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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1949
Page
2
Multiple residents report escalating sheep losses to marauding dogs near St Albans and Keil, with Dr. Kiddie noting maimed and dead flocks over ten days. A council debate calls for dog drives or targeting owners, while questions linger on whether dogs are strays or grazing family pets.
The Second Annual Meeting of the East Sunshine Kindergarten committee was held at Ravenhall Crescent Hall on Tuesday August 2. Attendees included Shire President Dr Barrett and Mrs Barrett, Council Child Care representatives, and local kindergarten committees. Reports by Hon Secretary Mrs Hutchinson It Secretary Mrs Godfray Treasurer Mrs Sheen highlighted a fund total of £424 7s 6d raised quickly. Council delays over hall alterations were noted though work would proceed. long permit waits were blamed. President Mrs Deak commended auditors Mr Wemyss and Mr Webster and thanked committee members for cooperation and charity. Sunshine Progress Association donated over £40 and East Sunshine Cricket Club supported the carnival. Miss Goldenberg from Public Health Department spoke on high preschool standards and preschool readiness. Election results named President Mrs Donk, Vice Presidents Mrs Godfrey and Mrs Burke, Committee members Messrs Burke O'Dwyer Godfrey Shears Dr Dempster and others. Officers to be chosen at the first meeting of the new year..
The Pack greets Geof Pearce Douglas Terrill Dick Sorenson Norm Coon Ken Singleton and Ray McDonald as they receive white scarves signaling their initiation. Kay Russell returns as Adouwa scouts learn extinguisher hose and hydrant basics from Mr Frowd at the local fire station last Thursday.
Members are reminded that the special effort set for the fortnight will be finalised this weekend. Those who have not forwarded their returns should do so promptly to Old Boy Tod King after a short illness. he has been discharged and is recovering, expected to take part in local activities soon.
Harvesters finished second on the prem iership ladder after a defeat by the Olympic team. Final scores showed Olympic 101 and Harvesters 4B, with J Shears J Duxson and V Nicholls noted as best for the locals. In a separate match at Sunshine, Aircraft No. 3 edged Combines 1028 to 70, with J Kirl and P Hylet among the top performers. Combes remain in South position.
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