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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 08, 1929

Page

1

Water delay blamed on ten cabinet ministers in Ker ror council

At the Ker ror monthly meeting Dr Butterley and others blamed the Liberal government for delaying the St Albans and Keilor water scheme by pushing a contentious bill. Councillors urged candidates to pledge support, noting the election pause could stall the project further while the Metro Board jurisdiction issue looms over the plan.

Butterley Pollard Metroplitan Board Evans Polic Eevery Irving Pel Taeiiaes Stevens Stenson Chandler McFarlane St. Albans Keilor Metropolitan Board of Works Sounsil Dr. Stevens Dr. Butterley

Councillors Beat the Bounds on Monday

The Shire President Mary McKay and peers will lead the beat on Monday with a delegation to inspect works. The party, joined by the secretary and engineer, departs at 10 am from the Town Stall to walk the shire boundaries in this historic perambulation once marked by parish boys with willow wands on Holy Thursday or Ascension Day.

Mary McKay Varios Allen Fortier Fortier Gouncelloor Charles Tilhorn British Empire United States England Woodeml Gisborne

Sudden Death in Percy Street Leaves Family Grief

Mrs. Elizabeth Moss aged 42 collapsed in her Percy street yard off Cornwall road on Monday afternoon. A medical man pronounced death from chronic nephritis after examination at the morgue. Born in Ureswick, she leaves husband Ernest Moss and two children, the elder 13. Interment at Footscray cemetery followed a large mourners’ procession.

Elizabeth Moss Percy Street Cornwall Road Mer. Moss Brell Moss Ureswick Ernest Moss Footscray Cemetery Woh. Chamberlain England Nelson Bros

Motion Withdrawn After Discussion in Assembly

Dr Evans states he will withdraw the motion with his seconder's permission after the opinion expressed. Dr Stevens agrees, noting the move shows the matter is in mis t i s k a aesale.

Dr. Evans Dr. Stevens

More tree lopping contemplated in Stoshine disputes

The article discusses ongoing debates over street tree management led by Mr. Kelward and Mr. Pescott. It notes proposed lopping or pruning plans, engineer opinions, and the need to wait for finalized decisions. Pescott favors pruning as a preventive measure before frost, citing tender young sugar gum shoots.

Kelward Pescott FLIER Lee Oller Saul Adios Vr. Pescotti

The Wandering Stock Nuisance Complaints Rise

Comedic observers note wandering stock on the road between Stioshinme and Langbein streets causing traffic danger at night. Inspector Wallis and Dr Loewe discuss abatement and possible prosecutions if the nuisance continues, after prior meetings reference troublesome paddy calves.

Cheshire Wabinsen Diane Spector Inspector Wallis

Protection Run Mad In Local Council Debate

A town council debate centers on a proposed protection measure amid protests and accusations of false economy. Dr Evans and Cr Evans criticize higher duties and prices while questioning local industry reliance on Japanese or unknown imports. Council member Stevens says he will inform Town and Gownley Tron of the council’s accord with the letter’s terms.

Keilorshire Town and Coupley Union McPherson Coupley Shires Doroughs Dr. Evans Rowel Stevens Gownley Tron

Picnic outing at Williamstown Beach by local Sunday school groups

A large number of children from the Presbyterian aid group and Maidstone Methodist Sunday School picnicked at Williamstown Beach on Cay Dios. The day featured pleasant weather and profitable, enjoyable activities for both schools, with visits by Drownhill and others in the afternoon.

Presbyterian Aid Metlin Williamstown Cay Dios Amdo Maidstone Methodist Sunday School AL OR Drownhill

Soldiers Social Saturday Night at Memorial Hall

Soldiers attend a jovial evening tomorrow at Memorial Hall. Mr. B King secretary of the Beer Club asks full attendance of members and ladies. A presentation will be made to Mrs Barclay formerly Miss Lila Jackson for her services to the sub-branch.

B. King Beer Club Barclay Lila Jackson

Presbyterian School Anniversary Services at Stansdaine Hall

The Stansdaine Presbyterian School marks an anniversary with services in the school hall on a Sunday in November. Rev A Theatheole Fletetier, Rev AJ Drownhill, and Trev J P Lawton will preach. A juvenile choir will lead singing with Mrs Eliason conductor and Miss Guard pianist, assisted by an orchestra.

Stansdaine Presbyterian Sidney School Aniversary Serpy Surnelay Newember A. Theatheole Fletetier Lew. AJ. Drownhill Trev J.P. Lawton

Local Cricket Notes at Spotswood With Spalding's in Early Lead

Late cricket report from Spotswood shows Signal and Telegraph scoring 66 in their first innings against Porter eight for forty and O'Brien one for nine. Spalding's were four down for no run, Gabill contributing four.

Spalding Spotswood Signal and Telegraph Porter O'Brien Spalding'’s Gabill

Local Growers Stage Fine Spring Blooms Show

Local and onside growers exhibited splendid blooms at the annual spring Tower stow held at the Masonic Hall on Thursday afternoon and night. Roses featured prominently and, despite a late season, the high standard reflected well on local soil for many varieties. Officials called it the best show yet for the season and Dr W E Glendenning, active president, leads efforts to promote the society.

Masonic Hall W. E. Glendenning

Cardinal Stakes and Flemington Race Selections

A compact listing of Turf Topics selections featuring Gardinal in major stakes events. Details includeBatman Stakes and Flemington Stakes outcomes with horses such as Some Quality Second Wind and Uctember, plus Victoria Steeple contenders Menaaki Namera Invincible and final handicap notes. The card reflects mixed standings and probable runners as named.

Council Contracts Let For Nearly Three Thousand Pounds

At Monday night’s meeting the council let contracts for works totaling about £ 3,300. Tenders included Gertrude alroes with W T Roberts as sole bidder, Percy street St Albans with multiple bidders, and Cornwall road where G Whelahan led a list of bidders. The lowest tender values were accepted and the engineer prepared the contracts with the chair approving the acts.

Gertrude Alroes W.T. Roberts Percy Street St. Aliana Shannassy LG Sa Whoolahan Ieee Alex Diecksonm Cr Robinsen Yeas Lawest

East Sunshine Progress Association Meeting Proposed

A notice announces an upcoming meeting of the East Sunshine Progress Association. It notes attendance has been poor recently and discusses continuing the association rather than dissolving it. The motion to change the meeting night is to be fully discussed by officers and members.

East Sunshine Progress Assoenehion Luesdas Uekober St BR. Wright

Miss A. Lake Offers Reduced Goods At Sunshine Shop

Miss A Lake of 215 Mamp shire real Sunshine announces special lines of ladies and children's drapery sold at greatly reduced prices to make room for new season fashions. She also states she has given up her sewing machine agency to devote exclusive attention to serving her clientele.

A. Lake Draper Sunshine

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Gsaten Tilburn Gr. Evans Severr Tr. McFarlane Soldiers’ Social Presbyterian School Anniversary Gardinal East Sunshine Progress Associatin
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