Unrest over unemployment payments at ybrook Shire Council meet
The fortnightly ybrook Shire Council session discussed paying unemployed relief wages after a phone notice and later written orders from the Government. Dr Dempster and Dr Dedrick argued for timely payments, with officers empowered to act, while traffic control and board plans for municipal cooperation were debated alongside road works and a Sunshine Girl Guide site proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempster
Skewes
Dedrick
Council
Dr. Dedrick
Ten Bids Seek 3500 Cubic Yards of Palls at Deer Park
Ten tenderers competed to supply 3500 cubic yards of Palls at Deer Park. Prices ranged from 2/10 to 4/9 per yard. A recommendation urged splitting the contract among four contractors to expedite urgent work if a single firm cannot complete within a reasonable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr Dempster
Cr. Glendenning
Deer Park
W. Self
Opie, Wheelahan
Elmer
Enmeer
Lowe
Soldiers' Club Rooms Rules Tentatively Ordered
A deputation from the Sun shine branch of the Returned Soldiers League led by Messrs Baker and Willaton asked the council to decide on how the club rooms should be run. The council empowered the league to draft conduct rules and submit them for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs .Baker and
Willaton
Sunshine
The
Returned Soldiers’ League
Baker
League
Late Mail Delivery and Deer Park Hall Update
The P M G department cites two letter carriers not full hours and Melbourne mail delays as the main issue with Sunshine service. Despite some improvement, Sunshine remains unsatisfactory with outlying areas receiving mail before Sunshine. The council informs the department of its dissatisfaction. Deer Park hall progresses toward completion and a management committee is proposed with Western riding representatives, I C I members, and civic appointees. a public meeting may be held soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.M.G
Melbourne
Dedrick
Sunshine
Dempster
Deer Park Hall
I.C.1
Factory registrations granted for three premises in town
Applications by W. T. Roberts Dawson Street J. H. Jackson Clarke Street and Ralph McKay Hampstead Road for registration of their premises as factories were granted. The Sunshine Progress Association complained cyclists ride without lights on footpaths at night. Dr Drayton cited pedestrian injuries from cyclists and the matter was referred to police for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedrick
L. E. Thorpe
W. T. Roberts
Dawson Street
J. H. Jackson
Clarke Street
Ralph McKay
Hampstead Road
Sunshine Progress Association
Dr. Drayton
Progress Association
Cyclista
Local Tennis Tournament Closes With Eddy Victory
The St Albans event wraps after a successful season. Eddy defeats Spowart 6 5 6 to win the men's A grade singles for the fourth straight time. Eight men's and seven ladies teams compete as winter play opens April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy d. Spowart
Eddy
Spowart
St. Albans
A.J. Clarke
D. E. Perrett
Sunshine widow of H V McKay worker dies at 35
Mrs Lionel Jenkins of 21 McLean Street Sunshine died after illness on Saturday night at age 35. Born in South Wales she moved to Australia with her husband nine years ago. She leaves three children aged ten to four. Funeral at Fawkner cemetery followed services at home and graveside conducted by Rev G R Godbehear. The family is well known in Sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionel Jenkins
McLean Street
Sunshine
Jenkins
H. V. McKay Massey Harris Ltd
South Wales
Australia
Fawkner
Sunshine Branch
Independent Order of Rechabites
Sunshine Swimming Club
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Methodist Church
Servces
G. R. Godbehear
R. B. Penn
Keilor St Albans Water Trust Hails Main Request
A deputation from the Keilor St Albans Water Trust plans to meet the MMBW to seek board estimates for laying a water main to serve Keilor and St Albans. Braybrook council was asked to send representatives, and a motion urged broad attendance. Council agreed to advance £20 to cover an overdraft with expectation of repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trust
M.M.B.W
Keilor
St. Albans
Braybrook
Pridham
Glendenning
Dempster
Neighborly Exchange Turns Car Dive Into Languid Quip
Two neighbors chat over a fence and one boasts of driving all day. The other responds she has been mangling as well, quipping in a playful and tired tone.
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Ybrook
Cra. Garde
Robin
Fom
Ghe
Prahran
Dr Drayton
Ice
Girl Guides
Girl Guide Association
E. M. Hiscock
Guides
Station Place
Werribee Shire
Millers Road
Werribee
Employment Council
ST. Albans Tennis Club
R. A. Clarke
D. A. Clarke
D. A. McIntyre
F. J. McCreery
D. W. Self
A. Self
J. Clark
J. McKechnie
G. MecKechnie
I. Brown
T. Flowers
Mrs Clarke
L. R. A. Clarke
J. Clarke
D. T. Brown
Elsie Jenkins
Sunshine Motors
Alf Boorer
Harold W. Tomlins
Hampshire Road
Boot Repairer's Shop
Claus M
Alf. Lowe
Withers ST
Blake’s
Moran
Cato
Marcel
Amd
Victorian Rail
Av8
A.j.boyd & Son
Sunshine Carrier
Devonshire Road
City Depot
Lonedaia St
City
Harold Webb
Melbourne Rd
Newport
Williamstown
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