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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 11, 1949

Page

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Wedding Bells at Our Lady's Church Sunshine

Prue Hyett daughter of Mr and Mrs J Hyett Sunshine wed Valentine John McGoldrick son of the late Mrs J McGoldrick Essendon at Our Lady's Church with nuptial mass. Bride wore white satin gown with train and veil, attendants in green crepe. After a four weeks motor tour the couple will live in Moonee Ponds.

Our Lady's Church Sunshine Prue J. Hyett First Ave Valentine John J. McGoldrick Nicholson St Essendon Mary Misa Kathleen Rice Jack Heffernan Ernie Robson Edenhope Moonee Ponds Father Ryder Moonee Ponda

Soldiers Cricketers to Stage Another Carnival

Returned Soldiers and cricketers announce a four night carnival starting February 19 with Pillow fights Tas er Quest Comical Dog Parade Pathhing Beauties Cycling Boxing and other free entertainments. Chairman Dr Reg arclay promises bigger and better show than last year with full details in advertising columns.

Regarclay

Proposed Purchase of Gas Works Footscray Council

Footscray Council investigates buying the Colonial Gas Association undertakings to run as a municipal gas works. Braybrook Council was invited to confer. Dr Pennell opposed sending a representative while Dr Barrett was appointed.

Footscray Council Colonial Gas Association Braybrook Council Pennell Barrett

Meaning of Australia Day speech at Footscray Park

Dr. Shepherd MLA addressed Australia Day at Footscray Park lamenting overglorification of sport and commerce. He argued Australia Day marks 26 January 1788 landing of Governor Arthur Phillip and urged national unity, pride, and loyalty as essential to real patriotism and Australia’s progress.

Footscrapey Park Shepherd M.L Arthur Phillip R.N Sydney Cove Oce Australia

Pollution Threat Strikes Maribyrnong River Industry Blamed

Industrial effluent has caused fish kills and made the Maribyrnong River unsafe for swimming. Health officials and the shire council await authority to act, while Chemhouse Products denies immediate remedy, claiming a processing method exists but is not ready. Local officials urge investigation and relocation of waste disposal.

Maribyrnong Health Dept M.M.B.W Shire Chemhouse Products Annersley St Braybrook Barclay Cr. Barrett Dr. Dobson

Popular Medico Farewelled by Sunshine Football Club

Dr G P Jeffree, a longtime leader in Sunshine sports circles, was farewelled by the Sunshine Football Club as he leaves for Stawell to begin a medical practice. The club and Shire President Dr R Barrett thanked him for his enthusiastic presidency and awarded a smoker's stand. Also honored were Mr and Mrs E Leirseh bound for Kinglake and players Clarrie Rolers Les Huggins and Bill Bell on recent marriages or forthcoming weddings.

G. P. Jeffree Sunshine Football Club Jeffree Sunshine Stawell Citzens R. Barrett Shire J. White E. Leirseh Kinglake Clarrie Rolers Les Huggins Bill Bell

Conference on City Prop Grants Interview on Braybrook Rise

Minister of Public Works J A Kennedy will speak with Hon P L Chandler and Dr KE Shepherd MLA next Thursday about raising Braybrook Shire to city status and the implications of the move.

J. A. Kennedy P. L. Chandler KE. Shepherd M.L.A Braybrook Shire

Braybrook Council Transport Requests Refused

Recent Braybrook Council requests for improvements to train and bus services have been unsuccessful. The 4.01 tram from Flinders Street to St Albans was refused, and the Tramway Board rejected requests to adjust the Deer Park bus service including extending a bus at 10 am on Sundays.

Braybrook Council Flinders St St. Albans Tramway Board Deer Park

Rising Speedway Star Stan Carlile Shines in NSW Debut

Stan Carlile, once a Sunshine boy, has emerged as a rising speedway talent. Recent success marked his first appearance at Maribyrnong, and he currently races in New South Wales attracting notable attention.

Stan Carlile Sunshine Boy Stan Maribyrnon Rey N.S.W

St Albans News Reports Carnival Profit and Kindergarten Plans

The St Albans monthly meeting notes a well attended session with apologies from Mrs D Thomas L Coleman and Dr H Eason. Carnival profits near £40 spur plans for kindergarten equipment and April talks on land earmarking in Alfreda Street near Stetyon.

D. Thomas L. Coleman H. Eason Eddie Alfreda St Vears Roy Smith Highder Ro Wy Yeouuins Clarke

Menace of Double Parking Discussed by Trav Brook Council

Sunshine main street double parking dangers were debated by Trav Brook Council on Monday. The measure to request closer police surveillance was defeated, delaying any parking policy review. Dr Dempster urged a no parking sign within 100 feet of intersections, but the proposal failed. Dr Barclay's motion was carried.

Sunshine Travbrook Dempster Barclay

Migrants Exploitation Probe Raised At Council Meeting

Dr. Marelay urged a probe into a family of English migrants who bought land north of Sunshine and started a poultry farm. He suggested possible exploitation and said the matter should be investigated and data shared with the Department of Immigration to ensure the council's duty is fulfilled.

Sunshine Dr. Tarelay Parelay Department of Immigration Marelay

Barclay Reappointed Commissioner of M.M.B.

Cr Barclay will serve another term as commissioner of the M.M.B. after three years as district representative. The Shire President praised Barclay for energetic service and knowledge of sewer, winter, and drainage issues despite ruling out any significant impact on district development.

R. Barclay Tte Barclay

Situations Wanted Ing MW 011 Mechanical Service Ad

Classified notice seeking mechanical service and repair work. States a qualified mechanic offering skilled auto and machine repairs, with emphasis on reliability and road-ready results. Includes no contact details in the readable text.

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