School Yard Land Contention with Railways Erupts
Education Department sought land to enlarge a school yard while the Railways had already acquired it for prefabricated houses. Foundations for five houses began before the school committee was informed. Dr. Shepherd met with the Premier and Education Minister and asked that foundations be removed to add the land to the school ground. The Transport Minister says the land is held by the Railways Commissioners who can dispose of it only if surplus. At present the land is not surplus as England imported houses are pending. Dr. Shepherd continues discussions with authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Education Department
Railways
Dr. Shepherd
Education
Minister of Transport
Railways Commissioners
England
Shepherd
Wedding at St Josephs Church Elsternwick
Mary Grace McDonald niece of E Callaghan Elsternwick and Robert Lennard son of Mr and Mrs T Baker Albion were wed at St Josephs Church Elsternwick on January 23 at 5 pm. The bride wore an off white lace over satin gown with a tulie yoke and redingote train. Miss Una Peterson attended in pink with lace jacket. Best man Ray Taafe flew from Coogee NSW. Reception at Quat Quatta Ripponlea. The couple left for a motoring honeymoon in powder blue two piece suit for the bride and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Church
Elsternwick
Mary Grace McDonald
E. Callaghan
Robert Lennard
T Baker
Albion
Eight Feet Walls for Railway Houses Approved
The State Government approved a variation of Uniform Building Regulations to permit eight feet ceiling heights in houses for Victorian Railways at Sunshine and Newport. The exemption lasts 12 months but covers about 1,000 houses, with likely future amendments as more houses are imported and erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Newport
Ken Doubleday Appeal Closes for Empire Games
Donations for hurdler Ken Doubleday to compete at the Empire Games have closed. Contributions from Sun shine United Soccer Club and Frank Richards are noted, with a total of 73 subscriptions. Doubleday leaves for Sydney tomorrow then New Zealand, confident to do his best for country and Sunshine. St Mark's Harriers publicly thank supporters from Sunshine and sporting groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Doubleday
Sunshine United Soccer Club
Frank Richards
Ken
Sydney
New Zealand
St. Mark's Harrier
Sunshine
Twenty Nine Houses Completed by Sunshine Co-operative
The Sunshine Co operative Housing Society in Victoria reports 2 houses completed with 18 more under construction. It has 70 members and 23 remain to be housed, with 6 loan applications approved. The society funds up to 90 percent of construction and requires valuer approval before payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Co-operative Housing Society
Sunshine
Cr. J. R. Parsons
J.P
Cr. T. R. Barclay
Cr. A. Beachley
J-P
C. G. Carlton
G. J. Cripps
Mr. W
D& Stephens
AIGA
AAIS
Collins St
Melbourne
Patriotic Fund Wound-Up In Maidstone and Maribyrnong
Arrangements have been completed to transfer the assets of Maidstone and Maribyrnong Patriotic Fund to the Shire of Braybrook Repatriation Committee. The amount of £400 will aid returned servicemen in difficulty. Officers forwarded a letter of appreciation to the Repatriation Commission and offered cooperation with the Sunshine Repatriation Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maidstone and
Maribyrnong
Dance at St Albans Hall with Musical Knights Band
A dance will be held at St Albans Hall on Monday January 30 1950 from 8 to 12. Musical Knights Band will play with dancing. Admission 2 shillings with proceeds benefiting the St Albans Hall Improvements Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans Hall
Musical Knights
Cadets Meet Outside Sun Shine Theatre February 1 1950
The Cadets of St John’s Ambulance Brigade are called to assemble outside Sun Shine Theatre on Wednesday February 1 1950 for a parade marking the new year. Cadets should wear uniforms. Newee are welcome. G Richards, Cdt, Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Theatre
G. Richards
Cdt
Enterprising Sunshine Dry Cleaners story shows rapid growth
Barelay Dry Cleaners in Sun Crescent grew from a two-man start three years ago to a 15-employee operation with 31 depots in the western suburbs. Founder W. T Harvey emphasizes in-house work, staff training, and veteran hires, with plans for a modern Wright Street factory facing council delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barelay Dry Cleaners
Sun Crescent
R.A.A.F
W. T- Harvey
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Una Peterson
Footscray
Ray Taafe
Coogee, N.S.W
Mrs. Baker
Miss Callaghan
Roxy
Frid
Red Canyon
Ann Blythe
George Brent
Richard Widmark
Lainel Barrymore
Cherokee Strip
Dick Foran
Anton Walbrook
Moira Shearer
Pimpernel
Merle Oberon
Leslie Howard
Harriers
Sunshine Housing Society
ST. John's Ambulance Brigade
Harvey
Wright St
Seymours Men's Store
Seymour’s Men's
College
College Grey Knickers
Navy
Maroon
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