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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1940
Page
2
Braybrook Council met Monday night after receiving a letter from M. H. R. A. 8. Drakeford forwarding a Department of Supply and Development notice. The letter indicates the Education Department is being asked to consider a new site for the State School at Maribyrnong.
A letter from the Postmaster General's Department told Braybrook Council on Monday night that approval had been granted for the erection of a letter receiver at the junction of Williamson's Hampstead and West's Roads.
Braybrook Council heard Dr Parsons urge action after many nights of dog led by persons along Sunshine Road between Tottenham station and White City risk motorists hitting pedestrians. He proposed teaching dog handlers to use footpaths and road side attention from an engineer.
A debate over leading dogs in the shire surfaces as a proposed measure draws concerns about child safety and motorist rights. A Fire Brigades Board statement shows total costs for the year with Braybrook shire allocated £500 15s 10d and the broader municipal share at £62,067 13s 4d.
The Air Force House Committee seeks to open a hostel to aid R A F personnel. A W Braybrook Council was asked to back the project on Monday night and to help make the proposed house self supporting through modest charges. Dr Parsons moved to refer the matter to the Patriotic Committee for consideration.
Maribyrnong Coursing Club told Braybrook Council on Monday it would devote proceeds from a meeting on Wednesday July 17 to patriotic funds and asked for council cooperation. On Dr Baker's motion the matter was referred to the Patriotic Committee.
Braybrook Council was urged by the shire secretary to decide who counts as a permanent employee to cover the gap between military pay and the award. Drayton moved to refer the issue to the officers and servants committee, which discussed it after the public session.
At a recent Braybrook Council meeting an application was made to build a shop at the corner of Lyle and Studley Streets. The council then postponed decision on the proposal.
The Housing Commission delays zoning decision as the Council, firm on residential goals, keeps the plan in abeyance for a fort night awaiting commission communication. Dr Treloar stated the Council would use its powers and not be swayed by external pressures.
Mr 8 S Boreham complained to Braybrook Council on Monday about smoke from xikew quartz at Sunshine Porcelain Potteries. Residents nearby endure fumes. Boreham’s house was full of smoke. Despite protests to the manager, the problem continues. Dr Baker seeks relief without harming industry. A kiln installation was proposed. health inspector Mr L E Thorpe to report on possible remedies.
Municipal Association circulated a wall sheet from Kew district warden with instructions for air raid procedures, gas and bomb awareness, and action on signals. Dr Lowe proposed council review to decide on adoption. Shire secretary E Hargreaves noted limited time to focus on air-raid matters.
The Braybrook council health inspector L E Thorpe reports police action on footpath and unauthorised parking along West's Road and expects substantial improvement by week’s end. The Deer Park site may gain a bus stand with a new short road, reducing pedestrian crossing danger after multiple accidents. The council approves the engineer's recommended works despite other tasks.
Braybrook Council heard that the Victorian Boy Scouts' Association will supply a fully-equipped field ambulance. Scout groups from Footscray and Maidstone plan a euchre party and dance in Maidstone Hall to raise funds and support the effort.
The fixture is approved only if it has the green light from the local patriotic committee. Officials warn that unauthorised arrangements will not stand.
At a Braybrook council meeting Mr E Hargreaves reported the council has power to contribute funds for an ambulance for war needs. The motion by Gr Parsons referred the issue to next year’s estimates for consideration.
The Braybrook secretary Mr E Hargreaves faces expanded duties as warden. Dr Dobson notes the secretary deserves a vacation but he postponed annual leave weeks ago. Council leniently allows holidays when convenient, and war developments prompted further deferral until the Council reassesses.
Dr Dedrick reports ongoing dust from the Albion quarry causing concern for nearby residents. Council to contact quarry proprietors again and urge a prompt response about mitigating the problem on windy days.
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