Membership Drive Boosts St Albans Progress Association Efforts
At a Tuesday meeting the St Albans Progress Association approved a 2 shillings 6 pence yearly membership drive after warnings of poor local support. Secretary Mr Clarke proposed a permanent post, while the Railway Station electric lighting plan received progress with a note of optimism from Mr H C White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Progress Association
W.R. Parsons
N. Woods
Shire
A. Clarke
E. J. Luxford
Clarke
Self
A. Tong
Tong
Albans
Pioneer of the Hire Car Trade a Sunshine
A historic figure in the hire car industry is celebrated as a pioneer in a feature from the newspaper noting lasting impact on transport services. The piece highlights innovation and regional influence attributed to the subject.
Tramways Board Should Pay For Right To Operate
Reader criticizes tramway policy and a recent Buy War advertisement arguing the Board should pay fair value to acquire Mr Tresize’s route rather than ruin a small operator. The letter defends private buses and condemns autocratic stop and pay policies while noting historical refresh and maintenance neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tramways
Tresize
Tramways Board
More Footpaths Wanted Across Outskirts
A letter laments poor footpath development in the shire with criticism of Ballarat Road widening and a cross over dumped road metal. Residents near Mr James Newman’s residence faced a hazardous path as metal remained unrolled and gutters unsealed, while other Cornwall Road areas show long concrete gutters with no housing nearby, prompting calls for better distribution of work and fair treatment of long-time rate payers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat
James Newman
Cornwall Road
Margaret Shorten Opens New Sunshine Area Shop
Margaret Shorten late of Sybil Nichols announces she has opened a new shop serving Sunshine and nearby districts, inviting residents to visit and learn about offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Shorten
Sybil Nichols
Sunshine
Berle Hollow
Ladies of Sunshine and District
Hampshire Road
Hotel Derrimut
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ST. Albans Progress Assn
Luxford
W. H. Davies
Anderson RD
V.A.N.A
Robinson
Barkly ST
Footscray
A. Fox
P.P.L
Paterson's
Era Ey
Med
Paterson's Pty. Ltd
Bourke St
Melbourne
Smith St
Fitzroy
Reid St. Wangaratta
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