Braybrook Council targets footpath damage by builders
Braybrook Council will require builders to lodge indemnities of 6 pounds for broken footpaths and 2 pounds 10 shillings when only the channel is formed. Two timber crossings will be kept for hire. A by law on keeping poultry is to be introduced, and Sunshine Gardens vandalism reports prompted police patrols.
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Braybrook
Public Works Committee
Braybrook Council
Sunshine Gardens
Pres
Seymour's
Waverley
Home Help Scheme Debated by Health Committee
The Health committee discussed the Home Help scheme with government subsidy details showing a maximum £125 per year. The nett cost to the council would be about 250, with financial assistance from the council and most work by volunteers. Councillors deferred decision for thirty days to review the Act and seek clarification as a local body plans a scheme.
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E. Hargreaves
Tottenham Central Post Office Named
Braybrook Council approves a suggestion from the Senior Inspector of the P M G to rename the Tottenham Post Office as Tottenham Central.
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Braybrook
P.M.G
Tottenham
Tottenham Central
Braybrook Council Receives Land Rating Report
A Braybrook council meeting received a report from the Land Research Director comparing land rating systems. The document focuses on lands offered for sale to recover rates and outlines potential implications for the shire's tax recovery process.
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Shire of
Braybrook
Braybrook Council
Houses Painted by Best Workmanship and Materials
E McIntyre offers painting services at 3 Kamarooka Street Sunshine with estimates provided. Local ad emphasizes quality workmanship and materials.
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Kamarooka Street
Sunshine
Water Pressure Test Planned for Western Suburbs
The M M B W will conduct a full pressure test of the western suburb water supply after Braybrook Council heard from Dr Barclay, Commissioner of the Board of Works, and following a council inquiry into poor pressure in the district.
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M.M.B.W
Braybrook Council
Board of Works
Barclay
Couseil
Trains at White City open talks for station stop
Braybrook Council will negotiate with the Railway Commissioners to establish White City Station as a regular stopping place to aid workers along Sunshine Road factories. The move aims to improve daily commute for employees and ease factory access.
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Braybrook
White City
Sunshine Road
Bookies Fined After Police Prosecutions at Sunshine Court
Gaming Police secured two convictions at the Sunshine Court last Tuesday. Albert Henry Joseph Barnes paid a £26 fine for a betting hook at the Hotel Derrimnt on January 18. Frank Pyers was fined £25 for a similar offence behind the Sunshine Theatre on November 20. Both admitted the offences to police.
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Sunshine Court
Albert Henry Joseph Barnes
Derrimnt
Frank Pyers
Sunshine Theatre
Sequel to Accident Leads to Charge Over Rear Light
Albert Lucas, driver of a truck involved in a collision with a mobile scoop at Rockhawk on November 24, appeared at Sunshine Court on February 18. He faced a charge of not having a rear light attached to his vehicle and was fined £3 after claiming he believed the light was clearly visible.
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Rockhawk
Albert Lucas
Sunshine Court
Lucas
Braybrook Council Likely to Ease Temporary Housing Policy
Public Works Committee review prompts Dr Barclay to move rescinding the policy and allow each case on its merits. He argues temporary housing should be permitted as some residents suffer and new homes are costly. The motion would set terms with time limits and minimum dwelling size. The Shire Engineer notes the half house policy has not failed and may still help people obtain homes.
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Braybrook Council
Public Works Committee
Mendig
Barclay
H. Rob. Weong
Yoru
Ballarat Brewing Co to take over Braybrook Hotel project
Braybrook Brewing Company takes over Braybrook Hotel Bal llarat Road from W. Gunn with plans for a modern 4060 by 200 feet structure. Under J F L Gibb Melbourne manager MecKissock architects outline a four winter garden dining area and illuminated towers. New licensee is Mrs M A Harris with manager Mr F Harris, former Elsternwick entrants.
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Braybrook Brewing Company
Braybrook
Balllarat Road
W. Gunn
J. F. L. Gibb
Melbourne
MecKissock
Gibbs
Ballarat Road
Duke Street
Ce Eebus
Wouortana
M. A. Harris
F. Harris
Elsternwick
Gymkhana at Williams Town Sunday features Attley and Opperman
A Williams Town gymkhana will be held at the Williamstown Football Oval next Sunday March 2 with running cycling speed car and motorcycling events and novelty acts. Attley the champion racehorse and Hubert Opperman the champion cyclist will headline. Events start at 2 p.m with proceeds to the Williamstown R.S.L. Building Fund.
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Williamstown
Attley
Hubert Opperman
Community Hotel Plan Proposed for Maidstone Hall District
Hesyhrook Council discussed acquiring and converting Braybrook Hotel into a model Community Hotel to fund local benefits. Dr George Dobson urged improvements to Maidstone Hall centering it as a community hub, with housing schemes and state funding avenues under review.
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Maidstone Hall
Veteran Dad Honoured By Sunshine Sailors Branch
The Sunshine Branch of the Sailors Soldiers and Airmen Fathers Association honoured Dad Ro FP. Grant at Tuesday’s meeting with an onice wallet tribute. Grant recently retired as hallkeeper and had aided the Branch, with President Dad Martin Lynch presenting alongside Dads II. FE. Robinson WL J Fell T. Baker J. F. Montgomery King and Gi. Carlton as speakers.
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Sunshine
Sailors’, Soldiers’ and Airmen's Fathers’ Association
Dad Ro
Grant
Did Grant
Dad Martin Lynch
Dads II
FE. Robinson
WL Jfell
T. Baker
J. F. Montgomery
King
Gi. Carlton
For Sale Shoes in Perfect Condition
For sale brown Selby shoes in perfect condition. Apply in person at the shoes offer location.
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Shire
Council
E. McIntyre
P. Bookies
FORGE
Clothing Insurance
Seymour’s
R. V. Seymour
Hampshire Road
Ballarat Brewing Co
DR. Dobson
Hatel
Thie
Hesyhrook Council
Cea. Dobson
Braybrook Patel
Lratwean
Val
Maidstone
Lousity Wehcome
Victorian Housing Commission
Othe Licencine Authority
Braybrook Hotel
Ito
Mandstone Hall
Mandsy
Geo. Dolson
Housing Commission
Commission
Rosamond Bal
Muddstone Hall
Howard and
Burns St
Dobson
Ascot Racecourse
Parsons
Couneil
Pousing Commission
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