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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 02, 1952

Page

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Stars in Overalls airs from Sunshine Town Hall tonight

The radio program Stars in Overalls features teams from No bels I C I 1 and Sunshine Harvesters Works and is broadcast from Sunshine Town Hall at 9 p.m. It is sponsored by I C I A N Z Ltd and airs every Friday from SDE. Fifty I C I A N Z Central Council members attend tonight.

Nobels, I.C.1 Sunshine Harvester Works Sunshine Town Hall I.c.1.a.n.z. Ltd SDE Icianz Central Council

Butchers Fined for Excessive Preservative

A sample of sausage meat bought at a Sunshine butcher’s shop on 26 March showed 17 percent more preservative than allowed. Victor Charles Hiam and Frank Hiam trading as Hiam Bros at 32 Sydney Street were each fined £6 with £2 10s 6d costs at Sunshine Court. Evidence indicated a prior September fine for a similar offence.

Sunshine Butchers Sunshine Court Victor Charles Hiam Frank Hiam Hiam

Timber theft at Broon's Timber Pty Ltd in Geelong Road

A large quantity of timber valued at 775 pounds was stolen last Thursday night from Broon's Timber Pty Ltd in Geelong Road Brooklyn. A nearby factory watchman heard timber loading onto a truck but assumed firm workers were late.

Broon's Timber Pty. Ltd Geelong Brooklyn

Opposition to County Council Plan Sparks Melbourne Debate

Dr G E Dobson led the opposition saying the plan is the least acceptable option for a Greater Melbourne Authority. He argues it would fail to represent the mass of people and would create another taxing body. Dr A Pennell, council rep on the Municipal Association, will vote against the plan though he supports it personally. Dr Parsons defends the plan as an alternative to last year’s defeated Greater Melbourne Bill and says it reflects municipal interests.

G. E. Dobson Greater Melbourne A. Pennell Parsons Greater Melbourne

Anzac Day Service Calls for Awakening and Unity

Wing Commander I. Yeaman urged an awakening after Anzac Day, contrasting national despair with wartime unity. He cited loving God and others as guide, as Sunshine Band played and scouts paraded. A collection for distressed soldiers raised £18.

Sunshine Band Scouts and Guides

Land Wanted for Community Centre Proposal to Sunshine Council

The Child Care Committee asks Sunshine Council to provide land for a community centre. They seek a field house on council land and will have sites inspected alongside the Guides Hall site.

Sunshine Council The Playgrounds and Recreation Association

Athlete Honoured by Old School

Sunshine Technical School honored former student Ken Double day for selection to this year’s Olympic Games. He received a travelling bag, thanked the boys, and urged a balanced education and hard work, noting five nightly training sessions over the years.

Sunshine Technical School Ken Doubleday Ken

Divorce Granted in Sun Shine Court for Iris Noble Green

A decree nisi was granted by Justice Gavan Duffy in the Divorce Court last week to Iris Noble Green of 10 Thomson St Sunshine against Lawrence Noble Green of 33 High St Sunshine on the grounds of adultery. Iris Noble Green was granted ests.

Nisi Gavan Duffy Iris Noble Green Thomson St Sunshine Lawrence Noble Green High St

Local Girl Interviews Margaret Truman in Vancouver

Cynthia Strachan and colleague Marvin Perry meet Margaret Truman at the Hotel Vancouver. The interview covers Australia as Truman answers questions while touring the world. They gift a silver Australian crest comb case at Melbourne Town Hall before Strachan continues a Canada trip toward England on June 18.

Vancouver Canada Cynthia Marvin Perry Melbourne Cynthia Strachan Rockies England Himalaya

Highway Deterioration Prompted Ballarat Road Action

Sunshine Council discussed the Maidstone section of Ballarat Road with Dr. Dobson warning the highway was falling to pieces and likely to deteriorate further in winter. The council, moved by Dr. Pennell, asked the C.R.B. to lay a surface on the road at the earliest opportunity.

HEN Sunshine Council Maidstone Ballarat Dobson C.R.B Sasigtomce Pennell

Tools Stolen From Railway Workers Near Geelong Road Brooklyn

Tools belonging to railway employees were stolen when a toolbox at the rear of the signal box near Geelong Road Brooklyn was broken open during the week end.

Geelong Road Brooklyn

Car Collides With Straying Horse on Ballarat Road

A motor car collided with a stray horse on Ballarat Road near St on Wednesday night. The horse was killed.

Ballarat Road the St

Appreciation of Harvester Firm's Generosity

At a recent meeting Mayor Dr. G. E. Dobson praised Harvester Firm for providing wardens with remarkable generosity. He doubted public appreciation of the gardens matched the aid given, saying the firm’s support was probably unmatched in Melbourne.

Harvester Firm G. E. Dobson Melbourne Sailor Parsons

Conference With Ratepayers Approved Street Scheme

Ratepayers in the Ernest area approved the street construction plan after a recent meeting. The council has adopted the scheme and will serve notices. estimated cost is 8s 1d per chargeable foot amid earlier calls for partial work due to high costs.

Ernest Sr

Parking Ban Deferred Amid City Council Debate

Consideration of Dr. E. Willey's motion to impose a parking ban in Sunshine streets was deferred for fourteen days at the council meeting. The proposal would ban parking at all times on parts of Hampshire Road Dickson St Station Place Durham Road and Sun Crescent. Bus stops remain as at present with loading and unloading of goods allowed if done promptly.

E. Willey Sunshine Streets Willey Hampshire Road Dickson St Station Place Durham Road Sun Crescent

Man fined for street fish selling without permit

William George Keher, 54 Balmain Street Richmond, was fined £3 at Sunshine Court on Tuesday for selling fish in the streets without a metropolitan hawker's licence. He was apprehended in Martin Street.

Sunshine Sunshine Court William George Keher Balmain St Richmond Martin Street

Widening Ashley Street Debate Ends with 99 Foot Plan

Councillors clash over Ashley Street widening with some pressing for a 99 feet main arterial, others citing Tottenham rail gates bottleneck. Mayor Dobson notes Industrial Engineering Ltd. willing to setback building to aid widening, while City Engineer says planned plating gives 66 feet. Council approves moving to widen to 99 feet and seeks town planning guidance.

Tottenham Railway Bendigo Geelong G. E. Dobson Industrial Engineering Ltd Dobson H.robinson MMBW Ashley Streets Churchill Avenue Shire of Keilor Bendigo Road

Youth Travel Lad Enjoying Trip

In a letter this week Dennis describes life aboard with routine and sights seen. The ship stops at Ade laide and Fremantle with a brief visit to both ports. Mornings begin at 6 a.m. with physical training and days include time for study.

Dennis Fischer Sunshine Sun London Cena Oronsay Dennis Adelaide Fremantle Perth

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