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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1946
Page
6
The Victorian Rail Way Commissioners yearly report for Braybrook Shire through June 20 1948 outlines outward and inward revenue figures for parcels goods and tonnage at local stations. It highlights Western Municipalities transport improvements and notes notable activity at Braybrook with figures to follow.
An advertisement from Switzerland promises relief for rheumatism with a costly, personalized remedy. It offers free particulars and asks readers to send for information, addressed to C. Heinrich.
In a terse historical note, two Labor leaders Denkdn Mon-Labort and An von Fisher failed to return as Prime Minister after defeat. RG Menies, a non-Labor victor in Ind election, secured rule with two Independents and Country Party leader Arthur Fad diem, becoming Prime Minister in 1943 after the government was defeated.
The piece recounts Branley NM firtice’s ascent to prime ministership after World War I service and Gallipoli, noting his 1910 election for Flinders and 1929 landslide loss by 7 votes to Hon. E J Holloway. It cites party swings since Federation, then lists local event notices and prize winners with names and locations.
The first monthly prewar year meeting was well attended and WIL enjoyed a pleasant evening. The Old Boys pursue club rooms and a strong social program under the social secretary. The cricket version progresses with a planned social on Friday November 5 in the theatre hall where Mr Ree Hand will receive a life membership. Future meetings move to the second Friday each month. City proposal: The Minister of Public Works to present to Cabinet the request to elevate the Shire to city status.
The council considers banning parking on Raleigh Road between Iris Road and the bridge due to near reserve access and traffic issues. Immediate action aims to ease congestion and improve safety around the speedway area.
Surveyors are working on the Housing Commission plan at Maidstone. The commission announced the project would be housed on the estate by the end of 1947 or at the latest early 1948.
Loyal Sunshine Lodge No 76 and 35 schedule a Wednesday meeting at St Mae Hall at 8 p m with J L West Unt serving as secretary Trebor Format Street. Additional notes list related branches and dates for upcoming gatherings across Sunshine areas.
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