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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1944
Page
2
The report cites Chairman Mr M B W discussing initiatives and plans across the region. It mentions drainage works, water protection, and community projects with emphasis on government involvement and local benefits.
Officials discussed a proposed sewerage scheme for Lower Maribyrnong flood plains, noting land flood history, drainage obstacles, and the need for full investigation before committing funds. Delays traced to war work, strikes, and bureaucratic prioritization, with plans for open drains and culverts and potential connections to Devonshire and Monnah streets.
A belated funeral acknowledgment from The Rev William Evana and family thanks friends and church groups for condolences through letters and tokens. The message expresses prayers for comfort and remembrance, noting the long grief and greeting those who offered support during the loss of Lilian, May, and others. The note closes with a date in November and a solemn reflection on the journey toward the by and by.
In the Bulla Dalhousie by election Mr L J Webster the CP candidate won the seat from M R G Hoban Lab by a majority of 996. First preference votes show Hoban 2088 Pennell 1002 Saunders 1451 Webster 2603 with Cumming’s ballots distributing to Hoban 633 Pennell 89 Saunders 38 and Webster 2. The progressive tally then placed Hoban at 9821 votes.
Fragmentary report shows Hoban leading Labour with 214 and VTVR 148 percent. Webster affiliated with CP appears in the final tally. The text is garbled but indicates Hoban (Lab) and Webster (CP) among the named figures in an election context.
The Sunshine Methodist Church plans a Sunday evening service led by Senior Suill Chaplain Roy A I Gardner MA C. Gardners renowned career includes extensive travel across Australia and northern regions. The Junior Order of Knights will stage a cricket match with the boys of the Tally Ho Rosy Form on Saturday afternoon.
A baby show is scheduled for Saturday December 16 at St George's Hall Munell Street West Footscray. The event promises a wide variety of sections and stalls with prizes and a ponye and xeonex tokens noted in the advertising column.
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