Debs Presented At St Mark's Ball In Social Season Revival
St Mark s Church of England Ball revived last night with 360 dancers. Vic Mathey s Orchestra backed the Beverley Waltz debutante set led by 14 young ladies and partners. Debutantes wore white knitted lace frocks and bouquets, with Shire President Dr A G Vennell and guests present.
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St. Mark
Vic Mathey
Ern Waring
M.C
Monte Carlos
St. Mark's Guild
A. G. Vennell
Pennell
J. R. Parsons
R. F. Adams
J. L. Scott
Valma Anderson
Laurie Qoates
Isobel Clifton
Ron Bradley
Joy Fisher
Lionel Stoward
Dorothy Shimmen
John
White a Factory Favoured for White Lead Plant
Braybrook Council committee tentatively approves a white lead factory at the corner of Geelong and Holmwood Roads in Brooklyn. Approval hinges on a drain to carry effluent to the MMBW and Footscray Council consent. Company representatives outline the American process and assurances on emissions and worker safeguards.
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Geelong
Holmwood Roads
Brooklyn
Braybrook Council
M.M.B.W
Footrcray Council
Footscray
Braybrook
Ex Dr E Drayton to Contest Southern Riding
Ex Dr E Drayton announced he would run for the Southern Riding at the August Council Elections. He previously held the old Railway Riding seat for 18 years before losing to Dr K Kirby three years ago. Drayton opposed Sunday sport and drew opposition but many ratepayers welcome his return.
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E. Drayton
Dr. Drayton
K. Kirby
Cr. Drayton
Drayton
R.S. Jones
State Electricity Commission
Sunshine
Kirby
Jones
Opposition to Home Help Scheme in Braybrook Council
Dr. R A Barrett argued the Home Help plan is inadequate for the Shire, predicting only one emergency house keeper could serve about 12 000 people and costs far above four working men’s wages. Others supported all or parts of the proposal, and a recommendation to full Council was carried for next Monday night.
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R. A. Barrett
Braybrook
Barrett
Barclay
Cre
Pennell
Parsons
McDonald
Dobson
Keilor Council Faces Rate Raise to Fund Civic Development
Keilor Council plans to seek an increase from the 1/9 rate to fund better civic development. Councillors resist due to election backlash, but voters expecting improvements may accept higher costs. Braybrook Shire rates are 2/1 and 2/ in other ridings, leaving Keilor at a competitive disadvantage until year end revaluation.
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Keilor
Braybrook
Bus Night Route Planned From Sunshine To Footscray
Braybrook Council hears that the Sunshine to Footscray bus via South Road will be a night service only. Hargreaves notes Public Works Department indicates no priority for a daytime service. The extension ties to the Melbourne to Williamstown route.
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South Road
Sunshine
Footscray
Braybrook
Hargreaves
Public Works Department
Melbourne
Williamstown
Expenses to Councillors Authorized by Committee
Under the Local Government Act it is legitimate for municipalities to pay out of pocket expenses to councillors but this has not been the practice in the Hraybrook Council. At last Monday's Committee Meeting the Shire Secretary brought the oversight to the notice of the Council and authority was given to him to pay expenses in the future. Councillors can be reimbursed for expenses incurred while participating in official duties.
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Hraybrook Council
Council Travel Costs Prompt Retrospective Award Joke
Dr. Dobson joked about retroactive awards while discussing travel to and from council meetings and expenses incurred on council business. The remark suggested a possible retrospective treatment of such awards.
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Dobson
Braybrook Council Rejects Shared Health Inspector Plan
The Braybrook Council on Monday night turned down a proposal to let the Braybrook Shire Health Inspector serve Keilor and Braybrook municipalities. Councillors said the Shire already had ample work to keep the inspector employed full time.
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Braybrook
Keilor
Board of Health
Closing dates for Braybrook sports grounds use
Braybrook Shire Council proposes uniform reserve usage dates. Summer applications close August 15 and winter season applications close February 16, with the plan to send the dates to all Reserve Committees.
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Braybrook
Memorial to Dr Scantlebury Brown Established
A memorial in honor of Dr Vera Scantlebury-Brown will fund a perpetual research scholarship in prenatal infant and child welfare. The memorial committee aims for a £24,000 capital to yield about £750 yearly. Braybrook Health Committee discussed support as estimates for next year are prepared.
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Vera Scantlebury-Brown
Braybrook Council
Hall Bookings for Indoor Bowls at Shire Hall
The Hall Committee of Inst grants use of the supper room at Shire Hall for indoor bowls on alternate Fridays. The arrangement allows local bowlers to meet regularly in a designated space.
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Shire Hall
Braybrook
Police Promotions At Sunshine And Williamstown
Sergeant PL Masterton promoted to Sub Inspector after years at Sunshine Police Station now based at St Killa. Sergeant Mason promoted to First-class Sergeant and transferred from Williamstown to Flemington.
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PL Masterton
Sunshine
St. Killa
Sercenol 9
Mason
Williamstown
Flemington
Keil er Council Monthly Meeting Notice
The Keiler Council announces its monthly meeting to be held tomorrow Saturday July 5th. Officials plan to discuss local matters and upcoming agendas with residents encouraged to attend.
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Keiler
Special Disposal Commission Purchase Giggle Jackets
Announcement sells American Army proofed cotton drill Giggle Jackets for outdoor wear with limited stock and coupon free offer. Also notes group signups starting in August and a list of successful ballot holders including numbers such as 728 and 810.
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Jack Hein
V. Patrick
S.S.W., S.W. and
Contest Ltd
DR. Barrett
SHIRE
DR. Scantlebury Brown
Police Promotions
Seymour’s Corner
Special Disposal Commission Purchase
Ell Martieniore
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