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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1929
Page
3
A town hall gathering discussed rating reform and public cooperation. Officials including Mr Wright and Mr Wilkes urged attendance and planned future sessions at Athol cafe. The meeting focused on timetables, accounts, and administrative steps with Wright tasked to confirm the next date and venue.
Gr Evans, retiring ode correspondent, presided over a rotepayers meeting at Mechanics Hall. The discussion covered Mt Albans roads, gazetting as public highways, local governance delays, and council oversight, with a focus on irrigation, water supply, and road maintenance subsidies.
A rough week in the Ballarat area includes a car crash on Ballarat road injuring no one, and a local resident Mr Burnside losing control of a vehicle but no passengers harmed. The district also notes a prominent local, Mr Dota of Bacchus Marsh, dying suddenly and Mr A S Diggins of the Leer Park Progress Association announcing monster sports meeting plans to raise funds for Jon reserve improvements.
Mr and Mrs W HM Wavely invite to a coming of age celebration for their daughter Mary on Wednesday at the Masonic Hall in Sunshine. Invitations specify the venue and date.
Dr Dempater on Monday night argued for supplying screenings in private streets citing influenza caused by wet feet in caves. He noted Eeepit in Janson and Richelieu streets could not keep feet dry as footing remained wet and muddy. He warned that if residents contracted influenza and died the council would face no positives.
Local letters and newspapers faced delays with deliveries stretching into the week. Residents including Mr Headey and Mrs Benesah described inconsistent service as postmen reportedly deviated from standard routes and times. The chief postmaster cited ongoing tests and promised improvements as the mail schedule regains steadiness.
Fragmented report notes a boxing or wrestling night last Friday with James Weds Giveak defeating B. J. McKenzie and Mayes scoring. upcoming matches include Woods and Sutherland. Oakleigh and Melbourne set for a Wednesday final. a Saturday event features Runshine and musical recognitions for Mix Downing. A large turnout is anticipated with a dressy program and a clock presentation for services. Secretary J.D. Willaton handles inquiries. local social events fill the town Hall and club rooms.
A deputation from Keilor shire councilors met Minister of Public Works Mr. Chandler to urge passage of a bill to remove St. Albans and Keilor from the Metropolitan Board of Works and establish an Urban Water Trust. Messrs Reg Pollard and Drakesford M.L.A. accompanied the group. Chandler said the bill is prepared and will be introduced at the first opportunity.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local notice about Manon and a widow in an old court or estate matter. Readable names and places are limited. no clear action or date is identifiable from the fragment.
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