Battle of Corio heats up as Dedman and Smith enter race
The Labor banner bearer Mr J J Dedman and United Australia Party candidate Mr J T Vinton Smith clash in the Corio contest for the March 2 decision. Smith tours Keilor and Sunshine to rally voters while both men stress wartime resolve and national service amid a history of fluctuating elections.
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J. J. Dedman
Labor
J. T. Vinton-Smith
United Australia Party
Corio
Smith
Keilor
Sunshine Town
UAP
Fieht
Australia
Dedman
J J Dedman Named Labor Candidate for Corio
The Australian Labor Party pre selection for Corio produced an absolute majority for J J Dedman. A returned soldier and former ALF captain, he contested Corio in 1934 and held Labor candidacies in Upper Goulburn and Polwarth in earlier years. He has led Upper Yarra Shire as president twice and studied at Edinburgh and Melbourne universities.
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Australian Labor Party
Corio
J. J. Dedman
Dedman
A.L.P
UAP
Goulburn
Polwarth
ALF
Gallipoli
France
Mesopotamia
India
A.F
Upper Yarra Shire
Edinburgh
Melbourne
Sunshine Voters In Corio District Shift Over Fifteen Years
A review of Corio’s federal elections over the last 15 years shows Sunshine division voters swing despite industrial support. Labor support is not guaranteed, forcing candidates to court the district and engage constituents beyond party safety.
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Labor Party
Labor
U.A.P
R. G Casey
March &Th
Corio
Sunshine
A.l-P
U.a-P
Footscray Braybrook Clash Over Bus Route Attitudes
Braybrook councillors blasted Footscray for a highhanded stance on district interests after a Public Works Department note backed Ashley Street as bus route capable of omnibus traffic. Braybrook favors South Road Essex Street, while Footscray leans Ashley Street. Petitioners seek hearing, but Braybrook accuses Footscray of unilateral decisions and poor cooperation.
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Braybrook
Footscray Council
Dr Lowe
Public Works Department
Footscray
Ashley Street
Braybrook Council
South Road
Essex Street
Tramway Board
Ballarat Road
Cr Drayton
Cr Parsons
Cr Baker
Cr Dedrick
Cer Lowe
Footscray clash over tram route fuels council dispute
Council members recount a long struggle for fair treatment as Footscray presses for cooperation while Braybrook objects to Ashley Street deviation. Debate centers on Ballarat Road connectivity and Deer Park route dangers with potential legislative changes to empower the Tramway Board.
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Footscray
Dobson
Tramway Board
Ashley Street
Braybrook
Footacray
Ballarat Road
Glendenning
South Road
Melbourne
Deer Park
Name of Hampshire Rdt. to be Retained
Braybrook Shire Council moved to rename Hampshire Road to Main Street from the railway to Ballarat Road to reduce street-name duplication. Traders petitioned to keep Hampshire Road, decrying expense and inconvenience. A deputation led by R. K. McDonald J. H. Mann and L. Aston urged retention.
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Braybrook
Main Street
Hampshire Road
Ballarat Road
R. K. McDonald
J. H. Mann
L. Aston
Council backs deputation urged change after motion carried
Council approved the deputation’s wishes and carried Dr W R Dempster’s notice of motion with one dissent. Ratepayers welcome the decision and praise the council for acknowledging that the contemplated change was not desirable.
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WR. Dempster
Cr Treloar
Melbourne Council Donates Metal for Road Repair
The Melbourne City Council agrees to donate 1400 cubic yards of metal and screenings valued at about £700 to Keilor Council for repairing the bad St Albans Sydenham Road section near the Melbourne quarry and rail station. The gift follows a request via Dr F E Jolly and City Engineer recommendations.
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St Albans Sydenham Road
Melbourne City Council
Melbourne
Footscray
Calder Highway
F. E. Jolly
Melbourne City
M.C.C
Kellor Council
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R J. J. Dedman
C. G
Carlton
Dickson Street Sunshine
Hampshire Rdt
Sunshine 2
L. M. James
Anderson RD
Ring
Representative
Firth & Son
Windsor ST
Footscray, W
Chrissie Baker
ALCM
Ll.c
A.musa
Melton
Sydney Street
R.B. Penn
J. M. Burke
Durham Road
Ferguson and Verdon
Williamstown
Sydney Road
Brunswick
Upwey
Belgrave
Funers!s
Brien’s Comfort Coaches
Moreland Street
A. Beachley Cartage Contractor
Thorpe ST
A. Cairns
Son Street, SU
McDonald’s
Seymour
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