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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 27, 1949

Page

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Community events promote child care education in St Albans

On Monday last an audience viewed child care films at the Suite Tim Centre, sponsored by the local Free Kindergarten. A music evening follows a June 3 event at Mrs Turner’s home, then a June 11 visit to Spotswood Free Kindergarten. A working bee at the school is set for May 29, inviting parents to bring tools and help.

Tlm Ree Urner Walmer Station Avenues Spotswood Free Kinderarten L. McLean Spotsood R. W. Yeomans

Reactions to Forging Ahead Booklet Stir Overseas Interest

Braybrook Council heard that about 2 000 letters from overseas countries accompanied a Greece trade inquiry worth £1 500 000. Secretary Athol Turner reported the booklet’s reach exceeded expectations as a French rayon syndicate showed interest in relocating activities here. Dr. Parsons and Dr. Barrett lauded the committee’s work and its wider local impact.

Greece Braybrook Council Athol Turner A. Turner Parsons Barrett

Bazaar for Scouts opens at 10 20 a.m. tomorrow

Weekend shoppers may aid the Scout Hall repair appeal by buying at the bazaar to be held at the Scout Hall on Martin Street tomorrow. Dr. R. Barrett will declare the bazaar open at 10 20 a.m.

Martin St R. Barrett

St Marks Ball to Start Social Season in Shire Hall

Sunshine's social calendar opens with St Mark's Ball at Shire Hall next Friday. Organisers promise a grand night, with Billy Lloyd's band playing from 8 30 p.m. to 1 30 a.m. Tickets 4/6 may be obtained from Ebulenstein's Library or W Gross Chemist.

Sunshine St. Mark's Shire Hall Billy Lloyd Ticke Ebulenstein W Gross

Labor Candidates Named for Braybrook Municipal Election

The Central Executive of the Australian Labor Party endorses two candidates for Braybrook Angust municipal elections River Riding candidate G. E. Dobson and Southern Riding candidate A. E. Betts. Retiring councillors are Cr. Dobson Cr. Beachley and Cr. Pennell.

The A.L.P Shire of Braybrook River Cr. Dobson Beachley Cr. A. Pennell

Public Conveniences Sought in Sunshine

Sunshine branch of the A L P reports urgent need for public conveniences in Sunshine. Lack of facilities has led to disgusting scenes, with Shire Engineer H Robinson citing pipe shortages and few connectable sewer spots. Dr. Parsons notes unstaffed facilities become filthy. larger towns have rejected them as unworkable. Question referred to Public Works Committee.

Sunshine A.L.P Shire Mr. H. Robinson Dr. Parsons Public Works Committee

Seeing in the Dark Urges House Numbers on Front Door

The article notes Dr. Barclay proposed adding a circular with rate notices next year urging residents to display house numbers on the front door for easier visibility. The suggestion was made at a Council meeting on Monday.

Cate Dr. Barclay Council

Braybrook Council Seeks Federal Walls Height Details

Braybrook Council seeks explicit information from local Federal member after reports the government planned eight foot wall heights in government built homes. The matter was raised at a Monday meeting.

Braybrook

Objections to Street Making Scheme

The council prepared a street scheme after a residents deputation complained about lack of families and cost. Some objectors were property owners, not residents, linked to Sunshine Golf Club. Notices will be reissued with minor grounds. further objections go to the court for magistrate hearing.

Oarty Sunshine Golf Club

Housing Migrants Eyed in Wool Sheds Near Melbourne

Braybrook Councillors discussed reports of housing displaced people in wool sheds near Melbourne. Some urged protest to the Government, noting sheds are ill suited for living and risk lowering standards. Others argued for caution, stressing the need for accommodation to support essential industries.

Melbourne Braybrook Balts Sunshine Potteries Parsons

Offensive Odours Reach School From Nearby Factory

At a council meeting the Head Teacher Mr R T Richards reported offensive odours drifting from the Rummenac factory to Hraybroek Sehont school. Dr Skinner urged swift action and proposed the Head Teacher notify the Shire Office for immediate inspector dispatch.

Hraybroek Sehont R. T. Richarda Richards

Owner refuses sewer connection amid Braybranc council concerns

A house owner at the corner of Mitchell Street and Gordon Street refused to connect to the sewerage system, despite it being suitable for years. Dr Barrett stated the case at Braybranc Council and moved to bring it to the notice of the MMBW.

Mitchell St Gordon St Braybranc Council Barrett M.M.B.W

Notes on Kilmar trip and upcoming social events

Members must submit names to the Secretary by Saturday for the Kilmar trip on June 5. Buses depart the Post Office at 11 30 a m. Next Social Dance is scheduled for Saturday June 11 at the Masonic Hall. A Player’s Night will be held Tuesday June 21 in the Shire Hall Supper Room with Les Griggs addressing players.

Kilmar Masonic Hall Shire Hall Les Griggs Essendon South Melbourne

Obituary notices for Ellison and Innocent in Sunshine area

Profound regret marks the death of Harry Ellison a Sunshine Cricket and Football Club member at an early age. Also reported is the death of Mr Geo Innocent at Nettlefolds Sunshine aged four, with funeral details for both at Fawkner Cemetery.

Harry Ellison Sunshine Cricket and Football Clubs Norning Geo. Innocent Nettlefolds Sunshine Pit St Footscray Mount Zion Nettlefalds Innocent Lhreely Fawkner Cemetery

DADS' ASSOCIATION AND AUXILIARY SCHEDULE VISIT TO HOSPITAL

A special visit to Bundoora Hospital will be on 28 June with Central Auxiliary. Members are urged to attend. Thanks are extended to artists who volunteered at the last visit on 18 May. A reminder to the ladies of the evening at Miss Jones home in Graham Street on 2 June.

Bundoora Hospital Central Auxiliary Miss Jones Graham St

Braybrook Council to Demolish Burke Street House

On the Health Inspector's recommendation Braybrook Shire Council will issue a demolition order for a Burke Street Traybrook house. The single room structure lacks windows spouting and downline with badly holed walls and no water electricity or sanitation. Occupants are a man and his wife.

Braybrook

Paralysis Cases Reported in District Amid Death

Three paralysis cases are officially reported in the district with one death. Tottenham reported a case earlier last month, and recent cases come from Hervimut Street and Hampshire Crescent.

Tottenham Hervimut St Hampshire Cres

No Tenders for Sewerage at Braybrook Commer

Braybrook Commer planned sewer connection to Selwin Park but no tenders were received. The delay reflects ongoing shortages of labour and materials impacting public works projects.

Braybrook Commer Selwin Park

Empire Youth Sunday Observance Announced

The Royal household urges Empire Youth Sunday on May 29. Church representatives invite families to join worship and affirm Christian allegiance to the British Empire. Advertised observances to be led by mentors from several denominations including SADLER, SMALL, HEBE M. MARTIN, JACOB, JEFF, PETRIE.

Royal Household British Empire Sadler H. Small Hebe M. Martin Church of England T. Jacob Salvation Army H. H. Jeff Baptist J Petrie Church of Christ

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