Progressive candidate faces council reform drive in Mailway Riding
The Sunshine Advocate highlights a heated election in the Mailway Riding with calls for a new breed of councillors and critique of current leadership. It endorses the progressive candidate Mr. Hy Skewes, cites past resistance to night meetings, and urges ratepayers to back changes ahead of the three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Sunshine Advocate
Cy. J. Derham
Adid
Skewes
J. Derham
Dr. Dempster
Billy Hughes
Standpipe delay prompts council action request
The Maribyrnong Progress Association met July 5 at Victory grounds, with A. Ravenhall presiding. Members discussed a standpipe at Rosamond road and Tindane street, noting the Board of Works had not promised a date. they urged the secretary to press officials for early erection as residents, including women, carry water long distances.
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Victory
A. Ravenhall
Metropol Board of Works
Rosamond Road
Tindane Street
Hampstead Road
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
Lodge Fortnightly Meeting At Castlemain July 16
The lodge held its fortnightly meeting on July 16 with a good attendance. A key subject affecting the entire friendly society was discussed and it was unanimously agreed the lodge be fully represented at the July 24 conference. An official visit to Pride of Glens branch will be arranged and members enjoyed refreshments after the evening.
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Soi Tt
Castlemai
Pride of
Glens
Sunshine Rifle Club Captures Trophy at 60 Yards
The Sunshine Rifle Club held a Saturday match for a club trophy at 60 yards. Victory went to V. Little with a strong 49, followed by scores from H. Patterson 60, W. Saville 46, R. Rawlins 845, R. Little 3942, and A. Gilles, with Barnett also noted in the event.
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Sunshine Rifle Club
V. Little
H. Patterson
W. Saville
Barnett
R. Rawlins
R. Little
A. Gilles
Morpeth River Riding election contest spurs council clash
Members heatedly debated a council decision to pause work while ratepayers suffered water shortage. The dispute centered on access to correspondence at meetings and the council’s stance. The association then backed Mr Ravenhall in the upcoming municipal election for the River Riding.
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Ravenhall
River
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John Anderson & Co
Hopkins ST
Footscray
J. H. Mason& Son
Alex. F. Clarke
Barkly Street
W. R. Mooney
Liverpool, London and Globe Insurance Company
Devonshire Road
Sunshine
A. Wurz
Vienna
Edward
Charles Street
J. W. McGrath & CO
Hampshire Road
Riddell Street
Gilat
Hutchinson’s
Maribyrnong Progress Assoc
Hampshire Rd
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