Pre School Education Finance Debate At Braybrook Council
Dr. Dobson pushed a Maidstone pre school centre plan seeking state subsidy as a social service. The council debated funding plans, noting wait lists at Maidstone Kindergarten and comparing costs with Yarraville Infant Welfare Centre. A government responsibility is urged. otherwise a social service rate may be required.
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Dobson
Braybrook Council
Maidstone
Dr. Dobson
Pennell
Rome
Yarraville
Barclay
Parsons Elected President of Technical School Council
At a Tuesday meeting of the School Council on March 23 Dr J R Parsons was unanimously elected President succeeding Mr D B Ferguson. Parsons joined the council on July 1 1953 and became Vice President on February 26 1946. Mr GR Reynolds of A G Spalding & Bros appointed as council member by an Order in Council from the Education Department.
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J. R. Parsons
D. B. Ferguson
Parsons
Me. GR. Reynolds
A. G. Spalting & Bros
Education Department
Club seeks funding for Maribyrnong Swimming Pool
In response to Dr. A. Pennell’s question about Essendon City Council aid the Maribyrnong Swimming Club sought support. Mr J McDonald told the council the club wants as much assistance as possible wherever and whenever it can obtain it.
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A. Pennell
Essendon
Maribyrnong
J. McDonald
Salmond Takes Prizes At Sydney Show
Dr. J. B. Salmond and his Peer Toss black leghorna line dominated the Sydney Royal Show prizes this week securing multiple firsts and champions across Standard and Utility classes. He and his wife plan to stay about three weeks in Sydney combining pleasure with business.
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J. B. Salmond
Sydney Royal Show
Salmond
Sydney
Clothing Insurance Club Offers Pay Weeks for Goods
A historic clothing insurance plan debuts weekly payment options over 50 weeks. Members pay in advance and receive goods up to their paid amount, with weekly ballots selecting eligible purchases. Hardship provisions exist but require continued payments to avoid deductions. April groups begin this month.
Council Agrees to Quarry Sale
The Braybrook Public Works Committee voted 8 to 2 to recommend selling the Duke Street quarry to Regal Quarries Pty. Ltd. The deal offers cash or 21 yearly payments with a £26 000 total saving over the period. Debates cited citizens’ rights and past ministry objections, with stipulations proposed on maintenance, storage bins, and a 10 000 cubic yards annual metal concession.
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Braybrook
Duke St
Regal Quarries Pty. Ltd
A. Pennell
J. Parsons
Geo. Dobson
Council
Uss
Barclay
Father Christmas
Cy Barclay
Pennell
Dobson
Barrett
Salmond
Skinner
Why Separate Appeals for Memorials Questioned by Braybrook Council
Braybrook Council on Monday discussed a request for £60,000 for the Air Force Memorial Appeal. The council agreed to defer decisions until it learns the stance of Anzac House and the local R.S.A.L.A. branch.
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Braybrook
Air Force
Anzac House
L.A
Sunshine Court convicts man on wrong side driving
At the Sunshine Court of Petty Sessions James Jasper Salter of Braybrook faced negligent driving and driving on the wrong side of the road charges. The bench found him guilty only of the latter and fined him £4, with the negligent driving charge dismissed.
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Sunshine Court of Petty Sessions
Messrs F. Jolly
T. BR. Barclay
G. Carlton
J's
James Jasper Salter
Burke St
Braybrook
Lazarus
Robert Arthur Lewis
Syndney Street
Sunshine
Ballarat Road
Sydney Street
David Ross Cameron
Lewis
David Power
Albion Gates
Dann
Melton
Salter
Defenant
Public urged to enter X Ray Campaign Braybrook
Braybrook Shire calls all residents to book appointments for a mass x ray campaign starting April 5. Family groups and private citizens will be scanned 7 to 9 pm nightly after obtaining an appointment card from the Shire Office. Appointments available between 9 am and 3 pm daily, preferably by 31 April. Industries urged to respond, service does not require undressing. women should wear simple frocks with no jewellery.
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Braybrook Shire
Shire
Good Friday United Service At Baptist Church
Christian friends are invited to attend the Good Friday United Service in the Baptist Church Sydney St at a.m. Arranged by the Ministers' Fraternal the congregations of Methodist Presbyterian Salvation Army Church of Christ and Baptist Church with their ministers will gather for an hour of Fellowship at the Cross Rev F Sadler will give the address and Rev E H Carne will preside.
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Sydney St
Methodist, Presbyterian
Salvation Army
Church of Christ and
Baptist Churcheap
F. Sadler
E. H. Carne
Fine Gift To Welfare Fund From War Time Residents
The Sunshine District Patriotic Committee disbands and transfers its remaining undistributed funds to the local R.5.S.A.I. S.A. Welfare Fund. As a registered Patriotic Fund the money, just under £1000, will aid ex servicemen and dependants in sickness hardship or distress.
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R.5.s.a.i. S.A
Sunshine & District Patriotic Committee
Patriotic Funds Council of
Victoria
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Cr. Parsons
Technical School Council
CR. Salmond
Gan
Ois
R. V. Seymour’s
Albion Quarrying Co
Reid Bros. & Reid
Cr Barclay
Good Friday
United Service
R.5.l. Welfare Fund
Forge’s
Coventry
Forges
Johnson
Colla
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