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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1940
Page
2
Braybrook Shire Secretary reported to council that a Government analyst found evidence of pollution in Kororoit Creek pool water. It was not deemed dangerous to swimmers and a copy of the communication will be sent to the Swimming Club.
On motion by Dr. Dobson the Braybrook Council decided Monday night to refer to officers a report on acquiring land at Ballarat Road Thompson Street and Jackson Street for reserve purposes.
Dr Watson urged Braybrook Council on Monday night to address hoary cress between Deer Park and Rockbank. He noted salt from the Railway Department had been distributed but the weed spread again. The council agreed to write to the Department of Railways thanking them and to request renewed eradication efforts and to notify the Department of Agriculture.
Dr. Baker urged Braybrook Council to display the Shire plan for public perusal inside the municipal building. The Shire Secretary E Hargreaves will attend to the matter. Plans will also be shown at Sunshine railway station and at Maidstone.
Braybrook Council on Monday night decided to carry out improvements at the rear of the Town Hall in Sunshine. Dr. Treloar urged removal of several delapidated buildings and the public works and hall committees are to devise an improvement scheme.
Braybrook Council considered appointing delegates to a Civic Improvement League meeting in Essen don Moonee Ponds Town Hall at 3 pm December 7 to discuss bulk electricity purchases. Debate contrasted municipal bids with national control noting costs and capacity.
Dr Lowe argues the plan would be costly and beyond the council’s means while a motion supporting representation at the meeting fails. He predicts the commission may take over the entire scheme across the state.
A working bee formed to erect a new home for Mr and Mrs Amy, burned out at Maidstone, told Braybrook Council on Monday night that a house would be built in a day on Saturday. Dr Dobson expected to at least break the back of the job then. Plumbers and carpenters are asked to donate two to three hours Saturday afternoon. The letter was formally received.
At the suggestion of Shire Secretary E. Hargreaves the Braybrook Council agreed on Monday night to offer additional work in return for Christmas sustenance. Only 15 men remain on sustenance, mainly old or unfit for hard labor.
Braybrook Council members were invited to a garden party at Heatherton Sanatorium on November 23 at 3 p m. Lady Dugan will officially open the fete, with proceeds to support Blamey House. The invitation was accepted and many councillors will attend.
Don Street should be carried out on the east side with a parking area to be created in front of private crossings. Dr Drayton opposed parking there and Dr Dobson proposed charging a fee under supervision by an attendant. The motion was agreed.
Braybrook Shire Engineer H Robinson notes progress on Rawson Avenue concrete channels and two road crossings. Upgrades planned for Hill Crescent and Forrest Street extension. Timber bridge widening planned at Ballarat Road Deer Park. Purchase of timber from Tottenham and a second-hand scoop to aid fencing at the Pound. Plans for Jones corner fence and land development on Lyons Street. Tramway extensions at Raleigh Road progress with traffic concerns. Industrial Service Engineers begin Ashley Street factory project with stormwater drainage needs. Thomson Street channel work continues with stone from Tottenham sewer main.
Dr. Barrett criticized Gordon Street parking at the meet night while the Health Inspector and Footscray Council traffic officer disputed danger to traffic. After noting 40 cars on Gordon Street and 13 on Kellaway Street, the inspector urged enforcing limits, citing private gates blocked and residents hindered. He proposed parking on the east side of Gordon Street only.
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