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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1952
Page
5
Sunshine Football Club announces a presentation night next Wednesday. Two practice games against Footscray teams are planned, one at Footscray and another at Selwyn Park. Met League first and second elevens start 19 April with a flag ceremony and afternoon tea.
Braybrook Football Club notes report good turnout of old and new members at last Saturday’s practice and call for more under 18 players. Energetic new committee members drive work while players should book for upcoming functions. Pie night after training April 24. Dance and Social April 18. Practice match with Parkside FC April 19. A grade at Braypeseki C grade at Footscrayrk. Social committee plans many functions with member support urged.
Two men faced Sunshine Court after alighting from a train on the wrong side to dodge station congestion. Ralph Trainer and Kenneth Weakley, both of Sunshine addresses, were fined £1 with 10 costs each for the offence observed on 18 January.
In response to a Public Health Department request the Keilor council begins a free immunisation campaign in the shire. The Department supplies immunising material at no cost to combat the rising diphtheria threat.
The King Trophy for men's rinks ended with six teams tied on two wins each and finalists decided by percentage. Douglas Absom Crook Osborne J Coakes J Pearce Turner and Rohne (c) travelled to the third round of the C Pennant Rinks Championship and were edged 19 18 by Doutta Galla. Easter break fixtures include three days of play and a group photo for the C team on April 19. A wind up social is planned for May 23 at Hampshire House with potential cancellation of the remainder due to lighting limits.
The president noted Walmer Avenue schemes and other street projects delayed by weather concerns. Engineer Mr. Rees said pre-winter work elsewhere keeps him busy now, but a start on many new street jobs is planned for next summer.
The city council, on the president's motion, decided to seek additional fire alarms for St Albans to improve emergency response.
Melbourne town clerk endorsed a Keilor shire statement on rates not payable for Commonwealth property. Prepared by Keilor secretary Mr N Woods, the document explains the approach to the Commonwealth Government to make such property rateable and was sent to the Property Officer, Department of the Interior.
Dr. Eddie told Keilor councillors at Saturday’s meeting that in five years New Australians may outnumber others on the council. He predicted Mari Byronong riding could be represented by New Australians eager to join school committees and engage in district affairs.
Employees of Sunshine council formed a social club and last week the council approved the club name Sunshine City Social Club after blessing the project. The group seeks to operate within municipal guidelines and foster employee camaraderie.
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