Municipal Baths a Pressing Need
Braybrook Council discussed urgent demand for municipal baths at a Monday meeting led by Dr. J. R. Parsons. He urged obtaining cost particulars from existing facilities while noting material and labour shortages delaying construction. Aims include stopping Kororoit Creek pollution from nearby drainage and sending analyst reports to IC S Coy and MBMW.
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Shire
Municieel Baths
J. R. Parsons
Braybrook
Parsons
Qesent
Kororoit Creek
I.C.S. Coy
M.M.B.W
Salmond
I.C.S
Gales Cause Damage
Fierce week end gales left a trail of damage across Many fences fell and trees shed branches. A large section of Selwyn Park escaped damage only to be toppled by the wind. Kororoit Creek rose and swamped Derby Rd bridge, receding hours later. Glengala Rd estate residents faced detours via Deer Park. Sporting fixtures and picnics were washed out Saturday. Four local meetings were held but many returned home early.
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Selwyn Park
Kororoit Creek
Derby Rd
Glengala Rd
Deer Park
Presbyterian
St. Mark's
Ethodist
I.C.1
Objections Filed Against Braybrook Street Scheme
Braybrook Council records two objections to a proposed street construction for Staughton Norge Ernest and Tribe tts North Sunshine. The Shire Secretary will interview the objectors to explain they have limited chances if the matter goes to court.
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Braybrook
Staughton
Norge
Ernest and Tribetts
North Sunshine
Housing crisis pins duty on council for New Australians
Dr G Dobson told Braybrook Fane meeting the council must mobilize men and money to house New Australians amid sub standard housing. Government replies and Albury conference report offered little help as officials debated hostel life and manpower, with calls to list tradesmen and suppliers to aid migrants.
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Condy
G. Dobson
Braybrook Fane
Citizenshi
Albury
Dobson
Brooklyn
Barclay
Pennell
Green
Dr. Castley
Brunswick Council Eyes Roller Purchase At Selwyn Park
Discussion at Monday's council meeting on a power-roller for Selwyn Park reveals dissatisfaction with current facilities. Dr N Green cites local curators and nearby metro use of electric rollers, while Drs Barclay and Dobson push for a portable model usable on all reserves. A motion asks Brunswick Council to explore a petrol driven roller with pre Christmas offers from Sunshine Cricket Club of £150 before.
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N. Green
Selwyn Park
Barclay
Dobson
Brunswick Council
Sunshine Cricket Club
Governor to attend proclamation day in city
The council learned this week that May 16 has been chosen as the proclamation day for the city and is suitable for the Governor Sir Dallas Brooks to attend.
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Sir Dallas Brooks
RSL Hall Opening Postponed
The official opening of the RSL clubrooms in Dickson Street has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. The ceremony was set for 4 pm on March 3 with a smoke night for members at 8 pm to follow. A new date will be announced later.
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R.S.L
Dickson St
Rising Prices Delay Shire Street Contracts
The Shire faces rising costs in road and footpath contracts, especially in the Housing Commission area. Several contracts are long unfinished as price gaps widen, and a meeting planned to conference with contractor Mr J Wheelahan. Concerns include possible charges to private homeowners and transfer of costs to housing projects.
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Housing Commission
Braybrook Council
J. Wheelahan
Dobson
Wheelahan
Churchill Av
Churchill Ave
Railway timetable notes weekday service during power rationing
The document lists weekday train times to Melbourne and from Melbourne with numerous early morning and late evening departures. It notes weekend schedule unavailable from the Railways and includes irregular punctuation and OCR-like digits.
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Melbourne
A.m
Wandering Stock Forces Council to Restrict Ranger Duties
The council reviewed ranger responsibilities amid rising wandering stock complaints. The ranger will focus on duties as ranger dog registrar and by law officer, dropping car driving duties. Dr Cr Dobson noted he cannot drive and proposed a mechanic for vehicle upkeep and part time driving, to be discussed next meeting. A Maribyrnong ratepayer also complained of wandering sheep.
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Frement
Cr. Bobson
Dr. Dobson
Ranger
Dobson
Dr. Castley
West Sunshine
Parsons
Castley
Last Opportunity for X Ray Campaign at Shire Hall
X ray campaign at Shire Hall will close tonight. People not yet X-rayed may attend before 5.30 p.m. or between 7 and 9 p.m. Response to the campaign has been fair so far.
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Shire Hall
Health Inspector of 65 Appointed Braybrook Council
Braybrook Council on Monday appointed Mr Heron as Health Inspector. He has recently retired from Hawthorn City and reached 65 years. The age is against policy, but a younger man was unavailable, so he is appointed for twelve months. Councillors felt the shire has lacked the service of a health inspector for too long.
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Braybrook Council
Heron
Hawthorn City
Sportsmen unite for charity cricket day at Yarraville oval
Sunshine Footscray and Williams Town cricketers stage a sportsmen day on Sunday March 4 at Yarraville oval to aid the Women's Test Tour of England. Victoria provides nine ladies for the team including two locals. events include Australian Women's XI v celebs, hurricane cricket, a runner vs a racehorse, and cycling exhibition. Tickets 1 shilling donated, with early donations totaling £14 18s.
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Sunshine
Footscray
Williamstown
Yarraville Cricket Oval
England
Victoria
Pioneering Donalds Depart Sunshine For Adelaide
After 42 years in Sunshine Mr and Mrs Dave Donald of D1 Monash Street prepare to move to Adelaide. Mr Donald, a Scotland native who studied in Sunshine, began work at McKays in 1911 and served there 30 years. A WWI veteran he joined the local RSL in 1920.
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Sunshine
Dave Donald
Monash St
Adelaide
Donald
Scotland
McKays
R.S L
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