Contested Bus Policy Support From Local Campaign
Letters from Maidstone dated 15 August 1939 defend ex Councillor Geo Dobson against circulating untrue statements about his bus policy. Campaign Secretary H R Skinner states that Mr A Tresise and private bus operator Meo A Trezine endorsed and approved Dobson's bus provisions, urging publication of these facts to aid his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Dobson
Dobson
A. ‘Tresise
Meo A. Trezine
G. Dobson
H. R. Skinner
Letter of thanks from Braybrook Ludus Benevolent Society
A letter from Janet L. Dobson president of the Shire of Braybrook Ludus Benevolent Society acknowledges a donation from Dr and Mrs J R Par for relief to needy residents. The note notes unemployment strain and asks continued support to meet urgent financial requests.
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Shire of
Braybrook
Ludus’ Benevolent Society
J. R
Rouch Aij
Janet L. Dobson
Residents condemn Advocate piece on Sydenham rate issues
Readers express disgust at last week's Advocate article criticizing rate spending in Sydenham and St Albans. A letter from A McRobb defends ex Dr Stevens and urges fair coverage while highlighting local concerns over roads, mud, and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Ana Ratepa
Mrly
Pam
Sydenham
Stevens
T. Albans
Council Elections Clash Highlight Local Interest
Letters to the editor note growing public and candidate interest in municipal affairs as council elections approach, with observers calling attention to civic engagement and governance.
Sydenham News Early Year Notices and Elections
The cricket club appoints officers for the year including President F E Jolly and secretary T Nolan. Dances planned by Mechanics’ Hall Committee to liquidate debt and improve facilities. Bernard Weight hospitalized for operation. Shire Council approves 250 sugar gum seedlings for district planting. Shire elections: H Hilbert and W Bennett contest Tullamarine Riding. F E Jolly in Marihyenong Riding. A Clarke yet to visit.
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F. E. Jolly
Desidtnt Secre
T. Nolan
AW. Milligan
Messrs
Jt Nixon
Ay Ty Donstan
Plb
Dally
R. Landers
Eskendon
Mechanics’ Mall Committee
The
Progress Association
H. Hilbert
W. Bennett
Tullamarine
A. Clarke
Water extensions at St Albans council notes plans access
At Keilor Council meeting a rate payer asked to view proposed water reticulation plans. The president offered office hours access. an engineer provided a stall plan. A letter from Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works outlined extensions in several streets and a copy was sent to the St Albans Progress Association secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keilor
St. Albans
W. R. Parsons
Cr Davis
BF. J. Walters
Maribyrnong
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
Freda
George
Theodore
Emily
Davidson Leads Labor Campaign in Southern Riding
Election notes report rising interest in the Southern Riding race with Mrs N Davidson as endorsed Labor candidate. Campaign teams praise broad support and her local focus. She plans to address Braybrook Shire residents next Sunday during Labor hour from 3 30. A Dobson campaign meeting is set for Maribyrnong Public Hall on Tuesday 22 August with M L A Jack Mullens and the candidate. Radio briefings on 3K% are scheduled for Sunday 20 August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Davidson
Labor
Mrs Davidson
Davidson
Braybrook
Australian Labor Party
Dobson
Maribyrnong
Jack Mullens
M.L.A
Keilor Council Considers North Essendon Flat Plan
A ratepayer from North Essendon sought permission for two brick veneer flats at Ed Street North Essendon. Dr Dickson urged approval noting widespread occupancy patterns. Cr Parr supported him while Cr Hilbert argued flats are useless in the Keilor Shire and should not be encouraged or allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Essendon
Ed Street
Dickson
Keilor
Cr Parr
Cr Dickson
Hilbert
Hatching in Intest Incubator Offers Fresh Day-Old White Leghorn Chicks
Multiple Electric Incubator claims top results using farm-produced eggs from selected birds and layers. Day-old White Leghorn pullets priced at £6 per hundred and unsexed chicks at £3 per hundred, with details from J. C. Brown Riverside Avenue Werribee contact Werribee 29.
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Ballarat Rd
Maidstone
Wallace Ste
A. McRobb
Sydenham Progress Association
Inter
Atvidt
Ivan
C.J. Dens
Chrissie Baker Alcm, Ll.c.m
Fiancforte
Malton
Rydnay Berea
Sydenham News
Bernard Weight
Brien’s Comfort Coaches
J. E. Sievers
J. C. Brown
Riverside Avenue
Werribee
Phons Werribes
Iso
Pric A. Cairns
Dickson Street
Sunshine
Les
Alexander Street Footscray
Horsington
Paisley Street
Footscray
McGrath
Kenilworth Book Club
Hampshire Road
Children’s
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