Speedway Returns Pleasing To Neighborhood After Improvements
About 6 000 spectators attended the latest speedway event with complaints reduced. The meeting started at 8 05 and ended 10 15, aided by tramway plans to avoid clashing with trotting crowds. Promoter Mr. Fred Tracey praised noise reduction, while residents praised the orderly crowd departure. Next week features team racing and contract concerns were raised by the Mayor. Maribyrnong RSL gained parking control near Raleigh Road and Newstead Street for the season, with a £12 collection reported.
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Fred Tracey
Messrs Jaffray
Broad
Newstead St
Tracey
Garden Fete at 7 Withers Street for Sunshine Hospital
Ladies of the Sunshine Community Hospital Auxiliary host a garden fete at Mrs Rohner's residence 7 Withers Street on Friday November 16 at 2 pm. Christmas gifts and cakes on sale. orders for Christmas cakes accepted by phone MW6 83 and MW9757. Ice cream fruit salad and afternoon tea served.
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Sunshine Community Hospital
Conference on Car Park Delayed
The Sun shine Council and Railway Department official Fletcher postponed talks on leasing the car park opposite the town hall for business use. The Railways will not grant a lease until the council presents its case for keeping the car park.
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Sunshine Council
Fletcher
Railways Dept
Flecher
Railways
Rate Hike Raises Sanitary and Garbage Charges
The rate rises sixpence to 2/9 in the pound with a total net annual value of £963,735. Sanitary charge up to £4/10/0 and garbage rate to 18/ from £3/5/0 and 13. Last year’s totals show £91,263 from the general rate and £52,810 from other sources, funding £144,000 turnover and £98,970 non general expenses including parks, health, library, and administration. council debate urged against cutting gardening while beautification schemes proceed and details to be set in schedules.
Evidence to be Obtained for Prosecution Against Company
Sunshine Councillors authorize officers to obtain evidence for prosecution of Victon Case Coy in Wright street. Dr N Green and Dr Parsons condemn delays in alleviating resident distress while Dr Beachley notes piles of sawdust and shocking wind conditions. Health inspectors will assist in gathering evidence for the council.
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FTER
Victon Case Coy
Wright St
Sunshine
Dr. Beachley
Health Department
Council
Mayor Dobson Returns to Hospital for Further Treatment
Dr. G. E. Dobson, mayor, is back in hospital for a ten day extension of treatment. He thanked top councillors and officers for their cooperation. He noted the war's tragedy and its impact on humanity during his stay.
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Sunshine
G. E. Dobson
Dobson
Hospital
Keilor Hopes To Welcome Royal Visitors
Acting on the shire secretary's advice Keilor council will seek Victorian authorities to grant a strong post near the aerodrome for the Royal Tour. They aim to welcome Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh on arrival day and present an address on behalf of the council and ratepayers.
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Keilor
Mr. N. Woods
Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Protest Over Contract Price Increase At Council Meeting
A ratepayers letter read at Monday's council meeting demanded a full inquiry into why the work begun in 149 had not been completed. The mayor said the contractor left to join the Housing Commission area at the council's request. New prices would raise frontage cost from £2 5s 5d to about £2 8s. Dr. Pennell opposed any contract variation lacking a rise and fall clause. The ratepayers' letter will be discussed at the next meeting.
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Dr. Dobson
Housing Commission
Council
A. Pennell
Breaches of Building Regulations Noted in Local Cases
A North Sunshine house frame contained poor class timber and workmanship concerns were raised. The inspector urged prosecution of the offender. In another case a tin shed in McIntyre Road lacked a permit and was ordered demolished within ten days or facing legal action.
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North Sunshine
Montgomery
McIntyre Road
Sunshine Exports seeks clear decision on Braybrook skin store proposal
Sunshine Primary Exports Pty Ltd asked Sunshine Council for a yes or no on its request to establish a skin store in Duke Street Braybrook. The council delayed a decision while a western suburbs noxious trades ban is considered. Correspondence was to be sent to the Health Department for advice. No action was taken on the F Walking abattoir approval due to lack of full Health Act compliance evidence.
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Sunshine Primary Exports Pty. Ltd
Duke St
Braybrook
Sunshine Council
Health Department
F. Walking Pty. Ltd
Brooklyn
Council Provides £225 for Sun Youth Travel
The council agreed to fund £225 for Sun Youth Travel, adding a rider that money may be required later. Cy. A. Pennell already pledged £50, ensuring £275 is covered even if public interest falters.
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Council
Sun Youth Travel
Cy. A. Pennell
Student’s Opinion on Appeal to the Editor
A student writer argues the public remains ignorant of the Sun Youth Travel appeal and urges leaders to take charge. He cites Colin Buzza’s past district leadership and questions the Albion State School committee while calling all citizens to fund and lead the effort.
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Sun
Dr Dempster
Colin Buzza
Albion State School Committee
William K. Bradsilaw
Martin St. Sunshine
Residents Press Council Over Chardsley Street Conditions
Residents of Chardsley Street West Sunshine confronted the council to demand action on poor drainage and unsafe conditions. Spokesman B Crane cited health risks to children and ruined carpets from damp, noting a promised temporary footpath has not been built. Dr Castley urged urgent relief, recalling prior requests since September last year as wet ground hindered access. Deputy engineer J Falkner explained delays due to soft ground preventing truck access.
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Chardsley St West Sunshine
B. Crane
Crane
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Yaung
Gabardine Sports
Seymours Men's Store
Prahran
N. Green
Dr. Parsons
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