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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1951
Page
2
Monsanto Chemicals Aust Pty Ltd held an Open House to show employees families and friends factory conditions. Two sessions, afternoon and evening, drew large crowds with tours, refreshments, a merry-go-round for children, toys, and plastic containers. Visitors were guided through production of sulphap drugs phonol aspirin and plastics moulding powder.
The East Sunshine Progress Association reports ongoing meetings with lively discussion on drains and unawept channels, banning noxious trades, and addressing overcrowded buses. Members urge Council action and parental cooperation to protect children and prevent accidents.
Council praises New Australians for finishing half completed houses in the western area. Dr. Pennell notes they are getting to work while building inspector Montgomery calls the job wonderful in the past month. A full report on unauthorised houses is being prepared.
The Minister of Education informed Dr Ay Ee rd MLA that site improvement plans for the new Sunshine East school are approved. The Pub Teratmiest was asked to arrange necessary groundwork before the building scheme proceeds, with arrangements to be moved forward if required.
Braybrook councillor inquiries into attendance at Sun shine State School holiday play centre found the 186 average daily attendance figure was correct. Officials note only afternoon attenders were counted if morning absentees. National Fitness Council hopes for a permanent play-centre supervisor.
A scrap metal collection will be held tomorrow morning by the 1st Sunshine Scouts. All households are asked to cooperate. Boys should meet in uniform at the Scout Hall at 7.45 a.m. A weekend camp is planned next week and attendees should bring their 5/6 to night Friday.
The Commonwealth Government transfers two land areas to the Hawkb rook Council in East Sunshine to compensate for land taken. One parcel of 11 acres adjoins Lily and Dorothy Streets, and another includes the East Sunshine Hall near Ravenhall Street. Negotiations have spanned some time and are now completed.
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