Progress Association maps tree plantings and playground fix
A Monday Progress Association meeting in Mechanical Hall agreed to plant trees along Theodore street Arthur Street and Boundary Road. A strong committee was named to improve the Pinnacle Estate playground and to establish one on the Western side of the railway line. The McIntyres Road stand pipe ground was described as in a shocking state with several St Albans residents bogged there while carting water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Association
Theodore Street
Arthur Street
Boundary Road
Pinnacle Estate
McIntyre's Road
St. Albans
Residents debate quarry traffic and council duty in Maidstone
A letter from a St Albans resident criticizes the Shire Secretary for failing to close Wright Street to heavy traffic and questions policy on North Wollerrland Road and Duke Street. The writer defends Council opposition, praises Councillor Evans, and urges accountability, noting respect for two local gentlemen but calling for scrutiny of decisions. The Advocate’s editor responds defending critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Street
McKay
Maidstone
Couna
Northwailerland Road
Duke Street
Kilian
Evans
Mr. Hill
Dr. Evans
Trl
Mer Tils
Mercy
Crea
Clarke
Romania
Lihenty
ST Albans
Jobuty
Advocate
Water trust row over St Albans supply and local critics
A heated dispute involves Mr Clarke, Dr Evans, and local ratepayers over St Albans water, governance, and accountability. The exchange touches on funding, public trust, and who should lodge money and provide transparent figures. The writer defends Evans and questions Clarke’s campaign tactics and accusations.
Deer Park Bits and Local sports and weather notes
Mr E Hocking returns from a Northern Victoria holiday and recovers from leg injuries while Mr A Fordie remains under treatment. Deer Park footballers prepare for the season with new players Kitchen and Coffey showing form. Ned Downie and O'Brien prominent. Truganina farmers report unusually dry conditions hindering seeding after 80 years of experience. Deer Park Senior Football Club joins the Werribee and District Association and opens May 14, with a match against Melton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Hocking
Victoria
A. Fordie
Deter
J. McGee
Nobel (Australasia) Ltd
Stawell
Wm. Opie
Ballarat Road
Chas, Wilson
Geo. Kitchen
J. Coffey
Brophy
O'Brien
Downie
Donald Campbell
Truganina
Deer Park
Werribee and District Association
I.N.F
Melton
Bacchus Marsh Association
Ballan
Bacchus Marsh
Darley
Rockbank
Sunshine Petition
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Hudson
Usu Intent
AG Pitason
Bengamin
Hhumpahire
Miss Kathleen Feeney
Pagal
Tornke
Loutsky
R. J. Widdy
Awit
Spovlality
Albyther Wood
Hidley St
Sunshine
Ilongarry
Benjamin Street
Earn Bros
Creswicket
Footscray
G. A. Britnell
Sunshine 102
Mercantine Mutual Insurance Co
Royal Insurance Co
Andrew Fox
Hampshire Road
Sunshine 123
Insurances
South British
London and Tancashire
North British
Chanel
Crevans
St Mbans
Amy
Cyris
Will
Prider
Fyans
Braybrook
Keilor
Hill
Bill Adams
Shire
Mae
Mr. Clarke
Dackens
Uluo
Overland Sie
Willys Knight
Wood Hampshire Crescent
P. A. Scott
Empress Street
Hampshire
Derby Roads
Penrose
Penrose’s
Harold Booker
Railway Gate
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