Braybrook Housing Scheme Faces Uncertainty at Council
At a Braybrook Council meeting Dr J R Parsons voiced concern that the Housing Commission plan to build 3 000 houses in Section 17 may jeopardize Braybrook and pressed for full particulars. Officials cited cost fears and land issues, while MLA Mullens pledged to seek district satisfaction.
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Housing Commission
Heidelberg
Braybrook
J. R. Parsony
Shire of
Dobson
Mullens
M.L.A
Barclay
M.M.B.W
Sandringham
Parsons
Melbourne Board to pay for burst water pipes
The Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works will cover repairs for burst street water pipes up to 100000 pounds. Ratepayers may choose their own plumbers and costs are borne by the Board. The policy is retroactive to July, reimbursing owners who paid since then. Dr. Barclay clarified piping availability and corrected a Footscray report.
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Melbourne and Metropolitan Board
Barclay
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
Edwards
Footscray
Jessup
Jones Treloar marriage at Sunshine Methodist Church
Lorna Catherine Treloar married Alfred William Jones in a Sunshine Methodist Church ceremony on Saturday April 14. Rev Michel officiated as guests watched bridesmaids Melva Treloar and Lola Jsam in white dresses, with flower girl Lynette Harris and R A A F friends J Boyes and E Maskell assisting. A reception followed at the Methodist Hall and the couple departed for their honeymoon by car.
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Alice Emily
M. J. Clarke
Mr. Clarke
Red Bluff St
Black Hock
Stuart Gordon
T. A. Adams
Mr. Adams
Coolamon
Sunshine
St. James’ Old Cathedral
City
Sgt. C. Cam
Doreen Clarke
FP. Deayton
Dawn Lawrence
Don
Dave Ross
Victoria Palace
Moll O'Brien
Marysville
St. James' Old Cathedral
Inez Maud
H. Phillips
South Yarra
Cpl
Sydney James Cox
A. Cox
King Edward Av
Lois
Furgerson
Russell
Sunshine Methodist Church
Michel
Lorna Catherine Treloar
Misa Melva Treloar
Mildura
R.A.A.F
J . Boyes
E. Maskell
Council Debates Youth Centre Land Purchase and Reserves
Council members discuss buying land for a Youth Centre at £25,000 and the impact on rates. Cr McDonald and Dr Pennell clash over funding, with calls to use funds for reserves and 250 new houses versus expanding existing parcels. Seventeen groups attend, praising civic effort while weighing financial feasibility.
Charities Board Set to Discuss Sunshine General Hospital
Monday night meeting in Braybrook will hear from Mr C. Le McVilly and Mr Roy Philip about establishing a general hospital for Sunshine. Public discussion follows on bush nursing proposals and possible purchase of St Andrew's private hospital.
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C. le McVilly
Roy Philip
Braybrook Counri
St. Andrew's
King Edward Avenue
James Barrett
Bush Nursing Hospital
Sunshine
Charities Board
Council
Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Moonee Ponds
A Golden Wedding celebration was held at the home of Mr T McNamara Moonee Ponds for Mr and Mrs Geo Bult Sunshine. Family present included Hert Vera Jack Frank George Eileen wife of T McNamara and grandchildren. The toast was given by Hert Bult with best wishes for their future diamond anniversary.
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T. McNamara
Moonee Ponds
Geo. Bult
Kororai Street
Sunshine
Bult
Hert
Vera
Jack
Frank
George
Eileen
Hert Bult
Mrs. Bult
Social Evening Welcomes Frigate H Scobie Home
A warm gathering at the W. Lodge in St Albans welcomed Frigate H Scobie on leave after 24 years in New Guinea. The event featured dancing, singing, and a cheque presentation by Dr F E Jolly J.P. to the returning airman, with thanks from Mr H Scoblu.
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Vir and
Dures W. Lodge
St. Alwans
H. Scobie
New Guinea
B. Moffat
F. E. Jolly
J.P
H. Scoblu
St. Albans
Apathy Undermines Court Action in Council Debate
Dr Barrett proposed reserving a decision on a community scheme until a later date. He noted no financial pledge was required and the council might not fund it. With 30 stations involved, more work remained and concrete proposals were needed before a firm commitment. The amendment carried after withdrawal of the initial motion.
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Gouin
Jess
Hurgremves
Barrett
O'Toole
Pennell
Tr. Brown
Barclay
Cr. Buckett
Mr. Toole
Ry Baker Las My
Cy Harrett
Dobson
Maidtone
Church of Christ
Politetia
Hall Committee
Tur Selections and Handicap Winners From Crowded Races
A list of race picks and results shows Willstom Plurelle and Cinny nvader among top selections with Bay Dawid and Toon Rica also listed. Don Pedte and Aberieldbe appear in handicap standings while Piropmntis leads Witter Set and Bolecusin in steeplechase. Brookside Handing and Oseteake Philander headline secondary events with Synehie Seton Tardive and Nuitad Ravi noted in late segments.
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Willstom Plurelle Pe
Bay Dawid
Toon Rica
Slutihoges Hiatielienge
Don Pedte
Guy
Public Meeting Supports Deer Park School Needs
A Deer Park meeting by the School Committee and Mothers Club discussed school needs and a new room. Speakers included Mr Webster on state politics and Mr Richards presenting the balance sheet while others urged departmental support and community fundraising.
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de Lb. Welton
He Deere Park Selieool Cramnittie
Mothers Club
Cos
Tew
Pancoy
Jane
Dietrret Pire
Perret
al Fordael Dee
Me Tyley
Meyers
T Hiner
Ehwilly
Webster
St Albans Presbyterian Sabbath School Anniversary Event
The St Albans Presbyterian Sabbath School Anniversary is set for Sunday with children singing chosen melodies under Mr Stevens and teachers. Afternoon service begins at 2 o clock to meet train requirements. A charity cheque acknowledgment list includes Woods, Butler & Mose, and Smoren & Sons while prize winners were Mrs Kennedy and Mr W Toby. Mrs McIntyre won a lucky number. Sympathy is extended to the family of Neil MacKridin and his wife as he was a prisoner of war in Japan.
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St. Alban Presbyterian
Dahon Stevens
Lamin
Yies Baehey
Aod
Ns, Woods, Butler
Triumphant Life Campaign at Gordon Street Baptist
A week long event held at Gordon Street Baptist Church from April 28 to May 6 with Sunday services at 7 pm. The Milumay Evangelistic Team conducts the sessions each evening except Monday April 0. The campaign features the Milumay team and aims to outreach.
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Gordon ST Baptist Footarcray
Milumay Evangelistic Team
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DR. Parsons
BOARD
Adams—Clarke
Cox—Phillips
Jones—Treloar
Gross’s
C. Gross
Hampshire Road
Cr. McDonald and Youth Centre
R. K. McDonald
Premse
Treloar
McDonald
Cr. Pennell
Cr. McDonald
Hayden
Churches Board
Plang
Charities
Maribyrnong Hall
TUR
Alapters of Western Suburbs District Baptist Association
Barkly Street
Hills’ Timber Yard
State Savings Bank
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