No More Speedway Racing at Maribyrnong Reserve
Braybrook Council refused the Kirton Company speedway lease renewal after residents complained of noise dust and disruption. The Hearing exposed near homes, fourteen loudspeakers, and frequent isolation of residents from normal life. A separate motion granted Professional Athletes Association use of the reserve for four summer nights with rental set at £10 per night, despite betting bylaws and lighting issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maribyrnong
Broad
Jaffray
Kirton Company
A. Edwards
Speedway
Retired Braybrook Rate Collector Honored by Council
The Braybrook Shire recorded in council minutes the appreciation of Mr R. Barnett who has retired after thirty four years as rate collector. Shire President Dr Dobson praised his trustworthy service and district knowledge noting there were no adverse auditor reports in his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. &. Barnett
Braybrook
Dr. Dobson
Barnett
Dobson
Braybrook Council raises minimum dwelling plot size to 6300 sq ft
A Braybrook Council by law confirmed on Monday increases the minimum area for building a dwelling from 5000 to 6300 square feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Public Appeal for Accident Victim Stan Taylor
Sunshine Shire Council launches a public appeal after six year old Stan Taylor lost both legs in a railway accident. Funds will buy artificial aids and support education and future employment, with donations payable to the Shire President or this newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Sunshine
Stanley Peter Taylor
Hill Street
Stan
Shire Hall
Sunshine W
Migrants to be Prosecuted by Council
The council considered action against migrants who had permits but did not begin building. A migrant preferred a 20 pound fine to staying in a migrants' camp for a year. Two men in West Sunshine had started partial construction but not completed the frame, contrary to policy. Dr Castley moved to require full frame erection but the motion failed, reversing Monday's stricter stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eacap
Bardsley St
West Sunshine
Castley
Fly Away Peter Charity Play by Sun Youth Travel
Braybrook Shire's Sun Youth Travel committee presents Fly Away Peter at Shire Hall on Tuesday October 31 by Williamstown High School Dramatic Society. Tickets from Shire Hall or Mr W Singleton's hairdressing saloon. Prize for top ticket seller. Donations total 100 pounds 17 shillings 6 pence with several local names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook Shire
Sun Youth Travel Committee
Peter
Shire Hall
Williamstown High School Dramatic Society
W. Singleton
T. Borthwick Sons, £ 3/3/-; Dr G. E. Dobson, £ 2/2/-; Regal Quarries
Metal Manufactures Ltd
Construction boom with Braybrook houses under construction
Commonwealth Statistician data show 585 houses under construction in Braybrook Shire as of 30 June, ranking tenth among metropolitan municipalities. In the June quarter 203 were commenced and 110 completed at a value of £191,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Statistician
Braybrook
Homan
Braybrook Council Eyes Duke Street Shopping Area Extension
The zoning committee recommends extending the Duke Street South shopping area by twenty four feet to permit a shop at the site opposite the west end of South Road. Dr J McDonald opposed the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Duke St. South
South Road
J McDonald
Sunshine United Soccer Club Celebrates Season Success
Sunshine United Soccer Club capped a successful season with a ball at Shire Hall attended by over 400 people including Shire President Dr. G Dobson and Drs Beachley and Parsons. The club won the 1st Division premiership. juniors won the Glen Shepherd cup and various players were named best and fairest across multiple age groups. The committee plans a weekend event in Shepparton on October 27-20 and invites new members with a fare of 27 shillings 5 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine United Soccer Club
Shire Hall
Shepparton
Sunshine Park Eyed for Braybrook Municipal Tennis Courts
A Braybrook Council sub committee recommends Sunshine Park as the best site for municipal tennis courts. An engineer will estimate costs and a plan to approach the S E C for night tennis facilities will be prepared. The proposal was brought by Cr N Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Sunshine Park
Cr N. Green
Condemned Cottages in Warrs Road to Be Demolished
Following an inspection by the Minister of Housing it now appears likely that the cottages in Warrs Road Maribyrnong which have been condemned will be demolished. Efforts will be made to rehouse occupants. Residents are hopeful after negotiations and representations.
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Warrs Rd
Maribyrnong
Co operative Housing Society Proposed for New Australians
The New Australians at Deer Park may form a co operative housing society to address housing problems. The Registrar of Co operative Housing societies will be invited by the shire president to address a meeting of the New Australians.
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Deer Park
Registrar of
Co-operative Housing Societies
Shire
Opposition to Cricket Club Rent Rise Sparks Council Debate
In a closely split council vote six to five, Dr Barclay condemned the proposed rent increase as excessive and unfair to the cricket club. He argued facilities at other grounds were not comparable, while Dr Green countered with higher charges at places like Footscray and Brighton. The row ended with Barclay cheering on the winning side as the measure passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barclay
Green
Downing
Footscray
Brighton
Labor
Dr A E Shepherd Reappointed To Fairfield Hospital Board
Dr A E Shepherd has been reappointed to the Fairfield Hospital Board as the representative of Group B municipalities. The group includes Braybrook Shire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Shepherd
Fairfield Hospital Board
Braybrook
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maribyrnong Reserve
Kirton
Messrs Broad and
Beard
Roxy
Matthew
Michael Pate, Wendy Gibb
Alexis Smith, Zachary Scott
Anthony Adverse
Frederic Merch, Otvie de Havil
Singapore
Robert Young
Barbara Hale
State Dept
William Lundigan
Robert Newton
Sally Gray
Ilona Massey, Rod Cameron
Sun Youth Travel
G. Dobson
Dunklingshield
Les Bird
R. Lowe
A Harriden
W Evans
G Taylor
A Kyle
S Maloney
L. Lindgren
W. Young
K Shaw
G Hately
E Hilechings
T. Crosby
W. Bradshaw
W Calder
P Barclay
C Green
M Petherick
J Armstrong
A. Durken
S Martin
I Hately
D Smith
Co-Operative Housing Society For New Australians
Seymours Men‘s Store
Hampshire Road
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