Obituary Notices for William Brown and John Barnes
William Joseph Brown 51 of 24 Sydney Street Sunshine died suddenly at home on Monday. He worked at CLANZ Deer Park and was an ex Stawell Gift athlete. funeral from his residence to Fawkner Cemetery with a Masonic graveside service. John Barnes 54 of Cleveland Street St Albans died on 11 May while en route to work. survived by wife and five children. funeral to Footscray Cemetery conducted by Nelson Bros.
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William Joseph Brown
Sydney St
Sunshine
Brown
Numurkah
Fawkner Cemetery
H. Small
Masonic Lodge
John Barnes
Cleveland 51
St. Albans
ALF
Footscray Cemetery
Nelson Bros
Shire Hallkeeper Resigns After Council Meeting
Braybrook Shire Council reluctantly accepts the resignation of Shire Hallkeeper D P McLachlan after discussions to refer the case to a committee. Dr Hayden and Dr Dobson comment on circumstances and commend the hallkeeper for improving hall order and municipal interests.
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D P. McLachlan
Braybrook
R. Barrett
McLachlan
Hayden
Officers and Servants Committee
Dobson
St Mark's Ball Opens Social Season At Shire Hall
Large crowd attends St Mark's Church of England Ball at Shire Hall as debutantes are presented to the Shire President and guests. thirteen debutantes, led by Norma Gardiner with Colin Dunn, process before a dais amid garden style archway setting. Empress and Hawaiian Medley end the presentation.
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St. Mark’s Ball
Shire Hall
St. Mark's Church of England
Norma Gardiner
Colin Dunn
Conviction Over Building Violations Hit St Albans By Laws
Braybrook Shire Court convicted Dorothy Unni of three contraventions of building regulations. She allegedly erected a dwelling without a permit and used a workshop plan as a residence, and built not to submitted specifications. Fines were imposed in two cases. the third was withdrawn after proof of applicant identity could not be established.
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Dorothy Unni
St. Albans
Braybrook
Defendant
Vista St
City Proposal: Shire President Changes Vote on Deferred Action
The Lepeshative Committee backed deferring the council proposal after Dr Barrett shifted from support to deferral citing possible deeper review. Dr Dobson joined in opposing removal while Dr Parsons led the deferment motion noting past petitions and party instructions influenced councillors.
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Barrett
de Council
Dobson
Parsons
Argentine Ants Appear Extend Footscray Nuisance
Dr. F. Hayden reported to the Council that Argentine ants have expanded into Albion area, a nuisance already troubling Footscray residents. He warned they could reach plague levels unless action is taken and urged obtaining information on Footscray’s control measures.
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Albion
Footscray
F. Hayden
Hayden
Dumping of Railway Ash Draws Mixed Local Reaction
Braybrook Shire Council advised area firms of plans to dump ash from Newport Power Station into a disused quarry in Brooklyn. Monsanto (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. indicated no objection, leading the Council to refrain from action for now while maintaining strict oversight.
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Newport
Brooklyn
Braybrook Shire Council
Monsanto (Aust.) Pty. Ltd
Zoning By Laws Debate Highlights Council Dissent
Council members including Dr Harrett and Dr Dempster clash over discretionary powers in zoning reform. They oppose subcommittees and warn against pushing residential land for factory use while others press for amendments to the plan. The discussion cites corner shop applications and the need to balance home sites with commercial facilities in East Sunshine and other areas.
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Puke St
Cre Ban Clay
Dobson
Nccessienes
Disagreement on Bench Rehearing Sunshine Court Case
Evidence has been heard in no case at the Sunshine Court. The Tench comprising Me Gloster SM and ROK McDonald J7 could not agree thus the case will be reheard. The case concerns Ernest Bats of East Brunswick charged by the Draybrook Council with draping cubbish on the vaksinary.
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Sunshine Court
Tench
Me. Gloster
S.M
Rok. McDonald
Ernest
Bats
East Brunswick
Draybrook Council
Inspection of Court House Site Progress Update
Years of planning for a new court house continue with a site inspection at Sunniwhine. The Attorney General announced the Crown Law Dept has an option on land suitable for the building. Until construction begins, improved facilities will be provided at the Shire Hall. the new court house is fifth on the priority list.
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Miler
Suniwhine
T. D. Oldham
M.la
Crown Law Dept
Shire Hall
Sunshine Court convicts men over trespass horses in Sunshine Park
At Sunshine Court this week two men faced action for failing to pay trespass rates after horses wandered in Sunshine Park Goasm. John Roberts testified 35 horses were inside the park on April 7 they were released to owners who then refused to pay per horse. A £150 order with costs was issued. In separate cases Francis Jones McCarter of Beaunkwick was jailed seven days for a traffic offence and Ernest Chok of Maidstone faced a weekly maintenance order for two children.
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Braybrook
Sunshine Park
Sunshine Court
John Roberts
Shire
Goasm
J. Tresize
Senior
Junior
Wright St
Francis (Jones McCarter
Shamcock St
Beaunkwick
Sunshine
Tuowke's Court
Ernest Dd. Chok
Howard St
Maidstone
West Sunshine Street Scheme Adopted
The scheme was adopted with notices to landowners and possible court referral if objections persist. Dr. Barclay supported the plan noting rapid area development and future population growth. Objections came mainly from the Sunshine Golf Club for blocks on Glenvala Rd and potential charges over £2000. The Shire Engineer opposed building only half of Glengala Rd.
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Court of Penny Sessions
Barclay
Sunshine Golf Club
Glenvala Rd
Glengala Rd
Dr. Z Epstein Resumes Practice by Appointment Only
Dr. Z Epstein has resumed his medical practice in the city by appointment only, awaiting patients. The notice specifies appointment scheduling and physician availability.
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