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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1952
Page
1
No recent water analysis has been recorded for the Forrest Street pool. A prior summer test showed pollution upstream in Kororoit Creek, with eel deaths in the creek possibly linked to industrial pollution. The pool has seen frequent use without reported illnesses.
A motorcycle owned by Godfrey Jones of McIntyre Road Sunshine was recovered after being stolen from outside the Sunshine Theatre last week with the battery missing. Frederick Sheargold’s motorcycle taken from the same spot Saturday was found Sunday in a lane off Corio Street. A bicycle stolen from the same location was later recovered at Sunshine station.
Sunshine district had 1068 connections the second highest in 1951 as Moorabb in led with 1706. The MMBW linked 14 320 homes that year up about 400 from 1950.
Sunshine police report a boys bicycle found abandoned on the East Sunshine reserve and now in police possession.
The hospital qualifies for benefits with government-backed support and has expanded its facilities through donations, including a toilet block refrigerator electric mower stainless steel theatre equipment and concrete paths. In twelve months daily beds averaged sixteen and 213 babies were born. Matron Jean Laird led staff praised for efficient patient care as the community plans to reform the Loan Redemption Committee formed to reduce the original 7800 debt with 2080 outstanding after the chairman J T Hyde died in December.
The Sun Shine Fire Brigade reports 28 grass fires this month, the largest spanning about a square mile off Mc Intyre Road. On a 108 degree day the crew attended five calls, with three to five average on hot days. A smaller fire at Wiltshire Fire Co was extinguished by sprinkler systems before brigade arrival. An unfinished Deer Park house suffered a floor and ceiling fire at about 9 p.m. Tuesday, brought under control by local brigades.
A security night patrol introduced by Jack Johnson, former heavyweight boxer, spotted a suspicious car near Seymour Corner San Crescent with a wooden stake in the back. Police say the patrol likely foiled a shop breaking attempt while another stolen car from Servante Street Sunrise was observed but escaped.
Ronald Grovett, 21 Servante St, woke to find his car stolen and chased the thief in his pajamas. He grabbed the door as the car sped off but the driver escaped. Police recovered the vehicle hours later in Fitzroy.
Reports describe a man peeping near Ernest Street East Sunshine. He was seen spying through a window on a fifteen year old girl undressing and later on a house verandah.
Sunshine residents may join a local Australia Day event beginning 2.45 pm with the flag hoisted before the town hall. Sir Norman Martin will give the main address on the day’s significance, followed by a musical program led by Mr Dennis Bensley of JDB. Local Guides and Scouts will muster, and new arrivals are invited to attend.
Sunshine first eleven opened with two wins in three matches but have since slumped, losing five in a row. Batsmen fail to reach 200 on good wickets, with top scores of 174 against Elsternwick and only one other above 160, while bowlers excel against strong batting sides.
Ken Doubleday, former St. Mark's athlete now with Sandringham, posted a 1 10 sec improvement in the 220 low hurdles to clip the A grade record last Saturday. His form boosts chances at the National championships in Brisbane this weekend.
A tour of a new modern abattoir shows a clean, hygienic facility converted from a former wood store. Blood drains and waste are processed via settling pits, with thorough washing and sorting of entrails. The Watkins firm, dating to 1865, operates workers efficiently for the royal trade and has funded local recreation land known as Watkins Reserve.
Sunshine Football Club presents a Sport ing Picture Night on February 7 at the town hall featuring the 1951 League Grand Final Essen don vs Geelong. The program includes the 1951 Melbourne Cup and other sports highlights, with a hoped for Slazenger Davis Cup film not released in time. About three hours of entertainment with admission by donation.
A purse with notes and papers was lost or stolen in Sun Crescent last Saturday. Owner Robina Nelson of Glengala Road reported the incident.
Sunshine Cricket Club plans a two day home clash with Ivanhoe on Saturday. L. Willey and team travel to Oakleigh for an all day fixture on Monday. Second Eleven also fronts Ivanhoe on Saturday and Oakleigh on Monday with listed lineups and 12th men. Bus times and cut lunch requests noted. play starts 1 a.m. with divided batting time.
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