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Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 10, 1951

Page

3

Mothers Club Work for School at Sunshine State

The Mothers Club at Sunshine State School has supplied new matting and curtains for the prefab classroom and provided films library books and infant room curtains this year. At its last meeting seven new members joined and Bazaar plans were finalized for August 15 at 2 pm. The next meeting is set for September 12 at 1 45 pm in the old RSL room at the town hall.

Mothers Club Sunshine State School RSL

Sunshine Horticultural Society Meeting Highlights

The Wednesday lecture by Mr H Roger of the Royal Horticultural Society drew a large attendance. New members were enrolled and monthly competitions were won by Mrs Eason Mrs Canon Mrs Guy and Mr Archer.

Sunshine Horticultural Society H. Roger Royal Horticultural Society D. Matthews Eason Canon Guy Archer

Visit by RSL Ladies at Caulfield Military Hospital

The RSL Ladies' Auxiliary visited Caulfield Military Hospital on Tuesday and distributed fruit, sweets, cigarettes, books, and suppers to veterans. Gratitude was expressed to Byron for fruit and Shorten for donations. Whist followed on Wednesday and a social evening was planned for Saturday August 11 with members asked to bring a plate.

Caulfield Military Hospital Byron Shorten

Braybrook Motor Cycle Club Public Meeting Preview

The Braybrook Motor Cycle Club announces a Sunday track meeting near Wunderlichs to practice for a forthcoming hospital event. Cars will be included as members demand. Favorites include Bob McKenzie with challengers Johnny Slade and Alan Tanis. Draft absences remove Kevin ONeill and other members for three months. A joint scramble with Newport and Footscray is planned for September 30 to raise funds for St John Ambulance. Bill Roberts receives thanks for assistance. Bugs Dobson named assistant press correspondent.

Braybrook Motor Cycle Club Wunderlichs Bob McKenzie Johnny Slade Alan Tanison Kevin O'Neill Newport Footscray St John Ambulance Fund Bill Roberts Bugs Dobson

Offensive behaviour charge upheld against Gordon Galbraith

A court in Sun Shine Court last week found Gordon Donald Galbraith of 84 Newry Street North Fitzroy guilty of offensive behaviour and fined him 4 pounds.

Gordon Donald Galbraith Newry St North Fitzroy Sunshine Court

Kindergarten Auxiliary Repeats Charity Concert

The Kindergarten Auxiliary hosted a second concert raising about £37 for Kinder Funds. President Wilf Wild shared future plans, urged parental cooperation, and thanked Mrs Eileen Hansen and Mrs Grace Fletcher for their performances. Meetings are the second Thursday at 8 pm. contact Mrs D Rothwell for details.

Wilf. Wild Eileen Hansen Grace Fletcher D. Rothwell Dubbo

Sunshine Council Answers Complaints About Footpaths

At a recent meeting the Sunshine Council addressed complaints about costly and poorly built asphalt footpaths. Deputy engineer Mr J Falkner said nine foot wide paths followed the channel as directed. The contractor was instructed to remove artichoke thistle and replace bad sections. future policy will tabulate paths, notify residents, and provide cost estimates before work, with extended payment options until after September 20 and interest thereafter.

Sunshine Council McLean St J Falkner Falkner Barclay

Quarry Hole to Be Filled by Scrap and Waste

H V McKay Pty Ltd plans to buy the entire quarry site of Mr. W Roberts on Dawson Street and fill it with scrap metal foulry cores and other waste products as part of the purchase and redevelopment.

H V McKay

You Receive £5 £11 £29 Interest Charged

A short note reports interest charges of 5, 11, and 29 pounds. No additional context or dates are provided.

Ratepayers Petition on Glengala Road Drainage

Ratepayers at the top end of Glengala Road presented a petition to Sunshine Council alleging the metal road is in a bad state and water blockage stops access after rain. They seek temporary drainage ash to provide access and road improvements with discussion at the next council meeting.

Glengala Road Sunshine Council

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