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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1937
Page
2
Keilor Shire grants Hicks and Sons permission to open a quarry along the Maribyrnong River for commercial use after earlier limited access. A test load will be conducted on a local bridge to determine weight limits. Braybrook council discusses bridge safety and plans to consult Keilor on necessary repairs or controls.
The A N A awards No 3113 Sunshine a framed Parliament picture for best school grounds. The prize will be presented by the local ANA chapter. a meeting of the school committee is set for Tuesday the 16th to discuss the end of the triennial term and future elections. The article notes tighter links between elementary and technical schooling, warns some pupils about technical paths, and mentions farewell to Miss M Ryan and Mr Brown. It also covers Sports Fund dividends, playing area improvements, the Mothers Club, marching music needs, and a Fathers Club invitation with a 2 shillings donation to join.
Dr Dempster urged an inspection of Sunshine Park after several trees died. Drayton proposed culling to favour useful trees if a sports ground is built in the park. Winter planting of trees in streets, including Marlin Street, will be considered. An £2000 offer for eight acres of Duke Street quarry was refused. Sunshine Cricket Association shield request denied due to lack of council power to donate. New street indicators to be installed with riding maintenance funding. Government property falls under the Street Betting Act, railway land betting illegal. Drayton may deputise Railways over racing dogs in carriages if no reply by next meeting.
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