Workers Fight Over Cost of Living Based Wage Cut
The Braybrook Council learned from the Municipal Association that prices fell, triggering a weekly wage reduction of 1 shilling in November. Dr. Baker questioned the formula, Dr. Morison doubted declines, and Dr. Three urged equitable methods, while the council accepted the decision despite skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Jabor
Sherlock Holmes
Braybrook
Baker
Morison
Trioar
Farewell Social Planned for Mrs Conk of King Edward Avenue
A farewell social will be held on Saturday evening in the Baptist Hall to bid Mrs Conk and her daughter June goodbye before they depart Perth. Friends are invited to attend.
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Baptist Hall
Conk
King Edward Avenue
June
Perth
Swimming Pool Ready After Neutralising Plant Upgrade
Braybrook Council receives report that the Kovereil Creek pool, closed for a year, will be in added good condition this year thanks to a new neutralisation plant installed by Imperial Chemical Industries to treat acid effluent from their factory and laboratory. Dr Parsons praises the improvement. Council had long pressed for water relief and the club should thank the company for the upgrade.
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Kovereil Creek
Monlar
Iepetial
Tnclusteres Noti
Braybrook Council
Theo Creek
Parsons
Lowe
Sunshine Technical School Equipment Appeal Gains Donations
The Sunshine Younger Set reports continued donations toward equipment for Sunshine Technical School. Donors include E. W. Jackson, T. Webster, anonymous givers, P. Gunn, and W. Drayton, with totals to date totaling 500. A euchre party Tuesday evening at the Picture Theatre rear room will raise funds with cash prizes to support the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Technical School
Sunshine
E. W. Jackson
T. Webster
P. Gunn
Drayton
CR. Willan
Picture Theatre
Sunshine Younger Set Meeting And Jean McKenzie Birthday
A Sunshine Younger Set meeting moved to Monday at Shire Hall replacing a moonlight hike. Members gathered at Mr and Mrs J D McKenzies Gunnedah Street home on Tuesday to celebrate Jean McKenzies coming of age with games dancing and a presentation by the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
J. d. McKenzie
Gunnedah St
Jean
Wave of vandalism prompts warnings and court action
The Sun shine Progress Association reports daytime home entries and thefts with residents urging locks. Several youths face Children's Court charges amid rising delinquency notes by the Probationary Officer. Council to post notices and curb municipal property damage at railway gardens.
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Sunshine Progress Association
Children's Court
Harold Gray
Sunshine Gardens
Rate Reconsideration in Straybrook Shire Riding Debate
The Straybrook Council weighs property rates with last year’s 2 3 in the £ Central Southern and River Ridings and 2d for the Western Riding. Dr J Willan proposes a Id cut for Central, while Cr Barclay signals preserving the current level amid local elections in Williamstown.
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Straybrook
E. Hargreaves
J. Willan
Cr. T. R. Barclay
Williamstown
J. Dennis
Shire of
Braythroo
Willan
Dobson
Jpar
Obituary for John Watt of Footscray
John Watt of 53 Creswick Street Footscray died at Prince Henry Hospital on November 10 aged 80. Born in Kyneton he leaves a widow and grown family. He managed Footscray City Council’s municipal quarry and was active in the Ancient Order of Forresters and Masonic lodges. Funeral in Footscray cemetery with large attendance. Nelson Bros. funeral directors.
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John Watt
Creswick St
Footscray
Prince Henry Hospital
Kyneton
Watt
Bro. J. Walt
Order of Forresters Lodge
Sunshine Masonic Lodge
Sunshine Mark Lodge
H. C. Kent
Nelson Bros
Kenneth Stewart Russell Rites Held After Sunshine Boy's Passing
Kenneth Stewart Russell, elder son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Russell of 4 Kororoit Street Sunshine, died at Children's Hospital after a short illness. The service was at A A Sleight chapel Street Road with Pastor H G Brice officiating. Cremation followed at Fawkner with floral tributes reflecting high esteem. Sunshine Methodist Lunar School Anniversary services were announced with ministers A A Lyons F F Byatt and H A Michell leading.
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A. Russell
Kenneth Stewart
Childrens’ Hospital
Kenneth
Andrew Russell
Kororoit Street
Sunshine
Sunshine Baptist Boys’ Club
A. A. Sleight Pty. Ltd
Stee Road
Fawkner
H. G. Brice
The
Baptist Church
Castlemaine
Sunshine Methodist
A. A. Lyons
West Brunswick
F. F. Byatt
B.C.E
South Essendon
H. A. Michell
H. Gray
Progress Report Notes In The Period
An itemized progress note outlines actions and status within the period. It lists tasks completed and those ongoing, with references to departments and responsible officials.
Refunds Promised by MM Board of Works
The East Sunshine Progressive Committee criticized the M M B W for charging excessive water fees. The Board agreed to grant 60 per cent refunds for water used to wash surfaces where black iron piping existed while under inquiry into which private properties supplied the water. They urged fair treatment for all affected households and noted street work using private services breached bylaws. A letter will be sent to the Progressive Committee.
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East Sunshine Progressive Committee
M.M.B.W
Devonshire Road
Bowrd
T. R. Barclay
Dobson
Progressive Committee
Sunsh ine Court fine for first class travel with second class ticket
Dobie Blaney of South Yarra was fined 20 shillings with 7 shillings 4 pence costs at the Sunshine Court for travelling in a first class compartment on a second class ticket.
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Sunshine Court
Dobie Blaney
South Yarra
War Loan Committee Letter From Shire President
A dated message from Shire President T Weoot Th nosh evergreen work ers thanks the War Loan Committee members and local workers. He expresses gratitude for public support, cites campus efforts, and urges continued backing for victory and national bonds.
Sunshine Boy Repatiated Prisoner
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Pitisaiers
Dack Stamey
Sunehiine
Jack Storey
Dack
Turf Selections Precept for Cup Proxy
Turf selections for a Cup proxy show multiple horses and bets including Dattinae Stukes Sirtay Grey Tix Walon Line SAU Rithwen Steaight Six Win Micph Pent Doll Denke COUTEER 0 two miles Precep t Lierk Pelt lairamoa H litialotne Woo Your Oh Bee Tuletoy Whi Veni Metra Star Li VIER GAES twelve faes Win Thvsitate la Ruse Usvlsy Shain S08 banal Hiaidreap Lo ft Win Cloudy May shaded by betting cues and place outcomes
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Sirtay
Grey Tix
Walon Line
SAU Rithwen Steaight
Denke
Couteer
Lierk Pelt
Lairamoa
Woo
Tuletoy
Pluwwe
Whi Veni
Metra Star
Li Vier Gaes
Win
Thvsitate
Place
la Ruse
Usvlsy Shain
Banal Hiaidreap
Lo Ft
Cloudy May
Sunrecks
Sir Tbonea
Armistice Day Wreath Laying at Shire Hall
A ceremony to commemorate Armistice Day was held today at Pam at the entrance to the Shire Hall. Dr To wRavelay, Shire President, placed a wreath on the Board of Remembrance and urged reverence for the brave men who died that we might live. Lest we forget.
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Pam
To wRavelay
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Workers’ “Robin”” Fund
Morroco Ring
Crosby Bob Hope
Chester
Jean P Parker
Rebecca Joan Fontaine
Laurence Olivier
Time Holt
Leslie Howard
Pennan
Barclay
Kenneth Stewart Russell
MM. Board of Works
Cou Forge
FORGE
Nicholson
Beayhrook
Brent
Andy
Podiecae
Deere
Pstriet
Truyhvons
Patito
Oller
Torthe
Bratiburle
Ubon
Boi
Agi
Horn Bey TR Harclay
Shire
Sunshine Boy
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