Braybrook Shire Public Works Scheme Meeting Record
Braybrook Shire’s Public Works Committee met at Shire Hall Sunshine on August 1 1983. President Pennell led a debate over sustenance payments, clothing costs, and proposed starting date August 15. Members argued whether the scheme is practical and if funds should come from municipal or government sources, ending with a plan to refer the scheme to Minister Kent Hughes for approval.
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Public Works Committee
Shire Hall
Sunshine
Co. G. W. Pennell
Cra
Proposed eight foot roadway widening across Maidstone area
A plan proposes an eight foot wide road under half a mile long with drainage and level work pending. A south side stone wall would be replaced by a fence, with wall repairs partly funded by Consi dines paddock. Labor could include about 50 men daily and four gangs for trimming paths and garden cleaning across Sunshine Maidstone and Maribyrnong.
Invest In a shilling adot In the Advocate and watch results
A brief note urges readers to invest a shilling in the Advocate and monitor results as a quick gauge of progress. The item signals a promotional or speculative activity tied to the publication’s influence and expected outcomes. Named entities and concrete terms are limited in the sparse fragment.
Recommendations for Sunbury Road works and staffing
The committee proposes widening Sunbury Road from the railway crossing to the metal section near White City and sourcing stone from adjacent walls and Mr Considine's paddock. A ten man gang will chip and tidy footpaths and trees. tools cost about £60. Purchase 100 boots 100 flannels 100 breeches. Liability under Workers Compensation Act to be investigated. Committee to reconvene with a further report.
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Sunbury Road
Telford
White City
Council Postpone Adoption of Works Scheme
The Public Works Committee presented its Braybrook Council report on Monday night. Dr Lowe moved to reject the scheme, arguing it would require large municipal spending and questioned whether funds could be spent on clothing. Dr Oxley supported Lowe while Dr Skewes urged deferral. Dr Pennell urged continuing, noting the committee had invested time, and defended the government’s assignment of duties amid public criticism.
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Pennell
Braybrook
Lowe
Dale
Pridham
Public Works Committee
Skewes
Drayton
Dr. Drayton
Public Works
Hargreaves
Cr. Lowe
Oxley
Miss A. Luke Ladies' Drapery and Wool Sales
An advertisement lists Miss A Luke Drapery offering hats hosiery underwear art needlework and wools. It promotes Patons Sup 2-3-4 ply wools at 9d per skein Rose 2-3-4 ply and Ed Bashive Silvershean 8d skein Beshive Lady Betty 1/1 skein Crocus Knitting non crush 74d per skein and other wool goods.
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Rose
Bashive Silvershean
Skein
Crocus
Alec
Pee Skein
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Council
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