Sunshine Shire Council Tackles Road Work Costs And Delays
The Dunahine Advocate reports the Shire Council grapples with Local Government Act constraints on a Barkalire road project. An engineer found a private obstacle, delaying metal work and drainage. Costs total about £200 for 60 chains. Debates consider funding and ratepayer impact as development accelerates. Also notes retirements, a stockyard removal deputation, a women led AWA branch meeting, and upcoming Kellor Shire Council elections and proceedings.
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Craybrook
Barkalire
Messrs
Scott and Dunbar
Herkshire Street
Vouneli
Dempeter
Cornell
Funol
Larceny cases heard at Sunshine Police Court
George James Nicholl a laborer and 11 year old Braybrook native faced Sunshine Police Court on charges of breaking into dwellings and stealing. Evidence tied him to July thefts at Llewellyn Corry’s home, including a watch and chain. Nicholl pleaded guilty to one charge and was committed for trial in Melbourne Supreme Court. Corry’s dwelling burglary alleged, with two half crowns and 1d copper missing. A witness noted a door burst and valuables taken. Police and legal officials testified. UFF Cricket Association announces umpires. note on chamber capacity constraints.
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George James Nicholl
Braybrook
Sunshine Police Cou
Nichol
Llewellyn Gurry
Thomas Libbe
Llewellyn Corry
McIntyre Head
Mo Koow
David Thomas Brash
Soudon Road
West Footaday
Maid Ubat
Nicholl
Conable
Conable BP. AL Halgh
Woot Footwcray
Supreme Court
Melbourne
Corry
Constable Knight
Messrs
W. J. Andrew
J. B. Derham
J. L. Scott
Jn F
Deer Park Updates and Local Events Report
Owing while Mr Arnold remains confined to Sunshine for a week, improving but not yet fit for work. Jim Munro of Nobel Australasia Ltd shows satisfactory progress while Stan Downie has left the loom football club. J Brophy acts secretary and is guiding the club through the season. A Deer Park football club dance at Watsons Hall drew good attendance from Sunshine visitors. K McKensie provided music and M C duties were by K Horner. Mrs Reed of Hullerat Road is recovering steadily from illness, though still weak. Contractor O O Shaunassy reports steady progress on the new side road opposite the State School, with opening planned soon. Bacchus Marsh football cascade final features Rockbank vs Bacchus Marsh in a closely matched, likely thrilling game.
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Arnold
Sunshine
Jim Munro
Nobel (Australasia) Ltd
Stan
Downie
J. Brophy
Deer Park
Watson's Hall
K. McKensie
M.C
K. Horner
Heed
Hullerat Road
O'. O'Shaunassy
Bacchus Marsh
Rockbank
Euchre Party In St Albans Fails To Raise Funds
Around the District reports a Saturday euchre party and dance at St Albans Mechanics Hall to raise money for a piano repair. Attendance was weak, but attendees enjoyed the event. Joynson and Mrs Hobinson won first prizes. consolation prizes went to Mr Moubsey and Mrs Batten. A young son of Mr A Parrman injured his head on a sewing machine, suffering a slight concussion but recovering.
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St. Albans Mechanice’ Hall
Joynson
Mex. Hobinson
Moubsey
Batten
Maidstone ALP Branch Holds August Meeting
Maidstone branch of the ALP met at Maidstone Hall on August 23 with Councillor W Greenham in the chair. He was congratulated on election to Braybrook Council, and Dr W Greenham was thanked. Fourteen ladies nominated, with a lively debate on playgrounds leading to a euchre party and dance to fund equipment for Maidstone play grounds.
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Maidstone
ALP
Maidtone Hall
W. Greenham
Braybrook
Greenland
ALD
Maribyrnong School Party Supports Piano Fund
A successful euchre party and dance at Maribyrnong State School last Saturday raised funds for the piano fund. Plans to add two large new rooms to the school advance, with the school committee commended for months of hard work, and the Maribyrnong Public Hall project nearing completion in a central, well sized facility.
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Maribyrnong State School
Maribyrnong
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Wm. Roach
Sunshine State School
Dis Vf
Derrimut Alte
W. Greenjum
Htwneh
A.W.A
Olor
Kellor
Drs
J. H. Stevens
James Capes
United Friendly Socreties’ Cricket Association
G. L. Coulter
Footscray
FORGE
Nicholson ST
St. Albans
Unemine Phogreha
Wedenday
Council
Conference of Progress Associations
Cauleld Town Mall
Hunshiuw Tean
Middle Park
Harbottin
Springett
Adams
Carroll
BR. Gray
Forrester
Donald
J. Gray
Cousins
Harrison
Foster
Jones and Sherriffs
N. M. Knol
Esplanade
Barb St
Raleigh's Rd
Penrose’s
Harold Boorer
Practical Greengrocer
Durham
Hampshire
Eureka
Taport Quay
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