Ex Cr Dempster Honored With Street Named in Braybrook
Braybrook council suspended routine business to present an illuminated address to ex-Dr Dempster who attended with Mrs Dempster and family. The council offered to name a principal street after him in recognition of his years of service to the shire. Cr Dompeter thanked him for his many contributions and praised his financial stewardship. Supper followed the presentation.
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Braybrook
Dempster
Lowe
Cr Domputer
Cr. Dompeter
Albion Schoolboys' Soccer Club Makes Historic Victoria Record
The Albion Schoolboys' team under Jack Ayton Lennie Clayton and William Kyle has dominated Victoria youth soccer. They claimed the Premier Shield, Glen Sheppard Cup, Dunkling Shield, and Liston Cup across 1937 1940 with captains from the original 1937 squad. The squad includes J Ayton Noel Howie L Clayton B Clayton W Kyle J Mc Bride D Paton and others and looks to defend their title next season at Caxton Hall pie night on November 5.
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Albion
William Kyle
Heidelberg
Bowman
George Clayton
Hoys
Victoria
Stanley Anthony
Frank Fawcett
Steve Block
D. Spencer
Re Dickson
Caxton Hall
Braybrook Council Debates Meeting End Time and Parking
Braybrook council discusses capping meetings at 10 30 pm with extensions to 11 30 pm if needed while debating speaker limits. Debates on staff hours and efficiency continue as Dr Dobson and others clash over procedures. Parking complaints in Gordon Street referenced, referral made to inspectors.
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Dobson
Braybrook
Council
Baker
Glendenning
Lowe
Dr. Drayton
Inness
Dedrick
Ma Wation
Barrett
Bar- Felt
Braybrook council adopts scheme of beautification plan
Braybrook council on Monday night agreed to pursue plots and reserves beautification. Dr. Parsons urged aligning beautification with shire development and proposed each riding draft a plan. Cy Drayton asked parks and gardens committee to report. Dobson urged hiring a specially qualified manager to avoid waste.
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Braybrook
Parsons
Cy. Drayton
Parks and Gardens Committee
Dobson
Dr. Watson
Discrepancy Over Sewerage Charges In Gor Don Street Estate
Traybrook council discussed charges by the Board of Works versus private contractors for sewerage laying on Gordon Street estate. Dr Barrett noted a wide price gap with £75 quoted by the Board and £47 10s from a private contractor. He moved to seek Board explanations. Dr Dobson urged informing ratepayers. Treloar suggested the contractor’s work may be less extensive while the Board ensures higher quality.
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Board of Works
Traybrook
Dobson
Treloar
Shire
E. Hargreaves
Letter-Box Overdue Promised Box Not Yet Installed
At the Monday night meeting of the Sraybook call the promised letter receiving box for West Road by the Postal Department was reported not yet installed. The issue was referred to the shire secretary Mr. E K Har greaves for attention.
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CH Barrett
West Road
EK. Hargreaves
Rubbish Disposal Sparks Braybrook Council Debate
Dr. Watson complained about rubbish along the Korogoi Creek in Deer Park and on Ballarat Road near Decor Park. The council decided to post warning notices and ask the Country Roads Board to police Ballarat Road.
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Korogoi Creek
Deer Park
Ballarat Road
Decor Park
Watson
Braybrook
Commonwealth funds sought for Braybrook road works
Braybrook council applied for an allocation of funds to maintain roads serving Commonwealth properties. A letter from the Commonwealth Department of Works and Services stated the matter would be considered by the Defence Department, with a decision expected after Monday night.
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Braybrook Coungi
Commonwealth Properties
Commonwealth Department of Works and Services
Defence Department
Ladies Bowling Club results show C and A teams wins
The C team defeated Alphington with Sunshine Mesdames Turner Whittingham Guy scoring 29 to Alphington Mesdames Finch George Chitta 12. Sunshine Mesdames Carry Underhill McDonald 12 beat Alphington Mesdames Hirst Kelly Stevens 27. The A team won at Fairfield 28 to 15 with Sunshine Mesdames Grigg Moran Pengelly Stewart and Fairfield Mesdames Boucher Saunders Morgan 15. Sunshine Mesdames Andra Wartha Astbury McWhirter Forbes 21 beat Fairfield Mesdames Sturd Wont Hartwell Emmerson Allen 15.
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Alphington
Sunshine
Mesdames Turner
Whittingham
Guy
Mesdames Finch
George
Chitta
Mesdames
Stewart
D. Fairfield
Mesdames Boucher
Saunders
Morgan
Mesdames Andrawartha
Astbury
McWhirter
Forbes
Mesdames Sturdwont
Hartwell
Emmerson
Allen
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Bowdern
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Tottenham
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Ashley Street
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A J.boyd & Son
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Durben Road
Servants Street
City
Lonsdale
Cr. Dempster Honore
By W.K
Malvern Star
Hotel Derrimet
Malvern
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Marion Clifton
Ella Hackett
the Block
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Merrie Street
Senshine
Commonwealth Factories
James Hall and Sons
Geoffrey Hall
Ete
Lombard Buildings
Queen ST
Melbourne
Mr Hall
Kenilworth Book Club
Stewart's Cakes Fresh Daily
Hampshire Rd
Ladies’ Bowling Club
Alex F. Clarke
Alex. F. Clarke
Barkly Street Footscray
Florist
Margaret Shorten
Sybil Nichelley Wishan
Tne
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Paisley Street
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