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Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 26, 1937

Page

3

Dogs banned from Sunshine shopping areas by council vote

Braybrookshire council on Monday night decided that all dogs wandering in shopping areas of Sunshine are liable to seizure. Prohibited zones include Hampshire Road Sun Crescent Dickson Street Sydney Street and nearby streets.

Braybrookshire Sunshine Hampshire Road Morris Street Devonshire Road Sun Crescent Watt Street Dickson Street Clark Street Sydney Street King Edward Avenue Ridley Street A. E. Dedrick Hargreaves

Five Years to Build a House Proposed in Braybrookshire

Dawes and Williams represented an Maidstone owner asking permission to partly construct a house over five years. A three room plan was submitted. Dr Robinson objected that the site failed to meet building rules and the motion to refuse passed after debate about delays and control.

Braybrookshire Council Messrs Dawes and Williams Maidstone Dr. Robinson Cr. Parsons Cr. Pennell Rome Dempster J. R Parsons

Two Kinds of Flats Warn Wandering Stock on Dynon Road

Dr. J. R. Robinson urged Melbourne City Council to address wandering stock along Dynon Road and the new road at Braybrookshire council. He warned that horses cattle or sheep could appear any night unless the stock are removed, noting a Dudley Flats road and potential flats along it.

Melbourne Dynon Road New Road J. R. Robinson Braybrookshire Lowe Dudley Flats Robinson

No Council Donation to Wonthaggi Appeal

Essendon mayor proposed each metropolitan council donate 50 to the Wonthaggi appeal and hold a meeting to decide fund use. Dr. Lowe warned of restrained proportion while noting other tragedies weekly and questioned ratepayers' funds. Several doctors urged voting none and cited private subscriptions already raised.

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Healthful Braybrookshire Reports Record Low Death Rate

The medical officer told Braybrookshire Shire Council that the year’s death rate was 5.47 per 1000, the lowest in the metropolitan area for the fourth year running. Birth rate reached 17.3 per 1000, second highest. 49 deaths and 156 births occurred. Diptheria and scarlet fever cases noted with tuberculosis and tetanus also reported. An engineer was asked to study Hampshire Road and Wright Street for improved visibility and safety.

Braybrook Shire Byrne Braybrookshire Hampshire Road Wright Street

Council to Seek Unused Railway Land for Parks

Sunshine council plans to receive a title to a portion of surplus railway land opposite the town hall for beautification. The proposal includes a new concrete roadway with lawns and gardens forming an island around O'Donoghue's woodyard and towards Glendenning's, plus potential municipal offices at the center. The council will also ask Rail Commissioners to permit use of land between Sunshine Gardens and the Ballarat line for recreation and park purposes, with anticipated improvements funded by the council.

Public Works Committee Railways Department Town Hall O'Donoghue Gross’ Corner Glendenning’s Sunshine Gardens Ballarat Bussau Sunshine

Braybrook Council denies hall fee cut for Mothers' Club

At a Braybrook shire meeting on Monday night the Sun shine Mothers' Club sought lower fees for using the supper room on Tuesday nights to fund school projects. Dr Robinson questioned school use. Drayton moved to retain the standard charge, noting lighting and cleaning costs. The motion passed with no reduction.

Braybrookshire Council R. A. Tisdale Sunshine Mothers’ Club Hargreaves Robinson

Leaves full of trouble prompt street tree removal

T Boreham of Morris Street Sunshine asked the shire council on Monday to remove a street tree in front of his property due to nuisance from falling leaves. Dr Robinson and Dr Dedrick stated that many trees shed leaves and granting the request could lead to few street trees remaining in the shire.

T. Boreham Morris Street Sunshine Dr. Robinson St. Kilda Road Dedrick

Harriers Seek Better Training Track at Selwyn Park

A Braybrookshire council discussion over better training facilities for local harriers at Selwyn Park revealed cost concerns. Dr Garde noted a track would cost about £60, which the park committee rejects. others urged council support and engineer coordination with the harriers. The Harriers win premierships and influence local youth.

Progress Association Selwyn Park Braybrookshire Garde Dedrick Oval Mr. Lowe Harriers Council Citeel J. R. Parsas Robinson

Numbering of Houses Anomalies To Be Rectified

The Sunshine Progress Association prompted a council meeting on Garnet Street house numbering. Dr. Parsons noted confusion from starting at 1 each side. Council decided owners pay to renumber. Ballarat Road awaits further inquiry and remains in abeyance due to vacant land and small blocks.

Garnet Street Ballarat Road Sunshine Progress Association Parsons Dempster

Government grant apportionment for multi riding road work

The secretary explained that grants for roads crossing multiple ridings are apportioned equitably. Ashley Street used the entire grant on one section, with riding accounts adjusted so each riding shares the cost.

D. Rk. Robinson E. Hargreaves Ashley Street

Ground fees set for Selwyn Park barriers agreement

Cr. Watson notes ships were won by members over the last two weeks. Cr. Lowe asks about ground payments and Cr. Robinson confirms £8 per year to Selwyn Park committee. The engineer will confer with barriers officials to determine requirements.

Cr. Watson Cr. Lowe Cr. Robinson Cr. Garde Selwyn Park Committee

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Council Wonthaggi Mr Bussau Mothers’ Club Cy Robinson V.A.N.A
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