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Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1950

Page

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Sunshine appeal to raise funds passes eight hundred pounds

Sunshine crowds join a series of entertainments organized by Sunshine sportsmen to boost the Stanley Taylor Appeal in support of the Shire President Dr G E Dobson. The White City event, theatre shows, and local dances drew large attendance and generous donations, with 20 pounds more at the door.

Sunshine G. E. Dobson White City Sunshine Picture Theatre Melbourne Bill Dooley Williamstown David N. Martin Tivoli Theatre Geo. Kirby Reg Barclay Sunshine Football Club Ken Tisdale Cr. G. Dobson Stanley Taylor Dobson

Holiday Play Centre at Sunshine State School

The play centre runs January 8 to January 26 at Sunshine State School offering recreational activities for children. Sessions from 1.44 a.m. to 4 p.m. require trained youth leaders such as Guiders and Scoutmasters. information on salaries is available from the National Fitness Council office at 53 Russell St., Melbourne.

Sunshine State School National Fitness Council Russell St Melb

General Ap ria total reaches £1460 15s 11d

The entry notes that the General Ap ria sum has now accumulated to the amount of £1460 15s 11d.

Sun Youth Travel Fund Subscriptions Totals

A ledger item lists payments from multiple donors including McPhersons Ltd, STS Ex-Students, Guy Bros, Dirnell, E H Drayton, W Bradshaw and others. Total contributions amount to £178 16s with various small sums and acknowledgments.

McPhersons Ltd STS Guy Bros W- Dirnell E. H. Drayton W. Bradshaw

Sunshine Hosts Historic Sunday With Double Archbishops

In Sunshine two archbishops attended services with the Church of England and Roman Catholic leaders presiding at St Mark's and Our Lady's. The Footscray Symphony Orchestra gave a standout concert at the Shire Hall while Sunshine Theatre hosted a major variety show. The events come as Sunshine nears city status.

Footscray Symphony Orchestra Otto Grobbecker Sunshine Shire Hall Miss Penman Cox Booth Melbourne St. Mark's Church Simmonds Our Lady's Shine Theatre

Temporary Building By-law Too Strict Criticized in Braybrook

Dr A Pennell complains Braybrook Council by law on temporary houses is too harsh and vows a notice of motion to alter it. Building Inspector reports two more unauthorised temporary dwellings without permits and prosecutions may follow. Montgomery says plan submissions showing a sleep-out result in its removal and questions council powers. He also objects to a builder’s rude conduct during inspection.

A. Pennell Braybrook Council Perong A. Montgomery Pennell Montgomery Aid

Offer for Albion street works accepted by Council

The Albion Council has accepted H V McKay's bid of 10722 pounds for constructing streets north of Derrimut Street. McKay previously laid sections that developed drainage issues. with existing formation and metal, the low cost is estimated at two pounds per foot. Plans will be drawn up and the project begun progressively after full scheme adoption.

H. V. McKay Derrimut St Albion McKays

Racing Results from Various Stakes and Handicaps

Moreland Stakes winner THEKA with PANIA second and TUL AKING third. Glenbervie Plate led by NORTH RIDING with BLUE BEGGAR second and NAZELTOV third. Somerton Handicap won by WELKIN SUN with RHODES and CAPTAIN RED completing the placings. Bulla Handicap saw PRINCE OF FAIRIES first, ER RINGTON second and DASHING BEAU third. Fawkner Highweight Division One crowned ALL HOPE ahead of EL FALCOS and PRINCE NOELS. Strathmore Handicap topped by NOT PROVEN with BEAU NEWS and SATURN behind. Fawkner Highweight Division Two won by OUR TITLE with BOGHASI and CARNAGE following.

North Riding Blue Beggar Nazeltov Somerton Welkin Sun Rhodes Captain Red Bulla Prince OF Fairies Errington Dashing Beau Fawkner ALL Hope EL Falcos Prince Noels Strathmore Beau News Saturn Carnage

Governor to Attend Proclamation Celebrations for City Status

Victoria govern or will be invited to read the official proclamation at celebrations marking the Shire's elevation to city status next year. A special council meeting will discuss festivity details and a sub committee will examine updating the Shire seal to reflect the municipality's current character.

Victoria

No Disadvantages in Shire Elevation to City

Dr G E Dobson Shire President told Monday's Council meeting there are no disadvantages to elevating the Shire to a City. He cited no salary hikes and noted benefits include participation in legislation like the Milk Pasteurisation Act. Dr J McDonald of Maribyrnong opposed the proposal while a formal motion to present the petition to the Governor passed.

G. E. Dobson Barclay J. McDonald Maribyrnong

Sunshine to get Commonwealth Bank branch line

Hon Reg Pollard reports to the Governor of the Commonwealth Bank that Sunshine will gain a new bank branch. Dr A E Shepherd and Dr Coombes advised that Sunshine’s requests have been under consideration for some time and a branch is hoped to open soon.

A. E. Shepherd M.L.A Reg. Pollard M.H.R Commonwealth Bank Sunshine

Residents Will Hold Council Responsible for Damages

Residents of the Glengala Estate near Sunshine Golf Links urge action on wandering stock. Dr J Castley presented a petition claiming stock roam at large with no prosecutions and staff neglect. The council will discuss the petition next week and may direct the ranger to impound stock to prevent further damage.

Council Glengala Sunshine Golf Links J. Castley

Shire President insists on proper procedure

Braybrook Shire President Dr. Jr. Dobson defended strict adherence to procedure as a motion closed. Shire Secretary E Hargreaves offered advice but was refused. Cr Beachley questioned officers duties, while Dobson reiterated officials must follow the Act and avoid improper submissions.

Braybrook Shire Jr. Dobson E. Hargreaves Shire Dobsn Hargreaves Cr. Beachley Cr. Dobson Dobson

Advocate to Publish Next Thursday Sunshine Advocate Change

The Sunshine Advocate will be published on Thursday next week. Advertisers and correspondents are asked to submit copy as early in the week as possible.

Advocate Sunshine Advocate

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