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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1933
Page
2
Keilor Council meets with full attendance on Saturday February 4. President Dr Parr welcomes newly elected M.L.A. for Tullamarine Dr Dooly and discusses guarantees for the Keilor St Albans Waterworks Trust. Debate over night stock impounding reveals tensions between staff and residents.
The Sunshine Band claimed three of four cups from four contests with victories in the St Kilda quickstep selection and other events. They faced uniform and style issues, costing points, yet prevailed over Oakleigh Kensington Williamstown and others to win by a narrow margin. The band plans performances at Selwyn Park tomorrow and a Sunday afternoon at the Picture Theatre.
Sunshine Bowling Club B team lost at Brighton 102 47 while C team at home fell 97 53 to Fitzroy. The trophy week was won by Mia McWhirter Wil son Johnson and Qukes. Next fixtures see B at home to Footscray and C at Camberwell. Mrs Stewart defeated by Mr Gray in Ladies outing. Several tournament victors named with McWhirter mentioned. Mixed rinks visited Newport and won with skip Masters Baxter Grigg McDonald Coakes.
The secretary asked about recognizing Mr. O'Donnell as ranger while Dr. Parsons noted a motion and authority for foreman to act and seek help. Council filed the Unemployment Relief Act reference for future reference. Price index figures for five towns discussed. new rates approved. Various shire items held over regarding Weights and Measures and footpath cost sharing proposed near Keilor shop under six shillings sixpence per yard.
The St John Ambulance Brigade met at Town Hall on Monday February 6 with strong attendance. It decided to continue the brigade and receive volunteer workers for public duties at events. A committee led by Alma Oakes was formed to run a ball on April 27 and a bid to raise funds for uniforms.
Sunshine Anglers close to Greenheart win last week’s Pyke’s Weir fishing event with A Green taking top honors. Runners up include B Craddock and P Simpson. many others weighed in. Next Sunday’s motor launch departs Sunshine P.O. by pm with Gem Pier Williamstown pickup. referees listed and bait purchased from prior supplier.
The National Bank notes January conditions show substantial external confidence in Australia despite heavy overseas interest. Banks cut fixed deposit rates, lowering borrowing costs. industrial stocks rise as lending tightens. Victorian trade improves with wheat yields, fruit exports, and better hardware distribution. Unemployment declines with rural and retail demand rising. banking deposits and advances increase, led by government securities holdings.
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