Shortage of Labor Hampers Braybrook Council Work
Dr J McDonald told Braybrook Council that lack of staff jeopardizes the year’s estimates. He urged publicity to recruit workers and proposed dividing the Shire into service areas under a leading hand. Shire Engineer H Robinson noted power restrictions and hesitancy to work, suggesting six more channel sweepers or a mechanical sweeper. Dr Barclay supported advertising and asked for a detailed staffing plan. Dr G Dobson emphasized delivering results for residents while noting Maribyrnong’s vast, neglected area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McDonald
Braybrook
McDonald
Robinson
Barclay
G. Dobson
Maribyrnong
Solthy
Welcome Social for Deer Park Peace Delegate Wally O'Brien
Wally O'Brien of Deer Park, returned from Europe after serving as a delegate from the Irom Workers Union to the Warsaw Peace Congress, received a welcome home social at Albion Hall last Saturday. Rev. A. Dickie presided, praising his fluent speech. He toured England Poland and the Soviet Union, noting peasant peace efforts everywhere. Attendees asked questions on religion and economics after his talk. Unity Dance Group provided musical entertainment during supper, with everyone joining in folk dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wally O’brien
Deer Park
Europe
Irom Workers Union
Albion Hall
A. Dickie
Australian Peace Council
Wally
England
Poland
Soviet Union
Wise
U.S.S.R
Unity Dance
Albion School to Host Presentation Evening for Colin Buzza
A committee at Albion State School plans a social and presentation evening for Colin Buzza before his departure for England. The event is set for Albion School on Saturday, 7th April at 8 p.m. Donations to cover costs are welcomed and may be given to committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion State School
Colin Buzza
England
G. J. Cripps
W. Gibson
E. MclIntyre
K. Currie
C. Morton
K. Bannerman Mesdames Fleming
Gill
McMahon
Albion
City of Sunshine souvenir booklet seeks historic photos
The Advocate invites readers to contribute old photographs of early buildings and schools for a commemorative booklet. Photos should be related to the city’s proclamation and will be returned in good condition after reproduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Sunshine
Debutantes Wanted for Mayoral Ball
Cr and Mrs G E Dobson announce a Mayoral Ball at the shire hall on Friday May 25 to mark the city's first Mayoral Ball. Young ladies wishing to debutante should send their names and addresses with partner names to the Shire Hall by March 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. G. E. Dobson
Shire Hall
Braybrook Council Weighs Noxious Trade Licence Change
In 1949 Braybrook Council approved a noxious trade in Burke Street for poultry killing dressing and rabbit processing. Plans received last week showed a sheepyard ramp and potential abattoir. The shire secretary noted the firm’s proposal and a council delay awaiting clarification before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Burke St
Urgent notice to correspondents and advertisers
Gas is used in the product of the Sunshine Advocate and the present restrictions are consequently causing some difficulties. Correspondents and advertisers can help by submitting their copy to this office as early in the week as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Advocate
Obituary of Sunshine resident Alfred Carter at 79
An old Sunshine resident, Alfred Carter, died at his home 18 Benjamin Street on Wednesday aged 79. He lived there forty years and worked as a blacksmith at Albion Quarries for thirty five years. A life member of the Druids Cricket Club, he leaves a widow and six children, one daughter having died previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Alfred Carter
Benjamin St
Mr Carter
Albion Quarries
Druids Cricket Club
Footscray Calls For Halving Sunshine Road Work Cost
Footscray council seeks to cut its share of the resurfacing project on Sunshine Road from two thirds to one half after costs rose from an estimated £1800 to £3333. The proposal, supported by Braybrook and Footscray, argues the extra spend stemmed from longer resurfacing and greater difficulty. The chairman noted the adjustment could not be settled in private business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Ail
Footscray
Braybrook
Sportsmen's Effort for Lady Cricketers and Local Hospital
A Sunday event at Selwyn Park Essendon features Dick Reynolds leading the league footballers against Sunshine Cricket Club with cricket chases, trotting, cycling, relay and man versus troiler attractions. Proceeds go to Sunshine Community Hospital and the Women’s Cricket Tour of England. last week’s Yarraville appeal raised funds and showcased Victorian Ladies' Athletic Guild. Donations noted include L Coleman £15 13/. A Gorman. Cr J Parsons. W Pridham. Jor.. T O'Reilly 1/1. H Turner £2 2/. Dyecraft Ltd. £4 10/. J Cattley £1 3/. Hon A S Drakeford. K Boorer £1 1/. ARC Eng Co £5 10/. ARC employees £4 10/. total £388 15/.
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Selwyn Park
Essendon
Dick Reynolds
Sunshine Cricket Club
Sunshine Community Hospital
England
Yarraville
L. Coleman
A. Gorman
J Parsons
W. Pridham
Jor
T O'Reilly
H. Turner
Dyecraft Ltd
J. Cattley
A. S. Drakeford
K. Boorer
ATC. Engineering Co
ARC
Land Fetches Over Ten a Foot at Public Auction
Land at Adelaide Street corner Burnewang Street sold Saturday at a public auction for over ten pounds per foot. The 62 foot frontage includes a garage and a finish building with several bed Leoes growing on the site. The auctioneer was W. J Bell of Sun Crescent.
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Adelaide St
Burnewang Bt
W. J Bell
Sun Crescent
Old Boys Picnic Set for Sunday at Sunshine
Sunshine Old Boys Annual Picnic to Werribee scheduled for Sunday next 11 March. Buses depart Albion at 9 45 am and Sunshine P O at 10 am. Tickets issued to bus passengers on departure. All Old Boys Assoc members urged to attend tonight's meeting to finalize details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Old Boys
Werribee
Albion
Sunshine P.O
Old Boys Assoc
Offensive Rubbish Dump Sparked Council Action
Graham Street South between Chapman and Esnjemin Streets faced a severe rubbish problem described as offensive and disease prone. Dr Green warned it could trigger outbreaks, while Dr Parsons confirmed rats overran the site and called for immediate action. The inspector was told to act, with contention over serving notice to owner Dr Pennell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham St
Chapman
Esnjemin Sts
Council
Green
Parsons
Dr. Pennell
Milk Trouble May Be at Source of Supply
Authorities continue investigation into tainted milk deliveries. Officials now suspect the source of supply rather than a local dairy. The probe remains active as tests and inquiries proceed.
Police Promotions At Sunshine Station
Constables Ivan Johns and Frank Miller from Sunshine Police Station are promoted to First Constable after success in police examinations. Sergeant S Green congratulates both on the achievement. Miss Mavis Bonney from Kyabram passes her hairdressing exam and is praised by the Green family.
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Ivan Johns
Frank Miller
Sunshine
Aton Vitle
S. Green
Mavis Bonney
Miss Bonney
Kyabram
Cong to England on Swedish ship in June
Mr Tr Robinson the Shire Engineer will take long service leave this year with Mrs Robinson and daughter Joy. They have booked passages on a Swedish ship to England in June. A son Bruce studies architecture in England and is expected to return to Australia with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr. Robinson
Robinson
Joy
England
Bruce
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H. Robinson
Peace Congress
Roxy
Gregory Peck
Jean Parker
Robert Donat
Richard Widmark
Gene Tierney
Texas
Audio Murphy
Bucaneer’s
Technicolor
Yvonne de Carlo
Daughter Joy
Ed. G. Robinson
Peggy Cummins
Bitter Springs
Chips Rafferty, Tommy Trinder
Walter Brennan
Sun Youth Travel
Mr Alfred Carter
Sunshine RD
Police Promotions
Gabardine
Seymours
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