Maidstone severance debate links to Footscray annexation
Braybrook and Maidstone councils debate severance from Braybrook Shire to join Footscray city. Petitioners claim future development, continuous boundary with Footscray, and investment impact on residents. Officials note board appointment and pending reports with potential isolated parcels if boundary changes proceed.
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Braybrook
Maidstone
Footsera
Mir E. Hargreaves
Ashley, Mitchell
Rosamond
Suffolk
Summerhill
North
Church Street
Footscray
Dfa
Preas
Povenrng Council
Footscray Council
Hargreaves
Dr Lowe
Cr Pridham
Cr Lowe
Cre Lowe
Dedrick
Footccrey
Footacray Council
River Street
Severance
Essenan
Footecray
Investmenta
Footacray
Ag & Centenary
Collony
Residents Seek Road Repairs In Lakes District
A letter to the Sun from a resident decries lack of repairs on Westmoreland Road and Suffolk Road in the Lakes District. The writer cites exposed boulders, washed surfaces after rain, and misuse of sewer stone for widening Hampshire Crescent, urging shire action and maintenance to sustain local employment and prevent residents from leaving.
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Westmoreland Road
Suffolk Road
Sallorat
Suffolk
Ballarat Road
Hampshire Crescent
Kalarat Road
Sufolk Road
Public Discussion Advocates Council Input On Local Works
A writer urges public discussion before councilors representing the district and promises residents and ratepayers that the council will consider requests and carry out necessary works within its power. The call emphasizes broader satisfaction through formal advocacy.
Transport Act Amendments Endorsed by Royal Auto Club
The Country Party ministry formed a Cabinet sub-committee to study amendments to the Transport Act, praised by the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria as addressing widespread criticism. The club journal argues railways cannot meet the needs of thousands of settlers served by motor vehicles and urges relief from restrictive road transport laws.
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Country Party
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria
Victoria
Sunshine Cricketers Visit Wonthaggi Easter Trip
Sunshine District Cricket Association players toured Wonthaggi on Good Friday and Easter weekend. The Sunshine team, led by captain Wills, met officials including Mayor C Fincher, toured the town's water and power facilities, and played a match won by Wonthaggi by 141 runs. The visit boosted local pride and left hopes for future exchanges.
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Sunshine Post Office
Sunshine Distric Crick
Troradin
Caledonian Hotel
Wonthaggi Cricket Association
M Martin
Veirlow
Wonthaggi
C Fincher
Worthaggi
Sunshine
Mr Kirby
Messra Allison
Tisdale
Th Leeks Club and Horticultural Society
Mr Wills
Fox
Willey
Fire Brigade
Graham
Inverloch
T. Fox
Wonthaggi Association
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Ola
Braybrige Council
A.\TLER
the Lakes District
Sunshine Cricketers
Kirby
Wunthuggi
Harry Hall
G/ NichoLson Sracer
Croceas
Firay
Douglas Parade
GUY Bros
Gordon
Alex. Cramond
Hampshire RD
Ashion
Grosvenor House
Park Lane
London
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Colonial Gas Association Limited
Paisley Street
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