Local district notes report fishing success and community plans
A correspondent notes Geo Christie led a local fishing party to Altona catching over five dozen fish. Norman O'Neil improves after a poisoned hand injury. Ted Hyett landed a large trout near Keilor. Talk of a local football club gains business support and Mrs Carmody offers hotel assistance. Sheep losses rise from wandering foxes and poison baits are set nearby. Dog owners are urged to supervise pets. PL O Shannassy's Albion road contract is progressing well and should finish in about five weeks if weather holds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Christie
Altona
Norman O'Neil
Maribyrnong
Keilor
Ted Hyett
Sunshine
Carmody
Deer Park Hotel
PL. O'Shannassy
Albion
Last Meeting of St Albans School Committee Hears Plans
The St Albans School Committee met Monday to elect a new three year group at the first March public meeting and to discuss a local children’s picnic. Reports noted repairs by W Brown to shelter sheds and doors, and a protest against proposed grading of teaching staff by attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
Itberg
W. Brown
Brown
Victorian ‘Teachers’ Association
Regu
Sunshine
Lewis
Christ Inds
Gunningham
Owas
E. Bedford
Progress Association
Maribyrnong Public Reserve Committee Opens Tenders
Since last September the committee managing the reserve has run events and earned fair profits. They called ten bids to cull burrs and thistles ahead of upcoming activities. Thirteen bids were received including an unemployed local offering to work for free. The offer was accepted with thanks as the committee, noting ratepayers, plans to reimburse workers. The sewer project around the reserve faces a setback but may aid unemployment, with a plan to repay the council 250 pounds.
Fencing Project Advances in Maribyrnong and District
The article notes a nearing completion of a fencing job with plans for events in Victoria. The committee, aided by experienced sportsmen, toured Deer Park and Braybrook for ideas, with Dr. Pridham among the spectators. Also mentioned are hall gatherings, ratepayers reflecting on three years of fenced premises, and the Swimming Club upgrading facilities under Rex Dale, hosting a Public Hall dance on Wednesday the 14th of February for a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Deer Park
Braybrook
Pridham
Maribyrnong
Rex Dale
Rex
Sunshine Technical School Certificate Candidates Listed
The list records Intermediate and Junior Technical Certificate candidates across boys and girls streams. Names such as Alan Hmer Cuth bert Carrick Verdun Newnham Gordon Pippett and Glenice Dell Mavis Batten Isobel Hester are noted with statuses pass credit pending maths English science algebra and other subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Hmer
Stobert Huttimer
Cuthbert Carrick
Howard Clemson
David Hyett
Arthur Hames
Verdun Newnham
Gordon Pippett
Robert Simpson
Archibald Skewes
Jethro Brock
Rollet Colwell
Bruce Cunningham
Loughrey Gilbert
Allen Magsen
Piss Credit
Ernest Patterson
Roland Traynor
Douglas Stevens
Sydney Davenport
Ernest Day
John Enever
Ronald Fineman
Clifton Hit
Fred Klix
Henry McCallum
Sigmond Mounsey
Edmund Wiffen
Fred Brown
Ronald Hibbs
Theo
A. Brage
C. Carrick
Hyett
W. Newnham
A. Sullivan
Glenice Dell
Margaret Ballingall
Joyce Hatchard
Isobel Hester
Myrtle Richards
Edna Stevens
Mavis Batten
Estelle Batten
Gwen Brown
Frances Dunstone
Elizabeth Fletcher
Alma Fraser
Evelyn Johnson
Alma Morton
Mavis Mounsey
Jean Neilson
Molly Read
Kathleen Sayers
Iris Williams
Cora Morris
St Albans Ad Offers Glass Repair and Leadlight Services
Local notice for St Albans area advertising leadlight work and glass services. King W. H. Robertson & Co. offers making and repairs, plain and decorative glass, with prompt service. Contact at 2 Regent Street Yarraville or Foot phone 1340.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King W. H. Robertson & Co
Regent Street
Yarraville
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ST Albans
Consult
John M. Burke
Devonshire Road
Bell Bt
Coburg
Modern Motor Service
Sunshine Technical School
Education Department
Madam Margot Rees
Centre Street
B. M. Challen
L.D
Vic
Univ. Met
Hampshire RD
Sunshine Telephone
Norman Green
Srove
Jam Makers
Hampshire Road
Geo. Baxter
Gross
W. & C. Gross
Sunshine Harrington
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