Lions Club Elects Officers and Debates Tip Site Purchase
The Lions Club elected office bearers for the year starting 1st January. New officers include President Geo Heilbronn and First Vice President Arthur Beachley. A motion moved thanks to retiring President Bill Harvey highlighted the club’s first year. Debate over purchasing an £8,000 garbage tip site faced opposition. Dr. Chaplin urged inspection and independent valuation, noting the land may be overvalued given 1949 net annual value of £65. An amendment to seal the sale contract passed despite dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Heilbronn
Arthur Beachley
Mel Mott
Norm Green
David Crawford
Leo Fisher
Lion Jamer
Reg Hand
Bill Bell
Nick Dellas
Ed Kutcher
Jack Richards
Bert Muller
Bill Harvey
Iaa Ao Antralia
Geo. Helteronn
Lion Con Weickwardt
Footscray Club
Lions Clubs
Ausatia
Chaplin
R Chase
Rogers
Government delays cited on Maribyrnong bridge plan
Dr J McDonald urged the Minister of Public Works to speed up plans for a new bridge over the Maribyrnong River noting it has been three years since a conference at the site. Sunshine and Hssen den Councils and government departments attended the meeting.
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Maribyrnong
J. McDonald
Sunshine
Hssenden
Dr. McDonald
Public lecture on Melbourne master plan at Sunshine Hall
An illustrated talk on the Melbourne area master plan will be held at Sunshine Hall next Friday. Lecturer Mr G J Connor BCom economist with Town Planning Branch of the MMBW will present and answer questions after a colored sound film titled Planning for Melbourne's Future.
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Melbourne
Tan
Sunshine Pa Hall
G J. Connor
M.M.B.W
Connor
No Support for Five Wards Plan in City Council
Council heard no support for a motion by Dr N Green to divide the city into five wards. Four wards exist now but rapid growth and urban area expansion prompt the proposal, with Green arguing an extra ward would improve efficiency.
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Sunshine Council
N. Green
Green
Council appoints K W Young as general inspector
Mr K W Young of 166 Cornwall Road was appointed by Sunshine Council on Monday to the positions of general inspector traffic officer and dog registrar.
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K. W. Young
Cornwall Road
Sunshine Council
Trac
Sunshine Community Hospital May Appeal Progress and Events
The Sunshine Community Hospital May appeal has raised £1100 toward a £3000 target by month end. Hospital committee thanks Sunshine Old Boys, the RLS L, and Ladies Auxiliary for support. Upcoming events include a vaudeville show at the town hall and a charity meeting at White City coursing ground. The Spot Shop novelty is abandoned. the hospital ball is set for 16 July with 400 tickets. Debutante vacancies remain. contact Mr E Flynn or committee.
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White City
E. Flynn
Lions Club
Bert Muller
All Ke
Ith
Film Circle Presents Unusual Monthly Screening Event
The Film Circle hosts a special monthly screening and a documentary at the M Church on Saturday. The event features a diverse program and a discussion session with attendees invited to participate.
Land Ready for Public Convenience Facility in Hampshire Road
Sunshine Council reports Railways agreed to set aside a small parcel at the northerly end of the garden reserve in Hampshire Road near Robinson's Corner for a public convenience. The decision follows representations by Cr. A BE Shepherd M.LA and an inspection by railway officials with the city engineer. Public Works Committee to decide further steps.
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Sunshine Council
Hampshire Road
Robinson's Corner
Cr. A
Shepherd
M.la
Public Works Committee
Memorial books plan for library donations scheme
Sunshine Council plans a memorial book donation system for the municipal library modeled on Footscray where similar practice has operated for years with notable success benefiting deceased persons and community memory.
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Sunshine Council
Footscray
Petition on quarry fence at Roberts Jarry
A petition from residents objects to the unsatisfactory fence around the old quarry off George Street known as Roberts Jarry. Sunshine Council tabled the petition on Monday amid fears the fence endangers children. The petitioners request the council consider their plea at the next meeting.
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George St
Roberts Jarry
Sunshine Council
Public telephone Installation Approved at West Sunshine Corner
City authorities approve the installation of a public telephone at the corner of Genoa Road and Oldfield Street in West Sunshine, signaling new public access and utility improvements for residents and visitors.
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Gene Oad and
Oldfield Street
West Sunshine
Guilty on Three Charges Man Fined £30
Francis Robert ONeill of Glen Tris was convicted on three theft counts involving nine cartons of tinned fruit worth £31 10s and four gallons of petrol valued at £13 8s from Smorgons factory. He admitted thefts and prior larceny, with fines of £10 on each charge and a seven day stay.
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Francis Robert O'Neill
Cournang Road
Glen Tris
William Dobell
Wireless Patrol
Defendant
Smorgons
Debell
Footscray
Dount
Dobell
Mr. Cain
Victoria
T. R. Barclay
J.P
Sunshine Council Refuses Shop Site on Monash Street
The Sunshine Council refused an application for shop sites on Monash Street between Cornwall Road and Donald Street citing existing shops at both ends. It also refused Mrs. E Howton’s request to build a shop on Snillers' Road Brooklyn. Dr Green dissented noting the applicant was unfairly treated as nearby Simonion had predated others.
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Sunshine Council
Monash Street
Cornwall Road
Donald Street
Regular Clean-ups Advocated by Sunshine Council
Sunshine Council urged regular clean-up drives to curb indiscriminate rubbish tipping on roadways. In a Monday report health officer Mr G A Little noted dumping in several areas, with council trucks collecting rubbish camped along roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Council
Health Tntel
G. A. Little
Attempt to burn Band Hall foiled in Stanford Street
An intruder broke into the Sunshine City Band hall on Stanford Street Saturday night, scattered sheet music, and set a fire. Roy Hyde and Ian Donovan, band members, witnessed the glow and extinguished the flames, saving the hall. Over £100 worth of music was ruined.
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Sunshine City Band
Stanford Street
Roy Hyde
Ian Donovan
Good Samaritan land offer aids Deer Park family
A land offer near Station Road Deer Park valued at £90 has been accepted for Mrs Merritt and her family who lost their home in a fire. Half cash with 18 month balance. Sunshine town clerk Mr BE Hargreaves reported the acceptance and efforts to raise £20. An ICT company donation adds a two room building to the appeal with plans for two extra rooms.
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Station Road
Deer Park
BE. Hargreaves
Sunshine
ICT. Company
Delay to appointing extra health inspector
Delay to appointing extra health inspector showed the council had doubts about appointing an assistant health inspector. A recommendation from the Officers and Servants Committee to appoint was not adopted and the matter was sent back to a special sub-committee that has studied staffing. Mr G A Little the health inspector said the general inspector appointment would not aid health inspection and noted annual septic tank inspections ordered by the Health Dept had not been carried out due to other work pressures.
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Sunshine Council
G. A. Little
Health Dept
RSL Memorial Appeal Donations List
Donations to the R S L Memorial appeal are recorded from various donors including H Taylor five pounds Albion Quarries Nettlefolds R E Barnett Nobels Der Taylor J Mounsey Nettlefolds Social Club W Dinnell Ralph McKay H Skinner C Gross M C Mott Crofts Stores and Mrs J Hyett in memory of her son David. KA General meeting on Monday next. Dal Irestone meeting on Wed.
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R.S.L
Mr. H. Taylor
Albion Quarries Pty. Ltd
Nettlefolds Pty. Ltd
R. E. Barnett
Nobels Pty. Ltd
der. Taylor
Mr. J. Mounsey
Nettlefolds Social Club
Sunshine City Band to Play at White City Friday
Sunshine City Band will perform at White City on Friday to aid the Sunshine Hospital. Day Tale Borrento on Sunday, Mard May.
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Sunshine City
White City
Sunshine Hospital
Tale Borrento
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Melbourne Lions Club
T. K. Chaplin
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Sunshine Community Hospital
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