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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1939
Page
3
Cr A Lowe was unanimously elected Shire president for the coming year after being the sole nomination. The council fixed his allowance at 120 pounds despite a push to raise it to 150. Treloar was appointed chairman, with new reps Cr Baker and Cr Dobson welcomed.
The Shire president moved to send a letter of appreciation to ex-Cr A G Pennell for three years of service as a councillor. Cr Lowe praised his conduct while Cr Dobson, who defeated Pennell, seconded the motion and cited families praising his generosity during the campaign.
Braybrook Council notes progress on Inkerman and Havelock Street excavation and paving delays due to weather, with updates on Jackson Williamson Raleigh McIntyre and Wunderlich roads. Health reports cite four scarlet fever cases and concerns at Yarra Jute Company over dust and fibres. building inspections and licencing plans discussed. tip clean up and rodent control planned.
Competition starts tomorrow with six new entrants and six matches including North Sunshine A vs Spaldings A and St Mark's vs Albion A. Play begins 1 45 p m with teams required to submit reports and scoresheets by Monday evening. A council meeting is set for Monday September 11 at 8 pm in Albion clubrooms.
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