Disturbing the Sabbath Sparks Shire Council Warning
Braybrook Shire Council heard of Sunday explosions near Withers Street during church service as sewer work disturbed the Sabbath. Inspector Thorpe noted a cave‑in and unstable trench, while Dr Skewes urged enforcement and a warning to residents. Councillors condemned Sunday work and vowed prosecutions for future offences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
L. E. Thorpe
Withers St
Withers Street
Skewes
Trespassers Warned on Glen Galla Estate Damaging Property
The executors warn that any person trespassing or damaging property on the Glen Galla Estate will be prosecuted without further notice. Poison laid for doge. By order Batate L A Fairbairn dod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Galla
Doge
Braybrook Shire Council Pushes for Cornwall Road Rail Crossing
A Braybrook Shire Council deputation urged a railway crossing over Cornwall Road, prompting a promise from Chief Railway Commissioner Mr Clapp to inspect the site soon and consider the request. The group argued past pledges and district growth justify urgent construction for safer, faster linkages to Ballarat and Geelong Roads and beach access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Cornwall Road
Clapp
Black Arch Bridge
Railways Department
Derrimut
Braybrookshire
Ballarat
Geelong
Miller's Road
Sunshine
Victoria
Melbourne
Sunshine Station
W. J. Pridham
McDonald Road
Millers Road
Durham Road
Business Man recounts first dollar and cable home investment
A man recalls arriving in New York with one dollar. He explains he used the money to pay for a cable home to secure more funds for a start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Comfort in Braybrook Council Meeting Sparks Debate on Upgrades
At a Braybrook Shire Council meeting councillors enjoyed leather upholstered chairs while debating upgrades. A carpet, warmth for winter, and the possibility of a larger council chamber were discussed as a report from the architect was awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Hargreaves
Melbourne
Glendenning
Lowe
Skewes
Dedrick
Popular Anglican minister to leave Sunshine
After four years at St Mark's Church of England, Rev L J Harwood will conduct his last service as Sunshine vicar on Sunday. On May 2 he is to be inducted as vicar of St Bartholomew's Burnley by Bishop Booth. A farewell gathering is planned for May 4 at St Mark's Hall. Alan Winter M A will replace him, after studies at Melbourne and Oxford. He will be inducted May 13 by Archdeacon Iancock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Church of England
L. J. Harwood
Sunshine
St. Bartholomew's, Burnley
Booth
Harwood
St. Mark's Hall
Alan Winter
Winter
Melbourne
Oxford University
Lucas Tooth
England
Ivanhoe
St. Mark's
Iancock
What cured him of arguing with his girl
A concise folk saying notes that the cure for quarrels with one's partner is the act of arguing itself, turning conflict into a lasting lesson. The line uses a humorous paradox to reflect on relationships.
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Batate L. A. Fairbairn, Dod
GUY Bros
Seane
Gomdon ST
Footscray
Footecray
Cornwall
Council
Harry Hall
Nicwotson Staeer
Fiat “Ton
GROCE
Féray
Douglas Parade
E. C. Baglin
Dickson Street
Alex. Cramond
Hampshire RD
Royal York Hotel
Toronto
Canada
THE
Colonial Gas Association Limited
Haglan
Paisley Street
Feetscray
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