Government Declares Award Rates Illegal in Sustenance Plan
Council debate centers on employment for sustenance and alignment with award rates. Officials clash over legality under Unemployed Benefits Amendment Act No 4000, with ministers insisting wage limits apply despite pleas to adjust hours or seek grants. President and Drs express conflicting views on implementing or resisting government stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Hughes
M.L.A
Counel
Court of Industrial Appeals
Kent Exhibits the Poultry Woe at NAPBA Show
The N A P B A poultry show held Saturday drew good attendance and high praise. Judges H A Woodman and F G Julyan faced many entries while winners included C Phillips for light breeds and Mrs F Foley for best black orpington cock. The show committee led by T L Goldsworthy earned praise for organizing a strong event with numerous firsts and places across categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.A.P.B
H. A. Woodman
F. G. Julyan
F. Foley
C. Phillips
T. L. Goldsworthy
W. ‘Troon
I. Goldsworthy
Rk. Ray
PF. Foley
IL. Krause
Cockerell
H. Krause
E. Luxford
R. Ray
W. Smith
A. Drennan
B. Derham
Caulfield
B. Ipson
Mrs. Halliday
T. Baker
Birds of Paradise slip at Braybrook Council meeting
At Braybrook Council, President Dr. G Pennell caused a laugh by calling single men moving to inner suburbs for sustenance “Birds of Paradise” during a discussion on migration to better work. He realised the slip and joined the laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Pennell
Braybrook
Pennell
Debated pay above award rates for sustenance workers
A discussion among officials references paying above award rates and supporting unemployed men. They consider government stance, offer clothing as partial pay, and decide to write to local associations to confirm that award rates must be paid and that higher payments were ruled illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Stenson
St. Albans
Dr Lowe Attacks Council Scheme At Braybrook Meeting
Braybrook Council faced a crowded chamber as ratepayers and unemployed filled stair seating for a tense session. Dr Alfred Lowe challenged the Public Works Committee scheme for sustenance while President Dr Pennell warned of removing gallery intersectors. A ruling from Minister in Charge of Sustenance Hon W S Kent Hughes was sought before further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook Council
Reform Party
Public Works Committee
Alfred Lowe
Pennell
W. S. Kent Hughes
U A P Meeting Debates Endorsement of Child Endowment
A U A P branch meeting in the Supper Room drew good attendance with J Scott J P presiding. Debaters discussed child endowment as a step toward wage earner stability, and a motion on taxation versus loans for unemployment relief was decided 275 to 255 in favor of the affirmative. G A Gray M L A Hawthorn spoke to the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ua.p
J. Scott
J.P
Mr. C. Grant
Footscray
State Council
Messrs
L. Shea
G. Reynolds
J. Guest
G. Laming
Sor
J. McColl
C. Gross
Rie
G. A
Gray
M.L.A
Hawthorn
Pensions attack prompts push to daily press
J Collins of the R.S.S.L.A. warns that branches must publicize the pension issue in daily papers to combat further cuts. He cites his own 30 percent reduction as unbearable for a disabled veteran. Mr Mounsey refutes any proposed decrease and pledges Anzac House support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anzac House
J. Collins
R.S.S.L.A
Mounsey
Beer and Lawlessness at Keilor Dance Hall
Keilor council reports ongoing disturbances at the Keilor Hall during a recent church social. Dr. Parsons cites vandalism, drunkenness, tire punctures, and vehicle issues drawing youths from other districts and undermining police protection. The Chief Secretary’s Department notes police presence elsewhere and will seek ministerial action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keilor Dance Hall
Dr. Parsons
Keilor
St. Albans
Broadmeadows
Bendigo
Golden Wedding Celebration at Dr Lowe's Residence
On Saturday evening last a family reunion celebrated the Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs G Lowe Snr at Dr A Lowe's home. Eight living family members and grandchildren attended. W Hatfield of Footscray offered congratulations, Rev H Dennis led a toast, and messages from across the state were read. Mrs Lowe received a posy of daffodils from grandson Ken Lowe while cake was made by the wedding cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lowe
G. Lowe
Snr
W. Hatfield
Footscray
Lowe
Rev. H. Dennis
No Compromise on Principle No Compromise on Principle
Rev. A Heathcote Pletcher resigns from West Melbourne Presbytery over dancing policy. He argues church suitability for youth rests with local sessions while the church social club fosters youth engagement with a monthly dance night. The assembly ban on dancing on church property sparked internal dispute among church leaders and youth managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Heathcote Pletcher
West Melbourne
Last
Presbyterian Assembly
Fletcher
President Warns Against Hall Speakers At Braybrook
The Braybrook Council led by Dr. Pennell warns that instructions banning outside speakers were ignored at an unemployed meeting. The shire secretary had advised the rule, but the meeting proceeded with speakers. If asked, the council would consider acceptable requests to address members.
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Braybrook Council
Pennell
Shire
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Presbyterian Dance Tangle
Keilor Council
Parsons
Stevens
Calder
Davis
McFarlane
Walters
Kent
A. Metts
Mrs. Riley
Miss Colsten
W. Halliday
A.O.V. Light Breeds
Tyrrel
U.A.P. Meeting
Heathcote Fletcher
Warnin
Hall
Mrs. Quick
Miss Oke
Nicholson Street
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