East Sunshine Forms New Settlers Committee
Over 150 residents from Housing Commission Estate and Sunshine gathered at Duke Street and Devonshe Road to hear Welfare Division speakers about forming a broad committee to study needs of the new East Sunshine community. A new committee named East Sunshine Progressive Committee was elected with Mr Tevens as President and Mr Tyler as Secretary, aiming to address creches, schools, bus shelters, water, gas, and municipal voting concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housing Commission
Sunshine
Duke St
Devonshe Rd
Welfare Division
Department of Labour and National Service
East Sunshine
Department For the Interior
Footscray
Sunshine Nursery
Constance Duncan
Kaye
Doak
Tevens
Devonshire Bur
Tyler
Dowk
Murphy
Lament
Wright
East Sunshine Progressive Committee
Braybrook Abattoir Plan Sparks County Court Debate
County court action centers on Braybrook zoning and housing concerns as residents and industrial firms including Monsanto and Rheem weigh expansion and potential worker housing against the proposed abattoir. Officials warn offensive trades must be isolated from homes while Housing Commission cautions conformity to plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coppel
Shire of
Braybrook
Wiltshire Fire
Monsanto Chemical Works
Rheem Manufacturing Co
Frank Heath
Housing Commission
Arell
George Francis Norris
Irector
Monsanto
Aust.) Pty. Ltd, Chemical Co
Fourth candidate joins Footscray state election field
Ex Cro Hansen will run as an Independent with a UAP flavor, amid Labor split concerns. Four Labor aligned hopefuls remain, including Robert Harrison Thorne, JP, a longtime unionist and Footscray council veteran, who leads local efforts for the Footscray Labor Party now disaffiliated from the ALP over preselection issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hansen
Footscray
U.A
Labor Party
Hansen
Cro Hansen
U.A.P
Footscray Council
J. M. Mullens
M.L.A
Labor Movement
Robert Harrison Thorne
J.P
Footscray Labor Party
Wool and Basil Workers’ Union
Australian Workers’ Union
Timber Workers’ Union
A.S
Footscray and District Hospital
Mr Cecil Sharpley Campaign Meeting at Footscray
Mr Cecil Sharpley Communist candidate for Footscray opened his campaign at the Royal Hall Footscray last Friday night to a crowded audience. He received an extended ovation after his address. A persistent interjector offered support with a 10 shillings donation as part of a £25 collection. He attacked Dunstan and asserted Curtin Labor links, calling for workers’ wage cuts and farmers’ income policy while urging replacement by a government aligned with vestd interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Sharpley
Footscray
Royal Hall
Sharpley
Dunstan
Curtin Labor
T.U
Footscray election platform outlined by Dr Lowe and Mr Sharpley
A campaign outline shows Workers' Compensation reforms, land value surveys to curb rents, new housing under Town Planning, and better schools in Footscray. Proposals include limiting noxious trades to Derrimut, installing nuisance controls, extending a Footscray high school, raising school leaving age, and improved transport and hospital services. Campaign meetings at Royal Hall and Town Hall drew support with volunteers ready to canvass. a prisoner of war telegram references A. Benness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpley
Derrimut
Footscray
Royal Hall
Lowe
Alf. Lowe
W. Jones
G. Carlton
J.P
A. W. Benness
M. M. Pritchard
Maribyrnong
Fraser St
Sunshine
Thailand
Maya
Selec Lions For Williams Town Flature
Select Lions for Williams Town Flature details a chaotic list of race entries and placings. Includes 115 Hurdle 2 mile win for Benghazi and other horse names such as Solon Lyraid David's Lad and Victory March with times and venues like Trent Bridge and Bay View Handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benghazi
Solon
Lyraid
David's
Dom
Trent Bridge
Jack Farr
Morveil
Bay View
Cloudless
Bea Power
Beach Weller
Wanganui
Lugano
Colonus
Moonray
New Warrior
Sunshine State School Mothers Club Picture Night May 26
The State School War Relief Committee and the Sunshine State School Mothers Club host a picture night at Sunshine Picture Theatre on May 26 featuring The General Died at Dawn. School children will sell tickets door to door with parental permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Sunshine State
Sunshine Picture Theatre
Esler
Education Department
West Melbourne seat sought for Legislative Council
On election day the Melbourne West Province elects a Legislative Council representative. The retiring Hon J B Disney MLC sparks calls for a Western Melbourne resident to stand. Dr E W Jackson of Williamstown is being considered with support from Williamstown Footscray Yarraville and Sunshine electorates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
Melbourne West
Legislative Council
J. 8. Disney
Melbourne
E. W. Jackson
J.P
Williamstown
Jackson
Footcray
Yarra
DADS Join Sunshine Branch Sailors Soldiers and Airmen
IWS.5 meeting date May 25 at ALLA Club Rooms announced by I Richards secretary invites fathers to join the association to aid their boys future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
the Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Fathers' Association
IWS
I. Richards
St Albans Progress Association meeting notes many local items
The St Albans Progress Association held a well attended meeting Tuesday with Dr F Jolly presiding. Reports on Keilor Shire Council activities covered Moray plant centres for TAB tests and possible tramway extensions between Brig Brook and Keilor. A suggested council contribution to North Kasendon is likely to be rejected. War effort work, Linglesford train access, ARP wardens meeting, first aid classes, and travel permissions were discussed. Death of Mrs Clara Balmer noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Whl Ravbeprayene
Annal Bee
North Kasendun
Keilor
Progress Association
Linglesford
Sunshine
A.R.P
A. J. Davis
J. Mounsey
AJP
Space pressures delay several news items
Due to limited space and late copy arrival, editors announce the postponement of multiple news items.
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Ganshine
New Settlers Farm Association
N. Smorgen & Sons v. Braybrook Council
Sunshine Theatre
Joan of Paris
Michele Morgan
Paul Henried
Devil
Warner Baxter
Ingrid Bergman
Adam
Blondie
Marlene Deitrich
Fred M&cMurray
Anne Shirley
Jill
Ea Cr
R. H. Thorne
MR. Sharpley's
SELEC
LIONS
Williams
Town Flature
Sunshine State School Mothers’ Club
E. W
St. Albans News
Clara Balmer
Me T. Balmer
St. Albury State School
J. W. McGrath Quality Stores
Sunshine. Tel
Sun
Nicholson Street
Footscray Forge
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