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Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 22, 1954

Page

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Modern Public Library to Open in Few Weeks

The Sunshine district gets a bright modern library with reference and lending sections. It will offer fiction and philosophy, media programs, and a garden by the front. two weeks loan and renewals unless reserved. Mr W Prescott leads the staff and aims for strong community support.

Feadera Sunshine Tis Ft Wu Sunsine Corio Street Masonic Hall W. Prescott Sion Nsw England Prescott

Bert Wilson LL E at Arcade Sunshine MM 2028

Bert Wilson LL E based at Arcade 266 Hampshire Road Sunshine MM 2028 is noted with a street address and professional designation. The entry presents a concise professional listing for contact or reference within the publication.

Pannon Bert Wilson Ll.e . Arcade Hampshire Road Sunshine

Public Accountant Opens New Practice at Morton's Arcade

Mr BR F Crosbie registered tax agent announces commencement of public accounting services at Morton's Arcade Hampshire Road Sunshines. The move expands operations from 73 Monash Street Sunshines to include a new public accounting practice serving local clients.

Bank balances show district prosperity and growth

The State Savings Bank reports higher balances and activity. End of year totals reach 1,963,791 pounds, up 135,067 from the previous year with 10,814 depositors, 104,000 transactions, and 223,558 pounds in interest. The bank serves ten school banks with 3,006 depositors totaling 14,000 pounds. Manager is Mr. D Crawford.

D. Crawford

Opening of New Salvation Army Hall at East Sunshine

The Salvation Army Hall at the corner of Myalla and Darniey Streets East Sunshine will be officially opened on Wednesday January 27 at 7 p.m. Lt Jonel W Forbes Field Secretary of the Salvation Army will officiate. A meeting of thanksgiving follows at 8 p.m.

Salvation Army Myalla and Darniey Streets East Sunshine Jonel W. Forbes The

Keilor Council Sets Special Meeting for North Western Region Nomination

Keilor Shire Council schedules a special meeting for Thursday January 28 to nominate a council member for election as the North Western region representative on the Municipal Malvern Board of Works.

Keilor Shire Grose Counclia Keilor MMBW

Motorist fined for failing to keep left on Ballarat Road

James Herbert Bee croft, 47 Ryan St Footacray, was fined £2 after Sunshine Court found him guilty of driving down Ballarat Road in the centre. A traffic liaison said he had travelled long in the road centre. Two cyclists were fined £2 each for riding unlit bicycles at night, Joan Priestly of Maidstone and Azzopardi of Westmoreland.

James Herbert Beecroft Ryan St Footacray Sunshine Court Ballarat Road Joan Priestly Verdun St Maidstone Azzopardi Westmoreland

Tickets Available for Royal Tour Strong-post

Tickets are now available for admittance to the Strong-post near Easen don Aerodrome for the Queen's arrival in Melbourne on 24 February. Available from the Town Hall, councillors, post offices, and listed shops. elderly attendees can apply for transport and seating, with hot water for picnickers and caterers patrolling the porter's area.

City of Sunshine Easendon Melbourne Sunshine McGrath's Brooklyn Chemist's Rosamond Rd Ballarat Rd Duke &J Trickey's Newsagency South Rd Guy's

ALP Names Chaplin Candidate for Sunshine Ward Vacancy

At the Sun shine branch annual meeting Mr Ken Chaplin of Cornwall Road was chosen as the ALP candidate for the Central Ward vacancy created by Dr J Downing. The resignation takes effect from the first meeting of the year on February 2 with the election to follow about four to five weeks later.

Sunshine Ken Chaplin Cornwall Rd A.L.P

Meeting to Form New ALP Branch at Sunshine Heights

A meeting to form an ALP branch in Sunshine Heights estate West Sunshine is set for Wednesday 27 January at 7 p.m. at 27 Glengala Rd called by the Grant State Electorate Council. Eligible persons under ALP rules are invited to attend.

Sunshine Heights West Sunshine Glengala Rd Grant State Electorate Council A.L.P

Return Your Number Plates Or Face Prosecution

Sunshine police urge all car owners to return license plates to the police station immediately if vehicle registration has expired. Prosecutions will be launched against noncompliant owners.

Sunshine Police

Dangerous Driving Charge Against Motorist

William John Maloney of Sunshine faced a dangerous driving charge after an August collision at Cornwall Road and Devonshire Road. Maloney said he slowed for a bus at the corner and a fast car, about 60 mph, struck his vehicle then fled. the other driver allegedly admitted insurance coverage. Witness Athol Simbeck testified the speeding car hit Maloney and continued to Gertrude Street. Police statements and Hodges testimony raised questions about the speed and conduct at the intersection. Maloney was fined £5 plus 3 shillings and 4p costs.

William John Maloney McKay Street Sunshine Cornwall Road Devonshire Road Maloney Oii Athol Simbeck Buckley St Footscray Ballarat Rd Hodges

Man Charged With Larceny Of Sunshine Timber

George William Hodson admitted taking timber from Sunshine Court arguing he believed it scrap. A patrolman testified Hodson wheeled a pram with several ells of wood on 12 November. Housing Commission supervisor ID’ed the timber as its property. The magistrate adjourned the case for six months, noting a chance for reform.

Sunshine Court George William Hodson Rennison St Maidstone

Big Increase in Local Court Cases This Year

Local court activity rose with 832 general cases 52 Commonwealth cases and 9 special summonses listed this year compared with 776 last year. Sittings on Tuesdays feature a panel of honorary justices while a stipendiary magistrate sits monthly.

P. J. O'Connor Horan T. R. Barclay J.P

District Building Boom Surges in Sanahineta and Kellor Shires

The Commonwealth Statistician reports Sanahineta aims to be the sole municipality in its district with high housing activity. At September last year 1 home was under construction in the district, higher than any other in the state. In the September quarter 244 homes started and 235 finished. By June last year 624 houses started and 634 completed, a decline from the prior year. Kellor Shire shows strong building with 729 homes under construction at September and 311 started while 228 were completed in the year to June.

Kellor Shire

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Beachley & Sons Keiloer ALP Bruce Hodges Gourt John Martin Johnson Monash St. Sunshine Alan Stoate Cowper St. Footscray Housing Commission Sunshine Police Station Monwealth Sanahineta Yakka Navy Fancy Top Lincoln Clothing Club Seymours
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