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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1952
Page
4
A correspondent argues immigration must cease at once citing unemployment housing and shortages. He taxes the Menzies regime for mass immigration driving down wages and living standards and urges government to guarantee full employment decent wages and better public services or resign.
The Minister for Education will formally open Education Week in Victoria with a 3 p m broadcast. Theme proclaims education as the nation’s soundest investment and urges parents to prioritise funding and visit local schools to see crowded classrooms and strained facilities. Teachers welcome questions about conditions as a conference last week highlighted shortages and scarce resources.
A union led meeting in Assembly Hall highlighted worsening conditions for 5 to 6 year olds and teens, with 400 attendees hearing from Whitworth Howells and Gray. The letter calls for parents to inspect schools and discuss the lack of buildings and staff during Education week.
The council debated ensuring capital grants are used only for specified purposes. The East Sunshine hall toilet block falls under scrutiny. Dr. McDonald warned the issue could provoke a dispute with the department over dual use of halls, to be reconsidered at the Health Committee meeting.
A poor turnout marked this week’s committee meeting for the R.S.L. Ladies Auxiliary. The last whist night and the jovial hostess run were enjoyed. Saturday’s members only gathering was well attended.
No operant will be made to Sunshine Council for payment in lieu of rates for Commonwealth owned properties other than Commonwealth homes primarily occupied. This is in response to representations made by the council a short while ago.
The Education Department will not approve using part of Sunshine Road land in Tottenham as a children’s playground. Tottenham Progress Association sought permission for equipment but the department plans to erect a school soon. Dr. Dobson lamented the attitude and council agreed to push the minister for change.
Sunshine bowlers rallied to top dress the green and renovate the banks with a large turnout last Saturday. A painting bee is planned for next Saturday with an all day program. The club mourns W. Booth a longtime member and promoter of pennant teams who contributed as a road bowler donor and bank supporter.
Sunshine District Scouters Association reports the Pack held a Pie Night on Tuesday July 20 with hot dogs to close. The group enjoyed the Pirates themed evening and returns to work. Next meeting is planned for Thursday August 11 at a local hall.
Old Boys association members invite all alumni to the September meeting. Attendees will discuss current standings and forthcoming fixtures. The current top team leads the ladder but remains just behind the second place on match points.
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