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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1951
Page
1
Labor councillors block a proposed St Albans subdivision as Dr Dobson vows to rescind recent decisions. The dispute centers on planning controls, drainage and master plan integrity, with several blocks already sold and legal action possible.
Sun shine Council announced a £1000 maintenance grant and a further £1000 to help establish the library. An architect will assess removing partitions in former RSL rooms to fit library use. The council accepted a Britannica set from the Library Board at £80, noting the set’s retail value is £120 and its availability is limited.
Due to a lack of accommodation no new pupils under six years can be admitted in July. The Headteacher regrets the position but has to adopt this policy. A Birth Certificate must be produced for children six years and older.
The Ice Factory on Hertford Road and the explosives depot at Deer Park report missing items including tyres valued at £230 and a large set of tools. The W. Cole home on Sunshine Road Tottenham was entered on June 15 with £17 10s in cash and papers stolen. Police seek owners of listed items such as a gent's Heslity cycle gent's Seagull, a lady's cycle, knitting bag and a fire watch. Claimants may recover items by describing them.
The Mayor Cr H Armstrong with Cr G Din visited Sunshine City on Monday. Local government officials from Williamstown toured city offices and met with Sunshine leaders to discuss municipal matters.
Sunshine health officials reported two batches of meat from local butchers below regulation. One sausage sample had 64 percent meat, below the 75 percent standard, while another contained excessive starch. Dr. Pennel and Dr. Dobson urged prosecution, and the council decided to seek the shire solicitor's opinion to protect the public.
Robert McFarlane of Exhibition Buildings Melbourne appeared in the Sunshine Court after a few days in Australia charged with creating a nuisance near a path to Sunshine station. The bench discharged him after caution, noting his limited time in the country and unfamiliarity with local laws.
Albert Boyd has severed ties with the A. J. Boyd & Son carrying firm. The business will be run by former employees. Started over twenty years ago by his late father, it grew into a leading Melbourne light carriage firm. Boyd served Sunshine groups including Progress Association, cricket and football clubs, and hospital loan redemption. He will cultivate flowers at Ferntree Gully.
A twelve month resident in Australia writes to answer Mr A Allen’s remarks about the English and paid labourers. He explains reasons for the conditions observed. The letter arrived too late for this week’s publication and will be held over until next week.
Two men were each fined 30 at Sunshine on Tuesday for riding bicycles at night without lights. They were caught in Devonshire Road on 29th April last.
The St Mark's Ball featured debutantes in white frocks with coronets of daphne and carnations while Lynnette Todgeson led the entrance. Debutantes and partners danced the Dorothea and Violetta as 450 guests enjoyed supper, music by Stan Walker's band, and tributes to organizers.
Debutantes presented at Citizens Ball form the Dobson Younger Set and plan a charity ball on July 20. Proceeds to Sun Shine Community Hospital, with consideration to include local kindergartens. set named after the Mayor and Mayoress.
Sunshine Council will keep the Town Hall available for bookings until year end. The floor will not be renewed now, with work scheduled during the quieter first two months of the year.
Sunshine Council intends to approach the landowners of the parcel between Duke Street and Braybrook Hotel to secure use of the land as a public parking area. The move aims to provide parking space for hotel patrons and nearby visitors.
A Jubilee medal ceremony at Albion Kindergarten saw Mayor Dr G Dobson and Mrs Dobson attend with councillors and their wives. Wreaths and flowers adorned the hall while medals were pinned on each child by the Mayor. Mrs Dobson received a bouquet, and a bag of rats and muscatels was given to other officials. Mrs W Pridham donated a Jubilee cake as children sang God Bless Australia and a solo by Mrs W Gill. Afternoon tea followed.
The Sunshine Theatre will show a celebratory newsreel of the proclamation of the City of Sunshine tonight. J H Jackson's film of the celebrations is nearly finished and ready for screening soon.
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