Tramway extension talks link Footscray Braybrook routes
At a Dr A E Shepherd organized conference Footscray and Braybrook Councils discussed two tram routes linking Gordon Street to Williamson Road via Mitchell Street or River Street. The River Street option at £44,000 was favored for lower cost and quicker casting access. Braybrook pressed Maidstone and Braybrook housing area development, with plans to be reviewed later. Somerville Road tram extension to Bishop Street also approved in principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Shepherd
M.L.A
Footscray
Braybrook
Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board
H. H. Bell
H. BR. Bell
Gordon St
Mitchell St
River St
Housing Commission
Maidstone
Arbour Day Tree Planting Drives Shire Plan
The Sunshine Tree Planters Association with Braybrook Shire Council organize an Arbour Day event next Friday July 2 with about 500 trees to be planted by senior pupils from technical and state schools. Mr Jack Barker supervises alongside council staff at Selwyn Park Chapman Morris and Wright Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Tree Planters’ Association
Braybrook Shire
Jack Barker
Tree Planters’ Association
Barker
Selwyn Park
Chapman
Morris and
Wright
Arbour
Not Guilty of Attempted Murder in Brother Shooting Case
Leslie James Holman 34, Sunshine process worker, was acquitted by the Criminal Court jury yesterday of shooting with intent to kill his brother Kevin 20 at their home on June 14. He was discharged on an alternative count of wounding with intent to do bodily harm. Defence claimed Kevin provoked the incident. Holman said he fired to deter an assault, the shot aimed at the floor misdirected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie James Holman
Benjamin St
Sunshine
Kevin
Kevin Holman
Leslie Holman
Youth Centre Holds Annual Meeting for 1947 48
The Youth Centre elected office-bearers for 1947 48 led by President Dr A G Pennell and Vice President Cro PL Hayden. Mr TL A Coates gave an insightful talk on Adult Education. St Johns Ambulance Cadets Sun shine Division thanked Mr Wright for a donation of 4 shillings. further donations urged to fund uniforms. Extracts from the annual report to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Pennell
Vicw
Cro PL Hayden
Mollison
W. R. Roberts
TL A. Coates
Gen
Lee
Wlelal
Vic
Barclay
Barrett
Coates
St. Johns Ambulance Cadets
Sunshine Division
Wright
Sunshine
Keilor Shire Finances Discussed After Editorial
Dr Jolly criticized the council for not recognizing the published figures in the Advocate. The Shire Secretary N A Woods said figures supplied by the President had been published and should suffice. Dr Davis expressed regret if Dr Jolly was not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocate
Keilor Shire
Council Candidate Meeting Supports Drayton Return
A large ratepayer gathering at the Shire Hall formed a committee to back FE H M Drayton for Council in the Southern Riding. Ex-Dr. George Baker was elected chairman, with pledges of support and promises of transport help. contact Watt Sr Sunshine for future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
H. M. Drayton
George Baker
Watt Sr
Sunshine
Miss Braybrook Title Nominations Close July 21
Nominations for Miss Braybrook in the Miss Australia Quest must be submitted to the Shire Secretary by Monday July 21. The event seeks entrants from Braybrook and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Braybrook
Rate of Building in Braybrook Shire Slows Housing Completion
A 1947 Braybrook Shire Building Inspectors report shows 154 permits for new homes issued this year with only 7 completed. Seventy-one in progress, 55 not started, 7 issued in 1945 not yet completed. From 1947-46 to June 30 1947, 419 permits issued. 157 completed, 163 under construction, 4 not commenced. Prewar average six months. current pace implies one to two years per completion.
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Shire of
Braybrook
Obituary: William Baxter of Footscray 61
William Baxter aged 61 died at his Footscray home on July 14. Born in Scotland he served in World War I and lived in Australia 20 years. Survived by widow and seven children. Funeral held Wednesday from 64 Ryan Street to Footscray Cemetery with Rev. J. G. Scarfe officiating. Nelson Bros. arranged services.
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William Baxter
Ryan St
Footscray
H. V. McKay Massey Harris
Sunshine
Scotland
J. G. Scarfe
Nelson Bros
Lodge Notices for Sunshine Lodges and Auxiliaries
Lodge notices list meetings for M A C C F Sunshine Lodge in St Marks Hall 8 p.m. secretary J L Westcott Trebor Forrest Street Sunshine Tent Lodge in Supper Room Shire ht secretary J Patten 2 McKay Street Also A N A and A W A Branch meet Tuesday next 8 p.m. in Supper Room Town Hall H Durham 8 Hamel Street Sunshine Miss Rewell 28 Station Place Sunshine U A C D Se Sunshine Lodge in rear of Sunshine Lecture Theatre 8 p.m. Ht Morris Anderson Rd Sunshine A F S Loyal Sunshine Lodges Nos 76 and 35 meet Monday next 8 a.m. Baptist Hall Ridlay St
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M.a.1.c.c.f. — Legal Sunshine Lodge
St. Mark's Hall
J. L. Westcott
Trebor
Forrest Street
L.C.R
Sunshine Tent Lodge
Shire
A.N.A
A. W.A
Town Hall
H. Durham
Hamel St
Sunshine
Miss Rewell
Station Place
U.A.C.D
Seunshine Lodge
Lcture Theatre
Morris
Anderson Rd
A.F.S. Loyal Sunshine Lodges
Baptist Hall
Ridlay St
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Somerville Rd
Williamstown Rd
Bishop St
A. Lynch
Vana
Trucks
Coats
W. Hood
Keilor Finances
MISS
Australia
E. M. Judd
Hampshire Road
Candlewick
Crooke Bros
Hertford Rd
McMahon
Lodge
J. Patten
McKay Street
IR. Ligertwood
Summerhill Rd
Vall
Cameron & Son Real Estate and Business
Footecray
Sydney St
Seymour’s Corner
D.B
Clothing Insurance
Men & Boys
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