Braybrook Shire mulls Sunshine borough proposal
The Braybrook Shire Council receives a letter from Sun shine Progress Association via Shire secretary B Hargreaves proposing renaming Braybrook Shire to Sunshine and elevating the area to a borough. Financial costs and potential special Parliament act are debated as councillors weigh benefits to ratepayers.
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Borm
B. Hargreaves
Braybrook
Sunshine Progress Association
Bray- Lrook
Sunshine
Parliamet
Wrough
Advornt Rongly
Biiybrook
Hargreaves
Sunshine Town Hall Hosts G U O O F Annual Social
The Sunshine Town Hall hosted the G U O O F annual social with 270 invited members from the local branch. H Blakey organized the event with Littlewood as master of ceremonies. Grand Lodge officers present included Henrickson Coulter and Grant. Presentations were made to Alli son and Richer. Miss Phylis Green and Mr Percy Wail performed. Supper was served in two sittings. the function was praised and planned to be held biannually, with the next in March.
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Sunshine Town Hall
H. Blakey
Littlewood
Snr
Box Hi
Grand Lodge
Bro. Henrickson
G. L. Coulter
J. Grant
Allison and Richer
Socul
Grand Lodge oMeers
Phylis Green
Percy Wail
Viswil
Ratepayers Sued by Shire Collector in Wraybrook Court
Ratepayers sued in Thwrlay's court by Shire of Wraybrook rate collector R E Burnett for about 60 cases seeking 437 pounds total. One defendant claimed wartime service and cancelled contract terms. others objected to interest. An elderly defendant cited promised work offset that never arrived. Chairman G W Pennell deferred further action, with summonses pending.
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Shire of
Wraybrook
R. E. Burnett
Thwrlay
The
Rock
Cx. G. W. Pennell
Sunshine Golf Club 2s Triumph Over Visitors
The Sunshine Golf Club hosted a match against Werribee with nine players from each side. Sunshine won the men 9 to 3 and the women 8 to 1 as trophies were presented by Mr. McDonald to Mrs. Morrin and Mr. Williamson. A Masonic Hall dance followed with prize presentations and plans announced for upcoming mixed foursomes events.
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Werribee
Sunshine Club
R. K. McDonald
Cayley
Sunshine
Masonic Hall
McDonald
Morrin
W. T. Wiliaamson
Accident Averted by Quick Action in Hampshire Road
Senior-Constable Clive Rom on duty in Hampshire road halted a car approaching railway gates after noticing a three year old girl on the running board. Driver Mr G J Parker claimed no awareness of the child. the girl remained calm and was returned home unharmed.
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Clive Rom
McDonald
Sunshine
Hampshire Road
Grosa's
Rowx
Ates
G. 3. Parker
Cox Bros. Pty, Ltd
Melbourne
Benjamin Street
St Albans Mothers Club Euchre and Dance Success
Our St Albans correspondent reports a successful Mechanics Hall euchre party and dance hosted by the Mothers' Club with Miss Meen ey's orchestra providing music. Prizes went to Mrs Hales and Mr Dickson. Monte Carlo winners were Miss Herrick and Mr Whee shan. Future events include cricket club dance and Girl Scout social, with plans for a school bell restoration and an Ugly Man competition featuring Mr McRae, Dr A Dickson, and Mr Le Self. Mr Lotge of Boundary has been admitted to Alfred Hospital after surgery and is expected to recover.
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Mothers’ Club
Mechanics’ Hall
St. Alban Cricket Club
McRae
Dre A. Dickson
le Self
Lotge
Boundary Tv
Alfred
Don t Forget Spalding Mal in Sunshine Town Hall
A small town bulletin notes an event titled Don t Forget Spalding Mal set for Thursday night at Sunshine Town Hall. The item highlights a local gathering focused on a community priority. Attendees are urged to join and participate in the discussion.
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Spalding Mal
Sunshine Town Hall
Lots in a Name for Braybrook Shire Change
The Sunshine Progress Association urged Braybrook Shire Council to rename the shire Sunshine. Councillors split on the proposal while a possible state bill to create a city status for Heidelberg was noted. Discussion included referendum calls, revenue concerns, and the impact on local identity and branding.
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Sunshine Progress Association
Braybrook
Sunshine
Pennell
Dempater
E. Hargreaves
Sid
Heidelberg
Wren
Cr Pennell
Victoria
X Shire
Country Roads Board
Cr. Lowes
Brayhrok
Dempster
Pridlaips
Dr Charles Byrne Appointed Medical Officer of Health
Dr Charles Byrne was appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Shire after the resignation of Dr John Adiamon who served twenty years. Byrne trained at Xavier College and Newmar College, Melbourne University, earning MB and B Sorcery with high honors in 1923. He previously served at Mater Public Hospital Brisbane and practiced in Culgon before purchasing Sunshine practice and holds multiple district medical roles.
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Hraybrook
Mendy Evenifus
Ghartex Byrne
John Adiamon
Byrne
Xalvier Colege
Newmar College
Melbourne University
Mater Publig Hospital
Brisbane
Amd
Tater
Culgon
Sunshine
Cyell Ponkin
Fem
McKay Mustley-Harvin
Council discussion on name change for a project
The dialogue records a council session where Dr. Lowe moves to notify a body about considering a name change. Residents’ reactions are noted as saying Sunshine, while a referendum is discussed as a potential approach. The amendment proposal and party alignment are referenced.
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Lowe
Drayton
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G.U
Sunshine Golf Club
Ronald P. Griffiths
D. P. Grifiths Pty. Ltd
NIT Nicholsen St
Feetecray
Footecray
Rettel
Rerwirs
ST. Albans
R.k.mcdonald Pharmaceutical
Sunshine 23
Charles Byrne
Adamson
Dulesco
Forges Nicholson
Footscray
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