Debutantes Shine at Our Lady's Parish Ball
Miss Australia title highlighted the Our Lady's Parish Ball in the Town Hall with fifteen debutantes including Miss Margaret Hughes and Miss Shirley James. About 400 dancers attended as Monsignor Hannan piped in the debutantes and Lorraine Hatched won the Belle of the Ball honor amid a formal program and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debalante
Margaret Hughes
Australia
Shirley James
Our Lady's Parish
Town Hall
Monsignor Hannan
David D’ Arcy
Wheelahan
K. F. Brennan
Hughes
James
Dobson
Lorraine Hatchard
Brennan
Opportunity for Bus Operator Still Open
The council previously said it would back private applicants for a bus licence. A candidate who showed interest has withdrawn, stating the service requires two buses and he cannot provide satisfactory service. The council remains willing to support any other applicant.
Mayoral Ball Thrives With Debutante Night and Civic Support
Over 700 guests filled the hall for a Sunshine Mayoral Ball praised as a total success. Debutantes in white gowns led by flower girl Suzanne Pike dazzled attendees as Hon. Drakeford and Dr. Shepherd lauded city service. Proceeds benefit Sunshine Community Hospital Loan Redemption and local kindergartens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmel Larsen
Keitha Petherick
Isabel Clarke
Eleanor
Suzanne Pike
R. Hardie
Alwynne Harris
D. Stebbing
A Drakeford
Drakeford
P. Kennelly
A. E. Shepherd
Shepherd
S. Merrifield
Sunshine
City of
Dobson
Public meeting on Maidstone housing delays prompts council action
Sunshine Council heard Dr. G Dobson warn of backyards with enough water to drown children and protest slow street completion, lack of footpaths and lighting at a Maidstone housing estate. The council supported a resolution to express concern to the Premier and to report the approach to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Dobson
Sunshine Council
Maidstone
Move for Sunday Sport Plebiscite Fails
Dr Green gains only one supporter Dr Salmond for his proposal as opponents call the plebiscite a waste of time and money with no binding effect on the council. Dr Barclay says the poll unnecessary. Downing moves to have all Sunday sport applications handled by the council, but withdraws after discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Dr Salmond
Barclay
Dr. Downing
Park Committee
Large Factory Planned for St Albans Site
A firm will build a large factory on a 24 acre St Albans site after paying £460 per acre. The land was bought by John McGrath Industries Ltd of Sydney for its subsidiary Perkins (Aus) Pty Ltd. The Ballwin Street location is near St Albans station, with another subsidiary preparing a Braybrook factory.
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St Albans
John McGrath Industries Ltd
Motor Distributors and Engineers
Sydney
Perkins (Aust) Pty
Ballwin St
St Albans Station
National More Pty. Seal
Wviatory
Braybrook
House Numbers on Gate Posts in Unshine Council
At a council meeting Dr. R Barclay urged inquiries into bulk purchase of standard house numbers to be sold to ratepayers so gate posts display clear addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unshine Council
R Barclay
Sanitary Service Under Fire At Sunshine Council
The Town Clerk calls the sanitary service a constant worry after numerous complaints about the service to unserved homes. The contractor will be asked to attend council offices each Friday for complaint lists and the Housing Commission may be asked to provide more plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Council
Man
Housing Commission
District Health Good Despite Population Influx
The 1950 Sunshine Council health report by Dr K F Brennan shows district health maintained amid migrant crowding in hostels. Notable rises in infectious diseases occurred in hostels and camps, with 3% total cases and 3 deaths from TB and meningitis. Immunisation campaigns for diphtheria and whooping cough occurred, with plans for smallpox vaccination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Council
K. F. Brennan
673 Babies Born Last Year
In a council report Dr. K F Brennan the medical officer said 675 birth notifications were received for the year 190.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
K F. Brennan
Film of Proclamation Celebrations
J Ar Jackson of With ws St reports a colored film of the city proclamation celebrations shows signs of success. Skits are being edited and should finish in a few weeks. The soundtrack includes speeches from the day and a public charity screening is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ar. Jackson
Withws St
Victoria selects Angus Drennen for England match tour
Angus Drennen of Sunshine United Soccer Club is chosen to represent Victoria against the visiting English professional team at the MC next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Drennen
Sunshine United
Victoria
Ine
House at 9 Lawson Street Sells Pre Auction
A property at 9 Lawson Street was bought before the scheduled auction for £2,500, ending plans for a public sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson St
Thanks From Women's Hospital Mothers Day Appeal Note
Mrs J Lee volunteer collector acknowledges donations under 1 pound and thanks supporters of the Women's Hospital Mother's Day Appeal. No receipts issued for small gifts. District collectors numbered 1001 report appreciation and call for continued contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lee Volunta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Our Lady's
Egan
Ryder
Keogh
Muulligan
E Shepherd
E. M. Flynn
Ern Waring
Betty Thompson
O'Brien
E. Nicholls
Fred Croxford
Flowers
Dorothy Parsons
Joan Muldoon
Noel Pullen
Eileen Murphy
Reg Nicholls
Doreen Silvey
Les Silvey
Margaret Berry
Les Waite
Mary Larsen
Aubrey Seamen
Therese Lynch
Bill Lynch
Jean Lloyd
Bob Kerr
Ima Summers
Gavin Doran
Sally Alexander
Noel Lynch
Hazel Traynor
Pat Wall
Maureen Joyce
Adrian Bryan
Valerie Flynn
Brian Hand
Jean Kerwin
Frank Ervine
Valerie Bryson
Keith Narburgh
Noele Nicholls
Brian Gleeson
West Sunshine
Seymours Men’s
Hampshire Road
Jon A. Drakeford
Dr. Dobson
Seth Cr
Joyce Taylor
John Close
Pat Sevivener
Alex Barnes
Meira Millett
Harold Brown
Joan Rooke
Douglas McLachlan
Betty Montgomery
Max Read
Thelma Dale
Laurence Dale
Joy Blampied
Robin Blampied
Joan Simpson
Lawrence Simpson
Shirley Ormston
Keith Holmes
Valma Flockhart
Brian Pearce
Yvonne Jie Coite
Max [le Coite
Alwynne
St. Albans
Women's Hospital
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