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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 17, 1935
Page
3
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An OCR fragment references a scout report praising 3M I and mentions forts and success. The readable text outlines names and an eventual achievement, with unclear placement or dates.
An extensive drainage scheme in Maidstone is being pursued by Braybrook Shire Council. Engineer Mr H Wholesrea outlines three drain areas and a future 4 ft pipe plan along Richelieu Street. Cost is estimated around £2600 with the shire lacking funds now. council debates severance linkage and data gathering before ministerial action.
Letter argues Maidstone joining Footscray City Council would shape town planning outcomes. Questions whether Footscray would adopt Town Planning Commission plans, support a Town Planner Authority, and block small allotment housing. Suggests replanning to widen Ballarat Road, extend tramways, create tree lined roads, gardens, and playgrounds to attract residents.
Methodists Syd Linton beat Wills and Willaton 6 2 6 1 while Johnson and Self defeated Batten pair 6 0 6 1 Gardens edged St Albans B 42 39 with Self and McKechnie winning 6 5 6 4 and Davidson duo losing 4 6 4 6. St Albans A defeated Albion 16 5 with Clarke Brown doubles and multiple straight-set wins.
Braybrook and Keilor shires consider renaming Percy Street in St. Albans to Power Street after Braybrook Progress Association recommendation. A Pennell Street clash arises with an existing subdivision name, while Braybrook Council backs honoring the late Dr Pennell for his extensive local work.
A letter urges the government to address urgent planning needs and avoid transferring the area to Footscray without replanning. It questions whether the community is large enough to resist obstruction by a few and predicts the near future will reveal citizens' outlook and capacity.
Shirley Temple the Fox stars in Bright Eyes at the Sunshine Theatre May 24 and 25. The article outlines her six hour studio day with three hours on set and three hours of tutoring, two six week vacations a year, a three room bungalow, and strict routines to protect her health and schooling.
The Deer Park Cycling Club met May 8 and elected officers led by President J. Roy and Vice President W. Bainbridge. In the 30 mile race H Knight won with 3 min 15 sec, C Allen placed second and posted fastest time, while R Gay recovering from facial and hand injuries attended. The top five on the points list are C Allen 16, H Knight 15, E Hunter 14, H O'Brien 14, J Roy 12. The club extended sympathy to President J Roy on his mother’s death.
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