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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1936
Page
5
The Sunshine Progress Association and Braybrook Shire Council demand removal of a fence along Hampshire Road opposite the Town Hall. Citizens say the structure serves as seating for men obstructing pedestrians and is an eyesore amid town improvements.
Keilor Shire Council discussed drainage upgrades at East Explanade Victoria Crescent Linda Street and Arthur Street with 12-foot pipe culverts, plus Valle drain and concrete footpath works. They approved materials costs about £60 and considered day labor for English Street works and use of secondhand pitchers.
The Shire of Keilor faced a tight budget as it received a letter from the Country Roads Hoard requesting provision of bituminous tar material for the 1946-47 season. Shire engineer H Walters said funding depends on a federal grant, with no grant meaning no material purchases.
Keilor Shire Council urged the Country Roads Board to declare a section of the Albion to St Albans route a main road to share maintenance. The Board said it cannot decide now but will inspect soon. Local council support and freight traffic from Out de Uistricen were noted.
Vandals returned to Sun Shine Gardens on Sunday night, pulling up dozens of chrysanthemums and laying hoses across walkways to trap pedestrians. The council urges police action to curb the attackers and restore order.
The St Albanian Tennis Club sought a fence at Rivington Reserve near the tennis courts. Council considered Cyclone Company quotation of £227 50 for erection, while club offered cheaper options. Debate included who should pay and whether work should be done by Cyclone or club staff. Dempster moved Cyclone quotation with club contributing part. motion carried.
Harvester B defeated North footeclay by leveraging strong bowling led by Sims Anstey and Sutton. North posted 101 as J Dodd scored 40 and Ustick 13 not out, while Harvester B replied with 207 in the first innings setting up an outright win. Key scorers included D Winter 62 Barnes 24 and J Hardy 31. A picture night to celebrate the double premiership is planned for April 16 at the Sunshine Theatre.
The report notes a £6 charge with a three year rebate possibility. A councillor notes the department gains from both sides. A fine recently imposed on Mr H Be Yates of Victory Batute Essendon is mentioned, with little action on cleanup. Inspector Somers weighs in.
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