1949 a Year of Progress in Sunshine District
The Sunshine district reflects on 1949 as a year of steady progress amid shortages and debates. Housing booms, new factories, and public works expansion accompany rail and transport challenges, political shifts, a hospital debt appeal, and a rise in infant mortality. Notable athletes Misses Joan Schmdt Myrtle Craddock and Angus Drennan achieved national representation. The community eyes future growth and infrastructure expansion.
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Sunshine Advocate
Sunshine
Sunshine Community Hospital
Sunshine “Old Boys
Sunshine Cricket Club
Joan Schmdt
Myrtle Craddock
Australia
Angus Drennan
Former Sunshine resident earns OBE in New Year Honors
A former Sunshine resident, Mr Andrew Small, has been awarded the Order of the British Empire in the New Year Honors. Now living in South Australia, he serves as Chief of the Royal Caledonian Society of South Australia and organized the Caledonian Pipe Band. He has supported Scottish migrants and provided patriotic service.
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Sunshine
Andrew Small
Small
South Australia
Royal Caledonian Society of
Caledonian Pipe Band
New Branch Post Office at 123 Rosamond Road West Maribyrnong
The Director General of Post Services informs Dr. A. E. Shepherd M.L.A. that a non official Post Office will be established at 123 Rosamond Road West Maribyrnong to serve the expanding district. Structural alterations will precede opening.
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Post Services
A. E. Shepherd
M.L.A
Rosamond Road
West Maribyrnong
Efforts to Get Pram Buses Successful
The Tramways Board chairman informed Dr. A E Shepherd MLA that pram bus requests have received full consideration and traffic checks. On select trips on certain days, buses will be reserved for mothers with prams on Moonee Ponds and Sunshine services, with ongoing review.
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Pram
Tramways Board
A. E. Shepherd
M.L.A
Moonee Ponds
Sunshine
Sunshine Old Boys Association Meeting Sets 1950 Agenda
The first monthly meeting for 1950 will be held tonight in the Theatre Hall. Postponed December session adds business, and planning for the annual picnic is on the agenda. A good turnout is expected to set the 1950 program.
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Theatre Hall
Sunshine
W Hallahan
New Polling Booth Sought for State Elections
The Chief State Electoral Officer J L Babrey proposes a new polling booth near Tottenham station to serve residents currently traveling to Kingsville West or Sunshine. A joint booth is the objective, aimed to be ready for the next State Election.
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J. L. Babrey
A. E. Shepherd
M.L.A
Tottenham Station
Kingsville West
Sunshine
Tim
Birth Announcement for Neil Robert Martin
On 2nd January at Sur Shine Community Hospital a son was born to Berta and Bob Martin. The baby named Neil Robert is the couple’s first child.
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Martin
Surshine Community Hospital
Berta
Bob
Neil Robert
Appeal for Ken in Australian championships fund drive
Narrow defeat in the 220 yards hurdles at Adelaide championships keeps Ken from the main Australian team but allows a place in the supplementary squad if he can raise £100. A V.A.A.A. subscription drive aims to raise funds, with £78 of £5600 target raised so far. St. Mark's Harriers lead with £10. Donations urged from sportsmen and clubs, with weekend lodgment preferred.
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Ken
Adelaide
V.A.A.A
Sam
St. Mark’s Harriers
Advocate
L. M. James
Anderson
W. Singleton
Hampshire
St. Mark's Harriers
H. V. Priest
J. H. Wheelahan
K. A. Beachley
Sunshine
Silver's Circus Relocates To Railway Reserve
Recognised as a modern outfit in Australia the Wirths Silver Circus will perform tonight and Saturday on the Railway Reserve opposite the Shire Hall after the Railway Department granted the location following input from Shire President Dr. A Beachley. The show promises novelty acts and extra entertainment for residents, bringing big time circus near homes to save patrons travel.
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Australia
Wirths
Silver
A. Beachley
Railway Department
Sunshine
Melbourne
Shire of Braybrook Audited Accounts Notice
The Shire of Braybrook announces the audited accounts have been printed and laid at Shire Hall Sunshine for inspection. A council meeting to examine and settle the accounts will be held at Shire Hall Hampshire Road Sunshine on Monday February 6 1950 at 7 30 p.m.
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Sunshine
Shire Hall
Hampshire Rd
Vacuum Cleaners and Radios Repaired and Delivered
MW 4286 customers received repair services for all makes of vacuum cleaners and radios, with parts and labor completed and items returned after service.
General Meeting Notice for Sunshine Branch 1950
A.L P Sunshine Branch calls a general meeting at Shire Hall Sunshine on Tuesday evening next 17 January 1950 at 8 p m. Agenda includes nominations for office bearers for 1950 and general business. Full attendance of members and intending members requested. W Lynch President G R Crick Secretary.
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Shire Hall
Sunshine
W. Lynch
G. R. Crick
Also Mentioned on This Page
T He Housing Commission
C.S
Deer Park
Railways Dept
Railways
Puncil
Valifrr
Public Works Department
Council Affairs
Big
Maribyrnong
Roxy
DA Glynis Johns
James Chgney, William Bendix
Panhandled
Ame
Cathy Downs
Ida Lupino
Cornell Wilde
Winter Wonderland
Sonny Tufts
Barbara Brittain
Trieste
Sunshine Old Boys’ Association
Ken Doubleday
Empire Games
New Zealand
Silver’s Circus
Shire OF
Braybrook
Sunshine Old Boys Association
A.L P
Sunshine Branch
Seymour’s Men’s Store
Hampshire Road
Sihaia
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