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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1953
Page
1
Sergeant Bond condemned the substandard Sunshine Police Station citing seven officers in a room B by 10 feet and urged action for a new facility. Dr E White praised the council for recognizing police hardships and pledged effort to ease the situation in Sunshine, a city of 30 000.
A farewell service for Sergeant Bond drew about 50 representatives including Mr TR. Herday J.P. and E Willey with tributes praising his local police work. Inspector Lynch testified to his efficiency and trustworthiness while Bond thanked colleagues and the Sunshine Bench for fair justice and loyalty.
The Sunshine Council faces a compensation dispute as Mrs F. Computer claims 400 pounds for land compulsorily acquired for a future recreation reserve in North Sunshine. The legislative committee distorted the claim pending legal opinion on the remaining 17 acres, with belief that no compensation can be claimed for that portion.
Sunshine CouncilMedical Office and Department of Health launch the immunisation drive against diphtheria at multiple schools over a week. Scheduled times vary by school with morning and afternoon sessions, urging parents to bring eligible children for treatment at the closest convenient school.
A motorist identified as Arthur Street Gibson on Arthur Street St Albans sustained a broken arm when his car collided with a parked vehicle Saturday night in fog.
Alfred William Johnson aged 31 of Burnowang Street reports his motor cycle stolen from the kerb in Hampshire. Police have several bicycles awaiting claim and are investigating the incident.
A typhoid case is reported in a Housing Commission area with no further cases yet. Health authorities say there is no cause for alarm. Several cases have occurred in Melbourne suburbs Moorabbin and North Essendon, with typhoid rare in the district.
New schedule for the town hall outlines higher rates for events. Minimum ball booking from 7 to 12 pm is £8 with £0 10s per extra hour. Concerts 7 pm to 10 30 pm priced to reflect evening use. Public meetings and social events with kitchen access listed at £1 and 2s 6d per hour for small rooms. Saturday nights carry higher rates than weeknights.
Debutantes will be presented at Manahine Hospital’s first annual ball at Town Hall next Friday. The event features Mine Victoria Analiste, Bella of the Ball, Square Dances, a mayoral reception, and judges for the Belle of the Ball. Tickets are limited and urged to be secured through ticket secretary Mrs. Alan McGrath.
The Sunshine Council committee on Monday refused a license for street trading in Camp Pell and nearby suburbs. Dr Parsons opposed itinerant traders while Dr Ainworth urged growth of proper shops. Dr Dempster urged complaints against new entrants.
Report alleges organized groups sold land and substandard housing to migrants at inflated prices in Bt Albarn. Prices cited include £136 for a black market off-street unit, with municipal valuation £42. Council critics urge action against profiteers and outline enforcement to ensure houses meet Uniform Building Regulations.
Debate over management of a Deer Park hall continues as council considers the existing agreement with the company. The company and supporters argue the current system works and maintains direct communication, while critics warn changes could affect maintenance and funding for public reserves. The council will review the agreement before deciding on governance of hall administration.
Local group MLW announces a protest meeting against high rents and proposed rate increases. The session is at Federal Hall on Nicholson Street Foathcray, Wednesday May 23 at 8 pm.
Irons hosts Charter Night at the Canteen of Cutlery in New Axcot Haney Vale. Visitors invited to Tamaday, with arrangements announced for catering and preparation for the event.
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