Braybrook Council Addresses Roads and Growth in Sunshine
Braybrook council approves drainage and street works on Geidon Street and Ballarat Road while planning tenders for Sunshine Road and Derby Road East improvements. Grants leave for Dr. Pennell and considers tree planting with the horticultural society amid delayed lighting and saleyard debates.
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Ballarat Road
Suffolk Road
Nol
Pennell
Braybrook
J. H. Wheelahan
A. G. Pennell
Dr. Pennell
Council
Horticultural Society
Sunshine Road
Sunshine
Derby Road East
Garde
Hargreaves
Country Roads Board
H. Robinson
J. J. Barnes
Hill Crescent
Cosmopolitan Benefit Society adds new full members
Messrs W. H. Hatton and H. C. Rosewarne are admitted as full benefit members during a fortnightly meeting at Footscray Mechanics Institute. Audited results show a larger reserve in the sick and funeral fund. The AGM will be at South Melbourne Temperance Hall on Tuesday 24 inst. The second annual ball is scheduled for Ormond Hall on Wednesday September 1. Tickets cost 6 each from the secretary or assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hatton
H. C. Rosewarne
Cosmopolitan Benefit Society
Mechanics Institute
Ormond Hall
Opposed Reform of Melbourne Board of Works by Mr H O White
Mr H O White MLA spoke at a Keilorshire council luncheon opposing the proposed reconstitution of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. He warned of lopsided development in the north and west, urged representation for outer suburbs, and urged caution on land alienation and civil aviation restrictions. He cited Broadmeadows, Essendon aerodrome, St Albans broadcasting site, and comparisons with the London County Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. White
M.L.A
Keilorshire
W. R. Parsons
Council
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
White
Board of Works
Melbourne
Country Roads Board
M.M.E.W
Legislative Assembly
Broadmeadows
Fawkner
Serum Laboratories
Essendon
London County Council
London
London Water Board
Melbourne Board of Works housing powers questioned
The finance committee notes uncertainty over the proposed Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works housing powers and whether the financial plan allows building. It cites the present Board’s services at £3 11s 8d per head versus Brisbane’s Council cost of £5 4s 6d per head for similar services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
Greater Brisbane
Tottenham railway gates open for traffic
The Totten ham station railway gates were opened on Wednesday of last week enabling a new crossing between West Footscray and Sunshine. The three mile gap lacking a rail crossing is now bridged, providing a boon for local transport.
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Tottenham Station
West Footscray
Sunshine
Our Lady's Hall HostsThursday Card Party and Dance
On Thursday next a euchre and dance will be held in Our Lady's Hall. Mr G Deveson is the organiser. Roy Bohun's orchestra will provide music for modern and old-time dancing. Novelties will be introduced. Admission is 1 shilling.
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Our Lady's Hall
G. Deveson
Roy Bohun
Sunshine A.L.P. Social Afternoon Planned at Mrs Green’s
The Sunshine A.L.P. fortnightly women’s committee met at St Marks Hall last Wednesday. A social afternoon is set for August 18 at 2.30 pm at Mrs Green’s home, 3 Donald Street, with an A.L.P. speaker, musical items, and afternoon tea.
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Sunshine A.L.P
The
St. Mark's Hall
Oxywelding and auto parts shop advertises services
Oxywelding offers rebuilt and machined auto parts with guaranteed work. Jobs are called for and delivered. The ad lists GARDE at 12 Ridley Street, Sunshine, and provides a Sunday phone listing Sun. 151.
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GARDE
Ridley ST
Sunshine
Sun
Trespass Warning Issued for Glen Galla Estate
Executors of the L A Fairbairn estate warn that any person trespassing or damaging property on the Glen Galla Estate will be prosecuted without further notice. Poison laid for dogs. By order of the executors.
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Glen Galla
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Braybrook Council
Crete
R. G. Casey
M.H.R
E. Hargreaves
Mr Casey
Casey
South Kensington
Lowe
E. Vance
Durham Road
Cornwall Road
Ludo
Dominoes
Robinson
Mr. H. O. White
Tottenham
Oxywelding
L. A. Fairbairn
Sassella Bros
and Graziers
Nicholson St
Footscray
Footscray 137
Seddon
Williamstown
Elsternwick
Newport
Balaclave
North Brighton
Middle Brighton
NS. Reg
Hardie
Hampshire Road
F. D. P. Miller, M.A.H.P
Collins ST
Paisley St
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