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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 30, 1944

Page

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Sydenham Meeting Sees New Member and Fire Brigade Push

Dr F E Jolly presided over a large gathering in Sydenham with new members joining and tense moments over allegations about bread deliveries. A bushfire brigade plan gained approval to seek landholder support with government matching funds, aiming to lower insurance costs. Red Cross total reached 162 pounds and a birthday dance event was announced. A fox and hare drive is planned for July 1 with strict cartridge handling and participant registration.

F. E. Jolly J.P Y. Sbolly Dave Milburn

St Albans Dance Aids Appeal and A.L.P Meeting

A fundraising dance at St Albans boosted funds for the appeal with thanks to donors and volunteers including Mr. R Priest and Messrs Hughes, McIntosh and Turner. Donations can be left at local stores or with Mr C G Cox. The Local Branch of the A L P discussed the Powers Bill and Referendum day, heard about water service issues, and set the next event for Saturday July 22.

St. Albans R. Priest Hughes, McIntosh and Turner Perrett Clarke's C. G. Cox A.L.P D. Gavaghan Central Executive Saturiway

Vote No Campaign Prompts Electors to Read Ad

A notice invites electors opposing extension of federal powers to read the advertisement in the paper’s advertising columns titled Vote No Campaign We Challenge. Authorized by F G Carton at 37 Reynards Street W Coburg.

F. G. Carton Reynards Street W. Coburg

Ladies Red Cross and ACF Meeting Notice

The monthly meeting will be held next Tuesday July 4 at Shire Hall. The gathering starts at 4 p.m. Members are urged to attend for arrangements and reports.

Shire Hall

Re planning of Maidstone in Braybrook Shire

Maidstone Victoria facing housing pressure after a land grab by a local jobber led to tiny pocket blocks. The Braybrook Council and Shire Secretary E Hargreaves pursued severance and resubdivision efforts buying blocks east of Studley Street to meet modern needs. The council reported success and planned further consolidation. S P Y 5 celebrates its first birthday with a party at Sunshine Presbyterian Church hall on Saturday July 1 at 8 pm.

Victoria Maidstone Braybrook Town Planning Commission Footscray Public Works Department E. Hargreaves Studley Street Hargreaves Studlery Street Madden Street North Road Summerhill Road S.P.Y.5 Sunshine Presbyterian Church

Tobacco licences due renewal and ranger applications noted

Licence renewals are due by June 30 with fees sent to the Clerk of Courts Sunshine. cheques are not accepted. Sunshine Shire advertises 19 ranger and dog collector replies, including 8 VC/Military Medal holders, for council review. Sunshine Court records an exchange where the chairman greets the bench and a defendant is fined modestly for fencing offense.

Shire of Braybrook Sunshine Court R. Gourlay J.P

Sunshine public hospital meeting planned by Shire President

A public meeting is scheduled for Monday night to discuss starting a Sunshine public hospital. The session is convened by Shire President Dr. T. R. Barclay with Sir James Barrett in attendance.

Sunshine T. R. Barclay James Barrett

Turf Selections Summary Note

Turf selections listed for races across hurdles and chases with horses like Prince Danilo Blank Cheque and Zalmon. Includes win and place choices for events such as Grand National and July Handicap. Also mentions Ener gy Caoragonn Springhead and Duntroon with multiple named runners.

Prince Danilo Laughing Diplomat Propontis Camaflage Zalmon Hullahaloo Philander Fhilfred. Ltd Win Energy Caoragonn Springhead Reser Place Duntroon Reet Lady Magnus

Younger Set Skaters Plan Dances and Lectures in Summer Program

Members of the Younger Set gathered for an ice skating night with new participants learning basics from seasoned peers. A July 15 Sydenham dance and a July 18 late night event are teased, with plans for a July 6 lecture by Mr. De Clifford at the City Newsboys Club and a July 17 transport arrangement.

de Clifford City Newsboys' Club Tech Sydenham P.m. Sharp

No Lights Fine Imposed at Sunshine Court

At the Sunshine Court of Petty Sessions several young men were fined £1 for riding bicycles at 6 45 am without lights. Most had lamps attached but not switched on. One offender without a lamp at all was fined 30 shillings.

Noxious Trade App for Horticultural Industries Referred

Braybrook Shire Council referred the Horticultural Industries Pty Ltd application for a building near the Pig Market to Medical Officer of Health Dr Byrne for report. Dr Hurme described Burnley Street Richmond offices and nearby Thistlewaite Street South Melbourne processing of Acme refined sheep manure with heat from damped manure to kill seeds and bagging for sale.

Braybrook Shire Horticultural Industries Pty, Ltd Medical Officer of Health C. Byrne Hurme Burney Street Richmeond Thistlewaite Street South Melbourne Burnley

Four Candidates Vie for Central Riding Contested Election

Four candidates are set to contest the Central riding with an August poll anticipated. Frank Hayden, Sun Ores cen hairdresser, is joined by Dr. de Willan and Mer Asa Boyd, plus T. Walter backed by the Austrian Labor Party. No candidates announced yet for Southern Western or River Ridings. a rumored dark horse may challenge Dr. Dlington in the Southern Riding.

Corthee Central Frank Hayden Sun Orescen de Willan Mer Asa, Boyd T. Walter Labor Party Eouth Ubove Dlington

Public Library Proposal Referred for Study by Council

Sunshine Progress Association requested a public library. council referred the matter to a tall committee for investigation. Dr Dobson suggested applying for a government subsidy to support the request. Braybrook Council plans to assess unused army huts for potential community use as meeting and sporting facilities in the shire.

Sunshine Progress Association Tall Committee Dobson

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Day Progress Association RED Cross Keilor Shire Fox and Hare W. R. Morton St. Albans News Footscray and District Hospital Appeal Ladies Red Cros A.C.F Sunshine Theatre Coastal Command R.A.F R.A.A.F Flannagan and Allen Man IN the Iron Mask Joan Bennett Louis Hayward Claire Trevor Johnny, Doughboy Sunshine Advocate Seca Pehence McGraths Hampshire Road Nicholson Street
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