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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 16, 1948

Page

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Braybrook and Footscray booklet Forging Ahead prepared for distribution

The Publicity Committee announces the booklet Forging Ahead promoting Shire Braybrook and City Footscray will reach 27 000 local copies and thousands abroad. Secretary A Turner reported to Graybrook Council amid congratulations from Consuls, Ireland, New Zealand, and others. Edgerton credited Turner for the achievement as Braybrook eyes industrial growth.

Shire of Braybrook City of Footscray A. Turner Graybrook Council Turner England America Northern Ireland New Zealand Australia Braybrook Shire Edgerton Victoria Shire of Braybrook

Food for Britain appeal boosts Braybrook turnout

Response to the Food for Britain appeal held last Saturday in the Shire of Braybrook was successful though quantities received were less than the last appeal. Clothing donations were also strong. Doctors Barclay and Dobson visited Munition factories in Maribyrnong to enlist employee help. Letters of thanks will be sent to Boy Scouts Guides G W Pennell and Council staff for their outstanding community service.

Shire of Braybrook

Albion Kindergarten Bazaar Highlights Cooking Contest

Albion Kindergarten Bazaar will feature a cooking competition with details to be released next week. Ray Clayton is selling three hobby horses at the bazaar.

Ray Clayton

Hospital Carnival Triumph Raises Funds for Sunshine Hospital

The Sunshine Branch Liberal Party carnival at Mount Derrimut Deer Park last Saturday drew strong support for Sunshine Community Hospital. Dr. T R Barclay praised the organizers and thanked helpers as the event aims to raise at least £150. Various contest results included Tossing the Sheaf won by Mr McKenzie and Golf events led by Willaton and D Ryan.

Mount Derrimut Deer Park Sunshine Liberal Party Sunshine Community Hospital T. R. Barclay Mr. McKenzie Longwest EK. Hunter L. Henderson W. Games L. Hopkins Caulfield Sargreaves Messrs Robertson Ryan Taylor Willaton A. Russell D. Ryan L. Hancock Vic. McKay A. Moore Reg. Barclay G. Allan Mr. McDonald Wilson ¢O Reynolds Wilson Efa Reynolds V. Shatter McKays B. Wilson Mrs. Cornish I. Clarke Woodmill

Speedway Restores Track Width At Maribyrnong Reserve

Braybrook Council urges Kirton Speedway Company to restore the track at Maribyrnong Reserve to 30 feet width. Ground measurements show current width at least five feet too wide in places and the playing area just meets V F L standards being 450 feet long and 820 feet wide. Council moves to inform the company to comply with contract requirements. opposition to additional time and concern over condemning prior work.

Braybrook Kirton Speedway Coy Barrett Dobson

Persisting in Foolishness at Braybrook Court

A Braybrook man repeatedly litigates without legal aid as Mr. Hammond P.M. presides at Sunshine Court. He dismissed charges by Wm Vorhauer against Ruby Craddock and Wm Roberts over impounding a horse and fees, most actions dated over a year prior and thus invalid. Costs of 5/5 were awarded against Vorhauer.

Braybrook Hammond Sunshine Court Ruby Craddock Wm. Roberts Wm. Vorhauer Burke St Vorhauer F.M

Obituary Mrs Caroline Heffer 64 in Sunshine

The death occurred suddenly onStd April at her daughter's residence 9 Suffolk Rd Sunshine of Mrs Caroline Elizabeth Heffer aged 64 She leaves her husband John Heffer and four daughters and one son with a daughter and son preceded her The funeral was held Friday at Fawkner Crematorium Rev F Sadler officiating with Nelson Bros handling arrangements.

Suffolk Rd Sunshine Caroline Elizabeth Heffer Ballarat John Heffer Fawkner Crematorium F. Sadler Clerryman Nelson Bros

Mrs Florence Phalp Rites Held at Footscray Cemetery

Mrs Florence Elaine Phalp died at 62 years at her Sunshine home on Wednesday. She was born in North Gippsland and leaves a husband and grown family. The funeral from her Bazentin Street residence went to Footscray Cemetery. Floral tributes came from friends organizations and workers. Rev BE Carne conducted services at the house and graveside. Nelson Bros. managed arrangements.

Florence Elaine Phalp Bazentin St Sunshine North Gippsland Footscray BE. H. Carne Nelson Bros

Presentation honours Ex Doctor Treloar for 17 years service

Ex-Dr. Treloar received an illuminated address at a Monday council meeting to mark 17 years of service. Speakers praised his public life, independence of mind, and long tenure on the Municipal Association and Western Metropolitan Market Trust.

Treloar Cy. Barclay Dr. Treloar Municipal Association Western Metropolitan Market Trust Crs Pennell Drayton Barrett Parsons Cr. Treloar Lid

Keilor Council backs move to fight disruptive element

Minutes report Dr Dickson urging the Municipal Association of Victoria to liaise with the Premier and convene a meeting of municipal representatives to combat what is described as a disruptive movement. Dr Davis and Dr Jolly echo concerns over disloyal sections, while plans for tighter law and order are discussed and support for the State Government is emphasized.

Keilor Dickson Municipal Association of Victoria Dr. Davis

Fowler Defeated in State Full Court Hearing

In a Melbourne state full court hearing on Monday Judge Gavan Duffy and colleagues found against Fowler granting a £2 fine with £50 costs. This was a rehearing of a Sunshine Court case. Braybrook Council plans include Regal Quarries Pty Ltd storage bins and quarry sale terms.

Mason Vo Fowler Gavan Duffy McFarlan O'Brien Fowler Sunshine Court Regal Quarries Pty. Ltd Braybrook Duke St

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