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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1939

Page

2

Jolly Fights Board Attitude Over Sydenham Water Plan

Dr. Jolly criticizes the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works for its stance on extending the St Albans water scheme to Sydenham. Keilor Shire Council discussed guarantees and finance, with MCC and Postal Department cited as boosting returns. A Keilor motion to approach the Board and survey Sydenham again passed.

Melbourne Sydenham Tsler Shire Council Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works St. Albans M.C.C Portal Department Keiloe Shire Covel Hilbert Jolly Twhce MCC Mlc.c Postal Department Gooch Keilor Council Keir Cornell Dickson

Ratepayers Endorse Keilor Street Construction Plan

Keilor Shire Council heard that ratepayers of Victoria Crescent St Albans now approve resuming the construction of the thoroughfare. The November decision to pause until after the war was reversed following ratepayer representations. Dr Dickson noted previous misunderstanding and Dr Stenson moved to rescind the wartime hold on the scheme.

Keilor Victoria Crescent St. Albans Dr. Dickson Stenson

Progress Association Meeting at Marbymong Discusses Footpaths

The Marbymong Progress Association called a meeting to urge repairs and the erection of notices at street corners Raleigh Road and Pridham Gordon Street to slow truck damage. Members opposed a factory in the residential area and discussed Sunday sport while noting general year-end successes and seasonal wishes.

Raleigh Road Pridham Street Gordon Street Pridhwin Street Roxamund Wal Teton Road Maribyriong Memtere Lounell Association Hienibete Thies Thas Preston Amos Meniiers

Sunday sport for workers gains endorsement in letter

Walter McKissock of Raleigh Road Maribyrnong argues that Sunday sport revitalizes working people more than rest and laments some adults favor a past view. He cites overseas examples and notes Defence Department tennis at Maribyrnong as evidence that Sundays belong to healthy recreation.

England Brighton Paris Defence Department Maribyrnong E. J. McKensie Walter McKissock Raleigh Rd W.3

Humane Cattle Killer Used King Sunshine 5 G. W. Pennell

A report notes the use of a humane cattle killer named King Sunshine 5 by G. W. Pennell in a livestock operation. The item highlights welfare concerns and technical details of the device and its uses.

King Sunshine

Lodge Branch Faces Cold Weather Yet Elects Progress

Members braved cold showers for the fortnightly lodge meeting on December 6. The secretary and treasurer expect updates on alleged anomalies in the Workers' Compensation Act. Members discuss support for ALF, RAN, or RAAB service, and a General Knowledge Test in Went Foots cray ends Sun Shine’s streak with a narrow five point loss. After December 9, the final year syllabus item will be completed before relocating to Caxton House on January 2, 1940. The branch smoke night report is clarified as misattributed to the branch press correspondent.

Lodge ALF RAN RAAB Sunshine Caxton House Dickson Street

Financial Lodge Meeting Reports Gains and Fund Totals

The Loyal Sunshine Lodge held its first meeting under newly installed officers at St Mark's Hall. Reports show total funds 3019 7 9 with a gain of 15160 on six months receipts totaling 4867 15 1. membership stands at 340. A District picnic at Greensborough is planned with special train service and fares listed.

Sunshine Lodge St. Mark's Hall Bros J. C. Whiting J. L. Westcott HK. Endaggeye Footscray Mion Mounsey Stark Ancrease Bro Conten

Albion Lodge Hosts Dear Park Lodge Hospitality Evening

Albion Lodge members are invited to Dear Park Lodge on Monday evening for a social night. The Maid and following event will feature Mr Mason with harmonica at Mark's Hall. Refreshements and harmony promised as year end gatherings conclude. Bro. G L Coulter congratulated the society on its 18 year success with figures showing its value.

Albion Lodge Dear Park Lodge Mark's Hall Mason G.L. Coulter

Physicel Culture Display Honors Local Youth Leaders

A November 30 for TOWN HALL showcased a forge gathering with praise for the Sunny Town girls. Miss G Cunningham gained special mention for outstanding work, with notable performances by Miss M Gameron, Miss C Ti tock, and others in piano, ballet, and tapping. Class details to be announced in the new year.

Ewen Mien Sunshine Town Hall G. Cunningham M. Gameron C. Titock L.P.C.V. Tapping G. Cunnisham B. Hogan M- Dean B. Self A. Hale J. McKechnie J. Hinkle

LC J Clay Bird Club Opens New Grounds at Lastella Park

The LC J Clay Bird Club held a successful shoot this Saturday at Lastella Park. A second shoot is planned for the Saturday December 1 at 2 pm with Christmas puddings as prizes for the winner and a prize for the highest score. New shooters joined the event including Inst Hue 4 5, B Scoble 6 7, K Gray 5 1, Ecket 5 7.

Lastella Park B. Scoble K. Gray Ecket

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Dr. Jolly M.M.B.W Sydenham Water Ratepayers ElScient Atantion da Bait Service James Marbymong Progress Association Meating G. W. Pennell Lodge News Sunshine A.N.A M.U Grand United News Lc.j. Clay Bird Club Dfer Park Service Victorian Railways A.j.boyd & Son Sunshine Carrier Devonshire Road Derriew Road Servants Street City Depot Lonsdale Firth & Son Windsor Foots. Cray, W Footearay Chrissie Baker Alcm KLC M. A.musa Fianoforte R. B. Penn J. M. Burke Durham Sunshine Phone Ry and Verdon Streets Wittin Atown Read Mowhek Mein Belgrave Funerala Brien’s Comfort Coaches SCRAY A? Beachley Cartage Contractor Thorpe A. Cairns Dickson Street, Sun McDonald’s Lurich Seymour Hampshire Road
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