New President Skewes Sets Tone for Incoming Year
The article discusses Dr. Henry Skewes shaping the presidency with decorum impartiality and reform of the reformers. It notes his nonpartisan stance, rulings against excess discussion, and the need for council cooperation to maintain orderly progress. Some members question debate timing and motions, citing recent late-night council actions and potential challenges to rescission motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Skewes
Ita
Oli
Skewes
Dr. Skewes
The Despised Bush in Bhire Council Glare
A sharp critique contrasts the urban elite and the bushman in Bhire Council proceedings. It argues that Western Riding tax money is misused while riotous living drains funds, prompting envy of the bushman’s necessities as officials plead for better use of scarce resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amile
Hayseed
Bhire Council
J. A. Field Produce Store Price List
Pollard list dated 11 6 shows bag prices for 7 bushel sacks at 10 shillings per 6 bushel bag wheat at 6 shillings 8 pence per bushel scratchings litter from 3 shillings 6 pence per bag cows 3 shillings 6 pence to 6 shillings 6 pence per bag cart deliveries each Monday telephone Williamstown 498
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollard
Transfer of Walter J Andrew to Woodend Shire
Mr Walter John Andrew resigns as Braybrook Shire engineer and takes the role of Shire secretary and engineer for Woodend Shire at 9 am Monday. He planned private life but accepted friendly pressure and formalised his appointment on Tuesday. He may work two days weekly on engineering matters while supervising Braybrook projects such as the Government tourist road. He receives congratulations from colleagues but Braybrook misses his service. he remains a Sunshine ratepayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter John Andrew
Hraybrook
Woodend
Andrew
Shire Council of
Braybrook
Shopbreaker Caught After Glass Crash at Fruit Shop
James H. Wiffen, a fish monger on Hampshire Road, spotted the intruder in Harold Boorer's fruit shop around 11 15 pm on the 9th. The thief fled toward the town hall but was pursued by Ivor Evans and arrested by Senior Constable Dibbs. Boorer found £1 in silver missing. a front door plate glass was shattered by a nearby stone. A boy about 15 was charged with shopbreaking and larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Wiffen
Fishmonger
Boorer
Salvation Army Worldwide Officers and Corps Totals
The Salvation Army reports 231066 officers cadets and employes worldwide with 14738 corps and societies. For Australia the figures are 2445 and 1263. Operating on every continent and key islands, it invites old and new friends to respond to local self-denial offerings.
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Salvation Army
Australia
Britain
Japan
Borneo
Reports detail of all meetings must be sent regularly
A report outlines that all meetings should be recorded and forwarded regularly to The Ad. It emphasizes timely submission and consistent documentation practices for administrative oversight.
Sunshine No-License Rally in Victoria Town Hall
A Sunshine No-License rally led by Salvation Army groups and local churches gathered at the Town Hall with speeches by Rev. Wo Harris and other supporters. The event ended with community singing and calls for ongoing dry policies to protect local youths and families. A letter to the Licensed Victuallers Association proposed a counter display using finished articles from hotels to illustrate the trade’s impact, inviting participation from boozers and Sunshine supporters alike.
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U.K
Salvation Army
Tne
Girl Guides
Life Savers
Presbyterian
Methodist
Church of Christ
Jack Downing
Lo.h
J. B. Gray
J. Mooney
A E. Brownbill
C. Robertson
Sunshine No-License League
Lu.r
Wo. Harris
C.E
Council of Churches
A. Lowe
E. Drayton
Victoria
Sunshine
L.V.A
G. Thompson
Benevolent Asylum
S.g.t
Juvenile Ball Winners and Bright Costumes Noted
The event showcased many vivid costumes and characters led by Thelma Stafford and Madame Pompadour. Judges only learned the boy was a girl when the award was announced while a net profit of £31 reflected strong organizing.
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Thelma Stafford
Madame Pompadour
Sylva Willams
Mrs. Patrick
Hoy
Thelma Anderson
la France Rose
Dorothy McPherson
Darby
Eile
Wall Hardie
George Draper
Footscras
Juan
Jean Neilson
Ritchie Parlor
Beryl McGrath
Lorrie Hauser
Joan
Golliwogs
Russian Oy
Mary Morris
Butterfly
Dorrie Stafford
Rose
Earl Walker
Balloons
Joyce Dedrick
Sheima Walker
Veanuts
Margaret Sharpe
Violet Saville
John Bullyats
Norman Holman
Pierotte
Nellue Brown
Sugar
Nancy Rooney
Sylvia Williams
Harry Holman
Winnit Bailey
Red Riding Hood
Kathleen Morter
Weary Willie
Will Hardie
Violet Perry
Betty Green
Elsie Bennett
Ina Draper
Felix
Billy Walker
Jack Parsons
Stella Parsons
Hatch
Jean Hardie
Ronald Thompson
Baby Thomas
Mary Davis
Lorothy Dean
Coster
Jean Guy
Edie
Bobby
Cyril Parsony
Farmer
Dulcie Whiting
Wagman
Jimmie Thompson
Minuet
Marjorie Taylor
Chimneys Swept and Coppers Cleaned by Thos Eliingeworth
Chimneys swept and coppers cleaned. Orders promptly attended to, c/o Advocate office.
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Eliingeworth
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Pennell
Glendenning
Demosthenes
Cicero
F von Lrempster
Munday
Couney
Tony Lumpkin
J. A. Field Produce Store
Williamstown
W. J. Andrew Transfers
Licensed Victuallers’ Association
J. A. Safe
Nelson Bros. Funeral Directors
Victoria St
Footscray
Lahan
Dressmaker & Coostumiere
Pywish Hall
Station Place
Jevenile
Don Myer
Colin Dary
Ron Harding
Max Scott
Nancy Fisher
Norma Rogers
Massie King
Gwen Day
Daphne Jowett
Marcel Kennedy
Margaret Greenslade
Hazel Scanlon
David Rooney
Huntsman
Sugar Sweet
Betty Beames
Tin Soldier
Kathleen Porter
Vernon Patrick
Little Red Riding Hood
Wood Elf
Les Libbis
Sunshine Motor
Devonshire Road
Automobile Car Insurance
Coach & Motor Body Works
M. B. Lynch
Ballarat Road
Hampshire Road
McAlpin
Ser Raising
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