Council Officersmaligned in Braybrook health case clash
The Braybrook meeting heard an unnamed councillor accused of trying to obstruct justice in a Health Act breach case against a local firm. Dr. K Kirby admitted involvement, attacking two council inspectors as liars. He opposed action against him, with neighbours and ratepayers likely to regret the episode. The Medical Officer of Health noted noxious licences while warning about blood smell if left uncovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook Council
K. Kirby
Victoria
Kirby
Powsons
Pennell
Braybrook
Pridham’s
R. Hall
Blood deposition debate in Harrowbrook council dialogue unfolds
In a Monday night session Bernard Joseph Carey stated that the blood area measured about two chains square and must be buried but no one would take the job. Dr. Kirby and Dr. Barclay clashed over timing and accuracy with Thorpe and Pridham testifying that the blood was uncovered on December 5, while Kirby questioned their honesty and urged reprimand for misstatements. The dispute highlights tensions between council inspectors and medical officials over duty performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby
Dr. Barclay
Dr. Kirby
L. R. Thorpe
R. Pridham
Shire of Hraybrook
Byrne
Thorpe
Pridham
Turf Selections and Mission Plans at Weekend Socials
The report lists racing selections for several races with winners and placings including Federal 2-year-old and Oakleigh Plate. It also notes Sunday communion by Rev H A Michell and a busy weekend for young people hosting Mrs Hargreaves and American missionaries from India, followed by a missionary tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrein
Just Jil
Quixotic
Federal
Maroondah
Bon Bibi
River Hero
Royal Gem
Tilston
Appropos
Huntingdale
Pladget
den- Lenery
David's
Kintore
Great Britain
Salisbury
H. A. Michell
Methodist Church
Rev
J. Wesley
Sunshine Band Invited to Bendigo Easter Carnival
The Sunshine Band will travel to Bendigo at Easter to perform at the car nival after a highly successful concert there. Bendigo Easter Fair Committee invites the band again, following a well received return engagement in Sunshine Town Hall last year. People of Sunshine would like a concert in their city before Easter this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Bendigo
Mrs J L Scott Breaks Leg In Fall at Forrest Street
Mrs J L Scott of Forrest Street wife of J L Scott J P suffered a severe fall and broke her leg. She is in Epworth Hospital with the injured limb progressing favourably and friends regret the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Scott
Forrest Street
J-P
Epworth Hospital
Braybrook Lands Shire Board of Works Seat for Barclay
Dr Reg Barclay, a long serving local leader and community volunteer, was elected to represent Braybrook Shire on the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works after an Act amendment extended representation. A returned soldier and active community figure, Barclay is noted for public service, gardening projects, and advocacy for postwar water reticulation. He heads to inspect Yan Yean watersheds with Commissioner J T Gray over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
Shire of
Braybrook
Reg. Barclay
Commissioner Barclay
Barclay
R.S.S.A.L.A
Fathers" Association
A.L
Shire
Arden
McKay's
Selwyn Park
J. T. Gray
Williamstown
Yan Yean
Jack White Sidelined by Illness. Progress Leader Stricken
P J White of Parsona Street has been confined to his home for months after a sudden December illness. A stalwart in the Progress Association the district band and the football World, his admirers in various organisations wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. White
Parsona Street
Jack
Progress Association
Liberal Party Meeting Wednesday in Town Hall
Mr N O'Brien will speak at 8 p.m. on Wednesday to form a Liberal Party of Australia sub-branch. Chair is ex-Dr L E H Drayton. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. O'Brien
Liberal Party of Australia
L. E. H. Drayton
Engagement Brings Sunshine Couple Together
The notice records the engagement of a daughter of Mr and Mrs Enzie of Gun nedah Street Sunshine to William John second son of Mr and Mrs W P McGillivray of Lethbridge and Tomas Sean. Also mentioned are William Mason and Mrs Mulwals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ig Keet
Dr Kirby urged to resign after Braybrook council clash
At a Sunshine Progress Association meeting, members condemned Dr. K Kirby for attacking two council officers over a Braybrook Council matter with a noxious trade firm. The group passed a motion asking him to resign and re contest to win back ratepayers' confidence, noting a historical precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Progress Association
K. Kirby
Braybrook
Kirby
Braybrook Council
A. Lowe
Progress
Papain
Wedding Bells Shine At St Marks for Mavis Urmston
The marriage of Mavis Urmston to John Anthony Fowler was celebrated at St Marks Church Sunshine on a Saturday in February. The bride wore white satin with a tulle veil, carried water lilies and roses, with three bridesmaids in pink satin. The groom’s party included Flt Sgt Harry Bowtell and Gnr Hughie Dunlop. Guests attended a breakfast at the Masonic Hall and dancing at the Phycette before the couple departed for their honeymoon in a brown tailored suit for the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavis
Fr. Urmston
Stertford Road
Sunshine
John Anthony Fowler
Alf
L. Fowler
Greenstreet
Richmond
St. Marks Church of England
Valda Ormston
Thelma Coles
Marie Keogh
Harry Bowtell
RAAF
Gmr
Hughie Dunlop
AIF
L.A.C
Noel Releanoria
Honor Ayton
Masonic Hall
R. F. Adams
Dog Parade Set for Melbourne Park By Sun Shine Kennel Club
The Sun Shine Kennel Club stages its Fourteenth Annual Parade at Olympic Park Melbourne with judging starting at 2 p.m. More than 150 dogs entered including Pekinese and large breeds and many participants from local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympic Park
Melbourne
Sunshine Kennel Club
McKenzie
Message of salvation in Romans 10 9 religious note
A Christian worker inserts a brief faith message quoting Romans 10 9 about confession and salvation. The note cites God raising Jesus from the dead and offers belief as the path to salvation.
Noxious Trade Licence Refused in Braybrook South Sunshine area
In 1944 Horticul tural Industries Pty Ltd sought a licence to manufacture sheep manure near The Monsanto Company’s factory and stimulate vegetable growing. Braybrook Council, after consulting Medical Officer Dr C Byrne, declined approval for the site though not condemning the trade. The firm later purchased Cranwell Street premises, seeking licence for the operation. Dr Byrne’s June report was reiterated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Industries Pty, Ltd
Braybrook
South Sunshine
Monsanto Company
South Melbourne
Richmond
Medical Offices of Health
C. Byrne
Cranwell Street
Byrne
Pennell
McDonald
Barclay
Rearas
Mentioned in Despatches for Naval Service Heroism
The Navy announced several men named for bravery. Petty Officer Tes Hubber of Sunshine led a crew aboard an Australian warship that engaged in action. His brother Bill Hubber and their associate Eric are also mentioned as petty officers connected to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Despieteles
Tes
Hubber
Sunshine
Les
Shire meeting debates building permit and industry base
The Shire Secretary and President discuss a new building permit and the shift of local industry policy. The motion to approve the application is defeated by a split vote with several members for and multiple opposed.
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Dr. K. Kirby
J. E. Sievers
Parsons Street, Sunshine
Gross
I P
Hampshire Road
Wikas
T. R. Barclay
P. J
Jack) White Is
Liberal Party
Progress Association Acts
Fowler
Ormston
Ides Insue
Les Hubber
Harweaves
Bakers
Dihsarn
Ope
Pootscray
Deer Park
Footscray
National Service Office
Australia
Austalia
IDC
Associated
Natures Food
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