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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1933
Page
1
Residents endure nightly blasts from Sunshine sewerage work while Dr. Lowe and the council push for licence enforcement and a name change to lift district pride. Officials argue noxious trades harm the shire's image as the Sunshine nerve centre, urging action to remove the stigma.
At a recent Selwyn Park management meeting the decision is to close the ground after the football season for six months to scarify level drain and seed with Blue Kentucky and Creeping Bent grass. The work aims to improve long term playing surface while recognizing one season of inconvenience. Sympathy is voiced for the Returned Soldiers' cricket club.
At a Municipal Association meeting Dr Chandler mocked Braybrook Council members as crusty conservatives. Proposals to rename the town from Braybrook to Sunshine are met with a KO reaction, as Braybrook remains associated with stink in local chatter.
Donations from Sunshine Portain Potteries staff 11/3 and Sav Inga Bank Officers’ Charity Fund 1/1 added to total 10/4/3 to aid urgent blanket purchases worth 60. A concert at Sunshine Town Hall boosted funds. result unclear but receipts may reach 20. President Dr G W Pennell urged more support. 8s 0d sent to citizens. aim remains about £15 with 80 subscribers at 10d each. Shire Secretary E Hargreaves will acknowledge gifts.
A reader voices disappointment with the Ministers Fraternal and other bodies for inaction on gambling and dog racing at Maribyrnong and Victory Athletic grounds. The letter laments ongoing vice and predicts dogs fans may gather at Maribyrnong rather than White City, urging clear permits and proper venue.
A reader urges the Ministers' Fraternal to convene a public meeting to discuss the Positex rate issue, arguing that dialogue would ease strain on ratepayers and reduce discomfort. The note hints at public concern and potential local action.
John Gibson, a former Sunshine stationmaster, was seriously injured last week when a gun exploded while he stood by a fence during a hunting incident at his brother’s Guildford residence near Castlemaine. He was taken to Castlemaine Hospital and, despite initial doubt, is recovering.
Two meetings remain before the Shire President for 1933 4 is chosen. Dr Pridham is favored to win, representing the river riding, with debate about party fairness and the president’s allowance. The Braybrook council faces a test of democratic principle in selecting the chief executive.
Shopkeepers are advised that pare Kons are offering silver for notes and must ensure the silver is genuine. Business people in other suburbs report limited activity and it is alleged that the gang is operating on Sanahine.
The Sunshine team will be chosen for the match against Alphington from a list including Bull, Coulsell, Barnes, Chogwidden, Day, Driscoll, Grete, Heard, Jones, Laffan, Clarenshaw, Perry, Prewitt, Pearce, Powell, C Steedman, Stockdale, Whight, Ryan, Sommerville, Lane, Dririe, J, More. The final squad is expected to be announced shortly before kickoff.
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