Benevolent Society Marks 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Benevolent Society held a 25th anniversary meeting with original and long-time members present. Mrs. J L Dobson was praised as president since inception in 1928 and Mrs. C MacLennan as secretary. Guests included the Mayoress and Mayor, and speakers outlined services like meals on wheels, a hot dinner program, chiropody, and home help for elderly residents. Dorothy Skinner gave solos and office-bearers were re-elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Dobson
C. MacLennan
Dobson
L. Marchant
Nunawading
W. Poole
J. Downing
H. Skinner
G. Dobson
E. Hargreaves
Shepherd
Iss Dorothy Skinner
H. Schmidt
Sunshine Branch At Home and Fete at Toorak
Members of the Queen Victoria Hospital Auxiliary Sunshine Branch are invited to an At Home and Fete at 60 Hopetoun Road Toorak next Thursday 20 August. The Sunshine branch meeting has been extended to Tuesday 25 August to allow attendance.
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Sunshine
Queen Victoria Hospital Auxiliary
Hopetoun Rd
Toorak
Sunshine Council Holds Free-Use List Steady at Hall
The hall committee on Monday decided not to alter the list of organisations granted free use of rooms at the Town Hall.
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Sunshine Council
Opposition for Two Retiring Councillors
The council faces two retiring councillors with an opposition stance amid a special meeting to discuss the gardens proposal. A preliminary talk with the company signals possible staff transfer options, with £4,000 annual maintenance cited for the gardens in the past two years.
Election forecasts for Centre West and River Wards in 1960s
The article outlines ward contest dynamics with historical results in River and Southern Wards. It notes past unopposed Labour wins since 1909 era, potential shifts if Patten defeats Green or Bray defeats McDonald, and profiles Green, Patten, Bray amid cricket ties and community roles. It highlights Labour strength in River Ward and population changes in the Southern Ward.
Council's Powers on Sub-divisions
Town Clerk E Hargreaves confirmed Nevete power to compel subdividers to make roads within their divisions. Publicity on land sales in undeveloped areas had Acting Chief Hon W Galvin stating councils had power. Dobson said the Town Clerk's remarks supported his view that the form in the Act did not mean make.
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Sunshine
E. Hargreaves
Nevete
Crear
W. Galvin
Dobson
Honor for Junior Baseballer Brian Porter
For the second year in succession Brian Porter of Sunshine Baseball Club has been chosen for the Victorian Junior Baseball team. The squad will play matches against other States in Sydney in a few weeks. Brian is the son of Frank Porter, manager of the Roxy Theatre Maidstone.
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Brian Porter
Sunshine Baseball Club
Sydney
Brian
Frank Porter
Roxy Theatre
Maidstone
Sunshine Council Panel Endorses Lily Street Fence Plan
Dr J Downing praised the East Sunshine Hall and Reserve Committee for agreeing to fence Lily Street Reserve. The council will have staff dig the holes for fence posts as part of the cooperative project.
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J. Downing
Sunshine Councils Parks and Gardens
East Sunshine Hall
Lily Street
Tree Planting Plan for Deer Park Reserve
Sunshine Council Parks and Gardens Committee seeks a cost report for planting trees on the Deer Park Reserve near Esmond Street and Ballarat Road. The inquiry covers sting trees and related planting expenses.
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Deer Park
Parks and Gardens Committee
Sunshine Council
Esmond Street
Ballarat Road
Dumping of Rubbish Brings Fines
Local council prosecutions under a by law enforcing waste disposal rules led to fines for nine defendants in Maribyrnong. The court, led by J.P. T. R. Barclay, dismissed one case as a technical breach. Fines ranged from £1 to £2 2s 4d with additional costs. one defendant amended behavior by dumping properly.
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Wight
Menens
Maribyrnong
Ea Council
Aoment Satecians
G. A. Littles
Latrobe St
Moonee Ponds
James Baden Powell
Droop St
Footscray
George Wilson
the Parade
Ascot Vale
Bedtick Gronnica
Park St
Herbert Pickett
Bloom St
Moonee Ponda
Albert William Finch
Vida St
Essendon
Donald McLeod
Hotham St
Seddon
Finch
Public Meeting Proposed for Maidstone Area Kindergartens
A public meeting is planned at Maidstone Public Hall on Sunday August 23 at 3 p.m. to discuss establishing a pre school centre north of Bal Road Maidstone chaired by Dr G Dobson with speakers Hon A E Shepherd M.L.A and Miss B Stubbs Chief Pre School Officer. No action yet on South Road kindergarten as Sunshine Council endorses the principle and funds are to be sought.
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Bal Road
Maidstone
G. Dobson
A. E. Shepherd
M.L.A
Misa B. Stubbs
Department of Health
South Road
Mayor in Heated Clashes at Sunshine Council Meetings
Sunshine Council minutes reveal Cr. J Downing clashed with Cr. Dobson over a Ballarat and Rosamond Roads garage application. Downing later apologized to Dr. Green for a vote catching remark on a swimming pool project, insisting his stance was not for political gain. Green urged public opinion to shape the issue.
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Cr. J. Downing
Sunshine Council
Cr. Dobson
Ballarat
Rosamond Roads
Dr. Downing
Dr. Dobson
Dr. Green
Green
Downing
Garage at Busy Corner Opposed by Council Meeting
Dr. Dobson urged refusal of the Ampol Petroleum garage at a busy corner to protect school children’s safety. Critics argued a 60 foot setback improves sight lines. an amendment to inspect the site passed as the Country Roads Board stated no objection if setback is 60 feet.
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Dobson
Alte
Downing
Shopa
Cra
Parsons
Poole
Action urged on Sunshine pool project at council meeting
Dr N Green urged action on a Sunshine swimming pool at the public works committee meeting. He pushed for outside voluntary help and a sub committee to gather information. The mayor opposed the plan while streets and drains awaited attention. a report from city engineer H Robinson was ordered before further action.
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N Green
Sunshine Council
Dr. J. Downing
Death of Former Bank Manager in Sunshine
Frederick Charles Peter Horton known as Peter, former manager of the National Bank in Sunshine, died at Bethesda Hospital aged 60. Funeral arrangements to be held Monday.
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National Bank, Sunshine
Frederick Charles
Peter) Horton
Bethesda Hospital
Banjo Club Seeks Clearing Of Unsavoury Charge
The Banjo Club petitions to clear its name over an alleged nuisance by junior members at the hall. Council records show two incidents occurred while the club rented the hall and staff say rules were followed.
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Banjo Club
C. E. Jones
Itl Hall
F. Wilmot
Erne Council
Eee
Wilmot
Dempster
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Benevolent Society
Thesil Jublice
Ee Ee Bootie
Ual
Celety
Mio Soc
Nemudc
Assistin
Sec
G. E. Dobson
Lea Guy
A Beachley
A. Betts
McDonald
Cr. Green
Patten
Bou ‘Ard
Bray
River
Skinner
A L.P
Labor
Council
Seymours
Ian
Arena
Nana Corea
Hall Comtee
Rai
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