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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 05, 1950
Page
2
The article reports huts for migrants at Deer Park and notes replies from the Minister of Immigration to MLA Pollard. It states migrants were warned about land purchases in outlying areas and local building regulations. It mentions ongoing articles in the New Australian magazine and aims to help migrants via Good Neighbour Councils welfare committees.
The Sunshine Cadet Division of St Johns Ambulance trains sixty boys in public service and seeks funds for uniforms. The Shire Council agreed to support the appeal with a £25 grant, mirroring a similar grant in 1947.
The Sun shine Kenneh of the ALP held its May meeting at Shire Hall with reports endorsed. Delegates announced the Sunshine State Electoral Council now functions as the State Electorate Committee backing Dr Ern Shepherd, MIA. Financial appeals urged further donations to P Peart. A Young Labor group formed a Cooperative Housing Society. nomination forms are available. Next campaign meeting set for May 7 at 2.30 pm in North Footscray.
In perfect weather 64 teams took part in a Saturday afternoon basketball program at Royal Park. In Az grad 1 team won two of three matches while Az SYS No 2 remained undefeated. Tomorrow No 1 will host Kepples and No 2 meets Swinburne at Royal Park. Players to catch the 1.55 p.m. Sunshine train. A card evening is planned at Mrs Johns home on 13 May.
Hampstead Road Maidstone requires more street lighting as residents increase. Dr R Barrett told the council that only one light serves a long stretch. An inspection by the Shire Engineer Footscray electrical engineer and riding representatives will assess the area.
Footscray City Council informs Hraybrook Shire Council it will not join in providing a public hall at Tottenham. The refusal cites concern over creating a precedent for other border areas.
Braybrook Council on Monday referred the issue of motor trucks parked in Shire streets overnight to police for attention.
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