Maidstone opposition to town planning scheme debate
Maidstone residents push against a town planning remodelling plan. A village association carried a motion opposing the scheme by a large margin and plans to send two delegates to the Minister to press the ratepayers’ case.Officials weighed independent action as delays and costs loom while Footscray council views remain unclear.
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Maidstone
Shire Council
W. Unley
Cy. Dempster
Shire
Palice Works Department
Dobwen
Pam
Mandstone i
Watill
Haltess
Footscray Council
Dodson
Seccession movement eyed as chief issue in August vote
The article discusses Maidstone and Sunshine seeking local government changes with secession from the Shire of Footscray. It notes petitions cannot be lodged until September 1 and predicts the August election will test support for severance. It cites Dr William Dempter, Maidstone leaders, and tensions over assets like the Shire Hall as factors shaping the campaign.
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Footscray
Maidstone
Kingsville
Summerhill
Ashley Street
Marebyrnong
Youchicis
William R. Dempter
River
Severace
J. A. Perry
Maidstone Progress_ ciation
Itu
Amd
Sunshine
Sperges Ag
Ootscray
Rats
Minister Po Tones Receives Town Planning Deputation
The Hon Po Tones Minister of Public Works will receive a deputation from the Slore Council at 1 p m. The council will present views on town planning and on legislation authorizing home carrying out projects. The Town Planning Committee will be represented.
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Hon Po
Slore Couneal von
Mindstone Progress Association Meeting Report
From oo correspondent Jidwag covers a meeting at Monitone Hall near Tiresdling where the Mindstone Progress Association condemns new asphalting projects and opposes a council shift toward government servants. Secretary W. Osley spoke for the group amid ratepayer resentment. committee plans severance discussions. New officers shown include President J A Perry, secret ary W O Osley, treasurer Thos Henzie, and members Tell, Hroambend, Sew mum, Ebaeddieksand Cireembaaad.
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Tiresdling
OM. W. Oxtey
Detterky
Batharaet
Maudstone
J. A. Perry
FP. Wade
Beaver
Wo Osley
Ballarat Road
Maidtone
Thos
Henzie
Messrs
Tell
Hroambend
Sewmum
Ebaeddieksand Cireembaaad
Maidstone Man of the Moment John Arthur Perry
John Arthur Perry, newly elected President of the Maidstone Progress Association, emerges as a key local figure with a background in engineering and art. Born to a civic-officer family and educated in Melbourne, he joined Maidstone in 1927 after working for the British Imperial Oil Company and leading the Victorian Artists Association. He brings long experience in municipal development, town planning, and cross-country governance, pledging to campaign for severance from nearby towns.
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John Arthur Perry
Professon
Aml
Arthur
Dulwich
South Afric
United States
Wil
British Imperial Oil Company
A. B. Newbury
Victorian Artists’ Association
Old Homestead
Peter McCubbin
South Yarra
Cape Otway Forest
Perry
Melbourne
Maidstone
Otway Forest
Idstone
Mig
Progress Association
Sotenaie
St Albans United FHW Club Draw With Keilor In Muddy Battle
In wet conditions at St Albans, St Albans United FHW Club and Keilor played a muddy match with frequent behinds and limited scoring. Keilor led at halftime 1 behinds to 1 behind, then edged ahead 3 goals 1 behind to 1 goal 4 behinds. St Albans showed improvement aided by captains J Carrigg W Wilson and W McKenzie. Off field, St Albans Church Ladies Guild social, Miss Doris Calder engagement celebration, and Flemington Scout Quartet entertained attendees amid bad weather.
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St. Albany United Fhw
Keilor
St. Albans
Rr Bk
St. Anns
Peck
N. McKechnie
St Albans
Hinds
Behids
St. Albans United
Tyo
Ood Iin
Amlore
J. Read
Doris Calder
Mechanics’ Hall
Fred Devison
Allien
Stevens
Miss Calder
Why Australians Should Buy Australian Made Goods
The R Conatinn Essay Competition invited boys aged under ten and 11 to 16 years to argue why Australians should buy locally made goods and shop at R V Seymour's. Prizes valued at 15 shillings and 1 pound were offered. Essays were judged, with content prioritized due to Seymour’s dictates, amid a stance favoring Australian patriotism and calls to curb foreign trade. Winners listed include Willie Ave, Herd Davies, and Cecil Willaton, with finalists to be published in a future Advocate issue.
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R. V. Seymour
Hampshire Road
Sunshine
Advocate
Sevmoury
Sco
Willie Ave
Anderson Street
Ty Herd Davies
Leonard Street
H. Major
Cecil T. Willaton
Advoca
Fragmented political fragment hints at evasive rhetoric
A garbled passage references evasion and a fray with Seranol, comparing it to past exodus style. It suggests a stance toward rallying support for a reconsolidation or reform, with phrases indicating enthusiasm and a push for a favorable majority.
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D. Nicholson
A. Houghton
A.L.C.M
Walmer
Graham Street
Graham Street, Sunshine
Penrose’s
Penrose’s Bargain
W. Armour & Co
Ladies’ and Gent.’s Tailors
Dickson Street
Coach & Motor Body Works
M. B. Lynch
Secession Movement
Councel
Campaton
R. Conatinn
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