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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1953
Page
1
Mr. W. J. McLachlan urged drastic action to curb vandalism affecting the tree planting programme. He blamed lack of civic pride and parental control, calling for more school lectures and student participation, and noted about 2,000 trees have been planted districtwide. The council planned to mail letters to head teachers seeking cooperation.
Proceeds from a bazaar to be held at the Masonic Hall tomorrow by the Women’s Auxiliary of the Fathers’ Association will aid welfare work at the Bundoora Repatriation Hospital. The bazaar opens at 11 a.m. with stalls of cakes sweets lucky envelopes and morning and afternoon tea, opening ceremony by Mayor Dr John Downing.
Alma Hayden of Geeong West admitted driving on the wrong side after crossing into Melon Street from Ballarat Road and colliding with two cyclists Lewis Taplin and Thomas Ingram. She said a panel van frightened her prior to turning. Hayden was fined £5 with £2 10s costs.
Keilor Council loses two veteran councillors Dr J Fox and Dr A J Davin due to ill health. Fox joined on 31 October 1918 and served nearly 35 years, representing Doutta Galla then Tullamarine. Davin served 22 years and held the Presidential chair four times.
The Lions Club of Sunshine notified the Council of interest in creating a rest and recreation room for elderly residents. It offered to help with costs and furnishings, and the Council accepted the offer and will provide estimates and details when available.
Lea Rogers of Maidstone is endorsed as the Labor candidate for the River Ward by the ALP to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Dr. G. E. Dobson. Rogers has been active locally and served as secretary of the Dobson Free Kindergarten for years.
Sunshine Council plans a conference with the Sewerage Committee of the MMBW to discuss provision of sewerage facilities in the district and hopes for an inspection of areas in need. The Board reply indicates Jesale Monash and Monica Streets will not get sewerage soon, while factories in South Sunshine have waited for years.
Contractor J. H. Wheelahan claimed extra payment for road construction in Maidstone housing area. City Councillor H. Robinson said cement shortages delayed the work. Council approved the increase subject to Housing Commission approval of 75 percent of the cost. council share about £3000.
Temple Day at Presbyterian Church to be held at Feesbrtertan Church on Monday next Rev F Sadler will conduct the morning service and lead the males in the special temple day event. Parishioners are invited to attend the program and bring offerings.
A letter from Mrs. M. Fox of Armatrong read to Sunshine Council accuses the Infant Welfare Centre at Sunshine Town Hall of poor planning and cold conditions. Council plans a meeting with Mrs. Fox to discuss the issues, while officials defend the centre as serving a need until a new facility is built.
The Department of Health plans an X-Ray survey of Sunshine City residents in November. Three X Ray teams will operate between the 8th and 19th of November as part of a tuberculosis eradication campaign spanning the western suburbs.
Councillors consider granting municipal franchise to New Australian ratepayers. Migrants currently lack votes in federal state and municipal elections until naturalization. Dr Ainsworth leads the Western Ward push amid large migrant populations.
Wallace Davidson of Hawthorn was fined £2 at Bunshine Court after admitting he gave a lift to a stranger on a motorcycle without a licence. Constable N Poulter said the man claimed he was persuaded to provide the ride and was later involved in an accident.
A local case at Sunshine saw Alan Priest and Walter St. Al fined 1 pound after deflighting offenses. Court records indicate penalties imposed for violations under district regulations.
The council plans interim development orders to curb un scientific growth in northern and western areas after calling a conference on land speculation. Minister Merrifield urged planning authority input while Dempster warned the Master Plan would hinder development. Dobson countered, noting rising home-building, valuations, and population.
In Keilor Shire two contests are planned while Mun icipal elections draw growing interest. Dr J F Eddie is unopposed in Maribyrnong Riding, covering St Albans. Doutta Galla Riding features H J Lake versus L J Fearin with an extraordinary election prompted by A J Davis retirement. E Deutscher and A A Wright contest the seat. Tullamarine sees M F Chomley and J Fh Doyle entering the race as Dr J Fox retires.
Two ratepayers asked Sun shine Council on Monday to address the bridge over Kororok Creek at Derby Road. The council referred the requests to the Engineer for a report.
Former visitors to the homestead would not recognize the interior today. Walls have been removed and rooms redesigned as a full decoration scheme is carried out. Furnishings are modern and comfortable providing a secluded retreat for conferences by company executives. A hostel wing offers nine bedrooms with hot and cold water and built in wardrobes. Some are occupied by employees while others host visiting inspectors. The hostel eases city hotel shortages and lets the company entertain visitors in first class style. Stone fences are being rebuilt and trees planted as beautification continues on the 820 acre property. Plans include a small wing and further improvements to grazing and cattle production.
Sunshine Council on Monday refused further consideration of the proposal to erect a petrol service station on Rosamond Road Maidstone Council upheld its earlier decision and does not grant permission.
Horace Neil Fry of Boo hara via Hamilton was stopped after crossing a minor intersection at more than 25 mph. He told the traffic policeman he was in a hurry to get home for milking and was fined £5.
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