Ex Dr Turner Remembered For Public Service In Braybrook
Braybrook Shire Council honored ex Dr A E Turner of Footscray for his long service as commissioner of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Defeated by 65 votes at Footscray elections, Turner was praised for aiding the shire’s water supply and governance. council to send thanks.
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A. E. Turner
Footscray
Braybrook
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
Turner
Farnsworth
Sunshine Railway Station Raises Status At Progress Association Meeting
Sunshine Progress Association discussed restoring goods traffic to Sunshine to elevate the station. Dr Lowe noted past higher classification and Tottenham marshalling yards. Mr Astbury urged credit for Sunshine freight. A proposal to run an extra Melbourne train 5 to 6 pm was also considered.
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Sunshine Progress Association
Astbury
Sunshine
Lowe
Tottenham
Footscray
Cr Drayton
Sunshine Station
Carruthers
Railway Department
Melbourne
New Councillors Make Their Bow
Newcomers Cr Willan and Cr Barrett were welcomed to Cr Willan central riding and Cr Barrett river riding at the council meeting. Chairman Cr Lowe urged caution over duties and finances while Dr Barrett and Dr Willan pledged to serve with responsibility and fit into existing administration. Re elected Drs Drayton and Watson also received a warm reception and Drayton praised ratepayers. Watson thanked the assembly.
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Cr Willan
Cr Barrett
Cr Lowe
Barrett
Willan
Drs Drayton
Watson
Lowe
Drayton
Dr Drayton
Sunshine Girl Guides raise funds at bowling green
On a cold Tuesday afternoon in September the 1st Sunshine Girl Guides gathered at the bowling green pavilion and raised £8 6 for the Comforts Fund. Prizes were won by Mrs Bell, Mrs Morris, Mrs Davidson, and Mrs Hibbs. A cape donated by Mrs J H Brown fetched £2 5 6 and was won by Mrs Gow.
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Bowling Green Pavilion
1St
Sunshine Girl Guides
Comforts
Bell
Morris
Davidson
Hibbs
J. H. Brown
Durham Road
Gow
Anderson Road
Brown
Hiscock
Miss Beaven
Clinnick
Thieves Leave Sunshine Estate Office in Disorder
Thieves forced the front door of Mr L E J Holden's estate agency on Hampshire Road Sunshine and rifled drawers. Only a library book remained. no valuables were taken. Local police are handling the inquiry.
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L. E. J. Holden
Hampshire Road
Sunshine
Sunshine Progress Association Seeks Transport Co operation
The Sunshine Progress Association plans to work with West Footscray Progress Association on transport questions. Dr Drayton says improved facilities could spur large industrial and residential growth in the shire. The meeting praised Willan and Drayton for return to Braybrook Council and noted the council's involvement with the association.
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Cr Drayton
Sunshine Progress Association
West Footscray Progress Association
Dr Drayton
Municipal Status Debate Noted as Beneficial
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Dogs Cause Annoyance Disrupts Sunshine Progress Meeting
Sunshine Progress Association heard reports of roaming packs troubling residents. Secretary Mr Cathels cited up to 25 dogs in one pack and 17 near the railway station. Members blamed the dog cart absence and asked Cathels to pursue remedies to end the nuisance.
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Sunshine Progress Association
Cathels
White
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Alex F. Clarke
Alex. F. Clarke
Barkly Street
GUY Bros. Pty. Ltd
Melon ST
C Ouy
Gordon St
Fortscray
R Guy
Stanley St
C. Ogilvie
Thorley's
Libbis
Devonshire Road
Sunshine Telephone
Harry Hall . Ltd
Nicholson Street Footscray
Grocer's
John F. Carroll Ll.b
Paisley Street
Florist
Margaret Shorten
Sybil Nichelle
Barkly Street Footscray
Sunshine Railway Station
E. Kendall
Irving Street Footscray
Braybrook Council
Progress Association
Foundation
National Building Co
Boyle Bros
Gladstone
Moonee Ponds
L. M. James
Anderson RD
F.wheelahan
Station Place
Taylor
Tom Taylor
Leeds Street
A. Lowe
Tyler ST. Sunshine
Brien’s Comfort Coaches
Moreland Street
Walter A. Warne
Undertaker
Barely ST
A E. Bowdern
Harwood
Oregon
Sunshine Timber Yards
Henderson & Graham
Town Hall
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