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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1953
Page
2
Easter is a time of reverence and humility marking the greatest event in human history. The message of Jesus offers hope, resurrection, and strength to endure adversity, urging individuals to live the Easter message daily for peace and harmony among humanity.
Sunshine Council engineer Mr Hy Robinson reported on Monday that no work had begun on Churchill Avenue. Dr Hr Skinner urged contractor J H Wheelahan be ordered to start at once amid criticism of the firm and a temporary drain by the Board of Works hindered progress with ten men sent to the site.
Residents of the TC.1 settlement on Station Road Deer Park warn of a gruesome winter without a path to access their homes. An incident last winter saw a pedestrian struck by a hit and run driver while using the roadway. The petition will be considered at the next Sunshine Council meeting.
Dr Dempster on Monday urged the city engineer to study placing a load limit on Lynch Street. The request aims to curb heavy vehicle damage and protect local infrastructure.
The Sun Council plans to value land on Corio Street intended for a municipal site. On Monday solicitors for owner Mr. W Hatton informed the council that the £850 offer was well below an experienced valuer's estimate.
Sunshine Council debates how to allocate funds from the sale of land. Southern Ward pushes for spending in its area while others urge a ward-wide distribution. A portion already earmarked for fencing at a proposed site in Sunshine Park, with the remainder sent to the Parks and Gardens committee for review.
A combined Easter Service will be held on Good Friday at 1am at No Sunshine Presbyterian Church. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed and an offering will be taken for interchurch aid in Europe.
A deputation is being arranged by Footscray City Council to urge construction of an underground train or an open concrete channel along Stony Creek from Anderson Road to the river at Yarr sunshine. Sunshine Council will be represented on the deputation. Cr Castley questioned if the proposal would abandon the division scheme to Kororit Creek, to which Dr Parsons responded with a hopeful remark.
The Sunshine Council on Monday approved a private street construction plan for First Second and part of Central Avenues. Dr Ainsworth asked if this scheme outranks others, and Dr Parsons quipped that no other streets existed when it was proposed. Estimated cost is 2 shillings 3 pence per foot.
A compact report notes efforts to promote career training and technology in the 17th district focusing on security and Rust related investments. Community leaders urge residents to engage with programs, highlighting jobs, funding, and modernization plans.
No applicants have answered recent advertisements by Sam Shine Council calling for a housekeeper to start an emergency housekeeper scheme.
In a letter to the editor residents urge Sunshine Victualler Mr M V Priest to upgrade the bar with a clear modern radio to accompany his beer garden and lounge. The writer notes population growth and appeals on behalf of regulars for better comfort.
Dr. Ainsworth told the Sunshine Council that 127 houses in Upper Glen Gall Road await electric installation and accused the S.E.C. of not trying hard enough. He noted residents have waited up to three years and estimated reticulation costs between £10,000 and £14,000, urging faster action.
Hall Committee protest in Deer Park ALP to the Sunshine Council was deferred for one month after a letter questioned the constitution of Deer Park Hall committee granting S.C.1. company three representatives. Crley moved delay, Beachley opposed. Dr Castley urged careful consideration for a possible solution.
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