Shire President's Seasonal Greetings
Shire President J E Dobson extends holiday wishes from Braybrook Shire Councillors to citizens and visitors. He notes future elevation to a city named Sunshine, urging unity, planning, and civic effort across councillors officers church leaders and residents for the municipality to join metropolitan status.
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Braybrook
Mra Dobson
Fe Aati Am
Depensaion
Sunshine
Ux All
Cornalty
City of
Christmas Party delights Albion Hall children with toys and music
An annual Christmas Party at Albion Hall saw Father Christmas give toys to children, followed by ice cream and games. Darkie Tar's band supplied music under Mrs H Blakey who organized the event. council comments on speeding on Bellarat Road prompted police attention.
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Albion Hall
Father Christmas
Darkie
Tar
Mra H. Blakey
Sor
Bellarat Road
Uma
G. Dobson
Albion
Notice of Motion on Temporary Building By Law Fails
Dr A G Pennell sought to relax the council by law on temporary dwellings by allowing a sleepout to be lived in for six months before the main dwelling. The Braybrook Shire President ruled the motion out of order as it conflicted with Uniform Buildings Regulations and minimum dwelling area rules.
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A. G. Pennell
Braybrook Shire
Cr. G. E. Dobson
Pennell
Sun Youth Travel Finalized Budget Figure
The document records a total travel budget of 303 pounds 15 shillings and 0 pence with listed items including Sun Youth travel advances and payments to McKay Lud and Spalding & Bros. Final figures confirm amounts for travel and related expenses related to the Fly Away Peter event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prev
Neh McKay
Spalding, & Bros
Peter
Stan Taylor Appeal Clears £3000 For Sunshine Boy
The Stan Taylor appeal by the Shire President to aid six year old Stanley Taylor who lost both legs in a railway accident has closed, raising over £3000. Dr Reg Barclay helped arrange a White City Coursing Club program to boost funds, with about £850 expected from the final return. Braybrook Social Club contributed £230, while patrons at the Derrimut Sunshine Hotel raised £159.
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Shire
GE. Dobson
Stanley Taylor
Sunshine
Teadership
Sunshine Sportsmen
Reg Barclay
White City
Braybrook
Braybrook Social Club
Braybrook Shire Appeals for Crippled Boy Fund Closes
G B Dobson JP Shire President thanks Victoria and interstate donors for the Stan Taylor appeal. The fund raised about £3250 to secure the boy’s future, with trustees to allocate the money.
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Braybrook
Stanley Taylor
Victoria
Stan Taylor
W 1
G. B. Dobson
Shire
A Merry Christmas Reflection for Ordinary Folks
A Christmas piece invites readers to find meaning beyond commercialism. It recalls Mary and Joseph’s humble birth, angels revealing Christ as God, and the idea that God’s presence is in everyone. The call: give Him a chance this Christmas and share simple joys with family.
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Mary
God
Christman
Christime
Christ
Swimming Pool Polluted Again in Kororoit Creek Area
Officials warn the Kororoit Creek swimming area remains hazardous as latent analysis indicates pollution recurs. The public is advised to swim at their own risk and avoid use until cleanup and testing confirm safety.
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Kororoit Creek
Carnival at St Albans New Year's Day
Residents of the district are invited to a Monster Carnival and Sports Meeting at St Albans on New Year’s Day. Events include running and walking, side shows, kiddies’ races, afternoon tea, and more with funds benefiting improvements to St Albans Hall.
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St. Albans
St Albans Hall
Bristol Hotel Auction Tops £665 400 Sale
Bristol Hotel in North Williamstown sold at auction on Tuesday for £665 400. Buyer is Mr A V Lucas of Maidstone who will take possession.
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Bristol Hotel
North Williamstown
A. V. Lucas
Maidstone
Fire Brigade notes water pressure issues in Sunshine
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade told Braybrook Council that water pressure is weak in portions of Sunshine. Pumps could improve pressure and in a fire the brigade could pump from Kororoit Creek.
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Braybrook Council
Metropolitan Fire Brigade
Sunshine
Kororoit Creek
Combined Church Service Next Sunday at 7 30 PM
A combined church service is planned for Sunday with an internal Christmas Govice in the Pres- 790 pm. The speaker will be Mr Alcorn of the Church of Christ. Appropriate music will feature the set.
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Mr Alcorn
Church of Christ
Braybrook Council Supports Water Services Renewal Policy
Braybrook Council backs the Municipal Association in seeking to revert to the former practice of accounting for renewal and maintenance of water services between the main and the building line. The move aims to clarify liability for water services and ensure consistent responsibility across alignments.
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Braybrook
Municipal Association
M.mb.w
Advocate Holiday Arrangements
There will be no further publication of the Sun shine Advocate until Friday 12 January 1951. The office will be closed from today and reopen on Tuesday 8 January 1951. The proprietors extend season’s greetings to all readers.
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Sunshine Advocate
Grass Fire Brigade to Meet at Deer Park Hall Sunday
A grass-fire brigade meeting is set at Deer Park Hall this Sunday at 2 pm. Everyone is invited to attend due to the current fire situation.
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Deer Park Hall
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J. E. Dobson
Sunshine Cricket Club
Pusede Association
Tom Laffan
Mitten
Messrss G Carlton
R. Hand
W. Hallahan
Roxy
Dean Kent
James Donald
Vera Ralston
Brian Aherne
Toms
Wednes
Davy Crockett
George Montgomery
Abbott, and Costello
James Stewart, Debret Paget
Flaxy Martin
Virginia Mayo, Zachary Scott
Valerie Hoboon
Jack Warner
Roddy MacDowell
SUN Youth Travel
Generou
Bert Priest
Jack Johnson
Bernie Calnan
Stuart Ross
Derrimut
Alan F. Wright
Grass Fire Brigade
Seymours Men's Store
Hampshire Road
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