Braybrook Progress Association Meeting Addresses Council
Braybrook Progress Association held a meeting last Monday evening focusing on municipal issues. Delegates discussed the Western Water Scheme, Ballarat road footpath, Melon Street bridge, sanitary service complaints, and the need for a 12 inch water main along Ballarat Road as residents awaited water and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brayrock Progress Association
M. B
Lynch
Braybrook
Wieve
Municipal Asault
Dempster
United Progress Assivate
Tottenham Station
Brayuronk
Martin Lynch
Delage
Norwerland
Ballarat Road
Ballarat
Uuccy
Sustie
Hi Wa
Wounell
Healy
Hampshire Road
Piloulind
Western suburbs seek own water supply and sewerage plan
Delegates from Werribee Keilor and Mellybrook pledged support for a Sunshine district water and sewer scheme. Dr Skewes and Mr Lowe urged an independent supply with a central reservoir and long mains, estimating £41 280, while warning the metropolitan system lacks adequate pressure. The Minister advised refer to the Board of Works. cost viewed as prohibitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sory
Mr. Jones
Werribee
Keilor
Mellybrook
Pri Tess
Cr. Skewes
Brayvi Coupeil
W. Andrew
Skewes
Lowe
Sw Tine Progress Association
Lynch Braybrook Progress Aviation
Way
Scilor
St. Albans
Mount Derrimut
Laverton
Board of Works
Police Court News From Sunshine District
Police court reports charge Donald Campbell and Henry Barnard with trespass at Sunshine railway station on August 30. They were fined 10 and costs after attempting to board a Ballarat train with tickets. John James Cannon, a youth, faced a theft charge for taking 10 from Alexander Baxter at Sunshine on October 26 during a river swimming outing at Kororoit Creek where pockets were rifled. Witnesses include Andrew Russell and Arthur Thompson. Accused pleaded guilty. case adjourned for 26 weeks with restitution of 14 and 18 shillings costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Donald Campbell
Henry Wm. Barnard
Ballarat
John James Cannon
Alexander Baxter
Kororoit Creek
Alexander Baxer
Andrew Russell
Arthur Thompson
Arthur Wm. Thompson
Addison
Mosara
Andrew
Robinson
J.K
Maidstone Drainage Controversy Hinders Braybrook Work
Braybrook Shire Council delays Maidstone storm water drainage amid doubts over whether the project falls under the 1923 metropolitan drainage Act. The clause about main drains “flowing through two or more municipal districts” creates ambiguity whether the Metropolitan Board of Works should carry out and finance the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Maidstone
Metropolitan Board of Works
Specialised farming and its pros and cons in agriculture
The article argues for and against specialised farming, noting higher capital needs for single-crop operations and tighter risk if a crop fails. It contrasts with diversified farming, which buys varied equipment but lacks scale. A case illustrates how concentrating on pigs led to disaster, while a mixed farm remains safer. It also mentions racing taxation in Tasmania as a separate concern.
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America
Tasmania
Tasmanian
Braybrook Council Hospital Fair Draws Harvester Works Band
A Sunday event at Braybrook Council Hospital drew steady attendance with the Harvester Works Pipes Band aiding. Speakers included Shire President Dr. A Madpestle and Revs RM Howey and F Tumagnes. About £18 in old coin was collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook Council
Harvester Works
A Madpestle
RM. Howey
F. Tumagnes
Wan
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Braybrook Progress Assoc
Police Court News
L. C. Carthew
Roed Trem Temales
Keanomines Mik Capital
Jonathan
Ilixcuss
California
Rixity
Tasmani
M. E. Green’s
Joo Fort
Haenet
Ineh
Yale
Sunbeam Cafe
C. Forges
Horne
Adda
John Anderson & Co
Hopkins ST
Footscray
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