Shire Parks Plan Seeks Municipal Curator Role
Forks and Gardens committee backs appointing a municipal curator to develop a long term parks plan for Kiraybrook Council. Dr. Ry Barclay argues expert guidance is needed. opposition cites cost and budget limits amid debate on estimates and roads. Motion passed five to three with absences.
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Forks and Gardens
Kiraybrook
Ry Barclay
Housing Commission
Maidstone
Barclay
Dobson
Barrett
E. Harwereaves
Parsons
McKay
Crs
McDonald
Kirby
Stevenson
Pennell
Sunshine Cricket Association Holds Smoke Night
The Sunshine Cricket Association held a smoke night at the Masonic Hall on Friday to present certificates to ten life-members honored in the past twelve years. Recipients included E. King N. G. Green R. Buttimer T. O'Brien Li Anderson C Whiting G. Kirby R Hand M. Close C. G. Carlton with Cr. HK Shepherd Cr. A Beaton and Williamstown officials among guests. President N. Green chaired, Reg Hand organized. toasts and harmonious performances followed.
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Sunshine Cricket Association
Masonic Hall
Messrs. E. King
N. G. Green
R. Buttimer
T. O'Brien
Li Anderson
C., Whiting
G. Kirby
R Hand
M. Close
C. G. Carlton
Cr. HK
Shepherd
M.la
Cr. A. Beaton
Footscray
Williamstown
Cr. G. Digman
W. L. Floyd
W’stown
Hayden
Bavelay
Earhlay
Braybrook
Bert Dunne
W. Suburbs Cricket Seea
A. Young
V.C.A
N. Green
Reg. Hand
Avenue of Honor Conference to be Convened
The Shire President will convene a conference of interested bodies to discuss the Avenue of Honor project for Braylor Shire.
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Avenue OF Honor
Braylor
Doctors Brennan and Byrne Open Sunshine Practice
Dr Kenneth Brennan begins practice at 147 Anderson Road Sunshine in partnership with Dr Charles Byrne. Their new clinic marks the start of a joint medical service serving the local community with primary care and specialist referrals.
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Kenneth Brennan
Anderson Road
Sunshine
Charles Byrne
Sunshine district hosts first Autumn Garden competition
Judges led by Dr Matthews and Messrs Gray Foster and Grinter evaluated 73 local garden entries the largest tally in the metropolitan area. The event, supported by Tree Planters Association officials Evans and Howlett, praised mainly the vegetable section while noting the nature strip category as weaker. Results to be published next week amid optimism for higher turnout next year. Competition aims include garden and civic mindedness and town beautification.
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Tree Planters' Association
Obituary of Lewis MacLennan Pipe Major Leader
Local obsequy notes the passing of Lewis MacLennan a veteran pipe major and teacher at Hampshire Road age over eighty. A member of a renowned Scottish piping family he advised the Royal Caledonian Society and taught with the Melbourne Scottish Regiment and Police Pipe Band. He leaves a widow. funeral at Footscray Cemetery arranged by Walter A Warne was well attended.
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Lewis MacLennan
Hampshire Road
MacLennan
Royal Caledonian Society
Melbourne Scottish Regiment
Police Pipe Band
Melbourne and
Sunshine Highland Banda
Death Notice for Mrs. Rachael Middleton of Braybrook
Mrs. Rachael Middleton of Balla rat Road Braybrook died at Royal Melbourne Hospital on March 22 aged 53 born Footscray widow of George Middleton. Her son and daughter mourn. Funeral held Monday with interment at Footscray Cemetery. Rev W E Dexter conducted services. Nelson Bros. arranged funeral.
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Rachael Middleton
Ballarat
Braybrook
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Footscray
George Middleton
W. E. Dexter
C. of E
Nelson Bros
Pemberton Family Mourn Loss of Alice Margaret Pemberton
Mrs. Alice Margaret Pemberton, longtime resident of 3 Garnet Street Sunshine, died March 23. Her husband Gerald Percy Pemberton predeceased her. The couple were well known in tennis circles. she leaves two daughters Sadie and Edith and several grandchildren. The funeral is scheduled for Tuesday.
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Sue
Alice Margaret Pemberton
Garnet St
Sunshine
Pemberton
Gerald Percy Pemberton
Sadie
Gahan
Edith
Wilson
Floral tributes mark funeral procession to Foots Cray Cemetery
A largely attended service ended at the residence of the deceased before moving to Foots Cray Cemetery. Floral tributes arrived from sporting bodies and the Technical School, many crafted by Lorraine Lee florists.
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Footscray
Technical School
Lorraine Lee Florists
Presidential Ball Planned For May 23 in Footecray
The Shire President Dr A G Pennell intends holding a Presidential Ball on Thursday May 23 with proceeds split between Sunshine Community Hospital and Footecray Hospital. Details to follow.
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A. G. Pennell
Sunshine Community Hospital
Footecray Hospital
Fire damage to car on Robinson Street Sunshine
A motor car caught fire in Robinson Street Sunshine at 2 am today causing damage to the vehicle. No injuries are reported and the blaze is being investigated by local authorities.
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Robinson St
Sunshine
Local Man Delegate to Oslo Youth Council
Sunshine residents cheer as R T Spratling of Morsons Street is chosen by the Methodist Church of Viedor mound Tasmania to represent its youth at the Christian Youth of all Nations conference in Heo Norway this July. Twenty four delegates from Christian organisations depart Australia to learn how youth can foster peace. Spratling is a local church leader and Central Council member.
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Sunshine
Conference of
Christian Youth of All Nations
Heo
Norway
R. T
Bob) Spratling
Percy Spratling
Morsons St
Methodist Church of
Spratling
Publication date set for Thursday April 3rd
Correspondents and advertisers are informed that next week’s publication will occur on Thursday April 3rd and all copy and advertisements must reach the office by 12 noon on Wednesday to ensure inclusion.
Picnic at Deer Park Reserve by cricket club
G U picnic event by G U 1 0 C F Cricket Club and screen members at Deer Park reserve on Sunday. Cricket starts 11 am with invites to friends and old players and their families. Bus departs P O at 10 40 returning at 6 pm. Children’s races and hot water and milk provided. bring own basket. Enjoy pleasant surroundings.
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G.U
Memorial tribute flowers for Mrs Maisie Mc Kenner and baby
Neighbours and friends express thanks for generosity after the sudden passing of Mrs Maisie Mc Kenner and her baby of Hamel Street A large inscribed flower bowl now marks the grave and Mr W H Blakey notes appreciation for the kindness shown during the tragedy.
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Maisie McKenner
Hamel St
WH. Blakey
Sunshine Golf Club Opens Season With Mixed Canadian Foursomes
The Sunshine Golf Club will officially open the season on Saturday March 29 by President Mr I Willaton. A large turnout is expected as guests meet friends. Play is a mixed Canadian foursome over 12 holes starting after noon with special trophies for the winners. Afternoon tea will be served after nine holes, and the President will declare the season open at 4 p m.
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I. Willaton
ALB P.m
Sunshine Ladies CC reach final after strong semi win
Sunshine Ladies CC recovered well in the semi final last Saturday and won outright by 40 runs. They will meet Geelong in the final at Fawkner Park this Saturday. Scores show Sunshine 1st Innings S2, 2nd Innings, dee for 121, Menntyre, mo, TT, Craddock i. Richmond 1st Innings 74, 2nd Innings 59, Craddock 7/35.
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Sunshine Ladies CC
Geelong
Fawkner Park
Sunshine
Dee
Menntyre
Craddock
Richmond
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Shire
Council
Cricket Association
Forges
Hilton
MR. Lewis Maclennan
Mrs. Rachael Middleton
Mrs
A. M. Pemberton
Oslo Youth Council
G.U. Picnic
Sunshine Golf Club
Seymour
R. V. Seymour
Seymour’s Corner
Sunshne
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