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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1942
Page
2
A fragmentary report covers editorials on Russia policy, press freedom, and public sentiment. It includes local council updates in Braybrook Shire, light improvements, tram route proposals, community club events, and remarks on wartime patriotism and public space in Melbourne suburbs.
The final meeting for the appointment is reported with plans for the Shire Council to provide white guide paste in East Kaplan and discuss night travel safety with automatic lighting ensuring travelers stay on the correct side of the route. An upcoming annual general meeting will elect officers for the next 12 months. Weak weather has marked the fortnight with light showers and winter ailments rising among members.
The Shire President notes two tragic fatalities of residents, attendance at mayoral and wardens meetings, Red Cross fund drives, and ARP training sessions. He thanks Vacuum Oil Co for support after the British Isles devastation and reports Red Cross functions were financially solid. Ongoing delays due to lack of labor and materials affect Kellac Melton and Sydenham road projects. Public schools await government action with expected results. Correspondents are asked to send updates by Thursday.
A Suns ranch meeting at Tonadega Wayne's Bookshop featured Mr. Ribby as guest speaker after a late-arriving letter from Mrs. Downing explaining Antehie could not attend. Members discussed a petition on Marke. Bowel and heard about a Nursery School Committee request for discussion. The gathering also touched on a military expo and the Garden Army’s vegetable stock plan.
In Keilor Mrs Rom Kennedy of Curly Hill wed Edna Lathe daughter of a famous football forward Gordon Lane. Mr Wore Shin, longtime resident, dies. Savion family moves to Entrais. Sammon to manage a farming property. A note on rubber goods and local industry closes with a brief report on the day’s work.
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