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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1935
Page
7
A damaged clipping mentions a small initial box and a sinking item valued around 700 units of currency. It is unclear and partially readable with missing context and dates. The fragment references an outgoing or incoming rail related item and an outlaid cost while noting a percentage or extent.
The Sunshine Anglers weekly meeting at Town Hall discussed two Piscatorial Council recommendations. A government biologist for Fisheries to protect trout blackfish and cod was debated, funded by the trout licence. They warned the Transport Act could threaten clubs, stressing solitude away from crowds. A Campaspe River contest led by Harry Omant weighed five perch totaling 5 lb 52 oz, with 29 fish and a 24 lb 6 oz bag. next event is Bream Creek near Torquay with an early 5 am bus and 6 pm weigh-in.
The Sunshine council considered improvements along Hampshire Crescent with work by engineer Mr Robinson proposing laying water, lawns, and permanent trees at an estimated cost of £26. The plan, supported by councillors as the main approach to Sunshine, would not require extra staff. Other suggestions included Leith Avenue garden work and cleaning Sunshine Gardens at Antler Road.
Deer Park council weighs a £1700 estimate for a new public hall with seating for 270, where the lowest bid is £1630. Dr Treloar suggests referring to the public works committee for possible plan modifications and to avoid a white elephant while noting future town development and road projects.
Miss L Beech of Barkly Street Footscray declares her bakery shut last Monday alleging a conspiracy by four millers and the Victorian Millowners Association to block flour supplies. She claims she cannot obtain flour anywhere in Australia and plans to issue a writ against the Association.
In a council report, engineer H Robinson recommended Station Place corner with Withers Street as a suitable site for a Girl Guides hall. A 35 by 75 feet building could fit with ample playing space remaining as Dr Lowe urged informing the Guides of the available land. Dr Glendenning supported the plan, calling it ideal for Sunshine, and the motion passed.
W L Harris sought a noxious trade licence before Braybrook Shire Council on Monday. Harris claimed compliance with notice requirements. Councillors questioned policy as some recalled a ban on further licences. Dr Dedrick urged sticking to the past procedure of referral to the medical officer of health for a full report.
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