Municipal street works plan faces private frontage objections
Officials approved a 10000 pound private street project with drainage and footpath plans. The engineer noted costs would burden working people while promising long term benefit. notices will be served on abutting owners. Objections anticipated to footpath construction and external drainage impacts.
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Ole
Ioers
Adelaide Streria
Haniel Bet
Je Erne
Ania
Dobson
Pal Eumdary
Fie
Motor Collision on Ballarat Road Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash
A severe collision on Ballarat Road near Nedhit and Heathneadt road in Moabseray resulted in the death of Frank Butler. The rider Mr Butler, traveling toward Melbourne on a bicycle, and a sidecar were badly damaged when a side road vehicle struck and pinned the rider. Dr Cyril Penkin treated Butler at the scene and the incident was reported to Constable Keenan. emergency crews and relatives were alerted.
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Ut Alm
Gyril i Penkin
Henhaniee
Taey the Geet
Butler
Constable Keenan
Farquhar McHae
Albans
Trevig Ab Sydembar
Keilor
District School Inspector Dies Suddenly at Besendon Station
District school inspector Mr Hussey dies suddenly at Besendon station after a short illness. The death comes as a shock to teachers and staff, with colleagues in the district expressing regret.
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Mussel
Ishmel Ties Puerta
Hussey
von Wels Hesany
MDOT
Resident Teacher Leaves Sunshine School Staff Reorganization
I H Greenhalgh assists Sunshine school teacher promoted to Murrayvale four miles from Swan Hill as Sunshine departs. Greenhalgh remains the sole resident teacher since Miss Downing left. Mr Norval Hansen of Belinda and Miss Dorothy Morrison of Lalbert join the staff. Misses Teberts and Willemien take up duties after the September vacation.
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I. H. Greenhalgh
Sunshine
Murrayvale
Swan Hill
Teberts
Willemieen
Wets appoints Collins to lead Sunshine pro‑vote effort
Following the Dry example, the Wets designate Mr J J Collins to organize next year’s no‑license poll in Sunshine. He plans to begin duties soon as tensions rise in the polemical climate, with strong support for the cause.
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Drys
EF. ‘Tamagno
Wets
J. J. Collins
Sewerage scheme could extend within twelve months
The shire secretary told council on Monday night that inquiries with the Metropolitan Board suggest a probable sewerage firm extension within twelve months, after which work may proceed.
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Metropolitan Board
River Riding Contest Polling Details and Rules
Polling booths listed at various halls in Maribyrnong and surrounding areas open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must not strike out candidate names in this shire using a preferential ballot. Returning officers are Edgar Hargreaves at Braybrook and Dr F Stenson at St Albans.
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Marie Hyrneng
Miariebstore
Peaybrook Pareix Hall
Mabhs
Heen
Maribyrnerng
Norman FL Bastin
Maidstone
James Newroan
Brayhronk
Elvis Shire
Dobson
Godfrey Edmund
Pridham
William
Edgar Hargreaves
Share Secretary
Hraybrook
Doutta Giatha Wading
L. J. Butterley
R. J. Wallis
Maribyrnong
I. J. Evans
F. G. [Ervus
Mechanics’ Hall
Albans
Shire Hall
Keilor
Sydenham Hall
Sydenham
F. Stenson
St. Albans
Motorcycle crash leaves Dyet with concussion
Tom Dyet and John Kelly were riding on St. Kilda road returning from Caulfield Hospital where Dyet’s father is a patient. Dyet fell from the machine suffering brain concussions and was treated at Alfred Hospital. He remains confined to his Coolamon street home. Dr. John Adamson attends him.
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Tom Dyet
John Kelly
St. Kilda
Caulfield Hospital
Dyet
Alfred Hospital
Coolamon Street
John Adamson
Progressive bid for Maribyrnong support
In Maribyrnong a Progressive platform criticized local governance and debt. Mr Pridham urged voters to back municipal reform to spur prosperity, opposing day labor in favor of a contract system for public works and cautioning against heavy unimproved land taxation. Jock McKay pressed questions during the session.
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Doren Ore
William
Pride
Af de Puiblie Tlil
Maribyrnong
En Vlei
Fred Wiredles
Pridiai
Omnion
Prothane
Pridhan
Wheelahan
Gomes
Ita
Wade
Comedie
Mr. Pridham
Pridham
Jock McKay
Dr. Dobson
Social evening at St Marks Hall features games and dancing
The program for the 1.0.0.F. social evening includes iracing and other attractions. It will be held at St. Mark's Hall on Wednesday next, August 21. See advertisement.
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St. Mark's Hall
Campaign meeting at Maidstone Public Hall Wednesday night
Mr Pridham will wind up his campaign at Maidstone Public Hall on Wednesday at 8. The meeting follows a 26 year old loss where he failed to gain a majority. Progressive workers report a public opinion turnover and the ladies committee expect a comfortable majority. Dr Dobson spoke at Crescent Tuesday night in support of the Later platform. Ratepayers have welcomed the workers and been well covered.
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Pridham
Maidstone
Welock
Baw
Crescent
Dobson
Sunshine Horticultural Society Officers and Awards
Sunshine Horticultural Society announces the term officers led by President Glensden Ning and Vice Presidents Fisher and Parsons with Neilson re elected as treasurer. The financial statement shows a credit balance of over £18. A show is planned for spring. Annual results award Mr B M Challen first place Mr Bennell second. both receive silver vases. Mr Lowman receives a smokers outfit and Mrs Lowman a rose bowl for services.
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Wo. BE. Glensdenning
Fisher
J. RR. Parsons
Neilson
B. M. Challen
Bignell
Council debate on bylaw power questioned
Footscray council discussed building bylaws with Town Clerk Mr Gent denying discretionary power. Local press report suggests he was wrongly advised as Braybrook council may dispense with bylaw requirements in special cases or exceptional circumstances for building erection restrictions.
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Footscray Council
Gent
Braybrook Council
Supreme Court on Lengthy Adjournments
The court adjourned a case where the offender promised restitution. Mr Freeman P.M. stated the Supreme Court holds that adjourning cases is shirking duty. The accused pleaded guilty and received three months, suspended on entering a £50 bond for 12 months of good behavior.
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Freeman P.M
Supreme Court
Shire Secretary Becomes Fully Qualified Health Inspector
Edgar Hargreaves, shire secretary, has added another distinction. He now holds a fully qualified Inspector of Health certificate, earned in December under the Royal Sanitary Institute of London. In future all health inspectors will qualify by examination.
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Edgar Hargreaves
Shire
Royal Sanitary Institute of London
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Keilor Shire
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Gr. Dobson
Sunshine Horticultural Society
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