Municipal Elections Open as Braybrook Keilor Races Begin
Final nominations due Thursday raise interest in Braybrook and Keilor Shire Councils. Cr Dedrick and Cr Glendenning likely unopposed in Braybrook, while River and Southern ridings draw multiple candidates including G Dotson challenging AG Pennell and contenders Baker Nolte Davidson Caboon in River and Southern races.
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Braybrook
Keilor
Cr A. BK
Dedrick
Central
Cr WE Glendenning
Ox R G. Dotson
Cr AG. Pennell
Ro Robinson
Despinanite
G Baker
Sunshine Rssul.a
Mie Nolte Davidson
Cr G. Caboon
River
Dr Raymond Robinson Ends Long Council Service
Dr Raymond Robinson will not seek re election to the Southern Riding council after fourteen years of service. An architect by trade he led municipal projects including gardens near the railway station and reconstruction of the Kororoit Creek pool. His vigorous debate and public work earned wide respect and thanks from ratepayers.
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Drd
Raymond Robinson
Robinson
Braybrook
A. Lowe
J. Scott
Sunshine Swimming Club
Kororoit Creek
Robison
Toria
First lady candidate seeks Braybrook council seat
Mrs Nellie Davidson, born in Aberdeen and long resident of Sunshine, vies for a Braybrook municipal seat as a Labor candidate. The Victorian Labor Women’s Organising Committee member emphasizes democratic principles from her Scottish father and promises sound business input. She has three grown children and strong public speaking skills.
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Nellie Davidson
Braybrook
Davidson
Aberdeen
Sunshine
Victorian Labor Women’s Organising Committee
Councillor Sought as War Hero William Davidson Honored
The record notes William Davidson, husband of Mr. Davidson, served with the Gordon Highlanders. He earned four years and 254 days service, was twice wounded, and received the Military Medal. His decorations include the 1914 Star, British War Medal, and Victory Medal. discharge papers praise his conduct during his war service as very good.
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William Davidson
Davidson
Gordon Highlanders
George Baker Emerges as Strong Contender for Southern Riding Seat
After a deputation urged him to run, George Baker of Watt Street Sunshine agreed to stand for nomination in the Southern Riding. Baker, a former RS.S.IL.A. president and wartime veteran, has long served returned soldiers and holds roles with the Footscray welfare centre and Massey Harris.
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Dr Robinson
George Baker
Watt Street
Sunshine
Baker
Rs.s.il.a
Argentine Republic
Australia
Sons of Soldiers Cricket Association
Footscray and District
Mc Baker
H. V. McKay
Massey-Harris Pty. Ltd
Campaign committee boosts support for ex Cr G Dobson
A report from the campaign committee supporting ex Cr G Dobson notes awakening among ratepayers and ongoing outreach. The Maidstone committee seeks a second polling booth at the Shire Hall or another Sun shine River Riding centre to ease voting access. The response to this request is not included.
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Dobson
Maidstone
Sunshine River
Aborigine Appeal Headlined by Doug Nicholls at Maribyrnong Hall
A community meeting planned at Braybrook hall Bal larat Road aims to review voting injustices before the next election. The first event Sunday August 6 at 2 45 p m will feature Doug Nicholls of Fitzroy football fame delivering The pace for the Aborigine with musical numbers by Miss N Digney and Master Val Colbran.
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Braybrook Hall
Ballarat Road
Maribyrnong
Doug Nicholls
Fitzroy Football Fame
N. Digney
Val Colbran
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J. R. Robinson
Southern
N. Davidson
Mr Baker
Port Melbourne
Alex Lawson
L. Duncan
Carrie
King Edward Av
Deer Park
Sunshine Yy
City
City Depot
FORBR
Walter A. Warne
Undertaker
Barely ST
Footscray
K Bowdern
GUY Bros. Pty. Ltd
C. Guy
Gordon St
Footacray
R. Guy
Stanley St
Elder
Alex F. Clarke
Alex. F. Clarke
Barkly Street Footscray
Oregon
Sunshine Timber Yards
Henderson & Graham
Hampshire Road
E. M. Young
Gunnedah Street
George North
Hampshire RD
MARS
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