War Service Homes scheme debated at Braybrook Council
Braybrook Shire Council discussed a plan for storm water drainage linking the Soldier Settlements area. War Service Homes Commission would fund about a quarter of the £2,062 project, with a special rate as a possible financing method. The council agreed to extend talks and invite soldier settlers to the conference.
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Braybrook
War Service Homes
Percival
Awe
War Service Homes Group
Spervision
Sydney Street
Kamarooka Street
Quotions
War Service Homes Commission
Kororoit Street
An Wi
Dr. Drayton
Lowe
Barclay
War Services Home Commission
Robinson
War Service Home
Greenham
Dempster
Sunshine License Debate Sparks Licencing District Clash
The Herald reports M L A E W Greenwood speaking at the Prohibition Conference saying Sunshine poll results split the licensing district to favor liquor interests and disfranchise the best residential portion. He argues the area denied the license reflects poorer voters, while opponents in the field are lauded for resisting a license.
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Sunshine
Greenwood
Carnival Movement Gathers Momentum in Sunshine District
Carnival committee endorses open procession through the town streets with decorations and street fêtes. Elections confirm leadership. plans call for a grand parade, refreshments, and collaborative support from railway, electricity, and gas services, with a May festival target and a follow up meeting on April 26.
East Sunshine Progress Association meeting roused
A garbled report details East Sunshine Progress Association proceedings with calls to halt water flow, suspend rates, and fund works. Speakers praise the association, debate plans, and note a forthcoming address to royalty while political figures push for immediate actions and support.
Newspaper exploits politics or humor in misconceived report
A distorted account in the Advertiser and a smaller Footscray paper misrepresents a Magstone meeting on re planning. The piece claims chaotic remarks and immediate tram extensions, but the event was orderly. one person protested, Dr Liston and Dr Lowe are misrepresented, and the Advertiser’s accuracy is questioned.
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Magstone
Advertiser
Suhjeet
Liston
Ballimet
Lowe Dde
Ghose
Dredging proposal to curb floods on Maribyrnong River
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works asks Braybrookshire council to ban building on the flat. Residents fear flooding persists and property values drop unless dredging and improvements are carried out. Local critics doubt the plan will prevent floods without action.
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Maribyrnong River
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
Braybrookshire Council
Montague Am South Yarra
Sunshine license race stirs district ferment
The district debates who will secure the Sunshine license, with tensions rising as candidates and contenders maneuver for approval. Officials say the decision could reshuffle local business clout and influence in the market.
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Sunshine
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