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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1952
Page
3
The MMBW proposal to remove interial development orders aims to direct growth with scientific planning. Residents in areas with unmade streets and poor drainage faced heavier disruption this wet winter. Officials argue early missteps from past overspread are visible and stress that a master plan must be enacted, balancing community needs with development.
A British migrant in Sunshine Road was fined for driving an unregistered vehicle and for driving unlicensed. Danny Frain of Stanley Leighton Pty Ltd Braybrook testified, noting the vehicle registration had expired.
A British migrant charged at the Sunshine Court for being drunk and disorderly outside the Braybrook Hotel last Saturday said he had recently lost his mother and father and was so overwhelmed he did not know what he was doing. He was convicted and discharged.
A 87 year old rider from Sunshine faced Sunshine Court over a collision on Ballarat Road and Mitchell Street on a dark wet night. The claim cited lack of bicycle lights as the cause. the defendant Herbert Medcraft did not testify.
The Country Women's Association marked its sixth birthday with a well decorated supper room at Sun Shine Town Hall. Mrs L Dun can welcomed the Mayoress Mrs Dobson and group and visiting branch presidents. Members presented flowers and performed choir items, a short play, and elocution numbers. A cake was cut and taken to Gladwyisdyl House. despite rain, many visitors traveled from distant places to attend.
A well attended RS L Ladies Auxiliary meeting met in clubrooms this week. A picture night on Wednesday July 4 was enjoyed. Whist night is planned for July 24 with supper afterward. Social night for the bazaar sweet stall is set for July 30 hosted by Mrs Weight and Mrs Morrison. Attendance invited for all events including Saturday dances. The next popular entertainment is Saturday July 26.
Community group urges residents to collect waste paper for donation to the hospital and local charities. Volunteers organize pickup routes and promise prompt recycling as part of a wider fundraiser initiative.
The Deer Park Kindergarten notes a discussion guiding future steps and calls a special committee meeting once plans are ready. Sam Newton resigns after moving away and Bonnici cannot attend future meetings due to work. Thank you letters are sent. The treasurer reports a small profit from the last dance, cash on hand 8 10/d and 220 in bank credit. An Australian Tea will be held at Deer Park Hall on Ath duky and all mothers are invited.
Noted Melbourne artist Ian Bow returns from abroad and will present illustrated travel talks at Sunshine Technical School on Thursday evenings starting August 1. Organized by the Council of Adult Education, topics include Travelling on the Cheap The Great Galleries and Cities and Modern Wends. Attendance requires a nominal fee.
The Sun Shine Film Circle holds its monthly meeting Saturday at 8 pm in the Methodist Church hall. The program includes a Finnish subject and Australian and other films.
Any unauthorized entry or damage to walls windmills fences tanks or troughs on the estate of L A Fairbairn deceased will be prosecuted immediately. Poison laid for dogs is reported and will be prosecuted.
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