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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1940
Page
6
Braybrook Council debated the general rate for the Shire at a special Monday meeting. Councillor Dobson supported expanding Finance Committee meetings and supervision, while reappointing the H. V. McKay Memorial Committee and noting potential heavy expenses.
Brayhions Council heard from Shire Secretary Mr Hargreaves on Monday as the Patsie Works Committee urged removal of the old Die building and outbuildings. They recommended council act, invite the Hon McKay Memorial Committee to confer, and have the Shire Engineer plan removal, repurposing, fencing and beautifying land near the Shire Hall. Dr Trelowe supported adoption of the recommendations while Dr Drayton seconded.
Braybrook Council outlines annual spend across ridings with totals of £2803 in western, £1000 in central, £2600 in southern, and £2600 in other works including Boundary Road joint project with Werribee Shire. Western projects include £500 on Boundary Road and £1000 on Ballarat and Main roads. Central sees £160 for last named maintenance plus £200 each for Monash Street and Ashley Street. Southern proposes £500 underground drainage and £300 widening Market Road plus £260 Monash Street. Main western and river works include £350 on Havelock Street and £300 on additional items.
Reading notes funds allocated for general maintenance and repairs across Howard and Madden Streets Thomson Street Raleigh Street Braybrook totaling 900 pounds with Braybrook absorbing additional costs under the riding’s maintenance plan.
A Braybrook Council meeting discussed a plan to raise £125 from each of four ridings for park and reserve improvements. The Parks and Gardens Committee seeks funds to begin work, with a proposal later amended to £100 per riding and support from several councilors though objections cited budget concerns.
The society stresses regular attendance at Quarter Night to uphold welfare for townspeople. It warns members that neglect reduces enjoyment and signals the need for steady participation to improve services for the less fortunate. Members are advised to buy patent medicines.
The report urges members of the G U O C F to invite age-eligible relatives to join to lower future costs. It notes rising drug charges and recommends Lodge activities. A euchre tournament produced a 5 pries, with Ron Holden winning. upcoming bowls match Albion versus Royal Alfred and a year end wind up on December 10 are planned.
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