Council’s Unlucky Month Brings Frustration from Departments
Braybrook Council faces refusals from the Railways Department for a siding at Adelaide Street and Postal authorities for a public telephone at Robinson Street. The Tramway Board resists bus route along South Road, and the MMBW will not extend water supply in Jackson Street Maidstone until three more houses are built. Expenditure A$175 and 1.5% projected annual revenue fail to justify the project. Councillors debate the Board policy and a council guarantee of six per cent to trigger the extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Railway Department
Adelaide St
Robinson Street
Tramway Board
Howtile
South Road
MM B.W
Jackson Street
Maidstone
E. Hargreaves
Cr Pridham
Dr Dobson
G.P
Dempster
Bal Road
Dobson
M.M.B.W
Sunshine public phone wait continues as court considers request
Postal Department reports evasive reply from the P.M.G. Department about Braybrook Council's bid for a public telephone at Robinson Street and Derby Road Sunshine. Dr Parsons notes cabinet installations in sparser areas and moves to renew the application. motion carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Dedman
MHR
P.M.G. Department
Braybrook Council
Robinson Street
Derby Road
Sunshine
Parsons
Baker
Braybrook Council Loses Stop Request On Ballarat Line
The Railway Commissioners declined Braybrook Council’s request for a stop at Adelaide Street to serve Deer Park works saying a single line stoppage would disrupt country trains. Dr Lowe and the Shire Secretary met the official but the reply stood. Dr Dedrick criticized the backtrack as a needless burden for workers. A copy of the reply was to be sent to Albion Progress Association with the council’s regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Adelaide Street
Ballarat
Deer Park
Lowe
Dedrick
Albion Progress Association
Bank Declines Municipal Loan Amid Fresh Financing Offers
The Secretary Mr Hargreaves informed the Council that the State Savings Bank would not grant the £6500 loan at the moment. J B Were & Son brokers offered to fund the project for a 20 year term at 4 1 2 percent interest. Council officers were authorized to negotiate for best terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hargreaves
State Savings Bank
J. B. Were & Son
Widow seeks staged house build on 7 acres at St Albans
An application to Braybrook Council by a widow to build a home in progressive stages over two years on 7 acres off Boundary Road, St Albans, was discussed. A majority supported granting the request with cautions about timing and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Boundary Road
St. Albans
Glendenning
Dempster
Ballarat Road
District Sets Two Year Guarantee for Slum Block Redevelopment
The meeting discussed slum clearance with Dr Lowe insisting completion within two years. Dr Dobson claimed six months under the bylaw and questioned expansion power. The Secretary noted past extensions in special cases. The engineer was instructed to secure a definite two year completion guarantee from the contractor.
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Lowe
Dobson
Mr Hargreaves
Footscray Council moves to end compulsory voting
At its last meeting Footscray Council carried a motion to send a letter to the Minister of Public Works arguing against continuing compulsory voting. Dr Jacka opposed the revocation, saying August election results could have altered the action, while Dr Hester backed him noting councillors were shocked by the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Footscray Council
Minister of Public Works
Jacka
Hester
Jucka
Backyard Factory Refused at Maribyrnong Meeting
A Maribyrnong council meeting refused Mr C S Cook from Bloomfield Avenue permission to register his timber workshop as a factory. Neighbors feared noise and nuisance as the shed already erected had led to the application. unanimous vote against the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Cook
Bloomfield Avenue
Maribyrnong
Dobson
Dempster
Dedrick
Letter Delivery For Braybrook
In Braybrook residents appeal for mail delivery the P M Department says the case is under investigation. Dr Drayton notes inquiries already made and residents said they collect mail from Footscray area. Dr Dempster says delivery reaches Ashley Street and locals request extension a few hundred yards away.
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Braybrook
P.M. Department
Dr Drayton
Footscray
Dempster
Ashley Street
St Marks Ball Scheduled for June 20 Debutante Set Sought
Arrangements are in hand for St Mark's annual ball to be held on June 20. The committee aims to make this year larger and more prestigious. Those wishing to debut should apply early to secretary M Clifton at 102 Morris Street Sunshine or at the vicarage Sun Crescent Sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Clifton
Morris Street
Sunshine
Vicarage
Sun Crescent
Obituary notices for Simpson and Paisley in Sunshine region
Obituary notices report the death of 88 year old Harry John Simpson at his home 66 Benjamin Street Sunshine. He formerly lived in Bacchus Marsh and Drouin West with funeral by Nelson Bros at Footscray Cemetery. Also reported is the death of Mrs Emma Paisley at her son-in-law’s residence 8 Benjamin Street Sunshine after a short illness. She was the widow of James Paisley and long time Sunshine resident.
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Harry John Simpson
Benjamin Street
Sunshine
Bacchus Marsh
Drouin West
Cannon
Footscray
Nelson Bros
K. Hand
Emma Paisley
Mrs Paisley
James Paisley
Richard
Devoted mother Ellen Burland dies aged 42
Mrs Ellen Burland aged 42 left a daughter and a son James known in Sunshine sporting circles. Her funeral was held Monday at Footscray Cemetery with the cortege departing Our Lady's Church at 3 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Burland
Mr. H. Hand
James
Sunshine
Footscray
Our Lady's Church
ANZAC CHOIR FINAL REHEARSAL SET FOR SUNDAY
The final rehearsal for the Anzac Choir takes place Sunday at 3 30 pm in the Shire Hall with a full attendance requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
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Postal Department
Treloar
Drayton
George North
Sunshine Direct
Department
L. Duncan Carrier
King Edward Av
Gt. Albans
Sunshine Footscray
City Daily
City Depot
ST. Mark's Ball
Anzac Choir
Ogilvie
Thorley
Libbis
Dhire Road
Sunshine Telephone
Aurnane Gartle
G. W. Pennell Burke Street
Braybronk
A.N.A
Scovell & Spurling
Nicholson & Barkly Streets
E. M. Young
Gunnedah
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