Packed Gallery Debates Sunday Sport Policy Change
Council debates discretionary powers for Sunday sport with a 1947 policy. by-law amendment to allow certain activities on Sundays while prohibiting commercial or competitive events. Debates highlight bylaw enforcement, Sabbath observance, and calls to refer the question to the public if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Ainsworth
Dr. Parsons
Dobson
Cr. Parsons
Downing
Ainsworth
Committee of Management
Sunday Sport Debate Prompts Moral and Social Alarm
Youth leaders advocate Sunday sport as a force destabilising family life and moral standards. Clergy oppose organised Sunday competitions, urging recreation within faith and public good, while church representatives and a letter from Rev. Vizard align against Sunday competitive sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Calderbank
Longthorn
Hall Floor Nears Completion at Town Hall
City engineer H. Robinson told Sunshine Councillors on Monday the main hall floor at the town hall should be ready soon after repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Robinson
Sunshine
Town Hall
Ministers Deny Youth Leaders' Influence Claim
Church leaders argued the youth movement gained no guidance from ministers. Rev. J B Longthorn of the Methodist church outlined two aims: social development and moral progress, alongside religious emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sain
J. B. Longthorn
Methodist
Hans Gg Et Igh
Thieves Active at St Albans
Thieves have operated in St Albans this past week stealing a wood buzzer worth £40 and 300 ft of timber valued at £20 from a house on Biggs Street. Timber valued at £50 was taken from an allotment on Oberon Avenue where a house is under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Biggs St
Oberon Avenue
R. S. L. Auxiliary Thanks Helpers For Carnival Stalls
The president thanks all ladies who assisted on carnival stalls and those who donated. A committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night. No further Saturday night socials until further notice.
Man Charged Over Alleged Firearm Incident
A man faced allegations involving a firearm incident. Police did not release details of the weapon or exact location, but said investigators are pursuing the case. No injuries were reported.
Local Coronation Preparations Quiet on Entertainment
A church service is planned for the Sunday before Coronation Day and a school film programme was accepted from Mr. Geo Kirby. Citizens are urged to decorate homes and streets with a competition for best display. A combined choir will provide music, and a ten‑member committee coordinates activities with the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Kirby
L. Alty
Sunshine Choral Society
Albion Residents Plan Bonfire and Rides For Celebration
Mrs Prince of Ballarat Road Albion spoke at the meeting about enthusiastic plans by local residents for a bonfire fireworks display and possibly a barbecue. Children will receive small gifts, and Sunshine R3.L. aims to host a bonfire at the clubrooms with a merry go round and free rides for kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Ballarat Rd
Albion
Bert Singleton
Sunshine R.3.l
Donation to Sunshine Hospital May Appeal
A £200 donation to Sunshine Community Hospital's Month of May appeal is made by Mr H V Priest licenced to of the Hotel Derrimut. The appeal seeks further funds from an upcoming charity meeting at the City Coursing Grounds tomorrow night. A woman’s grey coat handed in to Sunshine Police Station is being sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Community Hospital
H. V. Priest
Derrimut
Te City Coursing
Sunshine
Parade to Open Folk Dance Festival in Sunshine Park
A colorful procession from San Crescent to Sunshine Park will start the Folk Dance Festival tomorrow at 2 p.m. Performances feature Scottish Irish Ukrainian Polish and Swiss folk dances with Sunshine Square Dancing Club Brownies and city band items. Local organizations run stalls and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Crescent
Sunshine Park
Sunshine Square Dancing Clu
Sunshine City Band
Prize award to Victoria apprentice John Slade
John Slade aged 21 of Fraser Street Sun shine won the prize for best motor mechanic apprentice in Victoria at Melbourne Town Hall on Wednesday. He also captured the Beasley Prize for four years of his apprenticeship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
John Slade
Fraser Street
Sunshine
Melbourne Town Hall
John
Sunshine City Band Building Fund Shortage Report
Building fund for Sunshine City Band shows £873 6s 7d raised with £1 1s from Mr. Les James. A meeting on Saturday 6th June is planned. donations may be sent to this office or the secretary at 1g Ravenhall Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine City Band
Les James
Ng Wene
Ravenhall Street
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Beachley & Sons
Calderbank
Mr. Calderbank
Otcome
Trae Cable
Batman
Spiritus
F. Sadler
Presbyterian
A. F. Wright
Baptist
Capt Reeve
Salvation Army
T. R. Vizard
St. Marks C. of E
Oregon
Seymours Men's Store
Churches United
Mesdames Wheelahan
Poole
Anthony
Carlton
Messrs
Singleton
Alty
Naismith
Schmidt
White City
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