City status proposal shelved after debate on Braybrook
Braybrook shire council debated elevating to city status. The motion was postponed after arguments about area, revenue, and war impact. Opponents warned of losing factories and rural land. supporters cited growth and housing plans near Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Parsons
Braybrook
Kuarsons
Ape
Pennell
Parsons
Moorabbin
Heidelberg
Lowe
G.P.O
Maidstone
Footscray
Preston
Broad Acres
Commonwealth
Treloar
St. Albans
Deer Park
Werribee
Baker
Oakleigh
Braybrookshire
Labor Branch Protests Re-erections and Road Funding
The Maidstone branch of the Australian Labor Party protested to Braybrook Shire Council against re-erecting old buildings from other municipalities. They urged funding from the Motor Omnibus Act be spent in the River riding, while council members defended allocations based on bus routes and maintenance needs. The discussion noted previous spending patterns and the need for accurate information before notifying the branch of the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maidstone
Australian Labor Party
Braybrook
Braybrookshire
Pennell
Pridham
Lowe
Dobson
Hampshire Road
Shire
E. Hargreaves
Deer Park Station
Tilburn Road
Durham Road
Anderson Road
River
Maribyrnong
Commonwealth
Barrett
A.L.P
H. Robinson
Raleigh Road
Operetta for Red Cross a Success at Town Hall
Miss Kath Feeney led pupils in a Sunshine operetta at the town hall last Thursday for Red Cross funds. The event raised £25 5d from tickets, a children's raffle, and a euchre party, with Dr. Reg Barclay organizing and thanking Miss Feeney. The second half featured the operetta Zurika with strong performances from Betty Bromson and Allan McFadyen among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Kath Feeney
Miss Feeney
J. Sutherland
J. Wilson
Dorothy Hardie
Jolly Darkie
Jack Hein
B. Ellingsen
J. Downing
D. Chambers
N. Woodman
N. Taylor
P. Grovan
Jim Sutherland
M. Teunissen
F. McFarlane
D. Wilson
R. Allen
Beryl Bromson
June Seedsman
Jean Bromson
A.L.C.M
J. Bromson
V. Patrick
G. Guthrie
V. Ormston
Ki. Shilston
M. Donovan
Zurika
Betty Bromson
Prince
Allan McFadyen
King
George Mann
Elspeth
Dr. Globule
John Bickley
Helen Porter
Margaret Bromson
J. Ellsworth
M. Bromson
H. Porter
J. Crook
M. Herweg
P. Avery
G. Evans
J. Hughes
R. Donovan
M. Dean
J. Ramsdale
M. Kraus
Obituary for Howard Phipps of Birmingham and Melbourne
Howard Arthur Phipps died at 53 after living in Melbourne. Born in Birmingham England he worked for Nettlefolds Pty Ltd and was respected. Funeral held Monday at Fawkner Crematorium with large floral tributes and Melbourne Albion Lodge members. Rev Townsend conducted services and Nelson Bros. managed arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Arthur Phipps
Birmingham
England
Sydney Street
Sunshine
Phipps
Nettlefolds Pty. Ltd
Fawkner Crematorium
Nettlefolds
Melbourne
Albion Lodge
G.U.O.O.F
Messrs. G. and
E. Balfour
H. Orr
A. Morris
H. Hale
F. Phillips
Sunshine Beats Hawthorn In Lacrosse Thriller
Last Saturday Sunshine visited Hawthorn and won 18 to 4 in a fast hard game. Hawthorn’s defense held strong while Sunshine’s accuracy faded but the visitors’ lack of shooting cost them. A rematch with Essendon is planned at Gardens Reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Hawthorn
Sunshine Boys
Essendon
the Gardens Reserve
England seeks council help to grow seed for home gardens
The Department of Agriculture asked Braybrook Council to cooperate in growing vegetable seeds for Britain. A hundred tons are needed, with Dr Willan offering guidance and Dr Parsons urging quick action as the parks and gardens committee will convene to plan communal gardens and seed varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Braybrook
Britain
Hargreaves
Parsons
Sunshine Horticultural Society
Horticultural Society
Willan
Dobson
Maidstone
Footscray Council
Drayton
Parks and Gardens Committee
Lowe
Sporting Correspondents Deadline Notice
Sporting correspondents must leave copy at the office no later than Wednesday night to meet publication deadlines.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Braybroad
Fig
Barclay
Bulil
Crs. Lowe, Willan, Barsens, and Drayton
Dr. Pennell
Maidstone AL
L. M. James
Anderson RD
D.F
W.B
Chapman Street
Albion
W. J. Bell
Sun Crescent
MR. Howard Arthur Phipps
the Junction Joinery and Timber Mills Pty. Ltd
Geelong Road
Barkly Street
Harwood
Oregon
Sunshine Timber Yards
Henderson & Graham
Town Hall
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