Wartime War Effort Policy Sought by Local Council
The Brook council debated a unified wartime policy at Monday’s meeting. Dr Rigby urged broader municipal participation while Dobson pressed for relief efforts and fundraising through the Hetros Society and Comfort Fund branches in Maidstone and Maribyrnong. The council endorsed a single objective to coordinate war effort actions nationwide.
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Brook
Dobson
Dr. Rigby
Othe
Hyraybrook
Lowe
Hargreave
Dr Drayton
Ile
Shire
Hetros, Society and Comfort
Maribyrnong
Flor
Sewerage Extensions in Rosamond Road and King Edward Avenue
A Monday night meeting informed Brathcock Council that a short sewer extension to serve houses at Rosamond Road and Pridham Street had been approved. The Board also announced plans to commence boring operations in Maribyrnong to construct a sewer serving properties in King Edward Avenue at the McLean Street corner.
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Board of Works
Brathcock Council
Rosamond Road
Pridham Street
Maribyrnong
King Edward Avenue
McLean Street
Beever Campaigns For Melbourne West Province Seat
Cr C Beever announces candidacy for Melbourne West Province in the forthcoming Legislative Council election on June 16. Labor endorsement goes to P J Kennelly following the death of Jon R Williams. A G Laine also listed as a candidate. The electorate spans Footscray and Sunshine areas with many votes on this side. Beever is an independent with local roots and support for war effort and federal aid.
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Kootweray
Beever
Melbourne West Province
P. J. Kennelly
Jon R. Williams
Labor Party
Ar G. Laine
Williamstown
Sunshine
Ootacray
North Melbourne
Mel Letene
Melboourne
Asso
St. Kilda
Melbourne
Footscray Council
Maser
Hint
Pootseray
Distrieta
Myo
Abul LA
Aalmirers
Aineth
Melbourne West
Cy Ot T. Cray
Een
Disneys
MLL
Disney 1864
Cieay S
Reticulation Refused by Board of Works
Braybrook residents expressed disappointment after a Board of Works letter stated water supply for properties on Flick, Bronawick, and Argyle Streets faced further review. Officials fear only 27 percent of the estimated cost would be covered, delaying the reticulation plan for Cleveland Street, St Albans.
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Braybrook
Board of Works
Turner
Lick. Con Aml
Bronawick
Nonamba Brutiswick
Argyle
Cleveland Street
St. Albans
Wedding Bells at Maribyrnong Presbyterian Church
Joyce Lillian Fitzgerald and Walter Thomas Patterson wed at Maribyrnong Presbyterian Church on May 25. The bride wore a white gown with a train and orange blossom coronet, attended by bridesmaids Elsie, Dorothy, and Mary Wilmon. Best man McGlashan and groomsmen included Max Geoham and the bride’s brother Tom. A reception for over 100 guests followed at Maribyrnong Public Hall with Alize Lo Giads singing.
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Joyce Lillian
Tom
Fitzgerald
Clyde Street
Maribyrnong
Walter Thomas
Patterson
Clyde St
Presbyterian
Mer Max Geoham
Mr McAlaster
Alize Lo Giads
Drivers at fault in Sunshine court cases
Henry Barney of 39 Karma Avenue East Malvern was fined 40 for speeding a four ton commercial vehicle in Ballarat Road near Sunshine. Arthur J Rayner of Gordon Street Footscray was fined 20 for driving a horse drawn lorry without lights on the Western Highway near Deer Park at 8 15 pm on March 5. Evidence suggested the lorry broke down and delay occurred. Rayner was absent in court.
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Sunshine Court
Henry Barney
Karma Avenue
East Malvern
Ballarat Road
Sunshine
Arthur J. Rayner
Gordon St. Footscray
Western Highway
Deer Park
J. R. Sexton
Rayner
Prayer Services At St Marks Church Observe King’s Request
St Mark's Church held a 10 45 am service with special prayers for a righteous peace and those fighting abroad. The Vicar used a form approved by the Archbishop of Melbourne. The 2nd Sunshine Scouts paraded. Next Sunday the schedule changes to Holy Communion at 8 am and Eucharist at 9 00 am with Evensong at 7 pan. The Evensong anthem will be God be in my lead by Walford Davies.
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St. Mark's Church
Standiny
Melbourne
Sunshine Scouts
God
Walford Davies
Electrical Extensions Move Between Braybrook and Footscray Councils
Braybrook Council asked Footscray Council to install extra lights and adjust pension lamps on Ballarat Road. Footscray's electrical engineer replied, attending to the matter, on Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook Council
Footscray Council
Ballarat
Footscray
Dairy Building Approved Near Kellaway Street
Braybrook Shire Council on Monday night decided to offer no objection to Mr C Baglin erecting a modern dairy and residence on Mitchell Street near Kellaway Street, provided the project complies with council by-laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Baglin
Braybrook Shire
Mitchell Street
Kellaway Street
Wandering stock impounded by Braybrook Council
The council report presented to Braybrook Council by Mr L. E. Thorpe shows thirteen horses and 23 head of cattle impounded during the previous fortnight.
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Braybrook
L. E. Thorpe
Coming-of-Age Party for Miss D Hewitt at Mirsonn Tell
A coming-of-age party for Miss D Hewitt held at Mirsonn Tell, Sumbane, featured 120 guests and a joyful evening. Frank Habla played mouth organ and provided fruit, with KR Gray contributing to the program and Stanow Ett presenting a cake. Ray Lines’ band supplied music.
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Tell
Sumbane
Frank Habla
Plostine
Theis
Banjo Club
KR. Gray
Gove
Howell
Premiership Dance Highlights at Our Lady's Tennie Club
The Our Lady's Tennie Club hosts a premiership dance and presentation at Chor Laedas Hall on Wednesday. An excellent supper is served, Bray's band provides music, and Geo Devesou leads the capable ceremony lineup.
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Crebrite
Winnie
Sunshine District ‘Tennis Association
Our Lady's Tennie Club
Presentation
Band Subsidy Granted by Biastrock Council
Biastrock Council met Monday night and reviewed income and expenditure statements along with a duties sheet. The meeting concluded with a decision to donate zero pounds to the band subsidy presented.
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Biastrock Council
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Ward’s
Ward Bros
Barkly Street Footscray
Gross
W. & C. Gross
w’s.P.s. Chemists
Hampshire RD
Hoyts’ Barkly
Wetonday
Puesday
Caesar Rameno
Marjorie Weaver
Gordon Harker
Inspector Hornleigh
Ritz Bros
Jane Withers
Wayne Morris
Brother Rat
Patterson—Fitzgerald
St. Mark’s Church
Coming-of-Age Party
L. A. Cooper
Thorpe St
J. Freeman
Mt. Alexander Road
Moonee Ponds
the Junction Joinery and Timber Mills Pty. Ltd
Geelong Road
Prime Dairy
Veal
Shine Meat Supply
Asee Rds
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