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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 13, 1939

Page

7

Water Proposal Checkmate Braybrook Council Indignant at Keilor's Attitude

The Keilor and St Albans Water Trust faces a dispute over a 450 payment to officers J Hocking and F Walters. Braybrook and Keilor councils clash over a 300 cap, with Braybrook resisting higher sums and demanding council approval before grants. The deadlock risks delaying water to St Albans and prompts calls for legal review and government involvement.

Braybrook Keilor Braylrook Raybrook St. Albans St. Albans Progress Association Sunshine Cecil McKay Braybrook Council

Keilor Shire Council Rescinds Extra 50 Vote Move

A special Keilor Shire Council meeting on December 22 rescinded a prior motion to add 50 pounds to officer claims, bringing the total to 250 with 100 pounds each from Cecil McKay and Braybrook Shire. Most councillors attended. Dr. Hilbert was absent.

Keilor Cecil McKay Braybrook Hilbert W. R. Parsons Stenson Stevens

Permanent Night Letter Clearance Facility In Maribyrnong

Mr A S Drakeford MP for Maribyrnong announces permanent approval of the night clearance of the letter receiver at Warr and Raleigh roads after a three months trial. The Braybrook Shire Council and the Maribyrnong Progress Association supported the move, aiming to benefit local residents in the district.

Drakeford Maribyrnong Postmaster General's Department Warr Raleigh Roads Braybrook Shire Mari Nead

Visitor asks about Hal as Bobby reports his father confined

A dialogue fragment shows Visitor asking for Hal and Bobby answering that his father is confined to his room. The terse exchange hints at family tension or confinement.

Hal Bobby

We OURL LETTER BOX on free speech in democracy

The column argues for broad free speech in democracy and warns against restricting oral expression. It cites Rudyard Kipling and H. G. Wells, notes Australia’s lag in thought, and urges open fearless discussion while condemning censorship and espionage fears.

Rudyard Kipling Australia H. G. Wells Commonwealth

Christmas Rifle Shoot Draws Crowd at Williams Town

The rifle club’s Christmas shoot drew a large crowd with good conditions. Results show Farnsworth 102, A Masson 101, Hutchinson 101, and others scoring near 100. Previous Merrett Teams Competition had two Williams Town teams and two from the 34th forge with Company No. 1 winning £5 and ten silver medals, just seven points behind outright victors.

Rifle Club J. Farnsworth A. Masson M. Hutchinson F. Masson Mollison E. Farnsworth H. Barnett Merrett Williamstown 34Th Fortras. Company No. 1 Mitia

Pretty Girl Questions Bathing-Costume Quality

A shopper asks if a bathing-costume will shrink and is reassured it is high quality. A sales associate named Aswastini confirms, and introduces Mr. Lee the instalment collector who has long served the family.

Aswastini Mr. Lee

Next Town Hall Sunshine Icy Slice 3d

A brief town hall note references a Sunshine Icy Slice event slated for three days. The item lists a single product focus with unclear venue and timing details. Community members are advised to watch for forthcoming schedule updates and official notices.

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