council would build a suitable hall for community use, including a proposed kindergarten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion Progress Association
Infant Welfare and Ante Natal Centre Plans Presented
The Council notes proposed Infant Welfare Centre and Ante Natal Centre by Dr Barbara Meredith from the Department of Health. A Nursery Kindergarten plan is also under consideration by the Child Care Committee and will be discussed by the Health Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Meredith
Dept. of Health
Ec Etary
S.O.S. From Great Britain A local Red Cross appeal
The Shire President Dr A G Pennell and Sunshine Red Cross urge Ki lor residents to donate warm clothing and foodstuffs for Britain now. A house to house collection will be held on Saturday April 1. Volunteers will transport goods to city depots for overseas dispatch via the Australian Red Cross Society to the British Red Cross Society. Clothing must be new or cleaned, packed separately from food and in sound containers. no hats shoes or evening wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Pennell
Sunshine Red Cross Society
S.O.S
Great Britain
Carrvstsy
S.C
Red Cross
Australian Red Cross Society
British Red Cross Society
Aly Centre
Suitability of Army Huts as Public Halls Questioned
Braybrook Council reviews requests to erect army huts in public halls from Sun shine News Dispensary and St Marys Church Ascot Vale. Health Department opinion awaited before a decision is made on the suitability of such use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Health Department
Sunshine Uews. Dispensary
St. Mary's Church
Ascot Vale
Local Meeting Huts Listed for Community Use in Baralyn and Barb Street
A hut in San Crescent will host lodge meetings, while a church at Barb Street Maribyrnong is set aside for neutional purposes. The notices indicate designated community use for both sites, detailing intended functions and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Crescent
Barb St
Maribyrnong
Council Receives Praise for Clean-Up Efforts and Day Centre Support
Sunshine West Branch A.L.P. writes congratulating the Council on the recent clean-up campaign. The Child Care Committee also thanks the Council for its interest in the holiday Tay Centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine West Branch A.L.P
Council
Holiday Tay Centre
R V Seymour Offers Hard-To-Find Goods On Request
R V Seymour invites customers to call for scarce clothing and other items. They note strikes and unrest are shrinking public supplies and promise to secure difficult-to-procure lines, urging advance notice of requirements to ensure availability.
Footwear Department Expands with Bonny Babe Lines
The store announces a new footwear department offering children's, boys and men's shoes with a wide range of plain and two tone styles. They are sole agents for Bonny Babe footwear and guarantee complete satisfaction with replacements for unsatisfactory pairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oll
Mner
Clothing Insurance Group Opens May 1
New clothing insurance group fills quickly in April and accepts names for a May 1 start. Members receive goods worth £2 10 and ballots include numbers 631 689 732 753 836 871 924 961 39 81 105 173 226 281. Seymour's Corner Sunshine promotes the program as popular and successful.
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Sunshine Hospital
Black
Albion
Keilor
Keilor Shire
A. Davis
R.V. Seymour
Footwear
R. V. Seymour
Seymour’s Corner
Sunshne
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