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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 26, 1940

Page

4

Braybrook Shire Council backs salvage of waste during war

Braybrook Shire Council agreed to cooperate with the Municipal Association in salvaging waste items. The Sunshine Advocate printing office will be used, with R Barclay ready to take delivery, and council workers to volunteer on Saturdays if vehicles are provided. Scouting help and free premises from Mr. Im are noted. Emergency measures include area wardens and six weekly instructional classes starting July 23.

Braybrook Council Municipal Association Ahive Dr. Lowe Sunshine Advocate Cairns R. Barclay Dedrick Parsons

Council considers restricting Graham street houses plan

Brayk council discussed limiting housing on Graham street and parking near Station Place Monash Street near Dr Dorman's home. Craytum proposed empowering officers to ring the street, but Cr Parsons objected to widening the red for just a few households. The issue was deferred for officer reports.

Brayk Council Graham Street Station Place Monash Street Dr. Dorman Craytum Graham P Parsons

Braybrook Council discusses Air Raid Precautions sectors plan

At Monday night meeting Braybrook council heard about the division of the municipality into sectors under the Air Raid Precautions plan prepared by the State.

Greaves Braybrook

Braybrook Council acts to curb blasting near Albion quarries

Braybrook council decided to address blasting damage near Albion quarries after Albion resident A More complained of concussion. The shire secretary said a notice was sent to the Quarrying Company about dust nuisance and blasting charges. Investigations will check if charges are excessive and the company asked to reduce blasting strength.

Albion Braybrook A. More E. Hargreaves Dedrick Garde

Road paving sought after complaint to Braybrook council

Mr W J Hutton of the Deer Park hotel complained to Braybrook council on Monday night about the roadway to his premises. Dr Treloar noted two or three potholes and the issue was referred to shire engineer H Robinson for action.

W. J. Hutton Deer Park Hotel Braybrook Council Treloar H. Robinson

Camps and caravans drawn into Braybrook council report

Health inspector L. J. Thorpe told Braybrook council camps and caravans have appeared at Maribyrnong and he will pursue their removal. Shire president Dr. Lowe supported the action, warning against a second Mildura in the city center, and Thorpe promised to use his powers fully.

Braybrook L. J. Thorpe Maribyrnong Lowe Thorpe Drayton Dr. Lowe Dedrick Dr. Drayton

Council weighs effluent from Dover Park tank plan

Laybrook council debated discharging tank effluent into the pipeline after works finish. Critics urged a council protest, citing health and community impact, while officers offered to investigate sewerage options and report back.

Braybrook Shire Staff Enlist in A I F Service

Three Braybrook shire council employees Mesars T O'Brien A J Felstead and J H Anthony enlist in the A I F Felstead and Anthony already in camp with O'Brien due in camp on August 10 Messrs Felstead and Anthony are in camp and Mr O'Brien expects to join soon

Braybrookshire Council Messia T. O’brien A. J. Felstead J. H. Anthony A.I.F. Mesars Felstead Anthony Mr. O'Brien

Dressmaking Wanted by Stella Adama at Adelaide Street

Notice seeks dressmaking services by Stella Adama residing at 34 Adelaide Street Sunshine. Describes services offered and location for contact.

Stella Adama Adelaide Street Sunshine

Building Lot For Sale In Ideal District Block

Parcel with 50 ft front in preferred district near schools and amenities. Street and footpaths in, EB L water sewerage gas available, fenced on two sides. Cash price 145 dollars.

West RA Eb.l

Sunday sports ban debated at Braybrook council

A letter from the Sunday Service Department of the Methodist Church of Australasia to Braybrook council prompted a Monday night discussion on banning Sunday sports to fund patriotic causes. The shire president stated the by law prohibits sporting events on Sundays, and the council agreed to inform the writer of the decision. The Ladies' Speed Circuit sought a permit for charity football at the recreation reserve, but the motion to rescind the by law was carried, signaling a lack of support for Sunday sports meetings.

Seelud Service Department The Methodiat Church of Australasia Bray Brook Cr. Drayton Cr. Lowe Prayton Sanday Xporta Auton Wits Speed Cours Vieoohire Persident Perwissen Nuries of Matin Hie Enlines

Street Numbers Report Deferred After Metal Shortages

Council hearing on Monday discussed street number allotments for Bal Hit pad properties. Mr Ei Hargreaves sought guidance on material for numbers, Drayton cited shortages of brass, zinc, and other base metals, and action was deferred pending quota numbers by 10 Abire Awcretary.

Traybrook Council Ei. Hargreaves Drayton

Smoke nuisance inquiry at Porcelain Pottery Co.

Health Inspector L E Thorpe reported to Mraybrogy council after investigation on July 3 of smoke rising from a quartz heap at the Porcelain Pottery Co factory near Station Place and Derby Road. No nuisance to dwellings yet, but potential annoyance if verified. council may seek improved operating methods.

Dedrick Treloar

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Council H. Doherty Laybrook Dover Park Annexe K. Thorpe Ther Kororok Creek Owitiming Baker Dempster L. J. Holden Ketete Hampshire Road SHIRM Taylor Tom Taylor Leeds Street Footscray the Junction Joinery and Timber Mills Pty. Ltd Geelong Road
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