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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 04, 1951
Page
3
Evening classes at Melbourne Technical College cover painting and decorating trades. Instruction covers surface preparation, finishing techniques, color theory, and workshop safety. Open to beginners and continuing students seeking practical skill development.
A Sunshine ratepayer proposed broadening the shopping district by extending Hampshire Bowl south from the railway station and linking with Monash Street. The council considered the land would require city property purchase and weighed whether to approve the costly expansion amid prior road-bund issues.
The State Electricity Commission seeks a site for an office and showrooms in Sunshine. It considered leasing the venue opposite the shire hall but the council opposed the use. The commission aims to establish parking for the showroom and office needs.
Deer Park ALD urged Braybrook Council to waive rates for old age and pensioners. The council answered it can abandon rates in poverty cases, but each applicant must file a separate request.
A crowded St Albans Free Kindergarten meeting was held with Mrs Easton in the chair to seek support from Braybrook and Keilor councils. A general meeting is set for Monday night at St Albans hall to elect a new secretary after Mr F Barlow’s resignation, and a C grade manager is sought. A call goes out to boys under 15 from surrounding districts to join the club, with junior players in short supply. ST ALBANS GUILD BAL LADIES host a Friday May event at 8 and 2 with a public bull and supper featuring Musical Knights and novelties for residents.
All boys should bring hobbies to tonight’s troop meeting at 7 15 pm. On Sunday May 5 the troop joins the Empire Youth Sunday parade at Footscray. Meet at Sunshine station by 7 pm. The Chief Scout of Victoria Sir Dallas Brooks will visit Sunshine on Wednesday.
A contractor Mr Wheelahan submitted a claim of about £36 631 to Braybrook Council for increased costs on street contracts. The council discussed unfinished contracts and the impact of rising prices. Prices for concrete rock surged from 14 7 to 21 18 and other contracts saw notable rises. The council sent the claim to the Housing Commission for guidance on funding the adjusted contracts.
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