St Mark's Harriers Triumph in Interclub Track Meet at Olympic Park
St Mark's Amateur Athletic Club won two grades as they defeated Mt Carmel and Thornbury Baptists in F and He grades at Olympic Park last Saturday. A late rally led by Knight Roberts and Frazer helped St Mark's recover after early losses, with key results in sprints, distance, and relays shaping the final standings.
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Olympic Park
St. Mark's Amateur Athletic Club
Mt Carmel
Thornbury Baptists
Glenfantly
St Mark's
Knight
Roberts
Frazer
Ko Cox
Tippett
St. Mark’s
Tepensinigs
Vieliy
Elise
Bauleh Jie
Kely
V. Barenard
Alva Pe
Jim Lynch
Bill Rushton
Local liquor debate stirs town over new pub licenses
A letter argues against expanding liquor licenses in the area citing crime and social harm. The writer recalls a timid suggestion of more pubs, warns against “bar” culture, and urges local action to protect society. The piece contrasts sweets with spirits and invokes the adage about giving rope.
Council Finalises the Roller Purchase
Braybrookshire council finalised plans to buy a McDonald road roller after a split vote. Crs Glen Denning and Treloar pushed the purchase, while Cr Drayton and Cr Demp ater supported Jelbart tractor as an amendment, which failed. The secretary was told to inform A H McDonald and Co that the roller would be bought if sales tax is paid, a two year parts guarantee given, a one month trial allowed, and a watering attachment supplied at the supplier's expense.
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Braybrookshire
Crs
Glendenning
Treloar
McDonald
Cr. Drayton
Dempater
Lowe
Cre- Robinson
Garde
A- H, McDonald and Co
Tranquil Braybrookshire Council Meeting Ends in Vote
A Braybrookshire council session near end of a seven year lull saw a near clash between President Dr Dempster and Dr Robinson over a drain at the Percy Street and St Albans Road junction. The proposal, mainly on St Albans Road, passed with Robinson and Drayton opposed after debate about cost and private street concerns.
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Braybrookshire
Dempster
Robinson
Percy Street
St. Albans Road
Glendenning
Watson
St. Albans
Sunshine pilot heads to England for RAF attachment
Flight-Lieutenant Ron Fleming son of Mr W E Fleming of Sunshine departs for England on Tuesday aboard the Orcades to attach to the Royal Air Force for about two years. Fleming joined the Air Force from Sunshine eight years ago and has progressed well.
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Ron Fleming
W. E. Fleming
Sunshine
England
Orcades
Royal Air Force
Fleming
Air Force
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Excelsior Chemical CO
Swanston Street
Melbourne
the Supreme
Somerville Road
Yarraville
Footscray 360
Ronald P. Griffiths
E.V.O.A
D. P. Griffiths
Nicholson St
Footscray
H. G. Hickey Footscray
Sunshine Direct Fruit Supply
North & Bartlett, Propriet
Hampshire RD
Curtain’s Court House
Lson Street
St. Mark’s Harriers
Glen Huntly
D. ST. Mark's
Hyams
Sawers
Burke
Masten
Pippett
Mim
Cox
Williams
Bsu
Gienhuntly
St. Mark's
Maslen
Downes
MT. Carmel
Latchford
M.C
Avery
Dodds
Wegener
Clark
Gilbert
Kennelly
Fitzpatrick
Bennett
D. Thornbury
Lowman
Major
Bradshaw
Baulch
Hogan
Anderson
Thornbury
J. Carland
D. Carland
Heaven
Hell
Council
L. Duncan
King Edward Ay
Carrier Albans
Deer Park
Reas
Gualis Woop
Adelaide ST
Dr. Robinson
Dr. Dempster
Drs. Robinson and
Drayton
J. S. Dunbar Pty. Ltd
Collins Street
Horsfall
F. Horsfall
Barkly Street
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