Braybrook Council Supports Metropolitan Approach for Enlistments
Malvern Council informed Braybrook on Monday night of a united approach to the Defence Department to streamline enlistment and military record checks for honour boards. A £10 preliminary call was suggested from each suburb, Braybrook to contribute up to £5. The Shire President urged metropolitan recognition, and the motion passed to participate and be represented at a metropolitan council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Braybrook
Defence Department
Garde
Pridham
Restrictions on Dogs Proposed by Braybrook Council
Braybrook Council discussed dog keeping after a ratepayer complaint. Advice from the solicitor said dogs themselves are not injurious to health but could be restricted if nuisance. Coburg Council lacks a dog by law, and Braybrook will await more information. The item was deferred for two weeks.
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Braybrook
E. Hargreaves
Coburg
Repairs to Maribyrnong Hall Front Gate and Fence
Cr Dobson reported several repair items at Maribyrnong hall a council property including the front gate a downpipe and a dividing fence at the rear The matters were referred to the engineer for attention
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Cr Dobson
Braybrook
Maribyrnong Hall
Roaming Stock Debate At Braybrook Council Meeting
On Dr Dedrick's motion Braybrook Council discussed roaming stock with emphasis on horses and related concerns from Monday night council proceedings.
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Dedrick
Braybrook
Health inspector referred item on South Road for attention
On South Road the matter was referred to the health inspector for attention, prompting official review and potential action to address public health concerns.
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South Road
Removal of Newmarket cattleyards discussed by Braybrook Council
Braybrook Council met to review plans to remove the Newmarket cattleyards and the associated abattoirs. Dr Treloar reported on a special committee meeting noting the international situation makes large expenditure unwise, with removal to be pursued when feasible. Dr Glendenning attended. Dr Parsons moved to adopt the report and thank the representatives.
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Braybrook
Melbourne
Newmarket
Treloar
Glendenning
Parsons
Braybrook Council Hears Maribyrnong School Closure Talks
A Braybrook Council meeting discussed a letter from M L A J Muliens on closing the State school at Maribyrnong and providing suitable facilities. A temporary school at the local hall was considered if rents were low, a new site is under study, and a public meeting had previewed preferred sites. The council approved the site recommendations and pledged cooperation with the Education Department.
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Jt Wan
J. Muliens
M.L.A
Braybrook Council
Maribyrnong
Education Department
Pridham
Dobson
Sunshine Motors Port Certificate Specialises in Repairs
Sunshine Motors offers car repairs for all makes with OXY WELDING and electrical repairs as a specialty.
Council backs sale of firewood by weight only
The council heard that the trade favored selling firewood by weight after a report from the health inspector. The shire secretary re-submitted the Astronomer’s correspondence and the inspector’s finding. Dr Treloar moved to adopt weight based sales. Dr Garde and Dr Parsons supported, and the motion passed.
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Ter
L. E. Thorpe
E. Hargreaves
Treloar
Braybrook Council Debates Creek Effluent Plan
At Braybrook Council Monday night a heated discussion focused on effluent from Nobels annex entering Kororoit Creek. Health inspector Thorpe urged chlorination and periodic analyses while noting the company has installed a chlorination plant. Council split on the measure and later decided to ask the firm for alternative solutions and periodic reports.
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Braybrook
Nobel
Shire
L. E. Thorpe
Kororoit
Dedrick
Altona
H. Robinson
Creed
Mr Thorpe
Dr. Dedrick
Dr. Lowe
Thorpe
Public Health Department
Dr. Baker
Mr Robinson
Dr. Dempster
Dempster
B. Har~greaves
Braybrook Declared Sewerage Area Near North Footscray
A letter from the Board of Works informed Braybrook Council on Monday night that the area bounded by Pridham Street Rosamond Road Mitchell Street and Sewerage Area 1062 is declared a sewerage area. Sewering will extend to houses in the locality adjoining North Footscray.
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Braybrook
Board of Works
Pridham Street
Rosamond Road
Mitchell Street
North Footscray
Bus shelter plan rejected by Tramways Board
Braybrook councillors expressed disappointment after the Tramways Board advised there is insufficient patronage at the Sunshine bus terminus to justify building a shelter. The letter also noted the service runs at a heavy annual loss.
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Braybrook
Tramways Board
Sunshine
Bus Service Delays Hit Pola Area Transit
Passengers report very few buses serving the Pola area causing long waits and crowding at stops. Officials cite limited schedules and maintenance gaps as contributing factors.
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Pola
Parking on West Road footpath alarm on safety
In a letter to Braybrook the Mothers Club of Maribel State School urged action over cars parked on the westerly footpath in West's Road forcing children into the roadway. Dr Parsons noted 103 cars parked there with many near the Defence Department fence. The Council was urged to cooperate with the Minister to create a parking area and consider a parking fee.
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Braybrook
Mothers’ Club
Maribel State School
West's Road
Parsons
Wiith
Eeeste
R Dobson
Defence Department
Dedrick
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An’s Comfort Coaches
Moreland Street
Footscray
Maribyrnong School
Faci
Sunshine Motors
Herbert King & Sons
Albert
Paisley Streets
Rootscray
George North
Aders
POR Amd
Drayton
Tuckerbox
Tucker Box Dog & Cat Food Company
Reg
E. Kendall
Irving Street Footscray
Scovell & Spurling
Nicholson & Barkly
E. M. Young
Gunnedah Street
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