This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
1
The council weighed a temporary permit to convert a factory area into eight single rooms with a dining area for migrants. Opponents argued it harms community interests. supporters said it offers better housing than boarding houses. An amendment to require single unit homes was rejected.
Sunshine Radio announces a July show at the Hall on Wednesday featuring two and a half hours of entertainment with leading radio artists and a half hour broadcast. Interested performers should contact Mr W Singleton at his hairdressing saloon in Hampshire Road for details. Tickets priced 3 shillings and 2 pence from Mrs D P McLachlan and Mr Me Singleton. Proceeds aid Sunshine Community Hospital Loan Redemption Committee.
Interference with Carl Atrempla has led to potential legal action. Police report the area around Veil Lane and Sunshine Theatre is under scrutiny after recent weeks of possible damage and disturbances.
Dr Purse urged the Council on Monday to obtain definite information about the South Road Reserve. The Shire Engineer said the area could be fenced as it had not been clearly defined. Dr Parson moved that this information be obtained as speedily as possible for subsequent action.
Dr Dobson urged the council to prepare a written contract with employees guaranteeing a retiring allowance. He said staff feared the arrangement and a formal document would clarify the staffing position.
Returning Officers Mr G Hocking and Dr G F E Dobson announced Mr J McDonald has an absolute majority after the ballot. Candidates expressed satisfaction, and Mr Al Gardner and LL Rinters congratulated the winner. A campaign committee meeting is planned for Sunday, 85th Jane, at Madderene Hall.
The zoning committee backed locating the shops at the Hertford Road and Cornwall Road corner. Mir Bereyv and supporters argued for the site, while Dr Parsons and others defended its fairness. Critics claimed hearings were biased and argued for a broader look at the planning action.
The annual Our Lady Parish Ball held Tuesday at the Shire Hall drew social and financial praise despite cold weather. Notables included Shire President Cre A Beachley and Mrs Beachley, Mr and Mrs M B Lynch, Dr J RB Pareona and Misa LD Parsons. Rev Fr Egan welcomed by Dr K Brennan and Mrs Brennan. The event featured the Hello of the Ball contest won by Miss Margaret Lomeattinl, with Sunsh ine Football Club presenting a later prize. An MC kept the flow lively as a hard working band provided music. The parish committee was led by Chairman Mr Barnes with a secretary assisting.
The death occurred suddenly on 12th Sime od Sir John Rerdoffi of 1 Tin Sb Sunshine at age 4 years. The Wes Mr Tordoff born in England came to Australia in 1024. He worked at H. V. McKays for twenty six years and lived in Sunshine for the same period. He was with Sunshine Gowling Club for years. A widow survives him. Floral tributes were sent for the funeral held last Thursday at Footseras Cemetery with Vinard conducting services at home and graveside.
Fragmentary obituary notice records the death of Henry Reucen Anooll of Siomhine with unclear details. It mentions an age around ST years and a son or daughter and a work place at TOV. McRay'k. The garbled text limits further facts.
The document notes a proposed lead refinery project in Forrest 410 that the council will not approve yet. Officials will request further information from the Braybrook community and the Sil hey simile factory to assess the factory’s activities.
At Fraybrook Council on Monday Assistant Building Surveyor A. R. Montgomery said a house in Tribet North Sunshine built by a migrant was shocking and migrants were found building without permits. He stated foreigners were pitching various tales and the council agreed tighter supervision was needed.
Dr Dobson told the council the air smelled foul in the early hours of Monday. He urged Health to control trades in the Shire as the sewer gave off a stench, though traders said they were closed over the weekend and not to blame.
A Bunshine postal official announced a need for a local postman to handle postal deliveries. Residents can seek an extra letter carrier if available, and those interested should contact the postmaster at Bunshine.
Braybrook Council intensifies efforts to elevate the shire status amid possible state government changes. Residents are urged to support the move as agitation broadens to secure closer governance and official recognition.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.