04 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1928
Page
1
A Melbourne Sunshine poll will decide a hotel license question. The measure outlines postal distribution areas and district boundaries in Sunshine, West Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, detailing street blocks and precincts for the observer network and delivery routes.
Mr B C O Howard, aged 89 and described as Melbourne’s oldest native, spoke at the annual pilgrimage to Batman’s grave held last Sunday. The piece notes curiosity about who is Melbourne’s oldest native woman.
A local plan to redevelop private streets and raise funds through a site on Leben tutites faces opposition and legal hurdles. Proponents argue for faster decisions to aid redevelopment while critics warn of displaced residents and altered traffic. The debate centers on the new law enabling private funding and private street closure, with municipal officials seeking a swift resolution.
A letter from West Maribyrnong protests poor road conditions on Rosamond Street and recounts near tragedies caused by rain. The writer urges council to advance a recreation reserve project and tree planting, noting that a grant for twelve acres of land was not approved and trees have not been planted. The piece laments safety risks and suggests action to prevent future incidents.
Parents of North Footscray school pupils petition the Chief Secretary and local councils to repair a waterlogged road along Rosamond Raw Street. The Footscray Council promised repairs next year, but no action has been taken. Children suffer winter exposure from rainwater drainage into the street. petition asks immediate attention and forwarding to the Minister of Education.
Fragmented report describes Julielle Medvedely and Ghee grerdy facing charges after speeding at HO tithes hone. Meleish defends self in Ballarat Rewl case and predicts world events. Wreck scene at Creek ravine near Bae leads to hospital admittance and a torpedo hood car incident with a saved life.
A reader describes a method for frying fish by lightly draping oil over the fish before dipping in breadcrumbs. The eggs help breading brown, producing a rich crust while preserving the fish flavor.
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