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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 31, 1940
Page
7
The council discussed a Sunshine Advocate letter alleging conflicts over the Ravan Avenue closure and street widening. Hargreaves and Meldrum addressed potential acquisition routes, while further inquiries asked for better cooperation with the limited council.
Agnes E Hyett questions council plans to connect Kawsen Avenue to Ballarat Road and to compulsorily acquire land. She argues the street is a dead end or cul de sac, seeks a clear setting out, and urges adherence to the Act 115 to avoid slums and ensure lawful street opening.
The late Ste David de Morrie of Bethel Ballarat Road died recently. He was interred Saturday morning 25 inst in Footeray Cemetery after services at the church and Presbyterian Church by Rev. W. Evan. An memorial service will be held Sunday evening at 7 in the Presbyterian Church.
A mob of cattle from a Deer Park paddock strayed onto a road near Deer Mark Muynard Gue uir. Alfred Whitelaw of Mont Albert reported a dented vehicle collision and fifteen cattle dead or impounded. Me Craig of Maidstone owned the stock.
Technical schoolboys coach Mr Tate leads a promising squad with captain Reg Dickvon and deputy Michael Fitzgerald. Training has stretched over a month as they prep for the first match next Wednesday June 9 against Wrahran, with team selection due Monday.
Albion and University High met in a tough game at Albion. Albion led 2 0 at halftime and used a strong forward system to extend their lead with goals from Clayton Ayton and others. Despite UH eight brilliant play, Albion answered with a late lob to seal a 4 0 victory.
Sunshine hosts Kew in a high stakes premiership bout with both sides seeking edge to climb the ladder. Fred Froude guides Kew as they sharpen their open game while Sunshine aim to beat the leaders in front of a keen football crowd.
The report describes a Saturday golf match with a drawn result and mentions upcoming Stableford play. It notes excitement from supporters, future plans for a new club game, and thanks to members for attending last weekend.
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