Re-alignment of Riding Boundaries Stirs Unequal Votes
A report on redrawing riding lines states no changes to Southern and Western boundaries but maintains unequal voter numbers. Central Riding gains adjustments along Darnley and Butler Streets to River Maribyrnne, with area and property shifts detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire of
Braybrook
Darnley St
Ballarat Rd
Butler St
Maribyrnone
McIntyre Rd
Ballarat
South Rd
Darnley, Lily and Ashley Streets
Lily St
Hertford Rd
Anderson and McIntyre Rds
Butler and Darnley Streets
Central
Southern
River
Western
Housing Commission
Railway Department
Wanton Destruction of Shrubs in Maidstone Garden
A Maidstone resident reports eight shrubs uprooted from his Rosamond Road garden last week. Councillor Dr G Dobson urged police focus and community help to curb vandalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosamond Rd
Maidstone
G. Dobson
Headmaster to Retire After 47 Years in Education
After 47 years in the Education Department, Malcolm the headmaster of St. Albans State School will retire. He departs during Empire Day celebrations on May 24 at the school, with farewell plans and subscription boxes available in local St. Albans businesses for a presentation to honor him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Education Department
Malcolm
St. Albans State School
St. Albans
Sunshine resident takes responsibility for election comment
N Carlton of Dickson Street Sunshine accepts responsibility for an election comment published in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Carlton
Dickson St
Sunshine
Farewell to Dr. Salmond as he leaves for Scotland
Brayhrank s oneiliars finished their meeting early on Monday with adequate time for a tea farewell. Mrs. 2 B Salmond departs for the United Kingdom by the Or cates voyage. The council presents a travelling rug and Mrs Beachley gives a bouquet to Mrs Salmond. Dr Salmond, in Australia twenty five years, returns to Scotland to visit three sisters and two brothers and will be absent five months.
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Brayhrank
B. Salmond
United Kingdom
Orcates
Wolfosdiay
Beachley
Salmond
Dr. Salmond
Australia
Scotland
Mrs. Salmond
Citizens' Charity Ball in Braybrook Shire Hall
The Shire President Dr. A Beachley and Mrs. Beachley organize the Citizens' Charity Ball at Shire Hall on Friday 26 May. An excellent orchestra, a leading performer, and a dancing exhibition by former Australian Modern Ballroom champions are planned. Tickets cost 10 shillings 6d and are available at the Shire Office until 16 May. Proceeds support the Sunshine and District Community Hospital Loan Redemption Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Beachley
Shire of
Braybrook
Sunshine
Sunshine and District Community Hospital Loan Redemption Funda
Postal Changes At Sunshine And Melbourne Posts
Les Gash, after 11 years as senior postman at Sunshine, is transferred to a responsible position in Melbourne. Ted Willey, formerly at Simahine, succeeds Gash as senior postman. Gash is also noted as father in law of Footscray footballer Len McCankie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Gash
Sunshine
Melbourne
Gash
Les
Star Footscray
Len McCankie
Ted Willey
Simahine
Mr Gash
Vandalism at East Sunshine School Hampers Building
The East Sunshine State School construction is seriously hampered by vandalism. Timber, fittings, and tools have been stolen or removed from the site. Police are notified and the contractor appeals to residents to help prevent further incidents and speed completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Sunshine
East Sunshine State School
40th Anniversary of Methodist Church Service
At the 40th anniversary mourning service Rev Dr Hl G Secomb will speak and Rev Dr A H Wood will conduct worship. Shire President and Councillors expected to attend with local organisations including Country Women’s Association. Choir directed by Mr Schmidt to perform specified anthems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hl. G. Secomb
Australasian Methodist Church
A. H. Wood
Methodist Ladies’ College
Country Women's
Aspense
Autumn Show Highlights At Sunshine Horticultural Society
Heavy March rains reduced chrysanthemum displays at Sunshine Horticultural Society Autumn Show last Saturday yet exhibits were of good quality. Major prize went to Min BF Bennett for single chrysanthemums. Fawkner Medal awarded to best member exhibit. Local winners included Mrs Hindson Mrs Cook Mrs Powell and Miss Olive Powell. Annual meeting set for May 10 at 8 p.m. in Shire Hall to elect officers and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Horticultural Society
Min BF
Bennett
Fawkner
Hindson
Cook
Powell
A. Hatchard
Olive Powell
Shire Hall
State Elections Mrs James Speaks at Sunshine
Mrs M James LCP candidate for Sunshine opened her campaign at Shire Hall Sunshine describing herself as an ordinary housewife. She pledged prioritising women and families and placing actions before words with support from Mrs Couchouin and Deputy Premier Mr T Oldham as they argued socialism remains the central issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. James
L.C.P
Sunshine
Shire
James
Jimes
Couchouin
Bal
Depuy
T. Oldham
Mia
Conehin
Oldhim
Bend Tie Ta Ceniunise
Oldham
Dr Shepherd Campaign Stops Across Kingsville Area
Dr A E Shepherd continued his campaign in Kingsville last night and will speak again tonight at West Footscray Progress Hall. Next Tuesday he attends Maidstone Hall and Marion Bay Raleigh Red, both at 8 pm, with support speakers ensuring smooth transitions between venues. Labor uses Sunshine MP's schedule, with meetings at Mansfield Beaufort Parkdale Moe and Heyfield on upcoming nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Shepherd
Kingsville
West Footscray
Barkly St
Maidstone Hall
Thomson St
Maribyrnone
Raleigh Red
Shepherd
Labor Party
Sunshine
Spe
Mansfield
Beaufort
Parkdale
Moe
Heyfield
Sunshine Football Club to meet South Melbourne at Selwyn Park
Sunshine Football Club travels to Selwyn Park to face South Melbourne tomorrow. The squad includes Morley Nuttall Morgan Blake Caddick Mustin James Drayton Jackson L Simpson Hunter Carlton White Stainer Thomas Roberts Silvey Fo Simpson Henderson 70th Smith.
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South Melbourne
Selwyn Park
Morley
Nuttall
Morgan
Blake
Caddick
Mustin
James
Drayton
Jackson
L. Simpson
Hunter
Carlton
White
Stainer
Thomas
Robters
Silvey
Fo Simpson
Henderson
Smith
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Labor
Susan Hayward
Robert Preston
Tulsa
Dale Evans
Woman IN White
Eleanor Parker, Alexis Smith
Greta Gynt
Irma
Marie Wilson
John Lund
Mink
Jimmy Lydon
Song ‘Is Born
Danny Kaye
Virginia Mayo
Tuscon
Penny Edwards
J. B. Salmond
Citizens’ Charity
Methodist Church
My.el Schmidt
God
Rowlands
Mrs. Cuddefordl
Lavater
Miss Barker
the Legend
Horticultural Society Show
Mr. Rushton
Thompson
Maddison
DR. Shepherd
Sunshine Football Club
Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel Junior
Seymurs Men's
Bulldogs
Footscray
Seymour’s Men’s Store
Hampshire Road
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