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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1953
Page
3
The Sunshine Advocate reports Albion residents plan to honor the Coronation of Her Majesty the Queen. Victoria's Premier calls for municipal and private celebrations, urging prompt action with about three months to Coronation Day. Civic authorities and leaders are urged to lead community efforts.
Sunshine councillors considered a deviation of the Deer Park West Sunshine bus route to pick up school children from Forrest Street, via Adelaide Street to Albion State School. They noted Yallourn Street could be impassable in winter and warned the Transport Regulation Board that unmade streets might invite later dodging of responsibility.
George Jowett of Chapman Street died suddenly on Friday. A Sunshine resident for 23 years he worked 21 years at F.C.1 Deer Park. He led Sunshine Angling Club and served as vice president of Waratah Cricket Club. Survived by his widow, three sons, one daughter and eight grandchildren.
Attractions at the Footscray Hospital Carnival include Petie Berge riyhow at Tivoli Theatre and events such as Trotting, Cycling, Softball and Women's athletics to raise funds for the Footscray Hospital Appeal.
About 1800 attendees including 650 youths enjoyed perfect weather at the Sunshine Harvester Works Picnic in Frankston last Saturday. Events included athletics, a weight guess, Miss Sunshine contests, and hospitality for retired employees, with prizes presented by C N McKay.
Robert McKenzie president invites motor cyclists to attend Braybrook Motor Cycle Club meetings at Sunshine headquarters. Benefits include safety discussions with police and safety bodies, official roles, supervised club runs, and access to regulated racing under the A C U of Victoria. Details appear weekly in the Advocate sports page.
Dr. A. E. Shepherd minister for education announces a tender of 2747 pounds for the supply of shelter sheds and out offices at Tottenham North on South Road. The award covers construction and related facilities as part of school infrastructure upgrades.
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