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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1952
Page
2
A newspaper column charges the new railway fare scale worsens the western suburbs. It argues public utilities should spread costs equitably, improve service, and attract more customers rather than raise prices. It condemns higher charges while blaming insufficient tram competition and poor service.
Sunshine Council Pub lic Works Committee discussed a possible land exchange with Sunshine Picture Theatre owners. The theatre seeks to buy an eight feet wide strip opposite the town hall to extend and modernise. The site is also eyed for a long awaited health centre, with some councillors doubting its suitability. Council to invite Mr Kirby to a conference. Dr Parsons proposed refusing any sale, but no second was recorded.
Anna Emmets of 91 Beaver Street St Albans faced charges at Sunshine Court on Tuesday for driving an unregistered motor car and for being an unlicensed driver. She received fines of £2 on each charge.
The Mothers' Club celebrated its 27th birthday luncheon in the town hall last week. Guests included the Mayor, Mayoress, Dr Dobson, Dr Shephard, Headmaster Mr Smith, Miss Way, Mr Seers, and Mrs Quentin guest speaker.
In continuation of the winter program the Methodist Church screens a new colour film on Sunday evening. The feature is Hidden Treasures which had its London release in April.
The meeting approved plans for club extensions due to growing popularity and capacity limits. Officers were elected including J R Lowe as president, with reports on constitution revision, earnings, and upcoming pennant games and opening day scheduled for September.
Office bearers for the 1952 53 season were elected at the Sunshine Ladies Bowling Club annual meeting. President Mrs Schafer. vice presidents Mesdames Guy and Jarman. Secretary Mrs Mann. Treasurer Mrs Grigg. Committee Mesdames Forbes, Powell, Whittingham, McDonald, Williamson. Selection Committee Mesdames Guy, Grigg, Schmidt. Press correspondent Mrs Guy. A presentation was made to the president and afternoon tea followed.
James Patrick Smyth of Shower Street Sunshine was fined £2 at the local court on Tuesday for riding a motorcycle without a license.
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