Braybrook Council Seeks Extra Sunshine Train Start
Braybrook council on request from Dr Parsons writes to the Railway Department seeking an earlier morning service from Sunshine. The session also notes 6.24 up train from Geelong and Seymour and discusses local road naming and building by laws within municipal regulation debates.
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Braybrook
Parsons
Railway Department
Sunshine
Geelong
Seymour
I. Parsons
Government Project Opposed by Building Commission Debate
Draybrook council debated a government plan to create a nationwide building by laws administration commission. The Municipal Association opposed, while Dr Treloar and Dr Parson urged local autonomy. Dr Dobson supported a special board to curb poor practices and protect workers’ home equity. Dr Baker criticized the motion.
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Draybrook
Municipal Association
Treloar Amid
Parcons
Dobson
Baker
Bus Dangers Discussed by Braybrook Council
Braybrook council debated flaws in rival Sunshine to Footscray bus services on Ballarat Road after a Sunshine Progress Association letter. They agreed to warn Melbourne City Council to curb overloads and bus racing, with inspector oversight and a forthcoming report.
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Sunshine
Footscray
Ballarat
Braybrook Council
Sunshine Progress Association
Drayton
Willan
Dobson
Lowe
Tramways Board
Melbourne
Dr. Baker
Dr. Drayton
Braybrook Council Refers Building Rule Proposal to Report
Braybrook council on Monday night referred a proposal from ousistine Progress Association to amend building regulations. The plan would require new factories to use brick concrete or fibrous materials for all outer walls and awaits officer review and report.
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Ousistine Progress
Braybrook Council
Backyard Factories Complaint to Braybrook Council
Sunshine Progress Association filed a complaint in a Braybrook council letter on Monday night about the practice of back-yard factories. The note cites nuisance concerns and seeks council action to regulate such activity in residential areas.
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Sunshine Progress Association
Braybrook Council
Monnight
Braybrook Council Considers Sunshine Post Office Banking
Braybrook council debated inviting M H Dedman to set aside a grid at Sunshine Post Office to improve privacy for banking. The Sunshine Progress Association had requested enhanced banking facilities, while council noted the crossing rights at Cornwall McDonald Roads were forfeited after the Tottenham bridge opening.
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Braybrook Council
Postal Department
Sunshine Post Office
Sunshine Progress Association
Dedman
M.H
Braybrook
Cornwall-McDonald Roads
Lowe
Tottenham Bridge
Braybrook War Saving Campaign Backed by Council
Braybrook council supported a War Savings drive to begin October 14, urged by the War Loans and War Buyings Committee. Dr Barrett urged formal reception of the letter stating the council should not burden the people, noting Sunshine workers already contribute heavily. Dr Dedrick agreed, citing strong Sunshine support for War Savings and other drives, with over £6,000 already in War Savings at McKay Massey Harris.
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Bray Brook Couneil
War Loans and
Barrett
Coupeil
Sunshine
Dedrick
McKay-Massey Harris
Braybrook War Savings Committer Reported Subscriptions
The Braybrook group subscribed between £260 and £300 weekly to the war savings effort. The secretary was told to inform the committer about Braybrook residents actions regarding war savings.
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Braybrook
Uniformity in House Numbering and Street Renaming Move
Braybrook council discussed house numbering powers with shire engineer E Hargreaves who said councils lack authority to force removal of numbers from doors. Dr Willan urged a Local Government Act amendment via the Municipal Association for uniform numbers and placement on front gates. A street name for Ashley Street south of Sunshine Road to Somerville Round was proposed as ex Dr Dempster in recognition of his service.
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Braybrook
Keilor
Boundary Road
Main Road
St. Albans
Treloar
E. Hargreaves
Hargreaves
Willan
Municipal Association
Ashley Street
Tottenham
Sunshine Road
Somerville Round
Dobson
Dempster
Hamed
Watson
Ded- Dempster
Braybrook Council Sets Evening Meeting Hours
At a late Tuesday session Dr. Dobson gave notice to move at the next meeting to restrict council hours to 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. The long sitting stretched past midnight as discussion continued.
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Braybrook
Dobson
Braybrook Council Bylaw Limits Dogs on Leash to Three
On Dr. Drayton's motion Braybrook council voted Monday night to enforce a leash by law capping dogs at three per household. The decision targets enforcement of leash rules in public spaces and aims to reduce nuisance and safety concerns.
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Dr. Drayton
Braybrook
Braybrook Councillors Honor Late Member
Braybrook council on Monday night honored a deceased councillor by perpetuating their name in a memorial gesture. The meeting also discussed ongoing local matters and community issues raised by residents.
Delay in Braybrook to Footscray Tram Route Decision
Braybrook and Footscray councils held no report on a Braybrook tram line conference. They voted to stick with the South Road route, Dr Lowe moving to adopt the report. Dr Dohaon urged a protest at delays and asked the Tramways Board for reasons, motion agreed.
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Braybrook
Footscray
South Road
Lowemover
Dohaon
Tramways Board
Lowe
Land and terrace space offered for sale in Terma area
Land area 50 ft by 113 ft with street and footpaths offered at £75. Dwelling with tiled roof in sound order priced at £650 with a deposit of £150. Balcony 21 weeks term noted.
W. J. Bell Auctioneer and Estate Agent Ad
W. J. Bell Auctioneer and Estate Agent advertises services at 15 Sun Crescent with Sunshine 121 contact for auctions and real estate.
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Sun Crescent
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Tocal
Building Commission
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Eapart
Tyler ST. Sunshine
L. M. James
Anderson
Cy. Pridham
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Jeb
L. A. Cooper Sundane and Contractor
Thorpe St. Samebine
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Isles of Destiny
William Cargon
Carol Lombard
Legion of the Lost
Richard Arlen
Bing Crosby
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Poultyrmen & Farmers’ Trading CO
Queensberry Street
W. J. Bell
T. H. Launder
Irving Sr
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