Dempster Longtime Braybrook Shire Councillor Retires
Dr William Dempster, a Labor stalwart who first joined Braybrook Council decades ago, secured a record majority of 549 in his latest election. He has served as president twice, backed municipal reform, and plans retirement in August after a long, steadfast tenure representing the Labor cause.
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William Dempster
Bray Brook
Australian Labor Party
W. J. Dawson
River
Cr Dempster
Cr Pridham
Dempster
Braybrook
Reflection on ratepayers appreciation if Dr Dempster relinquished work
The text weighs how ratepayers would value Dr Dempster's service if circumstances stopped him from continuing his notable district contributions. It emphasizes gratitude and the impact of his efforts on the community.
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Dempster
Who Will Be Next President in Braybrookshire
Citizens discuss succession as Dr A Lowe states he will not stand for re election. The article notes Lowe's health, public service, and urges consideration of Cr Pridham as a logical successor under local tradition. It outlines past presidents from central southern river and stresses western riding candidates.
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Braybrookshire
A. Lowe
Dr Lowe
Shire
Cr Lowe
Lowe
Cr Parsons
Southern
Cr Dempster
River
Central
Cr Drayton
Wedding Bells Unite Barclay Griggs in Sunshine Church
Miss Annie Elizabeth Barclay and Mr Leslie Thomas Griggs married at Sunshine Presbyterian Church on Saturday. The bride, known as Betty, is daughter of T Reginald Barclay. the groom is a Essendon footballer. Guests and families praised the union. Rev W Evans conducted the ceremony with organist Mrs O Eliason. Reception followed at Carlyon’s Hotel Melbourne with entertainment from Mr Reg Barclay and wife.
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Annie Elizabeth Barclay
Leslie Thomas Griggs
Sunshine Presbyterian Church
Betty
T. Reginald Barclay
Barclay
Essendon
James W. Griggs
Dandenong
Griggs
Sunshine
Reg Barclay
Annie Griggs
Miss Griggs
Ina Barclay
J. Barclay
Eric Griggs
O. Eliason
Reg. Barclay
W. Evans
Sunshine Technical School offers adult dressmaking and cookery classes
Sunshine Technical School runs cookery on Wednesdays 7 to 9 p.m. and dressmaking on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 to 9 p.m. with a Monday afternoon session for adults. Vacancies exist in all classes and fees through August 30 are 7 shillings 6 pence.
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Sunshine Technical School
Light Needed on Devonshire Road Foot Bridge
Local residents urge a garden side light for the footbridge at Devonshire Road end. Women walking at night face difficulty mounting and descending the unlit steps, prompting the appeal for illumination.
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Devonshire Road
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Ocal Labor
R. Dempster
Denis Dawson
Maribyrnong
Maidstone
W. J. Pridham
Ward Bros
Barkly Street
Footscray
Gross
W. & C. Gross
M’s.p.s. Chemists
Hampshire RD
Mac Gross
Hoyts’ Barkly
Jean Hersholt
Christian
James Soanes
Joe E. Brown
Griggs—Barclay
Sunshine Advocate
L. A. Cooper
Thorpe St
Foundation
National Building Co
Boyle Bros
Halliwell’s Silks
New Spring
D.W
Nicholson Street
Sussella
Lassella
Mr. Halliwell
Eta
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