Sunshine advocates welcome Good Neighbor Council branch
The article notes postwar migrant policy gained broad support but urges slower intake and better assimilation. It highlights the Sunshines Footscray branch forming to address civic responsibility with local groups urged to send representation. Migrants are praised for labor and cultural contributions while bonds between Australians and newcomers are seen as vital.
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Yuttor
Sunshines Footscray
Good Neighbor Council
Fooscray
Value of Immunisation Highlighted by Diphtheria Cases
The Health Inspector told Sunshine Council that among five diphtheria cases five were reviewed. Three immunised children had mild disease while two non immunised cases were severe and one adult was affected. The daughter of the unimmunised adult had been immunised and remained unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Council
Street Scheme Approved for Derrimut Street North
Sunshine Council approved plans for a group of streets north of Derrimut Street. Notices for service on water payers will be prepared. Some streets were built years ago, lowering costs to about £2 per foot. Brisbane Street not yet made is estimated at £4 per foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derrimut Street
Sunshine Council
Brisbane
Cyclists Cited For Riding Unlit Bicycles After Dark
Two cyclists were fined at Sunshine Court on Tuesday for riding bicycles without lights after dusk. John Cassar of 67 Sydney Street Sunshine and Chiff Leonard of Leonard Street Sunshine appeared in court on the charge.
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Neder
Sunshine Court
John Cassar
Sydney St
Sunshine
Leonard St
Sun
Disgusting Hedge Practices Near Braybrook Bus Stop
Sunshine branch of the A.L.P accuses local authorities of lax action over boxthorn hedges near the Burke Street bus stop Braybrook. Dr Pennell says no boxthorn hedges exist nearby and some land is council property. A proposal for a council inspection was defeated. Lands Department inspectors may require owners to trim hedges to regulation height.
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Sunshine
A.L.P
Sunshine Counc
Pennell
Lands Department
Bus Route Proposal Withdrawn Between Altona and Moonie Ponds
The bus proprietor who proposed a service between Altona and Moonee Ponds via Sunshaxy withdrew his application to the Transport Regulation Board.
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Altona
Moonee Ponds
Transport Regulation Board
Sunshine Council approves Ernest Street scheme despite objections
Six residents filed objections to the Ernest Street group construction plan but Sunshine Council adopted the scheme and second notices will be served.
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Sunshine Council
Ernest Street
Parking Near Braybrook Hotel Draws Council Action
Sunshine Council discussed dangerous conditions caused by cars near Braybrook Hotel. A parking space on adjacent land was proposed. owner unavailable. Dr Dobson moved to resubmit and cover run-in costs, with possible council land use opposite the hotel if negotiations fail.
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Sunshine Council
Braybrook Hotel
Police officer receives travelling badge at Sunshine Station
First-Constable Ivan Johns formerly of Sunshine and now at Ballarat received a travelling badge from his former colleagues during a pleasant ceremony at Sunshine Police Station on Tuesday. Const. Frank Miller presented the badge. Johns, due to give evidence in a court case, will soon be transferred to Hamilton.
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Sunshine
Ivan Johns
Ballarat
Frank Miller
Johns
Hamilton
Child Care Committee Names New Secretary and Treasurer
Mrs. L. Schmidt of Veer Park is appointed secretary of the Child Care Committee replacing Mrs. I. P. McLachlan. New treasurer is Mrs. B. McMahon.
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L. Schmidt
Veer Park
1. P. McLachlan
8. Mc Mahon
Labor selection ballots set for August election in Victoria
Pre selection ballots for Labor's federal and state races will be held across Victoria on Saturday August 2. Public polling booths will be listed in next week's issue. Financial members must show receipts or statements at their local booth. Polling runs 11 am to 8 pm. Dr G E Dobson and G Crick are Senate candidates. Cy J McDonald has withdrawn against A Drakeford MHR for Maribyrnong.
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Labor
Era
Senate
House of Reventatives
Victoria
GE. Dobson
G. Crick
Cy. J. McDonald
A. Drakeford
M.H.R
Maribyrnong
Obituary of Frederick White 72 Gate Foreman at H V McKay
Frederick White long-time gate foreman at H V McKay Mas sey Harrix, aged 72, died at his residence on AL King Edward Avenue on 7 July. Born at Euabalong NSW he worked at the local harvester firm from 1909 to 1946. A foundation member of the Gable Remembrance Masonic Lodge, his funeral was held last Saturday at Footscray Cemetery.
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Frederick White
H. V. McKay Massey Harrix
King Edward Avenue
Mr. White
Euabalong, N.S.W
Harvester
White
Gable Remembrance Masonic Lodge
Footscray Cemetery
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Sunshine Advocate
Burke St
Braybrook
Devon
Mott’s Newsagency
Hampshire Road
Mr. Frederick White
Sunshine Motors
D'Arcy
Sunshine City
Benjamin Street
FORGE
Donegal
Barathea
Moonee Valley
H. Stanley
Rowe Street
For All
Webster's Hardware Store
Hampshire Rd
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