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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1952
Page
1
Sunshine officials report vandalism damaged most playground equipment except the slide. Sand in the pit vanished overnight. Suggestions include removing gear except the slide or forming volunteer committees to watch playgrounds.
Mr Colin Morton a Sunshine plumber plans an arcade of ten shops at 266 Hampshire Road near the State Savings Bank. The proposal includes four office suites on the second storey.
Acting on a recommendation from the City Engineer, Sun Shine Council on Monday approved a steel and glass bus shelter for Deer Park. The previous meeting had rejected the shelter as too costly. the engineer’s report showed a concrete ornamental design would cost even more.
A quantity of taps and timber valued at 51 pounds was stolen over the weekend from Housing Commission houses under construction off South Road.
The Sunshin RSL annual meeting elected officers for 1963 led by President F Barnes and Vice Presidents J Richards and J Rochford. New treasurer M Stanley and secretary H Singleton with assistant W Rothwell were named, plus a long committee slate. The Christmas Tree event drew over 300 children with gifts from Father Christmas after ice cream and tea.
Sunshine Old Boys Association held a Christmas Smoke Social last Friday with 90 plus attendees and high quality entertainment. The executive thanks local shopkeepers and notable helpers Byron W Singleton Mrs Hibbs and Mrs O Donnell. Secretary Bill Hallahan, recovering after a Bacchus Marsh shooting accident, is discharged and improving. Special results include 1st T Maybury Deer Park 907, 2nd Mrs Allen West Footscray 3561, 3rd Angela Du Froeg Braybrook 38717.
The Mayoress and I extend sincere Christmas wishes to all citizens of Sunshine. May Christmas Day be joyous and the holiday period filled with pleasure. May the coming year bring peace prosperity and happiness to everyone. Cr J Downing JP Mayor of Sunshine.
A prospective City passenger argues with a bus driver at a Sun shine Post Office stop over where to board. The driver insists riding is only from the pickup place, but the passenger refuses and decides to take a train instead.
Sunshine State School reports 884 in attendance this year and notes East wing admissions rose by 100 after the new South Road campus opened. The record reflects growing enrollment as the school expands facilities.
Dr A E Shepherd MLA for Sunshine receives a top education portfolio in Victoria. The appointment comes amid a grave school crisis with overcrowded classes and slow teacher recruitment, and signals strong confidence from the Premier and Parliament. Shepherd has long shown interest in education and aided local schools since Sunshine’s 1945 electorate formation.
A Christmas Cheer appeal gratitude note lists donors Mrs J Downing and others plus goods received from the C W A Sunshine Free Kindergarten, Ms Titford and others. Special thanks to Collins St Independent Church for toys and to volunteers for packing. Further donations may be sent to the Advocate Office or to Mrs Hargreaves or Mrs Libbis.
The Advocate announces its last issue for 1952 and that no edition will appear for the next two weeks due to Christmas. The first 1953 issue will be Friday January 9. The office closes December 23 and reopens January 9. Season wishes are extended to readers.
A close vote by the Sunshine Council granted the Sun shine Scottish Society permission to sell soft drinks to its members at a town hall dance in the supper room on Ist January. Several councillors feared a precedent, while others supported the decision. recently the Council refused Batakday dancermission to sell from the cloakroom.
Residents protest at open channels linked to drainage works along Stoney Creek near Dickson Street, prompting an official notice from the M.M.B.W. and oversight bodies.
Mr Heffernan praised New Australian pupils for their work at the Albion area school. Attendance is planned at 550 next year, up from 250 three years ago, with admissions limited to Albion residents and children aged five and older. The Mothers' Club celebrated, thanked staff, and cited generous support from Albion Quarrying Coy for the Sir George Wales scholarship.
The Sunshine Methodist Church morning choir will perform a first full-scale choral service using carols from England. Soloist Lola Edwards, formerly with Antal Choir, will feature in the program.
Francis Bernard Davis of 29 Leonard Street Sunshine won a Sunshine Court claim against Harold Latties of 15 Taunton Street Sunshine for 6 shillings 12 6 with 3 shillings costs after a truck backing on Taunton Street struck his parked car on July 21 at 6.30 pm. Davis testified the damage occurred while his lights were on.
Sunshine Council heard Dr. N. G Green urge local enthusiasm to start a kindergarten at St Anns. Mayor Dr. Downing noted 80 percent of children would come from Keilor while Dr. McDonald urged funding mainly from Keilor Shire. The committee will forward building plans and Errington site area was promised.
A community drive last Sunday raises funds for the local hospital. Organizers report steady contributions from residents, businesses, and families, with plans to allocate the money to patient care and facility upgrades.
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