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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1951
Page
2
The Housing Commission and council discussed a new street construction plan to speed projects and reduce office work. They debated apportioning costs for Churchill Avenue though the main figure of £8000 toward street work remains unsettled. An English firm will oversee the initiative.
Braybrook Council discussed rising costs in street construction as Hyatt Construction Co. Pty. Ltd seeks a price increase for the Rawlio Renown Dunedin Oakland and Somerville Street contract. Wage hikes will be borne by the firm, while it asks for adjustments to crushed rock, metal, and cement costs. Dr. Pennell warned that inquiries must be firm, and an engineer was tasked with a detailed report on extra costs.
A local group proposes creating a committee to oversee the swimming pool at Kovarokt Creek despite ongoing water analysis. Several residents have continued swimming this summer with no ill effects observed, signaling community interest in management.
At Dr Barclay's urging the council plans to study connecting unsewered shops on Hampshire Road and the railway signal box to the sewer system. The move aims to improve sanitation in a cluster of affected premises.
After a shire engineer report, Byaybrool Council referred a Suffolk Road subdivision back to the surveyor to prepare a drainage scheme. The council had previously refused the subdivision at a public- interest meeting.
A design for the proposed ornamental gates at Sunshine Park was accepted by the council on Monday. The Sunshine Park Betterment Committee contributed £145 and £90 toward the project. A plate commending Dr Parsons for service to the Southern Riding will be inserted in the gates.
Braybrook councillors debated interference with council offices as they approved ten ders for a motor truck and a circular saw for the carpenter department. Dr. G. E. Dobson supported the move saying it would keep material supply up. Opposition argued spending exceeded the year's estimates.
Members planning travel to Sunshine Old Boys annual picnic to Werribee on March 11 must notify secretary by March 6. Transport arrangements are essential. Members should attend the monthly meeting in Theatre Hall on Friday, March to finalize details.
The council on Monday was asked to apply for a permit to build town courts at Sunshine Park. Some councillors urged fast action to accelerate the project while others wanted plans prepared by the shire engineer. There was doubt if a permit was needed since the old ablution block might serve as a pavilion.
The ixhine Scout Troop Roy meeting moved from Wednesday to Friday and will now convene Friday March at 7 15 pm. District swimming sports are set for Foots Cray Baths on Wednesday March starting at 7 pm.
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