Alleged River Pollution at Mariburnong Meeting
A Braybrook era pollution dispute surfaces at the May meeting of the Fiasendon River League. Dr A J Gilbertson and Mr Monk clash over alleged discharges and inspector reports as officials pledge to pursue river purity while noting a minor water trickle into the stream.
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Mariburnong
Ewendon
Fiasendon River League
Macoe
A. J. Gilbermon
Gilbertson
Mraybrook
Martinmonk
Counelior
Wwacur
A. J Monk
Martby Rhee Aate-Pallution Committee
W. Halle J
Hraybrook Council
Mir Halling
Hiraybrook
Laa
Caplain
Monk
Gilberton
Jaybrook
Reard
Pincen
Monica
Halling
Braybrook
Hut
Ata
Shoutte
Peoplesocadon
Gyles
Malling
Black
Abeeper
PiteGerald
Gye
Jeter
FiteGerald
Witeximmony
League
Mears
Mensa
Mall Ing
Monk Ax
Iles
Fussimmons
Mesars
Ravenfull
Fitzsimmons
Mexars
Old-Time Agitations in early Kanendou council history
The piece recalls mid 19th century Melbourne municipal frictions between Kanendon Flemington and Melbourne City Councils over abattoir operations and health concerns. It notes March 24 1862 minutes urging removal of health menaces at the Abattoire, protests against court testimony, and hostility to a Royal Park manure depot. James Mark of Hotham champions reform and local urban changes.
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Hawendon
Melbourne News
Yaraaga
Elvie
Kenendon
Flemington
Melbourne
Melbourne Corporation
Abattoire
Lore
Kanendou
Easendon
Royal Park
Kesendon
Sunshine Street Names
A reader urges authorities to resume renaming Sunshine Street area streets to reduce confusion for tradespeople and carriers. He notes duplications like Raleigh Rowe and multiple George Street, with two or three streets sharing names such as Chareh Street and North Road Gt Thornley, and points out dividing layouts that complicate navigation.
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Raleigh Street
Rowe Street
George Street
Thompson
Queen
Sullalk
Dobo
Studley
Luna
Elisabeth
Lord
Derby
Durham
Heather Jock Addresses Footscray Society
Heather Jock speaks to the Footscray Society detailing aims and methods. The lecture covers the society’s purpose, methods to restore humanity, and practical advice on improving well being through organized action and communal oversight.
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Heather Jock
Footscray Society
Melbourne Town Hall plans spark council split clash
A heated meeting over securing a magnificent Town Hall for North Melbourne exposes a split five to two among councillors. Mr Mark spearheaded reconstruction aims while others oppose, causing delays and absences that leave residents grateful for eventual progress amid public controversy.
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Tse
North Melbourne
Mark
Biehiewie
Melbourne
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Hotham
James Mark
Tmhia
Flemington Bridge
Jaidpriooel
Merttenlaal Society
Raeh
Bert Simmons
ALLF
Ballan
Hampshire and
Uallarat Roads
M. B. Lynch
A. Lowe
Sunshine Technical School
Derby Road
Sunsiine
Geo. Baxter
Bunnett, Deason & Co
Sunshine and Box Hill
Electrical Contractors
R. B. Robertson Blind and Furniture Manufacturers
Linas
Cannes
Footscray
W. Armour & CO
Footscray Watch Depot
Leia
D. P. Griffiths
Nicholson Street
Footactay
Walter A. Warne
Undertaker
Barkly Street
Birmingham Street
Yarraville
Scray
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