Melton and Sunshine clash over Hopkins Road funds and grants
Melton representatives pressed for 2000 pounds from the CRB grant for Hopkins Road but Sunshine notes the grant never arrived after a 1000 pounds council spend was promised. Debates reveal past assurances, raised rates, and warnings to Melton about taking the area from Braybrook. Sunshine's town clerk suggests re voting the grant via the IRB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Hopkins Road
Deer Park
Shire of
Braybrook
Sunshine
Sunshine Council
C.R.B
J. Hargreaves
Melton Shire
IRB
Six Diphtheria Cases Reported by Sunshine Council
The health inspector told Sunshine Council on Monday that six diphtheria cases were reported in the past week. Immunisation efforts are underway by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Council
Train schedule gaps prompt Railway protests in Sunshine
The Railways refuse to restore the 7.08 a.m. Melbourne and 7.51 a.m. St Albans trains, creating a large morning gap. Sunshine council vows to press the Railways again while residents report consistent lateness on early trains and delays on 4.50 p.m. and 5.10 p.m. services from Flinders Street.
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Melbourne
St. Albans
Sunshine Council
East Sunshine Progress Association
Sunshine
Flinders Street
Big Changes to Schools Proposed in Sunshine District
Dr A E Shepherd MLA said current schools would be unrecognisable in five years. Plans include 99 prefab Australian school buildings with three on a new South Road site hoped to open next February. Seven new brick rooms at East Sunshine and shelters costing over £5,000. Braybrook school extensions costing £6,000 approved. Two timber prefab classrooms for Albion School to be ready early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Shepherd
M.L.A
Sunshine Council
Australia
South Road
East Sunshine J
Jone
Braybrook School
Albion School
Scottish Society Proposed for Sun Shine Town Hall
A public meeting will form a Scottish Society at Sun Shine Town Hall on Wednesday July 16 at 8 p m. The aims include social functions of a Scottish character and preservation of Scottish traditions. All interested, especially those of Scottish extraction, are invited. Convenor Mr D C Stewart 110 Wright St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Town Hall
D. C. Stewart
Wright St
Sunshine Police Hold Unclaimed Bicycles For Owners
The Sunshine police report two unclaimed bicycles, a gent's and a ladies' model, awaiting identification and pickup by their rightful owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Police
Progress on Community Chest decisions advance
The investigating committee formed at the public meeting has held two sessions and will present a recommendation at a future public meeting on 24 July to establish a Community Chest. A constitution is ready for adoption.
Arrest for Theft of Golf Balls at Spalding Plant
An employee of A. G. Spalding & Bros. was arrested on a charge of stealing ten dozen golf balls from the factory. An arrest was also made in connection with thefts of spark plugs and piston rings from Colliers Transport Ltd. in McDonalds Road Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Spalding & Bros
Colliers Transport Ltd
McDonalds Road
Brooklyn
Dobson Seeks Federal Honors in Senate Bid
Dr. Dobson nominated for the Senate team facing Mr. A Drakeford who sits as Maribyrnong candidate. Dobson, Sunshine mayor, long allied with the Labor movement and held roles in Maidstone and State Electorate Council, plus Tramways Union leadership. McDonald also active in Maribyrnong ALP branch. Crick of Sunshine branch also a Senate team candidate. Pre selection ballots slated for next month.
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Dobson
Senate
McDonald
A. Drakeford
Maribyrnong
Sunshine
Labor Movement
Maidstone
State Electorate Council
Tramways Union
A.L.P
G. R. Crick
Alternative Parking Area Suggested Near Town Hall
Railways Commissioners propose an alternative parking site behind the current area opposite the town hall now leased for business. Access would come from Hampshire Road near the railway footbridge with Mr. Mudford receiving extra land to compensate for the entry. Public Works Committee to review at next meeting.
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Railways Commissioners
Town Hall
A. Mudford
Hampshire Road
Mudford
Council
Public Works Committee
St Albans Growth Surges At Keilor Council Meeting
Keilor Council heard St Albans population has risen from 800 to 3 000 over the past few years indicating rapid urban expansion and new community needs.
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Keilor
St. Albans
Easton Hosts Keilor Shire Fig at Sunshine Eve Hall
Shire President Dr H E Easton and Mrs Easton entertained over 300 guests including parliamentarians mayors and visiting shire presidents at Sunshine Eve Hall. Guests praised Easton’s two year tenure and a £1000 relief fund for the Boronia rail tragedy mother was pledged amid applause.
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Shire of
Easton
Norman Woods
Woods
Sunshine City
Cricket Club Annual Meeting Highlights Sunshine Admission
At the August meeting the Victorian Sub District Cricket Association approved Sunshine as a permanent member after a three year probation. The club reports a tough year financially due to higher equipment costs and sales tax but shows a small credit balance. President C G Carlton announces non reelection after 45 years in cricket. The first elevens on field were the best since joining the association with standout Don Jamieson winning both batting and bowling averages.
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Victorian
Sub-District Cricket Association
Sunshine
C. G. Carlton
J.P
Don Jamieson
Bicycle recovered before report of theft
A bicycle found abandoned on the street by Mr. J. Johnson was handed to Sunshine Police station before the owner had reported its loss. The bike belonged to 4 New Australian and had been taken from Sunshine Railway station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Johnson
Sunshine
Sunshine Railway Station
Chemist Shop Robbery in Hampshire Road
Mr. R. K. McDonald's chemist shop in Hampshire Road was broken into last Saturday night. 48 fountain pens and leather wallets and necklets were stolen. The value of stolen goods is estimated between £75 and £100.
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R. K. McDonald
Hampshire Road
Woman Alleges Insult by Neighbor in Public Place
Mrs Nellie Stafford aged 43 filed a summons against her neighbor Mrs Hilda Bott for using insulting words in Derrimut Street on 27 June. Bott denied the claim. the case was adjourned for six months with magistrate Mr T R Barclay urging better neighborly conduct.
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Nellie Stafford
Derrimut St
Hilda Bott
William Walter Bott
Bott
Stafford
T. R. Barclay
J.P
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J. Wallace
Hopking Road
A. Lewis
A. Fennell
Finance
Pennell
Finance Committees
Dr. Dobson
Wallace
Seymours Men’s Store
Hampshire
Scottish Society
Cr. H. E. Easton
Shire
Cricket Club
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