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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1932
Page
1
Monday evening Braybrook council proceedings grew tense as Dr Robinson pressed for concrete work and full plans. Critics argued plans were unclear and bungled while the president urged serious conduct, ending with a calmer next item.
Mr. L. Thorpe was named as health and dog warden in Braybrook Shire. The appointment comes as part of the district’s updated public health and animal control efforts amid local civic changes.
Braybrook Council adopts a Sustenance Scheme after congregations at Sunshine and St Albans vote to accept Rev. A Heathcote Fletcher’s resignation. The plan provides three paid days weekly for married men and one for singles, with projects including Mitchell Street, Clyde Street drainage, footpath work, and Sunbury Road subsidy requests. Work starts next Monday with limited initial hires.
Dr Drayton reported on a Port Melbourne conference by the Citizens Progress Association about youth unemployment. He said many youths lack parental guidance and urged a public meeting with the Progress Association employers and officials to seek solutions. Dr Robinson called attention to 16 to 18 year olds as a grave problem and Dr Pennell blamed female workplace entry for limited job prospects, advocating domestic roles for girls. The motion was carried.
A Braybrook Shire Council meeting discussed adopting estimates and striking rates earlier to have rates paid two months earlier next year. Dr Lowe urged avoiding delays but noted current pressures on ratepayers. A special meeting was set for 7 pm to consider the estimates, with Mr Oke slated to speak against high school fees at Shire Hall.
The Hray brook Council plans to re class Sunshine State School to seventh and eighth grades to reduce travel costs for students who now must leave after sixth grade. Dr Robinson introduced the motion, proposing a four member committee to study the project and approach the Minister of Education.
The Sunshine Trogreas Association urged Narbrook Council to address stray dogs seen as a public health risk. They argued for securing the dog catcher and paying £5 to bring in the dog catcher cart. Members debated timing and advertising as residents pressed for council action to protect the community health.
Monday night the council received a request from My and M. Nowe of Works asking no action on an offensive matter discharged into street channels and to the Maribyrnong River. The board hints at prosecution if they do not act. The matter was referred to the Engineer and Health Officer for a report.
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