North Sunshine Drainage Plan Eyed by Sunshine Council
Acting engineer J Falkner outlined a comprehensive development plan for North Sunshine focusing on street construction and drainage. The key idea is diverting water from the Anderson Rd scheme along McIntyre or Westmoreland Rds to discharge into Korcroft Creek, with tunnelling and day labour methods considered to manage costs and labour shortages. Estimated cost for the Anderson Rd diversion is £170,000 and works may be done in stages.
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Nth
Sunshine Area
J. Falkner
Sunshine Council
Gerald St
Anderson Rd
McIntyre Or
Westmoreland Rds
Falkner
North Sunshine
Big Variety Show for Sunshine Hospital
A visiting team of radio artists led by Johnny McMahon of SUZ will perform a variety program for Sunshine Community Hospital Loan Redemption Committee in Town Hills next Thursday. Featured artists include Jack Perry Margot Sheridan Nicky Hee McLennan Norm Bland Rory Barlee Kahara. Seat bookings at J A Fox Estate Agency 266 Hampshire Road Sunshine. Tickets 4 shillings and 3 shillings. Mrs D P McLachlan is ticket secretary.
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Johnny McMahon
SUZ
Sunshine
Sunshine Community Hospital Loan Redempper Committee
Hlls
Jack Perry
Margot Sheridan
Nicky
Hee McLennan
Norm Bland
Rory Barlee
Kahara
J. A. Fox
Hampshire Road
D. P. McLachlan
Peter Gordon Saved From Drowning in Kororoit Creek
Mr and Mrs Leslie Gordon of 15 Adelaide Street Sunshine thank Mr Sullivan and Mr Miller and others who helped rescue their son Peter from drowning in the Kororoit Creek last week in dramatic circumstances.
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Leslie Gordon
Adelaide St
Sunshine
Sullivan
Miller
Footscray
Peter
Kororoit Creek
Sunshine Park to unveil tablet for Dr J R Parsons service
A ceremony at Sunshine Park on Saturday July 7 at 2 p m will unveil a tablet commemorating the service of Dr J R Parsons to the district and Sunshine Park.
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Sunshine Park
J. R. Parsons
Mayor Refuses to Read Letter on Subdivision Plan
A Sunshine Council letter from J. Thornton about a subdivision plan in St Albans was ruled out of order by Mayor Dr. G Dobson. Dr. Pennell argued all correspondence should be read and vowed to review applicable Act. Dobson defended his decision as proper.
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Sunshine Council
J. Thornton
St. Albans
G. Dobson
Keilor Shire President Hosts Social in Sunshine Town Hall
Prominent figures including Hon. R. Pollar J M H R and MLAs prepare to attend the Keilor Shire President Dr. H E Easton social at Sunshine Town Hall. Local officials from Footscray Coburg and Sunshine join shire presidents of Bulla Melton and Broadmeadows with residents from St Albans Sydenham Keilor Tullamarine and North Essendon. Sunshine Council decorates the hall for dancing a first class musical programme accompanies the event marking the first time the social is held outside Keilor.
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Keilor Shire
H. E. Easton
Sunshine Town Hall
R. Pollar
J. M.H.R
Fraser
M.L.A
George Fewster
Ivy Wedgwood
Cr A. FE
Shepherd
Footscray
Coburg
Sunshine
Bulla
Melton
Broadmeadows
St. Albans
Sydenham
Keilor
Tullamarine
North Essendon
Easton
Sunshine Council
Deer Park bus service to be reviewed by Sunshine Council
August Special 41S discussed as Sunshine Council seeks an improved Deer Park bus service after a push by Deer Park A S P. Secretary Mr W T Lloyd likely a Western ward candidate. Council pressed Tramways Board for action amid rapid development. Dr Castley and Dr Salmond credited for bringing the issue forward. A further approach to the Tramways Board was agreed.
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Beachley
Sunshine Council
Deer Park A.S.P
Deer Park
W. T. Lloyd
Tramways Board
Castley
Salmond
A. Pernell
Thistles Surfacing on Sunshine Council Paths
Dr. J. Parsons told the Monday Council that lumps in new asphalt paths are actually artichoke thistles pushing through. He asked the deputy engineer if the construction method is sound and was told the contractor would remove any thistles.
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Sunshine Council
J. Parsons
Child Care Committee Holds Annual Meeting at Sunshine Town Hall
The Child Care Committee reports growth in libraries preschool education health and playgrounds. A detailed report documents achievements while a film The Important Years produced by Kew City Council will be shown with commentary by Miss Lukey preschool development officer. All parents and interested persons are invited to attend the meeting next Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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Kew
Miss Lukey
City of
Light signals not required at Anderson Road crossing
The Level Crossing Committee of the Victorian Railways after inspection states light signals are unnecessary at the Anderson Road crossing on the Ballarat line. Trains are visible from 120 feet away, with buses required to stop before crossing. Sunshine Council will remove trees and branches to improve visibility.
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Victorian Railways
Anderson Road
Ballarat
Auction notes for Hamp shire Road site and Victoria Crescent home
JHE bid 10 000 for Hamp shire Road business site next to town hall withdrawn as owner reserve not met. two shops and a dwelling offered with vacant possession for one shop. Reserve undisclosed. At 12 Victoria Cres SL Albans a separate house sold with highest bid 2350. reserve 2700. house passed in.
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Hampshire Road
Scott's Hotel
Victoria Cres
SL. Albans
United Beever fixtures revised for junior teams
A change affects United Beever fixtures printed on page ve. Under 15 no game listed. Under 17 meet South Yarra at the Gardens Reserve at 1 15 p.m. Under 19 face Brighton at Sunshine Park at 1 15 p.m.
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United Beever
South Yarra
the Gardens Reserve
Brighon
Sunshine Park
Sub divisions debated as council defers 40-lot plan
Sunshine Council near controversy over land subdivision. Cr Green criticizes what he calls humbug and urges clear requirements before a subdivision passes. A proposal for 40 lots north of Furlong Road, including one shop site, was deferred pending a notice of motion for next meeting.
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Green
Furlong Road
Farewell for Mrs McGrath After Four Decades in Sunshine
After forty years in Sunshine Mrs McGrath leaves to reside in Caulfield. Speakers praise her character and work, noting how J McGrath’s store aided many in hard times. Gifts include a coffee table set, and flowers were given by church ladies.
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Sunshine
F. Sadler
McGrath
Rose
Police Warn Against House Breaker In District
Police warn residents about a recent spate of housebreaking. A man knocking for Mrs. McLean is suspected, possibly using a skeleton key or lock picks. Thefts include £25 from H James of Cornwall Road, £2 from M Brock of Hertford Road, £15 from A Dally of Islington Street, and £22 from A G Spalding & Bros factory.
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Gunsiie
McLean
Dee
H. James
Cornwall Road
M. Brock
Hertford Road
Alfred Dally
Islington Street
A. G. Spalding & Bros
Girl in Accident Struck by Motorcycle in Ballarat Road
Valerie Brewis, 13, of 3 Treloar Crescent, was hit by a motorcycle on Ballarat Road last Friday. She received lacerations to her left leg and was admitted to Sunshine Hospital for several days.
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Valerie Brewis
Treloar Crescent
Ballarat Road
Sunshine Hospital
Festival of Trees Prompts Tree Planting Push
During Jubilee celebrations Sunshine Council hearing Dr J Parsons urged focus on planting and caring for trees over the next three months. Dr Barclay suggested starting Avenue of Honor discussions as part of the initiative.
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Sunshine Council
J. Parsons
Nonagenarian to paint mayor in oils
Ninety two year old Mr. Riley of King Edward Avenue Sunshine offers to paint a portrait in oils of the first Mayor of the City of Sunshine Dr. G Dobson. He is an experienced painter who has also depicted the first Bishop of Ballarat.
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Riley
King Edward Avenue
Sunshine
City of
G. Dobson
Ballarat
Council Staff Strained by Demands, Mayor Says
At Monday's Sun Shine Council meeting Mayor Dr G Dobson warned engineers cannot meet the current demands as resources are stretched to the limit. He urged the public to understand the pressure on staff.
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Sunshine Council
G. Dobson
Caretaker to Be Hired For Maribyrnong Hall
Sun shine Council approved a part time caretaker at a salary of £1 per week for Maribyrnong Hall and Reserve despite opposition. Dr McDonald argued it would put the hall in the red. Cr Green and Dr Dobson criticized the proposal over salary and hours.
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Sunshine Council
Maribyrnong Hall
J. Mcblanald
Dr. McDonald
Cr. N. Green
Council
Car Hits Stray Horse. No Injuries Reported
A car driven by Joseph Ivory struck a stray horse near Snowden Street last week. No injuries were reported to the driver or horse.
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Joseph Ivory
Snowden St
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J. McGrath
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