Interesting Severance Inquiry At Maidstone Annexation Hearing
A Sunshine Town Hall meeting heard arguments on severing Maidstone from Braybrook Shire to join the City of Footscray. The board, chaired by Morors Fricke, weighed Braybrook’s counterpoints as council representatives and local doctors presented their views. The chairman praised the frank exchange and pledged a site inspection before presenting findings to the minister, with a comprehensive report promised in the next issue.
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Maidstone
Brayjrook
Footscray
Mroors Fricke
Cringer and
Jenkins
Sunshine Town Hall
Col Xeverance
Oxley
J. Beever
Footscray City
A. Hansen
Braybrook
Birth announced for Hyde Street couple in Deer Park
Mr and Mrs King of Hyde Street are reported to have welcomed a daughter. Mr and Mrs Stevenson of Hyde Street also congratulate the couple on the birth. Heavy rain fills tanks, with water taps at Sutton and Ballarat Roads running all day for weeks. Visitor remarks on temptation and a convict admits fault in a brief exchange.
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Sutton
Ballarat
Selections For Williams Town Saturday Selections
Williams town Saturday selections feature Arabian Knight Royal Armour Red Ray Greenhorn Steeplechase contenders. Best bets include Arabian Knight and Royal Armour with Doncaster and Sydney Cup double candidates Valiant Chief and Amalia.
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Seaholm
URCLE
Knight I
Silver Edge
Beauroia
W.R.C
Royal Armour
Bia
Greenhorn
Philux
Sackbut Threeprince Sion Donaiter Gaa
Chenars
Rondeau Petit Fils
Best Bets
Arabian Knight
Doncaster
Valiant Chief
Bus Route Clash Sparks Footscray Transport Debate
Braybrook Shire Council heard a clash between a local omnibus operator and the Tramways Board over through bus service from Ballarat Road tram terminus to Sunshine. The council backed a bus route on the existing Sunshine to Footscray cab route, opposing the Tramways Board proposal and notifying the Bus Advisory Board.
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Braybrook
Footscray
Sunshine
Tinsize
Ballarat Road
Tresize
Tramways Board
Dr. Robinson
Dr. Lowe
Dr Drayton
Bus Advisory Board
The
Sunshine Railway Station
Paisley and
Nicholson Streets
MAROCAIN FROCKS CLEARANCE AT ONE PRICE END OF MARCH
Ladies marocaine frocks in all sizes offered for clearance before March end. Long sleeve and sleeve neck details vary. Styles range from adult to young miss. Prices reduced from 26/6 and 18/11 to 5/9. Stocktaking sale insists all stock cleared by month end.
Sunshine football committee notes and receipts milestone
Wet weather reduced turnout but attendance remained fair as the Sunshine football committee met. The treasurer Mr Hayden reported receipts to date at £54 and that appeals were drawing a strong response. Members praised secretary Mr Harley and treasurer for steady leadership while Di Clearances was tied to Newells Football Club after limited play last season.
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Sunshine Football Committee
F. Hayden
Carlton
T Jurer
Naylor
L. Harley
Newells
Fastest Thing on Wheels Preseason Scooter Race
Sunshine Football Club plans a scooter race from the P.O. to Selwyn Park on May 2 to echo a success of last year. Hundreds are expected to watch as a committee refines the event with adult, junior, and fancy dress trophies. Further details will follow after a meeting next week.
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Sunshine
Sunshine Football Club
P.O
Selwyn Park
Water Talks For St Albans Council Meeting
A conference between the Staye Rook and Keilorshire councils on the water question will be held at Sunshine Town on Wednesday April 15 at 4 30 p.m. Residents are hopeful a cooperative approach will bring water soon. Committeemen Roy Lowe and Fred Duff are organizing the race and seeking ideas or prizes to assist the club.
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Rook
Keilorshire
Sunshine Town
St. Albans
Roy Lowe
Fred Duff
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Severance Inquiry
Lidy
Lucknow
Williams
Seaford
Beaconsfield
King's Wardens
Barracker
Warlaby
Rietor
Winceye Yen
Ailizes
Luvisca
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