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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 09, 1952
Page
2
The Keilor Council defers a motion to switch to first and third Tuesday meetings starting June 3 due to timing concerns from the shire secretary and awaiting further discussion. The proposal is postponed until December after the revaluation period.
St Albans needs received attention at a Keiloremneil gathering last Saturday. A plan allocates Kennedy and Flora Streets and part Hurter Street for improvements and a bad Elizabeth Street section will gain a load of tar. Dr Eddie's motion calls for cleaning the East Esplanade drain and ashes will be spread near the Presbyterian Church and Kennedy property. The engineer cited weather as delaying finishing work. MLA A J Fraser relayed police protection requests to the Chief Secretary and the Chief Commissioner of Police said the matter would be considered. Railways Secretary notes a rail motor shuttle proposed between St Albans and Sunbury, but reports indicate passenger demand may be insufficient to justify service.
Improvements be made at St Albans railway station with better booking arrangements by end of May and a new train indicator to be visible to passengers from a distance. Keilor Council was informed by a Railways Department letter after an interview with a traffic inspector.
Keilor Council discussed Taylors Road crossing hazards after a Thursday accident damaged the grader. Shire president J H Baston urged removing obstructing trees after noting near misses and a driver saved by an inch. Landowner arrangement to trim trees was made and action planned.
At the last meeting the Tottenham Progress Association discussed a soon running school bus, possible transport improvements by diverting some Geelong Road buses, and a footpath along the unlit Sun shine Road section between Australian Estates and nearby houses. Residents were asked for fundraising ideas for a proposed hall. A card eventing is set for 12 Sredna St on Saturday 10 May.
Ex-Students of Sunshine Technical School are invited to a dance at the Masonic Hall on Thursday next 15 May. Members should bring friends. A picture night is planned in the City on the second Friday in June. Keep the date free for a good night.
The Deer Park Younger Sets describe a May 3 dance and a last Monday ice skating outing enjoyed by members and friends. A next dance is planned for Saturday May 10 with a cordial welcome to attendees. A meeting for new members is on Monday May 12 at Deer Park Hall. Details are available from secretary C Opie Ballarat Road Deer Park.
Keilor council president Dr Easton announced at a Saturday meeting that he and Mrs Easton will host a public social at Sunshine Town Hall on July 4.
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