McKay Firm Offers Gardens Transfer to Sunshine Council
The firm H. V. McKay M Pty Ltd offers to transfer Sunshine gardens to the Sunshine City Council with no conditions beyond continued garden upkeep and bowling green use. The gesture includes the land and facilities such as home, tennis court, and a section previously given to the Presbyterian Church. Council to consider at next parks and gardens committee meeting, amid debate on financial upkeep and long term city use.
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H. V. McKay
Massey Harris Pty. Ltd
Sunshine City Council
Sunshine
Kardena
Council
Presbyterian Church
J. Downing
Parks and Garden
N. Green
Counell
Parsons
Downing
Ely
Beachley
Dempeter
McKay
School break-ins amid theft at state and technical campuses
A Monday night burglary hit both Sunshine State and Technical Schools. The State School office reported theft of about £1 10s, while £7 was taken from the Technical School.
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Sunshine State
Induction of English Minister at Baptist Church
Rev Biggs, recently arrived from England with his family, will preach at morning service as part of the induction of English minister ds W Dick, former seaplane of the Baptist of Victoria and vice chairman of the Some Mission Committee.
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Baptist Church
Ds. W. Dick
of the Baptist of Victoria
Some Mission Committee
Biggs
England
Council Eyes Rail Land for Parking Area Expansion
Dr. G. Dobson urged the council on Monday to reopen talks to lease land from the Railways for parking. He proposed sites behind the old parking allotment opposite the town hall and land in San Crescent past the Crescent Furnishing store.
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Sunshine Main
G. Dobson
Council
Dr. Dobson
Town Hall
San Crescent
Crescent
Special Bus Service for School Children Trial
A three week trial of a special bus service for school children begins next Monday at 8 45 a.m from Northumberland Road. The service runs via Hampshire Road with all stops and ends at the post office for Ladtonoo. The Northumberland Road group argues for ongoing support and a minimum of five children is needed.
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Mth
Sun
Northumberland Road
Sunnaie
Bua
Hamshire Road
al Stopa
Complaints About Flying Sawdust Spar Over Street Cleanup
Dr Parsons told the Sun on Monday that residents protested the time spent sweeping sawdust from Victon Case Coy J weight treet into a nearby area. One ratepayer bitterly complained about the delays and mess.
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Parsons
Sun
Victon Case Coy
Council Nominations Close Next Thursday
Nominations for the forthcoming municipal elections close at Sunshine Town Hall next Thursday. Three retiring councillors are Labor. Meg Smiten is nominated in the Southern Ward. In Twice River Ward J. McDonid will be opposed by OT Bray of Maribyrnong. Other retiring councillors include Cr J Downing and Cr J Castle in Central and Western wards.
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Sunshine Town Hall
Lath Angrat
Sovneilt‘ors
Lab
Meg Smiten
Obi Ie
Cowncillon Breen
Twie River
Setirtue
Ce J. McDonid
OT Bray
Maribyrnong
Central
Cr J. Down Ing
Western
Castiey
Cost of Swimming Pool Lays Basis for Public Talk
Dr. N Green stated that the cost of building a swimming pool would be minimal compared with its value and urged the public works committee to further discuss the issue. The Mayor said a public meeting would be held once plans are drawn and a site chosen.
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Citisens
N. Green
Junahine
Public Works Committee
Grean
Down Ing
Benevolent Society's Silver Jubilee Observed
The City of Sunshine Ladies' Benevolent Society marks twenty five years at its annual meeting next Wednesday in the Mayor's Room at the town hall. All interested ladies are invited to attend.
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City of Sunshine Ladies’ Benevolent Society
theft at Witte Quarries garage in Geelong Field
Wheels tyres and tubes valued at £113 were stolen from the garage of Witte Quarries Ltd in Geelong Field last weekend. Police investigations follow as property loss is reported.
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Witte Quarries Td
Geelong
Lyn
Sunshine Cricket Club Annual Meeting Notice
The Sunshine cricket club holds its annual meeting on Tuesday next in the town hall. Notices must be lodged with secretary J E Patten by August. The season saw the first eleven finish ninth of eighteen in the sub district. turf wicket laid at Reserve by President T Smith. A VCA grant aided club finances.
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Sunshine Astricket, Club
J. E. Patten
McKay Street
T. Smith
V.C.A
Clune Anances
Dobson Resigns as Mayor of Sunshine City
Cr Dobson tendered his resignation from the mayoral post effective 24 August after a long career in local government. He served as Shire President in 1945 and 1950 and was the first Mayor of Sunshine City when it became a city on 16 May 1951. The extraordinary by election for his seat will follow the annual elections.
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Dobson
Han
Cr Dobson
Wan
Cr. Dobson
AI Cr. Dobson
Tributes Paid to Late V R McKay at Sunshine Council
A minute of silence opened Sunshine Council's meeting as tributes were paid to the late V R McKay. Mayor Dr J Downing recalled his gentleness as Harvester Works manager and community leader. Dr Parsons praised his dedication to Sunshine's progress and community.
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V. R. McKay
Sunshine Corncil
J. Downing
McKay
Harvester Works
No Irregularities in Council Land Sales
Town clerk E Hargreaves assured Sunshine Council on Monday that no land sold by the council is irregular. He said rumours of irregularities in the recent state conduct should be ignored and that he is not likely to make the ninth official declaration that all provisions of the Act had been met.
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E. Hargreaven
Sunshine Council
Hargreaves
Immunisation Campaign Notes and Public Health Tone
A fragmented report discusses immunisation efforts and public health messaging. It mentions diphtheria prevention, meal diet references, and a campaign context with emphasis on improving vaccination response and population protection.
Local Case Passes Typhoid Carrier Test
A tainted typhoid case is linked to an asymptomatic carrier. Officials report four probable connected cases in the suburb as investigations proceed to identify the source and prevent further spread.
Clubrooms Will Not Alienate Park Lands
In a Sunshine Council meeting led by Dr McDonald the plan to use a clubroom for the Nations Youth Club is discussed. Officials say the club would not occupy the building without rent, with civic leaders noting labor and brick-work costs and a public works review before tender acceptance.
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Cr J. McDonald
Sunshine Council
Matt
Alnaworth
Cornell
Anginger
H 2Tchinson
Dr. Green
Public Works Committee
Deo Dobson
McDonald
Obituary for Messure Ferguson Thompson of Forrent Street
The death occurred on Monday night of Messure Ferguson Thompson aged seven in Londonderry County Northern Ireland. With her family she came to Sunahiin in 1828 and had been actively engaged with the local community. She leaves her husband and a family of five children. The funeral took place at not seray Cemetery on Wednesday with Rev. Fo Badler conducting the service.
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Messure Ferguson Thompson
Forrent Street
Suewhine
Mrs Ellen Owen A Syell Known Resident Of Hunahine
Mrs Ellen Owen, a well known resident of Hunahine for about 29 years, died midday after a brief illness. She leaves four children and had lived here with her family since moving from Wales.
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Hunahine
Mee
Eilen Gwen
Laughter
Tealdense
Owen
Wales
Maintenance of Water Mains Roles in Borough Services
In a municipal note the text outlines responsibility for maintaining water service pipes from mains to the meter. It references the Borough of Ringwood and mentions financial responsibility for upkeep of water mains, pipes, and service lines.
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Ring
M.M Biw
Piper
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Seymours Men’s Store
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