Ballarat traffic section debate prompts next year light
Council member Dedrick urged including traffic light provisions in next year’s estimates for the western end of Ballarat road. Dr Dempster asked to advance the plan, acknowledging many other danger spots. The group also discussed corner plots and a circle at Coolamon Street with Albion gates, and referred these to the budget for a municipal garden policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballaratad
Ar Dedrick
Drayton
Dr Dempster
Dr Lowe
Albion
Sydney
Hamel
Bagentin
Coolamon Street
Albion Railway
Dobson
Tubes for Pipes Consideration by Bray Brook Council
Bray Brook Council discussed installing tube pipes in streets to prevent recurring road damage from water mains. The shire secretary and engineer favored copper or standard piping. trenching would be required. The matter was referred to the engineer for a report at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Sunshine Progress Association
E. Hargreaves
R. Rob
Parsons
Robinson
Mr Hargreaves
Dr Dedrick
Dr Parsons
Dobson
Braybrook Council Adopts Engineer Report on Raleigh Road
The Braybrook shire council adopted engineer Mr H Robinson's report noting Raleigh Road is about completed after Monday night’s meeting. The update highlights progress on the road project and signals imminent completion.
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Braybrook
H. Robinson
Raleigh Road
Road works improve safety and width across several streets
The report notes wider and safer roads after improvements with premix drag coats on South and Suffolk Roads and channel work on Gordon Street. Ballarat Road received white lines and a new concrete channel, while repairs are planned by staff in Garvet Estate and Inkerman De Lacy Streets areas. A playground equipment catalogue was reviewed but new items are deferred due to expense.
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West Road
Gordon Street
South Road
Suffolk Road
Ballarat
Albion
Duke Street
Ballarat Road
Deer Park
Withers Street
Garvet
Inkerman-De Lacy Streets
Council weighs caution on effluent from Defence Annexe site
Braybrook Council considered the Defence Annexe effluent issue at LCI and Kororoit Creek Deer Park. Health officials urged extreme care to avoid emic while noting creek use by children and carnival-goers. A health inspector was asked to consult with medical staff to understand drainage systems before advising the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook Council
Defence
LCI
Deer Park
Dedrick
Baker
Drayton
Adop
Shire Council Agrees on Creek Drainage Report Next Meeting
The Shire President and Dr Glendenning discuss tanks draining into the creek. The council agrees to a motion and orders a further drainage report to be considered at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Glendenning
Dr Lowe
Yeu
Parking Charge Considered for Lot Opposite Shire Hall
Itraybrook Council on Monday night discussed erecting a fence along land opposite the Shire Hall and proposed levying a parking charge for use of the area.
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Wax Ecaeavy
Itraybrook Council
Poultry Shed Foreseen as By Law Violation
Braybrook Council told Mr George Edwards of Mitchell Street that a backyard poultry shed contravened building by-laws and must be removed. Dr Dempster commented that the owner likely made an honest mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
George Edwards
Mitchell St
Dempster
Edwards
Braybrook Council Grants Leave to Dr Treloar
Braybrook Council granted leave of absence for two or three meetings on Monday night to Dr Treloar who said he would be out of the State for a while.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Treloar
Ballarat Road Lighting Debate Sparks Riding Split
At Braybrook Council, Dr Dempster moved that lighting from Ballarat Road to Rosamond Road be funded by all ridings as a national road. Cr Gr Drayton called the motion unfair while Cr Parsons argued the southern riding also needed lighting. Only three riding councillors voted for the motion and it was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempster
Braybrook
Ballarat
Rosamond Road
Gr Drayton
Parsons
Ballarat Road
Crs Dempster
Pridham
Dobson
Red Cross and Comforts Fund Meeting Reminder
Red Cross and Comforts Fund workers are reminded of a working bee and brunch meeting on Friday next the 21st of June at 2 p.m. All ladies interested are invited to attend and lend their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Australian Comforts Fund
Knitting Competition Opens For Sleeveless Pullover Prize
Entries for the Sunshine branch knitting contest organised by the ACF compete for prize money donated by Mr R V Seymour. Garment required is a sleeveless pullover with a July 31 deadline. Enquiries to Seymour's or Shire Hall distributing centre Fridays 10am to 12 noon and 2pm to 4pm.
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Sunshine
A.C.F
R. V. Seymour
Seymour's
Shire Hall
Painting and Paperhanging Services by Cairns at Dickson Street
First class tradesman offers painting kalsomining and paperhanging services. No obligation note from Alay Repairs with seasonable prices. Contact A. Cairns at 11 Dickson Street, Sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Cairns
Dickson Street
Sunshine
Big Rally Tomorrow for Patriotic Fund
Arrangements are set for a large crowd at the football game on Saturday pitting Sunshine against Abbotsford. Sunshine has won six of seven this season while Abbotsford has shown strong improvement. the match will open with the Sunshine Band playing the National Anthem. At halftime St Mark's Harriers will run a 5 lap handicap event of about 2500 yards with listed runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Fund
Feather
Sunshine
Abbotsford
Magpies
Sunshine Band
St Mark's Harriers
Grand United Oddfellows Fund Drives War Aid and Welfare
The Grand United Oddfellows lodge raised 1 shilling 1 pence and added 10 shillings for the comforts fund at a recent meeting. The group, largely ex servicemen, plans yearlong war support, welcomes new members, and will present small gifts to members mobilized abroad. Wives and children receive free medical service while their providers are away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comforts Fund
St Mark's Church Urges Roll of Parish Members in Forces
In view of danger to the Allies a special intercession will be held at St Mark's on Sunday. Holy Communion will be celebrated at Bam and the Holy Eucharist at 10 45 am. Evensong at 7 pm. A roll of Church of England members who have left the parish to serve in the forces is being formed and wives mothers or friends are asked to supply particulars to the Vicar.
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St Mark's Church
Bam
Church of England
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L. M. James
Anderson RD
Ward Bros
Barkly Street
Footscray
Gross
W. & C. Gross
W’s.r.s
Hampshire RD
Uae
Hoyts’ Barkly
Richard Green
Brenda Marshall
Irene Dare
Bette Davis
George Brent
Edward Ellis
William Gargan
Red Cross and Comforts Fund
Grand United Oddfellows
ST. Mark’s Church
the Junction Joinery and Timber Mills Pty. Ltd
Geelong Road
Prime Dairy Farm
Veal
Taxtam
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