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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1930
Page
6
The fragmentary OCR text references Sunshine Exchange and a list of mart items. It mentions an exchange with a focus on efficiency and wording, with scattered names and places, but no coherent event or date. The readable pieces suggest a local listing or registry rather than a full news item.
A heated debate on severance from St Albans to Braybrook spurs property owners to oppose higher sanitary and general rates. Local figures including Mr Clarke argue the Western Riding rate is 2/1 in the pound, with Braybrook connections threatening town prosperity. The Severance Committee delays peti tion deadlines to September, amid claims many signatures are no longer valid.
A fragmented letter from Arthur Street St Albans discusses the Inter-Barron Billiards event and local finances. It cites figures on revenue and expenditure, noting a balance change in the Braybrook district and criticizing statements by Mr. Clarke. The correspondence warns ratepayers about the committee’s claims and references Western Riding and balance sheets.
The Braybrookshire secretary Me Edgar Hargreaves states no health rate is imposed in the Western Riding. A 1929 balance sheet shows actual expenditure in the Western Riding exceeded £3403 excluding street lighting and other services. Council estimates for the year leave £3815 for public works and maintenance after other Western Riding expenditures.
A city council adjourned on a contentious matter as residents faced tolls and legalities. Secretary Mi Kilgarjar reported bids and payments, with discussions over enforcement and responsibility. Officials noted a proposed funding plan and timelines, but unresolved liability and cost risks held up progress on the Sarg Street and Modern Road projects.
Melbourne’s GTIME REVUE reports strongest in melody sineing daning and acrobatics with dazzling costumes. Mr Haines and Mr Gaithness praise Mr Heginald C. Jones production. Patrons urged to buy tickets early to avoid entrance congestion as tickets sell fast and a bumper attendance is expected.
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