Reform plan seeks expanded Metro Board representation
About 40 years ago the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works had 39 representatives from inner municipalities. A conference led by Dr Treloar agreed to raise representation to 45, giving outer suburbs more voice. Premier plans to delay a private bill while an independent committee reviews current legislation and board powers.
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Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Administration
G. L. Chandler
M.L.C
Sunshine District
Shire of Mulgrave
Treloar
Braybrook Shire
Keilor
Werribee
Bulla
Whittlesea
Braybrook
Return Ball Profit Highlights Local Fundraising
On Wednesday evening the accounts of the complimentary ball for the then President of the Shire of Hraybrook Dr W J Pridham and Mrs Pridham were finalised showing a profit of £90. Ex Dr Pridham wished any profit from the function to be donated to the Footscray Hospital appeal, and the cheque will be handed to the hospital committee. His long dedication to the movement over more than 20 years is noted.
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Shire of
Pridham
Man Charged With Burglary Escapes
Royal Thomas Worcester, charged with burglary with his brother Harry Worcester and Hilda Beecham, escaped from Footscray watch house last night. Adjourned to October 3 at Sunshine. bonds set at £100 with sureties for Worcester and Beecham. Prosecution cites breaking into O Gilpin Ltd and Robert Prowse at Sunshine and explosives at Beecham home.
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Sunshine Court
Royal Thomas Worcester
Harry Worcester
Hilda Beecham
Killingbeck
Footscray Watchhouse
Sunshine
O. Gilpin
O. Gilpin Ltd and Robert Prowse
James Fredri Newport
Families Living in Sheds and Tents in Braybrook
Health Inspector Mrs. E Thorpe reports overcrowded housing in Duke Street and Bullarat Road with evicted families in sheds shops waggons and tents. Demolitions urged only if replacements are built. Drayton says slum tenants cannot be housed by the Commission. A deputation to authorities to press government action is planned with Mr Mullens MLA to arrange.
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Shire of
Braybrook
E. Thorpe
Duke Street
Bullarat Road
Drayton
Howe
Ballarat
Commission
Dobson
Mullens
M.L.A
Three Months For Unregistered Pistol
At Williamstown Court Harry Worcester was sentenced to three months for possessing an unregistered pistol on August 28. Detective Killingbeck said the firearm was found at the defendant's home at 14 Eliza Street Newport.
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Williamstown
Harry Worcester
Killingbeck
Eliza Street
Newport
Father fined for similar charge in Newport case
Ormond Worcester, father of the previous defendant, was fined £5 at the same court for a related offense. The pistol was found in a sedan pocket in the yard at Newport. A charge of possessing two watches believed stolen was withdrawn, and another count for a window frame and rubber sheeting was dismissed.
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Ormond Worcester
Newport
Mrs Pridham Hosts Ladies At The Wattles
Mrs Pridham entertained a group of Melbourne ladies at afternoon tea at The Wattles Little Collins Street on a Wednesday afternoon. She was joined by her daughter Gwen and guests including Mesdames J L Scott H E Robinson E Hargreaves J F Parsons C G Carlton E Pritchard G Baker P Prith H Robinson J B Ivory and A G Pennell.
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Pridham
Shire of
Braybrook
Resignation of District Warden Hargreaves Cited
Shire Secretary Mr. E Hargreaves resigns from the District Warden post due to other duties. Councillors praise his splendid services. Shire President Dr E Drayton to open the Sunshine Bowling Season at the green tomorrow afternoon.
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E. Hargreaves
Hargreaves
Dr. E. Drayton
Council Jottings and Council Action Notes
The Travellers' Aid Society seeks funds but the Council takes no action. A 60 percent rental rebate is granted to the Blind Institute for a recent entertainment. Braybrook to report on a power point at St Albans Health Centre. Keilor to pay half. Sunshine Fire Station staff to rise by one. living quarters to be altered. A fence is urged for the shire hall yard. The late S H Pridham’s son acts as meat inspector. work pressure prompts protests at the depot.
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Blind
Shire of
Dobson
Willan
S. H. Pridham
Commerce Dept
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Metropolitan Board OF Worlks
Hospital Appeal
LTD
Footscray
Forges
LES
Sunshine and Newportntered
Mrs Pridham
Council
Travellers’ Aid Society
Lowe
Barclay
Dr. Watson
Horlick
Sunshine and District
U.F.S. Dispensary
L. McDuff
Sun Crescent
John Downing
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