Mysteries of the Sure Wall Fire Prompts Council Action
A blaze at the Shire Hall in Sunshine Braybrook district destroyed a recently built brick structure while sparking debate over water supply, firefighting readiness, and plans to replace the hall with a modern building. Fire brigades from Footscray Yarraville and a local reel battled flames. damage confined largely to the hall and adjoining areas with rebuilding tenders expected.
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Gene
Darktown Fire Brigade
Sunshine
Braybrook
Metropolitan Board of Work
Metropolia
Gsirms Tiowan
Shire Hall
Yarraville
Footscray
Mechanics’ Institute
Cairns
Belden
Shire Council
Metropolitan
Ripe
Senthice Golf Club Visit to Bacchus Marsh Return Match
Senthice Golf Club visited Bacchus Marsh on Saturday for a return match. Despite the loss, players expressed fair competition and appreciation for the Bacchus Marsh hospitality. A meeting for committee members is set for Monday evening at the State Savings Bank.
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Bacchus Marsh
State Savings Bank
Pat Ticnae
Firemen Save Blazing House In Waterless Clash
A chaotic local fire drill ends with water finally leaking from a plug as firefighters battle a blaze. The crew struggles to locate a supply of water and yells in exasperation before the fire appears under control and the captain laments the lack of juice. Hugo Buckingham
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Hugo Buckingham
G U C C F Albion Lodge Meeting Notes Unprecedented Assembly
An unprecedented gathering at G U C C F Albion Lodge marks its quarterly meeting on Wednesday May 27. The stewards report a drop in the sick register, four new members joined Oddfellows, and three propositions were made. A committee of six will oversee future affairs as social welfare expands. An agreement with the Repatriation Department will fund medical fees for war widows, under strict procedures. Mr G L Coutter was chosen as Judge's representative at the Annual Conference and lodge nominee for northern district supervisor.
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Weddenlay
Aunwat
Wick
Wix
G. L. Coutter
Inaccurate Report Triggers Fire Brigade Board Review
The Fire Brigade Board met on Thursday to address a report claiming neglect of periodical inspections. The chief officer and equipment were reportedly neglected, prompting consideration of better Sun Whine facilities. Insurance totals £5,000 on the brick building and lighter coverage on furniture and the old building, with hall furniture underinsured.
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Word Hall
Piecework controversy at Sunshine machines plant
The Agri cultural Implement Makers' Union criticizes H V McKay and the Sunshine works over piecework. Union secretary Mr Russell alleges under piecework production rose sharply while prices and wages shift, prompting warnings of work stoppages. McKay defends piecework citing costs of coal and materials and says gains go to community.
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Directo
H. V. McKay
Agricultural Implement Makers’ Union
Russell
Sunshine Worka
Re- Worka
McKey Weld
Rose Vell
Runsell
Meg McKay
McKay
Rus
Sunshine
Uch
Ralph McKay
Implement Makers’ Union
Yeaterviay
Ryan
Encembler
Mr. Ruswell
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Senthice Golf Club
G.U.C.C.F
Albion Lodge
Fibrous
Mantas Tant
Hutchinson’s
Harvard
Bo Het
Fio
Hampshire Road
W. Mitchell
Motor Delivery Service
St. Albans
Maidstone
Melbourne
Attynites
Remy Luggage
Ath
City
Hell
Lide Colina
Central
AOR
Lonsdale
Drama
Graham Street
G. Penrose
Uye Bat
Mark ‘Twain
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