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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 29, 1926
Page
2
The Sunshine Works page lauds Hugh V McBay for transforming a barren plot into a thriving suburb that employed about 2,500 people. He funded land, homes, and a technical school, built roads, utilities, and street lighting, and organized town planning and social support to residents and workers.
Local council debate over a defective contract for a Maryborough area access road described as a “woodcutters’ track” with flooding risks. Councillors urged inspection before any payments, citing poor drainage, mud, and possible future quagmire opposite Mrs Thompson’s property. The motion to inspect the contract and defer payment until completion passed.
A fragmentary review discusses Beatrice Grimshaw's Papua writing and her ability to portray New Guinea life with vivid nature scenes. It notes readers may expect rugged settings, fevers, crocodiles, and cannibalism rather than refined romance, as the author’s masculine tone contrasts with myths of Aphrodite. An aside mentions A. E. Brownbill preaching at Barkly Street Methodist Church.
Australians’ rising self made man McKay fought legal political and commercial battles against trusts and officials. Despite efforts to oust him he thrived by copying his ideas. A government case sought penalties in the High Court, but he prevailed and gained recognition as a self made millionaire.
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