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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 12, 1940

Page

6

Braybrook Shire Council Debates Street Light and Footpath Upgrades

Braybrook Council and the Maribyrnong Progress Association push for green shade street lights at bus stops and a cantilever footpath on the Maribyrnong bridge. Requests include footpath widening, repairs to Newstead Clyde Barb Streets, The Explanade and Middle Road, with a council report after a conference with allied councils. Essendon Council to be informed of actions.

Braybrook Shire Council Maribyrnong Progress Association Braybrook Electricity Commission Dobson Tramways Board Tranna Fontacray-Luneshire Essendon Council Newstead Clyde Barb Streets Pridham Drayton Defence Department Ttwax

Lighting the Maribyrnong Bridge for Military Guard Work

Lieut Borell informed Braybrook Council that lighting under the Maribyrnong Bridge would improve the guard’s effectiveness during wartime conditions. Councillor Dolson moved to refer the matter to the chief engineer Mr H Robinson for consideration and possible installation in consultation with Footscray and Essendon lighting authorities.

Maribyrnong Lieut. Borell Braybrook Ff Dolson Hing H. Robinson Footscray Essendon

Transport talk for round table with Tramways Board

Footscray Council informed Braybrook Council of adopting a conference recommendation to hold a round table with the Tramways Board to review transport in western municipalities. Dr Lowe and Dr Dobson urged pre conference talks to develop a comprehensive scheme including a Sunshine to Altona bus link. The motion and suggestion were approved.

Footscray Council Braybrook Council Tramways Board Footscray Braybrook Theshire Dr Lowe Lowe Dedrick Baker G. Dobson Sunshine Altona Drayton Dobson

Sandringham ICL reach semi final in Dockerty Cup after tense comeback

The Dockerty Cup tie saw Sandringham challenge ICL as Jock Lyons led the drama with six late goals while Johnny Campbell added another. The Seasiders pressed to the end, but the Imperials held firm, sending Sandringham into league play with hopes of securing premiership points at Moreland. Club figures mourn Jack Smith’s passing, noting his role as first chairman and early success in an undefeated premiership season.

1.C.1 Sandringham ICL Dock Lyons Seasiders Imperials LCT Jock Lyons Johhny Campbell Moreland Smith John Jack

Phone Sunshine 29 for your next grocery order

A brief consumer notice invites readers to use the Sunshine 29 number for placing a grocery order. It emphasizes quick service and easy ordering.

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Attendance climbs at Aby Branch Meetings

Attendance at the Aby branch meetings rises rapidly with average turnout about double last year. The July 2 meeting featured a half year balance sheet showing a healthy fund and a new A N A Patriotic Fund for members to contribute to.

A.N.A Attril Ted Bailey Stan McBride Ted Stan

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Public Works Department Maribyrnong Bridge REGAL Paterson Nicholson St J. B. Salmond L. M. James Anderson RD Sunshine AN. A Bert McGinty Morris Street Baberton & Grundy Rupert ST Tottenham Ashley Street A. Cairns Dickson Street Halliwell’s Silks Nash Nicholson Street Lasselle
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