Braybrook Shire as a Back Number in 1920s Reflections
In a curio on naming and progress, CGC muses on Braybrook Shire becoming a relic of past terms. The piece recalls Sunshine’s rise, railway shifts, and the push to rename local governance as a borough or town, arguing for broader civic identity and active leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Braybrook
Shire
Ile
Hugh V. McKay
Meadows
Sunshine
Shire of Sunshine
Braybrook Town
Cloncurry
Faybrook
Braybrook Council Faces Funding Hurdles Over Sustenance Scheme
The Public Works Committee plans a work for sustenance scheme based on Dr Dempster. Council must raise about £300 beyond a State grant of £285 for Braybrook. Keilor receives £80 from the cabinet and £40 from the relief committee, plus £40 from the council to fund a cycling track and related works.
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Dempster
Unemployed Relief Council
Braybrook
Keilor
Shire Relief Committee
Footscray Council Deliberates on Work Dilemma and Shire Redivision
The Footscray Council faces a shortage of willing workers and may strike dependents from the sustenance list. Proposals favor redrawing boundaries to absorb Central and Southern areas, with Maidstone transfer to Footscray and a potential new Shire centered at St Albans.
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Maidstone
Footscray
St. Albans
Keilor
Broadmeadows
Tullamarine
Essendon
Doutta Galla
Braybrook
Braybrook and
Sunshine Falls Short in Semi Final to Thornbury
Sunshine challenged Thornbury in ideal conditions but trailed early, recovered to lead briefly before Thornbury pulled away in the final term. Gregory's four goals plus goals from Guy McIntyre Bleasley and others guided Thornbury to a 67 to 58 win. Willey Dempster Steadman and O Brien starred for Sunshine.
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Sunshine
J. McIntyre
Frazer
O'brien
T. McIntyre
B. Guy
L. Willey
Goldsworthy
McKinnon
Gregory
T Willey
Bleasley
Guy
Woods
Bucks
Steadman
Gardiner
Rover
Perry
E McIntyre
Thornbury
I. McIntyre
Bleash
McIntyre
G. Guy
Bult
Bad
Wools
Deity
Hf McIntyre
Sunstine
Hornbury
Hack
Bleasby
Dempster
O’ Brien
Golf Club Ball a Social Success
A well attended Golf Club Ball at the Susie Gelf Club drew about 200 guests who enjoyed Markham's Band and dancing into the early hours. The hall featured a giant suspended golf ball, praised arrangements, and a generous supper. notable attendees included Mr. J. J. Betheras and Mrs. Betheras, Mr. Mansis, and Mrs. Morris among others with fashion details noted for many attendees.
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Susie Gelf Club
Markham
Mortis
J. J. Betheras
Betheras
John
Adamson
Raymond
Robinson
Keith Melenald
8. Challen
Mansis
Morris
WT. Williamson
War Pensioners get advance Shaw Day pension payment
War Pensioners are informed that the payment due on 22 September 1932 will be paid a day early on 21 September 1932 in observance of Shaw Day.
Shire Opens Sun Shine Bowling Club
The Sun shine bowling club has its official opening tomorrow with the President of the Shire declaring the green open. Mr A R Johnston serves as club president for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Bowling Club
A. R. Johnston
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Braybrook Shire
CGC
Footscray Council
Dr Hanmer
C. Ainsworth
J. Derry
A.J. Downing
D. Gillies
W. A. Galloway
May Grimley
S. ©. Grahjini
Eisie Gibson
Eithel Habotts
Constance Jones
G. Neyland
Fe Metherson
Ballarat
L. Oakes
Alma Oakes
Myrtle Oakes
V. Perry
J. Parsons
N Parsons
Seeley Shinit
Fogo Thompson
Froman Theneon
B.C. Wells
W. T. Williamson
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