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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1933
Page
7
Garden report on recent fires at Crescent Plantation Hampshire notes cleaning and burning to reduce risk during far weather. Trees scorched but expected few deaths. Dr Robison and Dr Skewes harshly condemn the blaze and push for an order stopping fires on reserves.
Three of five men at a plantation site deny any negligence by unemployed labor engaged on the job. They say they cleared grass around trees. A permanent council employee started the fires, which spread in hot windy weather but were confined to a plantation section by the men’s exertions. The statements came after a Progress Association meeting. Gardener’s report notes in Hampshire Road the land looks well and fence removal should wait. Anderson Road reserve suffers from lack of water. other reserves and trees are in satisfactory condition.
At a Wednesday night gathering of the Dunthine Progress Association officials including J Adams as president and Hhittingham as acting secretary discuss the restrained condition of George Nicholson. The group hopes Nicholson will resume duties soon while noting Arundelbridge reconditioning approaches. Keilor Council hears engineer F J Walters say very few unskilled local workers can be employed amid unemployment reports from Naribry nong bridge and other job data.
Mr and Mrs Robert Kliz of Bournemouth Walls Street Sunshine celebrate their son Frederick Ronald Kliz securing a three year senior technical scholarship at the Workingmen's College Melbourne. The award, decided by a board, covers tuition and £30 yearly allowance.
Nations repeatedly condemn Japan for actions in Manchuria leading to territory seizures. The League of Nations faces ongoing disputes as Tokyo responds with force.
Sunshine residents press the council to urge Police Commissioner Blamey to bolster the force. Dr. Raymond Robinson cites weeks of strain justifying the request as three officers handle government work, patrol outer districts, and office duties. A deputation to the Commissioner is proposed for action.
A basket picnic at Williamstown on A, MA day drew a smaller crowd due to patchy weather but improved in the afternoon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Coulter, Blakey, Frith, Barker, Stevenson, Noble, Gallacher, Carlton, Com, McBride, Roberts, Harris, Hl and M Smith, with guests from St. Albans and Elwood. The day remained cheerful despite the soggy start.
Trustees of Errington reserve at St Albans offered to turnover the reserve to Braybrook Council over a £400 liability for road construction. The council accepted. No trafficking found and title remains missing after years. Trustees were urged to produce the title by council motion.
Washington cables indicate that any U S war debt reduction must be met with a quid pro quo involving corresponding trade concessions. The message suggests that a reduction in the debt would require a similar value in trade adjustments.
The Irish Review invites essays on Patrick Pearse for Commonwealth school students with cash prizes. Topics cover Pearse as a revolutionary leader and educator. Essays must be under 800 words and reach the Trish Review office by February 20. Prizes range from 10s to £3 with multiple consolations.
The Chief Secretary states no power to act against dog racing promoters at Maribyrnong, health jurisdiction limited, council hears letters from ratepayers and the Public Health Department about sanitary facilities. Inspector Thorpe to review the matter.
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