Braybrookshire estimates show ambitious 1935 36 road program
Councillors praise Braybrookshire estimates for 1935 36 outlining a comprehensive works programme. The Western Riding leads with major Deer Park projects including Ballarat Road fronting brick houses and Station Road upgrades. Central Southern riders promise speedier progress with new plant purchases and extended concrete footpaths across multiple streets.
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Deer Park
Ballarat Road
Station Road
Sunshine
Whitty
Dickson, Forrest
Kamarooka
Kororoit
Thorpe Streets
Durham Road
Hampshire Road
Rosa’ Corner
Kitchen Tea for Vera Thomas and Donald Moffat
A kitchen tea party at Mrs McDonald’s in McKay Street Footscray celebrated the forthcoming marriage of Vera Thomas of Rockbank to Donald Moffat of Sunshine. Guests over fifty enjoyed dancing games and gifts presented by the couple’s friends with praise for Donald as a model husband.
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Presbyterian Church
Paisley Street
Footscray
Donald Moffat
Sunshine
Vera Thomas
Rockbank
McDonald
McKay Street
Franksden
Pat Hayden
OD. Owen
W. Lucas
Dick Tyers
Hayden
Owen
Tyers
Moffat
Miss Thomas
Donald
Youngest member wins Sunshine Harvester rifle club shoot
At 700 yards last Saturday thirteen members competed. A. McKay, the youngest shooter, edged his father R. McKay by a fraction to win. Final scores list A McKay 4012 52, R McKay 4110 61, J Raymond 436 48, A E Dumbrell 496 48, J F Raymond 3710 47, H Franks 416 47, W Patterson 378 465, W Hodge 368 44.
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Sunshine Harvester Works Rifle Club
A. McKay
R. McKay
J. Raymond
A. E. Dumbrell
J. F. Raymond
H. Franks
W. Patterson
W. Hodge
Payment of council gangers debated and referred
A motion by Dr Robinson on paying the council gangers was discussed briefly at the last meeting and referred to a sub committee. Arguments noted that gangers had held responsibilities without extra pay and that any increase should be retrospective if decided.
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Robinson
Dr. Robinson
Mr Hargreaves
Lowe
Council's New Engine a Hog for Work
Council applauds its new traction engine noted by Dr. Treloar on Monday night. An engineer reported 50 yards of stone driven through the crusher, seen as an excellent result for its first test run.
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Treloar
Deer
Ballarat Road Traffic Census Reveals Daily Vehicle Count
A seven day census along Ballarat Road from November 7 to 13 shows 11 701 vehicles between 7 am and 7 pm, averaging 1671 daily. Peak hours were 10–11 am and 4–5 pm with totals broken down into buses, light and heavy trucks, private and hire cars, motorcycles, solidtyred and horse vehicles.
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Ballarat Road
Country Roads Board
L Oether
Garbage service debate in Maribyrnong council talks
In Braybrook Shire Council a letter from C Baglin of Kellaway Street Maribyrnong asks for a local garbage service. Officials confirm no provision in estimates. the sparsely population area has five houses nearby and any free service would draw funds from scheduled works. Further action left to River Riding members.
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Braybrook
C. Baglin
Kellaway Street
Maribyrnong
E. Hargreaves
Baglin
Dempster
Dr. Drayton
Pridham
Hargreaves
By law planned to curb hawker trade near Ballarat roads
The shire secretary Mr E Hargreaves will frame a by law for council consideration to shield local traders from outsiders. A Ballarat Road complaint from L Fordham said a hawker at Ballarat and McIntyre roads drew much trade with fruit and vegetables sold from a street stand after inspections by inspector L E Thorpe.
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E. Hargreaves
L. Fordham
Ballarat Road
Ballarat
McIntyre Roads
L. E. Thorpe
Preparing for swimming season at Sunshine pool
Regular working bees prepare the Sunshine swimming pool for the hot weather influx. Ash cleared from the wading pool and a weir is being built downstream to create swimming space. It is a communal effort with large supplies to come.
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Sunshine
Verbal Debate Over New Traffic Regulations
Council in Braybrook discusses proposed uniform traffic rules affecting main thoroughfares. Dr Drayton outlines plans to halt traffic at intersections with minor roads before Christmas holidays. Dr Robinson and Dr Dedrick debate and agree to submit further suggestions from councillors.
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Braybrook
Dr. Drayton
Robinson
Dedrick
Dr. Robinson
Dr. Dedrick
Civic debate on Braybrook gardens and funds allocation
At a Braybrook Shire Council meeting Dr. J. R. Parsons and Dr. E. Drayton urged prudent use of funds for beautification. Dr. W. Dempster praised the garden plots near the station while noting £350 for reserves with about £150 left for gardeners' wages. the central town beautification topic was sidelined. The page also includes a circus quip about the Human Fly and Fat Lady.
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J. R. Parsons
E. Drayton
Braybrook Shire
W. Dempster
Dempster
Hargreaves
Shire
Weekend Special Used Cars Spark Bargains
This week’s selections include a 1925 Chevrolet Tourer in splendid mechanical shape, a Chandler Sports Tourer with twin spares, Morris Cowley Roadster in economical runabout form, Armstrong Siddeley SE Dan 1928 with new tyres, Amilcar Sedan 10 hp near new condition, Whippet Tourer 1931 with faultless setup, Essex Super Challenger 6 Window Sedan with low mileage, a 1934 Vauxhall Sedan, Hudson Imported Steel Body 1930 Sedan, and a British Bedford 2-3 ton truck. Easy terms and snap prices highlighted, watch for guaranteed used cars at right price.
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Chevrolet
Chandler
Morris Cowley
Armstrong Siddeley
Vauxhall
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Braybrookshire
Grand River
Restry
Wanstock
Committag
Council
DR. Cedrick
Fat Lady
the Motor House of Quality
Hutchinson Motors Pty. Ld
Droop Street
Hudson
Diamond T. Trucks
Bedford
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