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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 09, 1951
Page
2
Keilor shire secretary Mr N Woods told a council meeting the annual balance showed no credit at year end for the first time due to rising labor salaries and costs. General fund fell by 47086 pounds while private street construction overdrawn by 26850 pounds and bank balance down from 26467. Meter rates account shifted to a credit of 866 pounds from 85 percent last year.
Dr AL Shepherd presented to the Minister for Education on East Sunshine State School. The Public Works Department is tasked to build three rhwiler sheds fed by 24 feet at the school and to report on fencing costs. Additional class rooms were approved and action requested to provide this accommodation quickly.
The Sunday School officials thank all who helped make the anniversary a success. A Guides and Scouts Rally is set for 10.65 am next Sunday. Returned Soldiers and Masonic Service follow at 12 pm. The Ladies Guild meets Wednesday the 14th at 2 pm. Parishioners are asked to be seated by 5 am for Armistice Day Zero Hour. The Rev R F Adams will preach at 7 pm, with Dr J R Parsons to report Temple Day envelopes. The Temple Day service filled to capacity. Sir Edmund spoke on Christian stewardship and spiritual direction.
The report notes Kim Announce retirement as Group Scout master in January and Jim Tearmontiy as new GSM. Brian Wild and John Evans join the troop, Rex Devine named Patrol Leader of Magpie patrol with Neil Steeper as Second Patrol Leader, and Ren Stewart appointed Second of Poxsum Patrol. A Christmas camp at Warburton is planned and a Cup Day hike with cooking tests completed. Cub news covers Cup Day holiday, Bob-a-Job funds, and a District Cub Picnic planned for November 17 at Werribee.
Barkly Motor School advertises modern dual control car instruction for licence testing from 8 to 4 each week. Call FJ 3961 or FJ 578 for telephone booking and car availability.
Sunshine Council notes Barclay Reserve cannot be used for sport until 1953 even with early work on Parkside Avenue. W McLachlan reports 1400 to 1600 yards of filling needed to raise playing area and councillors urge action for next year. He cites weed problems on Barrett and Scor jell reserves and potential closure to sport.
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