Dobson Responds to Pennell Feud Amid Council Clash
A lengthy statement by Cr G Dobson addresses ongoing tensions with Cr A Pennell in the Footscray area council. The row sparks interjections between Pennell and Shire President Kr A Beachley as members clash over public remarks and perceived misunderstandings in council chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Footscray
Pennell v. Dobson
Crs. Dobson
A. Pennell
Council
Cy. Pennell
Kr. A. Beachley
Ratepayers Want Meeting With Dr Pennell Over West Sunshine
Braybrook Shire Council heard complaints about West Sunshine conditions. Ratepayers write they want to meet Dr Pennell to discuss their problems and ask him to identify the suckers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennell
Braybrook Council
West Sunshine
Braybrook
Correction to Bowling Club Notes
Owing to cars not being available players in Cl team are requested to catch the train from Sunshine at 1.13 p.m. to connect with the Heidelberg train which leaves Princes Bridge station at 1.43 p.m. arriving at Heidelberg at 2.10 p.m.
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Sunshine
Heidelberg
Princes Bridge Station
Sportsmen's Appeal Donations Summary
A previously acknowledged notice lists contributions: Mr. and Mrs. H Taylor £45 3s, teammates £1, Alby Drayton £10, Geo Clayton £10, A Dodson £5, Also ran £2, total £60 2s.
Railways Begin Housing Scheme in District
The first Victorian Railways housing project for the district started today with foundations begun for the initial group of homes at Ballarat Road and Adelaide Street. A shipment of pre fabricated homes departed England two weeks ago and is expected to arrive within about five weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian Railways
Ballarat Rd
Adelaide St
England
The Gables Not To Be Acquired By Council
The Railways Department planned to seize land at King Edward Avenue and Talmage Street. Sunshine, Braybrook Council joined talks to buy both land and the adjacent house known as The Gables. The owner offered land only, house to be dealt with later, decision pending by a special sub committee.
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Railways Department
King Edward Avenue
Talmage Street
Sunshine
Braybrook
A Challenge Issued During Braybrook Council Debate
The Braybrook Council discussion on Monday sparked a clash over statements from a Footscray paper. Dr F E Hl Drayton claimed papers were misleading, but The Advocate defends its record of faithful reporting and denies deliberate misrepresentation. The piece cites Sunshine Potteries Pty. Ltd. housing migrant workers as an alleged motive in council actions, urging readers to judge public motives for themselves.
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Uring
Braybrook Council
Footscray
FE. Hl. Drayton
Dr. Drayton
Sunshine Potteries Pty. Ltd
Drayton
Grand Concert Next Friday at Shire Hall
Over 76 artists led by Jock MacLachan prepare a high class program for a fundraiser in memory of E. J. Edwards. Top performers include Tropial Serenaders with Topoe, Tom Carter's Royal Mandaliers, Peter Bertrand, Dorothy Gorman, plus Northcote Harmonica Band and Vesper School of Dancing. Aunt Lizzie will be presented by MacLachan.
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Jock MacLachan
Beneth
E. J. Edwards
RV A.A.F
Dads Association
Shire Hall
Topoe
Tom Carter
Royal Mandalliers
Victoria Bane Club
Peter Bertrand
Dorthy Gorman
Melbourne
Sunshine
Northcote Harmonica
Vesper School of Dancing
Aunt Lizzie
Time in opportune to beautify Kororoit Creek
Shortage of labour and materials prevented any preliminary work on Kororoit Creek beautification. Braybrook Council learned from Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works that a five foot weir would raise flood levels. a series of weirs might be possible but time and manpower were unavailable for further investigation.
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Kororoit Creek
Braybrook
M M.B.W
Complimentary Social for Mr G Kirby by Sunshine Old Boys
A Tuesday evening social at Masonic Hall Sunshine honored Mr George Kirby with a wristlet watch and china tea service for Mrs Kirby. About 150 attendees from local clubs praised his support of sport and the district brass band. Performers included Browne, Mountain, Marlo, Noble, and Clarenshaw providing a lively program.
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Sunshine Old Boys’ Association
George Kirby
Masonic Hall
Sunshine
T. Hyde
Old Boys Assoc
H. Weeding
T. Laffan
Baseball Club
P. J. White
Sun
Dist
Bane
J. Patten
Cricket Axsoc
Fh. Butlimer
Druids
N. Green
Sunshine C.C
Kirby
E. Shepherd
M. A
Reg Hand
W. Hallahan
J. G. Carlton
J.P
Herbert Browne
Ken Mountain
Marlo
Arch Noble
A. Clarenshaw
Dianne Betty Smith Comes of Age at Masonic Hall
Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith hosted about one hundred guests at the Masonic Hall on Saturday October 29 to celebrate their elder daughter Dianne Betty’s coming of age. Dianne wore a silver lame and rose tulle frock with blue taffeta and an orchid-locked rose tulle stole. guests danced to Dot Palmer’s band, then supper followed during which Dianne received a ceremonial key from her father to be signed as a lasting memento.
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Arthur Smith
Masonic Hall
Dianne Betty
Mrs. Smith
Dianne
Dot Palmer
Garden Fete Moves Indoors If Weather Wins
The Garden Fete scheduled for 2 20 p m at Sun Shine Gardens will move to Presbyterian Hall this Saturday if wet cold weather persists. Auxiliary volunteers urge a large turnout to support their hard work. A card party at Hampshire House next Friday the 11th Navy will close the season.
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Sunshine Gardens
Presbyterian Hall
Navy
Hampshire House
Weve Got No By-Laws Appeal By Dr Parsons
Braybrook Council backed a Sunday cricket match in Braybrook Reserve drew Dr Parsons protest. He argued there were no by laws governing Sunday sport and urged the council to refuse the request. Only Dr Drayton supported him as others voted against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Parsons
Braybrook
Parsons
Dr. Drayton
Protecting Shire Reserves from Wandering Stock
The Braybrook Council Parks and Gardens Committee discussed fencing Scovell Reserve Maidstone and Watkins Reserve South Road to protect reserves from wandering cattle. Dr Tursons urged action while Shire Engineer H Robinson argued limited benefit from fencing for town planning. The committee approved drafting fencing specifications and calling tenders.
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Tursons
Braybrook
Parks and Gardens Committee
Scovell Reserve
Maidstone
Watkins Reserve
South Road
Secovell Reserve
H. Robinson
A L P Sunshine Branch General Meeting on Elections
A L P Sunshine Branch invites all Labor members and supporters to a general meeting to back Ion. R. T. Pollard for the Federal seat in the new Sunshine electorate. The gathering at Shire Hall Sunshine is set for Tuesday evening next November 9 at 8 pm to finalise election campaign plans.
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A.L.P
Labor
Ion
R. T. Pollard
M-H-R
Commerce and Agriculture
Shire Wall
Sunshine
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Cr. G. Dobson
Dobson
Beachley
Dr. Dobson
Sportsmen's Appeal
Roxy
Falid
Sat . Mon
Larry Parks
Marguerite Chapman
Lone Wolf and
His Lady Ron Randall
Robert, Stack
Edmund O‘brien
Cowboy
Brooklyn
Dick Powell
Sorrowful Jones
Bob Hope
Lucille Ball
Don Castle
Wednes
San Francisco
Clark ‘Gable
Spencer Tracey
Jeanette McDonald
Tale of the
Railways
Mr. G. Kirby
Coming-of-Age Party
Hayden
A.L.P. Sunshine Branch
Avineh
Gor
Criek, Mrestrieri
Seymours
Hampshire
FORD
Gripu
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