Floral Fete at St. Albans opens charity sale and bids
A Floral Fete at St. Albans organized by Bay lant Lle Cound charity group in aid of debts on the Vicarage drew a quick sale of goods and strong support. Archdeacon Hanley spoke of debt forgiveness and praised the ladies for a fine display of flowers and crafts. Prizes were awarded for cookies and cakes, with patrons thanking Swallow and Ariel, Kiwi, Felton, Grimwade, T. Reynolds for assistance.
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Baylant
Hanley
Varwr
Pte
St. Allaire
Deer Park
Mrs. McKechnie
Gwen McKeehn
Victoria Sandwich
Lst
Elwe Duell
Ewa Richardam
Pumpkin
Lily White
Prowanters
Swallow
Ariel
Kiwi
Felton
Grimwade
T. Reynolds
Maidstone Progress Association Busy Times Ahead
The Maidstone Progress Association faces delays and conflicts as members clash over proposed government plans. Locals warn that development, private street work, and community projects stall while officials debate and seek an authoritative decision.
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Amvalwerdd
Jeg
Wal
Counerd
Mudedstone Ratepayers
Date Council
Perry
Severnsnee
Sovernien
Fete proceeds after expenses expected to reach two ten
The notice lists several individuals including Co, Roselli A Perrett and Sua Mr W Glenlenning Mrs Magee Mr Johnston and Meo Ok Wilken as organizers or participants and notes that after buying expenses profits will be about 210.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roselli
Perrett
Sua
W. Glenlenning
The Council S Trouble in Braybrook Shire
The Braybrook Shire Council faces disputes over subdivision and building plans. Letters from locals appeal council decisions on Ashley Street and Derby Road plots. The council refers matters to its solicitor as legal advisers stay busy amid prosecutions and ongoing cases.
Maidstone Housebreaking Cases
A 14 year old boy arrested in Ballarat is expected to clear up two Maidstone housebreaking efforts. Livingstone’s Ballarat Road home was entered on the 21st with no valuables taken. Pyers of Rosamond suffered a theft of 14 shillings in cash and jewels valued at over £0. Accused ledgers face additional offenses.
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Ballarat
Maidstone
James Livingstone
Ballarat Road
James Pyers
Rosamond
Artes
Longaltorden Ends in Eloquent Silence
Settlement of a bus road dispute in Derby Head ends with Sun shine Park Company accepting terms. Council to take over metalled roads west of the concrete bridge for £400 to be spent on improvements plus £200 for reserves conveyance to the council for recreation, upon company signing over fee simple.
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Shire Council
Sunshine Park Company
Derby Head
Conncill
Anderson Road
Merndli
Armstrong Street
Oldfield Street
Glengala Road
Taylor Street
Cin Street
Hell Street
Pey
Counei
Ecowuves
Channel Jing
Counery
Dempster
Inquiry on War Service Home grant and council balance
An inquiry by Shire Secretary Edward Hargreaves to the War Service Home Commission about funding beyond the settlers’ promised amount elicited from Commission secretary H Peterson that full proposal details are needed to advise. Peterson said no council advice record existed and the council had approved the subdivision. Drs. Robinson and Glendenning debated duty versus harmony. a role was to be considered with no further action pending.
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Edward Hargreaves
War Service Home
H. Peterson
Commission
Peterson
Mureover
Robinson
Glendenning
Metropolitan Board of
Deer Park head on crash spares motorists lives
A head on collision at Deer Park on Wednesday night about eight o’clock left both cars damaged but occupants largely unhurt. Inspector Johnston crawled free from a reversed car while Mr and Mrs Johnson and family of Melton survived the shock. Johnston pursued a Studebaker at high speed and failed to see oncoming traffic, causing the crash. police are assessing possible action.
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Deer Park
Inspector Johnston
Country Roady Board
Johnson
Studebaker
Melbourne Ward
Sunshine Garage Break-In Report At Hampshire Row Hullarat Bowl
Sunshine Garage was broken into Thursday morning between eight and nine o'clock. A theft valued at £60 included two new Dunlop tyres six tubes five tail and headlight globes five spark plugs and repair outfits. Entry forced via a window with a jemmy. Mr Lynch away at Toolern Vale returned to find the loss. The weapon and missing items are described. insurance not covering the loss.
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Martin Lynch
Hampshire Row
Hullarat Bowl
Leggatt
Melbourne
Wincksmith
Lynch
Toolern Vale
Goody
Murance
Albion Mothers Club highlights progress in Albion
Albion Mothers Club held a successful Saturday afternoon event with headmaster Polson introducing Mrs. G. McKay who spoke at the American Tea about Albion’s progress. She suggested Albion could become sun to Sunshine, with two weekly presenters and club members contributing across tea rooms stalls and raffles.
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Albion Mothers Club
Mer
Polson
G. McKay
Albion
Sunshine
Lori Naylor
Zema Vivian
MedKay
Quive Yeoman Service
Frith
James Wor Stafford
Naylor
Joe Naylor
Dip
Sunshine Band Forming In Sunshine Suburb
An enthusiastic meeting at Mr S Smart's hairdressing saloon discussed forming a Town Band for Sunshine. About 20 bondsmen enrolled amid concerns about equipment costs. A council approach to fund or assist was proposed with plans for a public meeting and elected office bearers. Messrs Smart Bolitho to inspect instruments and secure quotes from suppliers. Keilor Council to meet today.
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S. Smart
Sunshine
Smart
Thos
V. Hammell
Higgins
Messrs. Smart
Bolitho
H. V. McKay Prop. Ltd
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St. Albans
Maidstone Progress Association
Dawn Oof Severance Visiile
Sunshine Theatre
Chas. Menesdorffer
Virginia Walli
Adolphe Menjou
7Th
Wallace Beery and
Raymond Hatton
Fireman
Save My Child
Ricardo Cortez
Lois Wilson
New York
Yerics
Ievel UK
Braybrook
Messr
Hitthe
Brownan Aml Shillabeer
Ashley Street
Tottenham
Pennell
Dotson
Lowe
Iil
Drs. Robinson and Drayton
Dunn
Albion Mothers’ Club
Councils
Keilor
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