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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 16, 1952
Page
1
The Mayor Dr. Dobson reported investigating residents complaints about a contractor. He cited stones up to 67 lb traveling 70 yards and another 100 yard strike damaging a house. He urged stricter supervision and said details would be sent to the Housing Commission and Mines Department.
Dr. Parsons told Sunshine council that the Railways show little consideration as they seek to lease land opposite the town hall. The tenancy would end on 31 May, risking parking chaos unless an alternative site is provided by the Railways.
A quantity of plumber's tools valued at £20 was stolen from the back of a truck parked near the Braybrook Hotel last Saturday. The council site owner of the tools was Frank by Dr. Dobe on that an emphatic, NOTU TM 86 Johnston Bt., New.
Fifteen shopkeepers write to Sunshine Council arguing the by law would hurt business. The plan would ban parking at all times on portions of Hampshire Road Station Place Dickson Street and Durham Road with specific weekday and Saturday hours. The council deferred the by law for 14 days and police officials will attend a committee meeting to discuss it.
Efforts to restore the 7.51 a.m. St Albans suburban train failed as Railways deem it impracticable for country trains to serve suburban passengers. The service gap of forty minutes inconvenes schoolchildren and commuters. Dr J Downing proposed a deputation to Railways Commissioners, but plans shifted to a meeting with Dr A E Shepherd M L A.
Mrs Teresa Brock of 94 Hertford Road Sunshine found a front window open on her morning return and later a side window opened. A money box containing about £3 and several other items were missing from the dwelling.
The Mayor Dr Dobson on Monday pressed for action to create a parking area near the Bray Brook Hotel to keep cars and trucks off the roadway. Three young men face charges for committing a nuisance near Our Lady's Hall after a Sunday night dance.
On May 16 the City of Sunshine marks its one year since proclamation by Governor Sir Dallas Brooks. A week of festivities delighted residents and boosted interest in local civic affairs.
Mr W G Keher asked Sunshine Council on Monday for permission to open a fish stall near McDonald's chemist in Hampshire Road. Fish would be sold directly from steel containers with no litter or refuse, on Thursdays and Fridays. The application was referred to the Health Committee after councillors noted a by law prohibiting street trading.
The Advocate notes errors in last week’s report about Labor controlled councils voting on the County Council Plan. Sunshine was the only council to oppose. Port Melbourne Northcote Footscray Richmond Fitzroy and Collingwood were not represented and are pledged to oppose the plan.
About 140 people attended a Sunshine public meeting to discuss a Community Chest Fund. The proposal was approved in principle and a provisional committee was formed to draft a constitution and report back at a future meeting. The committee includes Rev T Vizard Dr Green Dr Parsons Mesdames Hyett McLachlan and Messrs Lill Rogers Flynn Maloney Hooper Schmidt Duffy and Lane.
The P M G Dept announces the installation of a public telephone at the corner of Holmes and Blanche streets in Sunshine West. This move aims to improve local communications and accessibility for residents and visitors.
Keilor Council heard allegations about a house in Oberon Avenue with nine occupants, poor bathroom and laundry facilities used for storage, and primitive toilet arrangements. The health inspector had warned the owner previously, rats were reported, and the matter was referred to solicitors to start legal action to compel repairs.
The new Sunday School Kindergarten hall at St Mark's Church of England will be opened and dedicated by the Vicar next Sunday at 11 a.m. Parents of Church children are invited to attend. Kinder children assemble at 10:45 a.m. with Miss Powell and assistants.
At a Wednesday meeting the Sub-District Cricket Association unanimously agreed to make four probationary clubs permanent members including Sunshine. The change takes effect once Footscray is officially admitted as a permanent member of the Victorian Cricket Association, to be ratified at the VCA annual meeting in August.
The text notes a business matter where a partnership has begun with D. D. Wise and a partner named Sunshine. It records the formation as a commenced practice in collaboration, but lacks further details on location or scope. The fragment suggests a professional partnership taking effect.
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