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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1952

Page

5

Weary Drivers a Menace Highlighted in Sunshine Court

Transport driver John William Howe of Benambra faced fines after a Sunshine Court hearing. Inspector testified Howe left Benambra at 5 p.m. the prior day and drove via Omeo and Bairnsdale to Melbourne, arriving at 7 a.m. The driver admitted incomplete time-card entries and was fined 9 pounds 2 shillings 6 pence costs. He also received 5 pound fines for exceeding eleven hours driving in twenty four and for not resting ten consecutive hours and for exceeding five and a half hours continuous driving, with 26 shillings costs.

Horan Sunshine Court John William Howe Benambra Geelong Road Transport Board Mbra Omeo Bairnsdale Melbourne

Subdivision Plan Approved in Maidstone Amid Planning Critique

Sunshine Council approved a proposal to split land on Howard and Madden Streets into two blocks 52 and 68 despite total area smaller than regulation size. Critics noted prior approvals reflect years of bad planning that allowed buildings on similar plots. The change will prevent houses facing back fences of neighboring properties.

Howard and Madden Maidstone Sunshine Council

Church notices announce weekly services and events

The Church of England schedule lists St Mark’s Sunshine with 8 am Holy Communion 11 am Sung Eucharist 7 pm Choral Evensong and a guest speaker. St John’s Deer Park hosts 11 am Matins and Sunday School at 10 am. St Peter’s East Sunshine offers 7 pm Choral Evensong and a Sunday School with Seniors 11 15 am. St Alban’s St Albans has 11 am Morning Prayer 7 pm Evening Prayer and a vestry meeting. Kenneth N Reardon is reader in charge.

St. Mark's Sunshine Holy Communion K. Roberts England St. John's Deer Park Fletcher St. Peter's East Sunshine J. Guest St. Alban's St. Albans Kenneth N. Reardon

Sunday Services At Presbyterian Church

Sunshine: 11 am and 7 pm with Rev. F Salder at St Albans 3 pm Rev F Sadler. Sunshine: 4 pm Mr G ell.

F. Salder St. Albans F. Sadler Sunshine G. Ell

Salvation Army Schedule and Ladies League Times

The Salvation Army lists Sunday services at 11 a.m. Holiness and 7 p.m. Salvation. Wednesday features the Ladies Home League at 2:30 p.m.

THE Salvation Army Holiness Salvation Ladies Home League

Church Services Announcement

The entry lists the Church of Christ schedule with an 11 a.m. morning worship a 2 30 p m Sunday School and a 7 p m gospel service in the weekly church notices.

Methodist Church Sunshine and Albion Services Announced

Rev. J. B. Longthorn leads afternoon service at 2 p.m. and evening at 7 p.m. in Albion with Mr A. Gallacher returning. Deer Park hosts a 11 a.m. service led by Mr L. R. Berryman.

Deer Park L. R. Berryman

Baptist Church Ron Rob ee China

A troubled church notice names Ron Rob ee in connection with activities in China. The brief mentions a Baptist congregation facing questions about leadership and events abroad.

Passing of Tennis Petrol Pumps Champion Probed by Council

A council meeting discussed a site with seven petrol pumps, five of which held petrol. Officials argued storage rules for inflammable fuels were breached and urged solicitor input. The case reflects oil company site battles and municipal authority. A SunShine district sportsman and Massey arms employee, Mr. Eddy, died leaving a wife and three children. funeral held at Footscray Cemetery.

Mr. Eddy Footscray Cemetery

Albion Cricket Club reports steady season and new officers

The Albion Cricket Club held its annual meeting reporting a quiet but sound season. President J Hjorth urged full support to raise competitive and social standing. Lindsay Henderson to receive life membership alongside the president. Officers elected include P Scott as senior vice president and J Pettifer as treasurer with T OReilly and R Pettifer as delegates.

Albion Cricket Club J. Hjorth Ted Hansen Norm Power Sunshine Lindsay Henderson P. Scott L. Henderson K. Watson H. Ellison T. O'Reilly Second Press Corres Wise J. Pettifer T. Hansen H. Morgan B. O'Reilly R. Pettifer SDCA T O' Reilly

Dance class and lodge event notice in Albion progress hall

The weekly dance class meets every Saturday in Albion Progress Hall with instruction for old time and modern ballroom styles. A lodge meeting is planned for next Thursday with a Games and Sports night after business. An MM BW film night on water storage follows on Sept 18 at Methodist Hall Withers St at 8 30 pm.

Albion Progress Hall MMBW Withers St

Street Trading Permit Refused by Council

The council refused permission to sell fish from a trailer in Eamshire Reed. A motion proposed by Dr. McDonald at Monday's meeting urged setting aside a special site if such trading was desired. The decision cited unfairness to ratepaying shopkeepers as the reason.

Mpotemions Eamshire Reed Junshine Council McDonald

Sunshine Court Orders Imprisonment For Unpaid Fines

Evidence showed Thomas Rockett and James Rockett of Northumberland Road Sunshine had not paid £5 fines issued on 29 July for failing to suppress noxious needs. The court ordered 14 days imprisonment if fines remain unpaid.

Sunshine Court Thomas Rockett James Rockett Northumberland Rd Sunshine

Challenge Football Match Boys' Club vs Dads at Deer Park

A challenge football match between the Boys' Club and the Dads is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. on Deer Park oval. The event invites local supporters and celebrates community sport.

Deer Park Oval

Games Night at Sunshine Methodist Hall

Meets in the Methodist Hall Withers Street Sunshine for a Games Night. Bro N A Amos secretary 1 Mernda Street Sunshine welcomes members and fun on the agenda.

Withers St Sunshine N. A. Amos Mernda St

Passing of Municipal Officer Mourned

Sunshine Council honored Lt. Col. Wellington former town clerk of Essendon at a Monday meeting. Mayor Cr G E Dobson praised his hospitality bravery and character while Dr J Parsons supported the motion to send a letter of regret to Essendon Council.

Cal. N. Wellington Essendon Cr. G. E. Dobson Sunshine Council Dobson Col Wellington A.lf J. Parsons Essendon Council

Quagmire Debate Over Geelong Road Improvements

Dr N Green told Sunshine Council on Monday the Brooklyns plight is a worse quagmire as officials consider road improvements for Geelong Road Estate. Southern Ward representatives agreed to a recommendation on a district scheme for the area.

Brooklyn Dr. N. Green Sunshine Council Geelong Rd

Sunshine Theatre Land Negotiations Continue

A Sunshine Council sub committee held talks with Mr G Kirby proprietor of Sun shine Picture Theatre about buying an eight foot wide strip of council land beside the theatre. No recommendations were made and further negotiations are planned between council officers and Mr Kirby.

Sunshine Council G. Kirby Sunshine Picture Theatre Kirby

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Church OF England Rev T. Robt Wizard Presbyterian Church Church OF Christ J. B. Longthorn Albion A. Gallacher Ron Robee China Lta Dr. Dempster Dr. Dobson Castley Glenane Oil Company Tom Eddy H. V. McKays Masseyarms Pty. Ltd Eric Clark Millbank Drive Sunshine Station Hear the Picture Theatre Ronald James Wilson Sydenham W. Forgac Collins St Albion Quarrying Coy G.U.0 F. News Albion Lodge G.U.C Quagmire Nelson Bros Droop ST Footscray Douglas Pde Williamstown Hart Engineering CO Suffolk Road Ballarat Road M. Townsend Tribe Street Hertford Road V.P W. J. Bell Sun Crescent W. Cameron & Son E. A. Cameron Sydney Street Albion Railway Station Weste Electric Warwick Road Ae Light and Water ST. Albans - Deer Park
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