Construction Work and Infrastructure Upgrades Across Neighborhoods
Work starts on transmission line westward with stone base from a new reserve at the Swimming Pool. Channels and metalling proceed on Hill Crescent and Ashley Street with footpath construction. Industrial Service Gineers extend 3 ft pipe and front channel for a new factory at 350 pounds estimate. Thompson Street channels and widening underway. Fencing erected around enclosures and area opposite the Shire Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Gas Company
Rawson Avenue
Hill Crescent
Gineers
Ashley Street
Wiltshire Fire Company
Thompson Street
POUND
Farring
Shire Hall
Cyclone Company
Tramway Bridge Report Warns of Flood Risk and Wartime Urgency
Braybrook and Bracndon engineers warn that the Maribyrnong River bridge could worsen flooding, noting past floods and a 1916 event during Footscray railway work. They cite government statements calling the bridge temporary, but urge consideration for ratepayers facing potential damage while supporting wartime transport needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Footscray
Country Roads Board
Tramway
Maribyrnong
Cheap allotment for sale in prime district area
Allotment plot for sale with 60 ft frontage near RS schools in a desirable district. Includes street and footpath access, water sewerage and gas available, two sides fenced. Asking cash price £146, value stated £176.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.L
Permanent bridge plan eyed to ease river flooding risks
Treloar sought explanation on flood impact of a bridge and Robinson cited low bridge level as main factor with trestles noted. A two percent grade offered slight advantage. Dr Lowe agreed, and the report was adopted with copies to government bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er. Treloar
Mr. Robinson
Ashley Street Route Provokes Protest Over Bus Service
Braybrook councillors condemned the Public Works Department while debating a Footscray to Sunshine bus line. The Ashley Street route had begun that day, Dr Lowe and others opposing the ministerial stance and urging a formal protest. The motion passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Public Works Department
Footscray
Sunshine
Ashley Street
Lowe
Ce. Willan
Dedrick
Tennis Court Planned for Rosalind Road Reserve
Residents near Rosalind Road Reserve petition Braybrook Council to authorize funds for a new tennis court. Dr Barrett said locals met at his home as housing increases spurred the project. Estimated cost about £80 with fundraising through parties and picture nights. matter referred to Shire Secretary E Hargreaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalind Road
Braybrook Council
Barrett
Shire
E. Har-greaves
Roads aid refused for Western Australia grant
A letter from the Minister for the Interior, forwarded by Miss A Cantwell for absent M H R A Drakeford, states that petrol rationing will limit funds under the Federal Aid Roads Grant and the Shire’s application will not be reconsidered. The Braybrook Council formally received the letter.
Braybrook Council Considers Evicting Substandard Homes
At Braybrook Council Monday night the Health Inspector L E Thorpe reported three sub standard houses require removal of occupants. Councillors asked how occupants would be housed elsewhere with one family declining relocation a mile from the station. Dr Dedrick questioned the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
L. E. Thorpe
Thorpe
Dedrick
Housing Commission condemned homes and tenant relief plan
The council debated duties to tenants when slum dwellings are demolished. Dr Parsons urged rebuilding power, Dr Lowe urged rents holders aid tenants, Dr Dedrick asked MLA Mullens to press for tenant provision and for relocation housing before ejections. The measures passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cil
Housing Commission
Dr. Parsons
Lowe
Dedrick
Mullens
M.L.A
Dobson
Transport Disabilities in Braybrook Shire Meeting Report
Dr Treloar outlined transport issues at Braybrook Council and Metropolitan Sectional Council. He cited high railway fares, Deer Park vans, overcrowded buses, and lack of coordination. government action via local MPs was urged. The chaotic system prompted steps to fix house numbers on street lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Sectional Council
Municipal Association
Treloar
Braybrook
Braybrook Shire
Deer Park
Braybrook Council Hears Timber Tender Briefing
At Braybrook Council meeting Monday night the Shire Engineer Mr. H Robinson said iron bark or grey box timber was required but tenderers offered messmate. The engineer noted a prospect of obtaining the needed timber and the matter was left to his decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
H. Robinson
Fire Board vacancy nominated with local doctors as candidates
Night resolved to give first preference to Dr. J. T. Gray of Williamstown for the Fire Brigades Board vacancy created by A. F. Showers death. Second preference to Dr. Jacka of Williamstown, with other candidates ranked by district proximity to Braybrook Shire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
J. T. Gray
Williamstown
Fire Brigades Board
A. F. Showers
Jacka
Also Mentioned on This Page
I. Robinson
Bracndon
S. Steele
Robinson
Essendon
LE J. Holden
Agost
Hampshire Road
Brien’s Comfort Coaches
Moreland Street
Transport Disabilities
Bridge Timber
Fire Board
Tyler
Geo. Gordon & Son
Barkly Street
Crescent Poultry Farm
J. W. Snaith
ST. Albans
Nelson Bros
Victoria Street
Footscray Telephone
White City
A. Beachley
Thorpe Street
A. Cairns
Dickson Street
Science
L. G. Leroux
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