Approval to extend Maribyrnong River tramway to munition works
Cabinet approved a plan by the Tramways Board to extend the Maribyrnong River electric tram line toward the munition works. The route would run 300 yards along Raleigh Street past the Remount Depot to the works with a single track on the north side. The project, costing part funded by the Board and municipal input, aims to ease worker transport and support national munitions efforts. Road works and water mains duplication costs were discussed, with estimates to be sought from the Board of Works and presented to Braybrook council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tramways Board
Maribyrnong
Raleigh Street
Braybrook
Park Road
Cordite Avenue
Plana
Lowe
Robinson
Board of Works
Dobson
Braybrook Shire Engineer Report Highlights Works
The Braybrook shire engineer H Robinson reports on several projects. An asphalt footpath on Gordon Street East Sid is being requested by the Department of the Interior. Sunshine Road work proceeds satisfactorily. A vehicular crossing is being installed for Nettlefolds Pty Ltd on McIntyres Road. An extension of the pitched channel by about one chain was needed to finish. A.R.C. Company land at Ballarat Road Albion may see 16 concrete cottages. council to consider later. The Fowler system is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Street
East
Sid
Department of the Interior
Sunshine Road
Nettlefolds Pty, Ltd
McIntyres Road
A.R.C
Ballarat
Albion
Ballarat Road
Cheap allotment for sale in ideal district location
Building block 50 ft frontage in prime district near R8 schools. Street and footpaths ready. Water sewerage and gas available. Fenced on two sides. Worth £175, asking £145 cash.
Tenants Affected by Condemned Braybrookshire Homes
Health inspector I E Thorpe told Braybrookshire council that the Housing Commission approved reports on three sub standard houses for partial condemnation. Councillors urged welfare measures for tenants and housing relief before demolition proceeds. Shire president Dr Pridham backed the inspector’s duty to carry out council wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E. Thorpe
Braybrookshire
Housing Commission
Dr. Pridham
Tennis String Factory Controversy Distracts Braybrook Council
Braybrook council debated rescinding a resolution granting C Monteith permission to erect a tennis string factory at Evans and Barbara Streets. Dr Barrett argued a health license and departmental review were needed and feared odor impact. motion to rescind failed after extended discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett
Braybrook
C. Monteith
Evans and
Barbara Streets
Monteith
Dobson
Braybrook Council to Represent Wheat Growers at Melbourne Conference
Dr. Glendenning is appointed to represent the Braybrook council at a Wheat Growers Associations conference in the Central Hall Melbourne on October 16. The meeting will discuss stabilisation of prices affecting wheat and barley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Glendenning
Braybrook Council
Central Hall
Melbourne
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ECA
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Cholson Resteray
Yanoon Moo
Austral Fur CO
Hopkins Street
Footscray
Trocadero Theatre
Kenilworth Book Club
Stewart's Cakes
Hampshire Rd
Sunshine
Baberton & Grundy
Rupert ST
Tottenham
Ashley Street
Repsica
Rennoneble
Malvern
Marion Clifton
Ella Hackett
The
Aressmarer Aum
Fiie
Deer Park
W. J. Urand
Carrick
Brien’s Comfort Coaches
Moreland Street
Durham
Leasdale St
City
Maribyrnong River
Hampshire Road
Devonshire Road
Graham Street
Thompson's
Maribyrnong Bridge
KE. Hargreaves
H. Robinson
LE. J. Holden
Gad Road
Iti
W. McGrathlity Stores
Crescent Poultry Farm
J. W. Snaith
St, Albans
NELSON_ BROS
Victoria Street
White City
Science
L. G. Leroux
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