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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1953

Page

6

Garage Application Refused in Ballarat by Sunshine Council

Ballarat Maidstone was refused by Sunshine Council on Monday after council members warmed to the idea that the corner is unsuitable for a service station. Dr Dobson argued the decision protects public safety and aligns with Melbourne’s master plan to widen Ballarat Road north of Ashley Street by 66 feet. The council noted previous refusals of similar service station proposals on Rosamond Road.

Ballarat Maidstone Sunshine Council Dobson Develent Melbourne Ballarat Road Eastsary Ashley Street Rosamond Road

Amended Garage Plan Approved Near Town Hall

Approval granted for an amended garage plan on the old car park opposite the town hall. Conditions require a 15 foot setback for petrol pumps and equal drive-in and drive-out distances. Dr. Ainsworth commented the choice is not a major mistake for the site.

Ainsworth

Hall Packed For Children's School Ball

Hall in INSHINE Town Hall was filled to capacity for the junior section of the Children's Ball of Our Lady's School Sunshine and St Theresa's School Albion. Girls in frocks and boys in suits danced as Cinderella was mimed by the youngest pupils. Patricia Ryan, five, was crowned Princess while Richard Tyler played Prince Charming. A banquet followed and the children departed content.

Inshine Town Hall Our Lady's School Sunshine St. Theresa's School Albion Cinderella Tota Prince Charming Dainty Httle Patricia Ryan Richard Tyler

R.S.L. Auxiliary Announces September Meetings

The R.S.L. Auxiliary committee meeting is set for Tuesday September 1 in the Club rooms. A social held on Wednesday August 26 drew a good attendance and all enjoyed the event. Whist will be played on Wednesday September 3 in the Club rooms.

R.&.l. Women's Auxiliary

Ex-Students Trip Enjoyed at Sunshine Technical School

Forty seven people joined a snow trip organized by Sunshine Technical School. A birthday dance drew a large crowd. no Ex-Students meeting in September due to holidays, next gathering on first Wednesday in October.

Sunshine Technical School

Sunshine City Library Named by Council

The municipal library to be established at the seat will be called Sunshine City Library. The council selected the name on Monday from several submitted by the librarian, Mr. V. W.

Hine Council Sunshine City Library V. W

Bazaar for Welfare Work Draws Public Support

A bazaar held last Saturday by the Women's Auxiliary Fathers Association raised a substantial sum for welfare work among ex servicemen. Dr. Dobson deputised for the Mayor and was joined by Mrs. Dobson and the Mayoress. Raffle results listed winners and addresses for the six prizes.

Women’s Auxiliary Fathers Association

Fete at Tottenham State School Fete

Despite rain the Tottenham State School fete was not held last Saturday in Sunshine. Organized by the Parents and Guardians Association the event aimed to raise funds for school amenities. The opening was by Education Minister Hon A E Shepherd with Mrs Shepherd. Sunshine Council’s Dr Dobson stood in for the mayor with his wife, the Mayoress, and others.

New Totten Sunshine Parents and Guardians Association A. E. Shepherd Shepherd Sunshine Council Dobson Downing Beachley Green

Silver Circle Square Dance Club at Parish Hall Shadows

The Silver Circle Square Dance Club, directed by Caller Jack Carr, filled the parish hall with a loud rhythmic tune as they danced The Wreck of the Old Ninety Seven. Intermediate and experienced dancers are welcome, with a weekly novelty and an elimination contest won by Peggy Tuck Eunice Tuck Pat Grogan Peggy Fraser John Rae Des Brand Alistair Fraser Arthur Hoffey.

Silver Circle Square Jack Carr Peggy Tuck Eunice Tuck Pat Grogan Peggy Fraser John Rae Des Brand Alistair Fraser Arthur Hoffey

No light cyclists fined at Sunshine Court

Cyclists were fined at Sunshine Court on Tuesday for riding unlit bicycles at night. Defendants named were iiam Millard of 103 Bruce St St Albans Joseph Portelli of 24 Alice St Sunshine and Colin Victor Thomas of 534 Barkly St Footscray. Each defendant was fined £2.

Sunshine Court Iiam Millard Bruce

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City of Sunshine Town Hall South Road Sunshine Road Tottenham Millers Head Brooklyn Cr. J. A McDonald City of Sunshine Labor Municipal Campaign Council E. J. Willey G. R. Crick South Sunshine A. Beachley & Sons WrigHt St R.S.L. Auxiliary T.S Council Dr. Dobson Rs. Dobson John Gilbert Treat St. Sunshine W. D. Cobby Whitehall St Whitehall St., Footscrayrd Prize: 3516, A. P. Ll Fruit Shop St. Albans K. Spriggs Deer Park Hotel G. Horner Gunnedah St F. Smith Mitchell St Northcote Tottenham State School Silver Circle Square Dance Club City of Sunshine Elections Norm. Green T. R Reg) Barclay Ralph Guy Ted) Flynn Pat) Dalling Jack) Riley Reg. Hand J. Guest H. Clemson Geo. Kirby A. Johnston Frank Barnes J Cain R. Kirby Percy Scott T. Young K. Kirby Des Taafe Stan Young W. Scarce Jock Birrell Norman Green N. G Round Sunshine Head Millers. Road J. Riley Presa Nelson Bros Droop ST Footscray Douglas Pde Williamstown Big Money Savers Lincoln Woood’s Modern Store Seymours Men's Store
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