Barb Street Controversy Leads to Council Decision
In Maribyrnong Braybrook Shire debates over Barb Street and Middle Road reveal a past row where private street construction proceeded without Local Government Act formalities. A current proposal to let owner Meg Randall fund and sign agreements to repair prompts cautious support and warnings that past errors should not recur.
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Barb Street
Middle Road
Maribyrnong
Braybrook Shire
Randall
Mr. Robinson
Pam
Dr. Pennell
Rtandall
Dr. Demputer
Sunshine farewell for Ronald Davin as clerk of courts
Ronald VY. Davin, five years clerk of calls at Sunshine, transfers from Sunshine WW Kingwood and continues as assistant clerk of courts at Carlton. John Toohey of City Court Mulbourne becomes Sunshine successor. Gr G W Pennell JP lauds Davin and hopes he returns to Sunshine as Police Magistrate. Davin thanks the Bench for five pleasant years.
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Ronald VY. Davin
Sunshine
Kingwood
Carlton
King Wood
John Toohey
Mulbourne
Thurday
G. W Pennell
J.P
Davis
J. L. Scott
Pennell
Read and Advertise in the Sen shine Advocate
Public notice urging advertisers to place ads in the Sen shine Advocate. Details include publication details and contact for rates and deadlines. No further content available from the fragment.
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Senshine Advocate
Sunshine's Younger Set Prepares Social Events Schedule
The Younger Set in Sunshine reports strong turnout at a recent meeting led by Dr. W J Pridham. An initial function a cracker party in Town Hall supper room offers cash prizes, tickets 1 shilling. A Regent Theatre picture night is set for Monday October 8. A visit to Women's Hospital is planned for Saturday September 20 hosted by Mrs Packer.
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W. J. Pridham
Regent Theatre
Women's Hospital
Packer
Sunshine
Bowling Club Opens Season With Pennant Selections
A gathering at the green, hosted by president A. Ry Johnston, marked the opening of the bowling season. Cy Wooll Pridham officially opened the green while Mrs Grigg and Mrs Johnston started the first bowls. The club plans to meet Bacchus Marsh at Sunshine, with pennant teams announced and others to be adjusted by selectors.
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A. Ry Johnston
Cy Wooj. Pridham
Grigg
Johnston
Bacchus Marsh
Sunshine
Ten Years Ago and Now Town Hall Fire and Future Progress
A retrospective compares the old dilapidated public hall and its disastrous fire in 1924 with today’s modern Sunsh ine town hall. The piece highlights Improved fire protection and water supply, a new fire station, and questions future civic progress over the next decade.
Obituary of Samuel Evans Russell
Samuel Evans Russell died suddenly at his Sunshine home on 16 September aged 60. Born at Rylstone NSW he is survived by a widow and grown family. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon with Rev. W J Harris officiating and interment at Footscray Cemetery. Casket borne by M Tully R Grant H Robinson and A Babb. Nelson Bros. Funeral arrangements handled.
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Samuel Evans Russell
McIntyre Road
Sunshine
Rylstone
N.5
M. Tully
R. Grant
H. Robinson
A. Babb
Messrs
Nelson Bros
Council Adopts Scottish Union Insurance Policy
Following a tender process urged by Shire Secretary E Hargreave the council pursued a single comprehensive policy. Twelve firms bid identical totals with varying item rates, and the Scottish Union company emerged as preferred through agent A Robinson. Premiums totalled £23, with no action taken on unsolicited insurance requests from A Fox and D McLean.
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E. Hargreave
Scottish Union Company
A. Robinson
A. Fox
D. McLean
Devotional Night at Young People's Club Inspires Members
A Monday gathering of the Young People's Club included a brief business meeting and an inspiring talk by Rev. G. R. Godbehear on the theme I pass this way by once. Miss M. Dods assisted with mandolin and solos by Mrs. Perry and Miss E. Taylor enhanced the evening. The message urged patience, noting two times when anger is inappropriate, and offered practical thoughts for daily conduct.
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Muc
G. R. Godbehear
M. Dods
Mra Perry
E. Taylor
Rates Collected as Braybrook Seeks Back Payments
The Shire of Braybrook through rate collector Mr R Barnett obtained orders against fourteen ratepayers in default with rate payments totaling £156 18s 6d. Several summonses were withdrawn after payments or arrangements. Sickness and unemployment were cited by a few defendants. Mr G W Pennell JP urged sympathy but stressed the council needs funds and would not be harsh, while offering to consider reasonable arrears waivers.
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Braybrook
R. Barnett
G. W. Pennell
J.P
Morning Mist at Prince's Bridge Quiet River Scene
Poem describes passers by and a moored boat under morning mist on Prince's Bridge Melbourne. The white river, tranquil scene, and a gentle voice of gratitude evoke gifts from the gracious Giver. Grace L. Rodda signs the verse.
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Dr. Robinson
Cery Tainty
A. Wintle
J. Thompson
G. McWhirter
D. McLeans
Wi Andrew
A. Fillingsen
G. Baxter
A. Pengelly
H. Oakes
G. Bosher
G. Polson
R. Stone
J. Coakes
W. Wilson
G. Penrose
J. Anderson
A. Sandman
J. Gray
J. Smith
A. Lowe
Northcote
W. Robinson
FOX
Fox’s Quality Stores
Hampshire Road
Advocate
Darktown
Brisgade
Petty Sons
Bremen
Young People’s Club
Prince's Bridge
Melbourne
Grace L. Rodda
Glen Galla
Doge
Getate L. A Fairbeire
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