Winner Returns Prize at Sunshine Horticultural Society
A prize winner at the autumn show sent back the trophy and claimed the prize was a mere ornament. He also alleged past practice allowed winners to choose their own trophy with the funds. The letter caused a stir at the Wednesday meeting. the president denied the claim and noted one winner asked for a vase to match a previous trophy. The communication was laid on the table amid general contempt.
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Sunshine Horticultural Society
J. St. Parsons
Big Gun Pushes City Country Support Plan
The Sunshine branch heard a proposal to create a country branch aid system for returning soldiers. Bathed in an anecdote, Mr. B Collins of Mallee described how city help plus metropolitan facilities could speed local post office site approvals. He noted Essendon’s postwar links and cited a five minute ministerial resolution as proof of closer city country unity. Mr. Collins is the brother of J J Collins of Sunshine.
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Leas
B. Collins
Mallee
Sunshine
Essendon
Kulwin
Postal Department
Melbourne
Collins
J. E. Fenton
J. J. Collins
Spalding Tennis News at Earls Courts Footscray
Members of the Spalding Tennis Club hosted a high standard match last Saturday at Earls Courts Footscray against a composite team from Footscray and District clubs. The Spalding players included A Eddy K Keaston G Martin G Lenton Sornentalby Musee A Dowerme A Nash Baker Om and R Falentine, with varied participation from Earls Yarraville Netherby and Titapia clubs.
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Earls Tennis Courts
Footscray
Spalding Tennis Club
Footscray and District Tennis Association
Spalding Club
Real Club
Messrs
A. Eddy
K. Keaston
G. Martin
G. Lenton
Sornentalby
Musee A. Dowerme A
A. Nash
Earls Club
A. Baker
Yarraville Club
R. Om
Netherby Club
R. Falentine
Titapia
Pleasant Sunday Afternoons Meet Criticized in Braybrook
A letter from a Presbyterian Maidstone criticizes Pleasant Sunday Afternoons in the Shire of Braybrook. The author objects to Sabbath meetings, absence of prayer and hymns, and claims church leaders attend while supporting secular ballroom songs. The signer asserts the event is a tilt at the church and an entry of Communism.
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Shire of
Braybrook
Presbyterian
Maidstone
Removal of Saleyards Sparks Keilor Council Vote
Keilor Council reversed a prior move on removing the Newmarket Saleyards. Dr Stevens led a bid to rescind the no-action stance noting western suburbs house noxious trades near sale yards. Dr Davis praised banning noxious trades and the council agreed to back a publicity plan supporting removal.
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Keilor
Stevens
Noxi‘ous
Davis
Hawthorn Bridge Payment Opposed at Keilor Council
Keilor councilors rejected the new payment scale for the Hawthorn Bridge proposal. Stenson reported the Municipal Association conference discussed the cost. Keilor's share fell from £118 to £47, sparking a formal protest urging parliamentary representatives to oppose funding the bridge.
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Keilor
Stenson
Hawthorn Bridge
Salaries Should Be Increased Says President
Dr Parsons at Keilor on Saturday warned that salary cuts by the municipal association cost living adjustments reduce wages by £11 annually. He argued increases for office staff and overtime claims, while Dr Davis opposed any raise. The outdoor stall’s service was praised. no change was approved.
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Parsons
Keilor
Municipal Association
Davis
Bps
Garde May Be President In 1953
As the Shire Presidency election draws near ratepayers face a tight race with Cr Pridham and Cr Pennelly tallying votes. If current patterns hold Cr Garde would likely assume the presidency in 1953, amid debate on rotating terms among ridings and possible new councillors altering the outcome.
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CR. Garde
Cr. Pridham
Cr. Pennelly
Rip van Winkle
Pennell
Pridham
Robinson
Lowe
Glendenning
Oxley
Drayton
Dedrick
Treloar
Dempster
Skewers
Garde
Central
Sunshine Anglers Open Season With Werribee Meet
Sunshine Anglers announce the season premiere on Sunday August 4 at Werribee. Buses depart Sunshine at 7 a.m. to the river mouth for bait, weigh-in at 3 p.m., with trophies donated by J. E. Robinson and referees H. Taylor and L. Cooper. Competitions include bay estuary and freshwater aggregates plus an all round championship.
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J. E. Robinson
H. Taylor
L. Cooper
Bay
McDonald
Cordite Bridge
Greendale Creek
Pike's Creek
Real Help for Unemployed Keilor Council Proposes Cycle Track
A proposal submitted to Keilor council by engineer Mr Walters suggests creating a raised banked cycle track at the Sports Ground. It would require removing the current pavilion for proper reconstruction. £40 from the Gymkhana fund plus a matching government subsidy would fund work for unemployed men. the council adopted the scheme.
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Keilor
Walters
Sunshine and Keilor News Roundup From Local Council
Local officials in Keilor and Sunshine report appointments to school and church panels. A bolting horse caused a crash in Hampshire Road injuring Mr Daniel Hall. Sunshine Harriers' Silver Cup won by J Hiscock with a 4 min 35.2 sec record, in front of 18 000 spectators. The State-wide Evangelistic Mission opens August 16 at Sunshine Church with Mr Hanna conducting. Keilor Sports Ground and Keilor Ladies' Benevolent Society plan events. Council notes include election retirements, credits, and nominations for Braybrook and Keilor shires, with St Albans riding contest between A Dickson and E T Bennett.
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Hampshire Road
McIntyre
Anderson Road
Daniel Hall
Mr. Hall
Footscray
J. Hiscock
Sunshine
Harriers
Hiscock
Galbraith
Hanmer
Methodist Church
Hanna
Carlton Mission
Sunshine Church
Sunshine Band
Keilor
Yesterda
Braybrook
Pridham, Lowe, Skewes
T' Loar
Keilor Cr. Parr
Cr. Davis
Mr. Dooly
St. Albans
Messrs
A. Dickson
E. T. Bennett
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Big Gun
Spalding Tennis News
Hawthorn
Sunshine Anglers’ “Club
Keilor Shire
W. R. Parsons
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Essendon High School
A. N.A
U.A.P
St Mark's Hall
Messrs Ellsum
Pumpa
Dr. Fisher
Reynolds
Doutta Galla
Keilorshire
John Alexander McCrae
Sydenham
Fisher
Calder
Nin.cillors
Davi
Parr
Office Statl Iyst
Theraybrook
West
Dempst
C.R
Chas. Byrne
Taiping
China
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