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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1953
Page
1
Church members friends and children donated gifts for an illuminated Christmas Tree feature. Mr Young will distribute the items to needy children during hospital visits, spreading holiday cheer.
Sunshine Council deferred indefinitely an amendment requiring all information on community hotels under the new licensing law from the Government. Dr. J. McDonald warned a hotel building would cost £60,000 and a £30,000 licence fee elsewhere might prevent local funding.
New business growth in Sunshine is evident with the Morton Arcade opening and several upcoming projects. A house and shop at Hampshire Road owned by Mr T E Robinson is sold to a Melbourne firm planning a modern building, while Robinson adds a brick front to his adjacent self service store. Caltex opens a new service station opposite the town hall next Wednesday, and another station is under construction nearby for Mr J Titford.
The Child Care Committee will be notified by Sunshine County official Mr. RB. F. G. Crosbie. The notice concerns site selection for a community centre and mentions Monash Street and Morton's Arcade in Hampshire.
R Bill Treize founder of Lions International in Australia was a guest at Sunshine Lions Club Christmas dinner. He spoke on the work and need for Lions Clubs in the world today. The evening featured musical acts and a chocolate gift for ladies.
The case concludes with a 5 fine after multiple adjournments to eradicate weeds. F Smith notes only about a third of work done. Dethridge reports 3 sheep employed on the property and expects weed removal within ten days. The company cites extensive holdings and continues the eradication effort.
Ladies of Sunshine Child Care Committee hosted a festive party for migrant children with holiday songs, gifts, and a Christmas-like celebration. The event included activities and a warm community reception for attendees.
A man named Williams was convicted after admitting to accepting bets on a commission basis for about three weeks. He told police the activity centered on gambling operations and resulted in a £20 fine.
Last Saturday's Old Folks Party at St Mark's Church drew over 100 attendees and featured high tea and a music program. The event was organized by the CEMS with help from the ladies' guild and church youth, with visitors including the Mayor and Mayoress and Rev. J Nett.
The MMBW notified Sunshine Council that it proposes a 15 inch water main along Graham Derby and Mernda Streets and a 12 inch line along Glengalin Road with the work starting on Sunshine Road and extending along Wright Street.
Sunshine councillors eulogised Dr J Downing on Monday as health forces his retirement from the council from the new year. The mayor Dr H Skinner and colleagues praised his honesty, integrity and tireless service in a farewell that honoured his public spirit.
Malcolm John Bailey Nineteen Forty Eight Sunshine street case involved after bicycle rider Leslie Fleming was struck near Hampshire Road on May Day. Bailey admitted the accident and not giving his name. court ordered £10 fine plus £1 10s costs.
Over 400 children accounted by their parents enjoyed a Christmas Treat at RS L clubrooms last Saturday. The committee thanks the helpers especially the Women’s Auxiliary for catering and reminds members of the Lager event scheduled for Sunday morning.
Sunshine Council discussed a request by Mrs. M. Bell to manufacture foodstuffs at her Churchill Avenue home. Health Inspector Little recommended refusal due to residential zoning, and the council voted to adopt that recommendation. Dr Dempster led the defeat of moving to police the premises. Voters for the motion were Drs Dempster Willey Rogera and McDonald.
The Sunshine Hospital Committee secured a £1500 grant from the Charities Board after appeals to the Minister for Health. The committee faced a £3500 deficit and expects the funds to ease finances and advance the hospital appeal effort led by Mr Shepherd, M.L.A.
The Footscray Hospital Out-Patients clinic will operate only for emergencies on Friday 25 December Monday 28 December and Friday 1 January with regular services resuming afterward. Sunshine Council accepted tenders on Monday from J H Wheelahan for Sloane St Maribyrnong and Brisbane 5 St Albion. Sloane St tender was £147 and Grishbane St tender £2 604 both lowest bids.
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