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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1946
Page
2
The Buaybrook Council delays the installation of a public telephone at Learned St Wit Herttans de Sunehine due to an equipment issue in the cabin. Work may be delayed for a time pending repairs and scheduling adjustments.
Fragmentary OCR describes sewerage concerns for temporary homes with references to locations and impacted areas. The text mentions affected infrastructure and possible revisions by authorities.
A local lecture on libraries and educational research highlighted municipal roles in urban development. Speakers included Lionel McCelyin and dignitaries from Braybrook Council represented by Drs Stevensin and Hayden at South Melbourne Town Mall yesterday.
A Braybrook inquiry questions the railway's unsightly structures. The Railway’s report states they will remove the seed to accommodate Platt, amid local tension over redevelopment and placement of new facilities.
Tramways funds recently allotted to the Birayhcook Connect from tramways surplus will be used for maintenance and repair of roads used by tram vehicles.
A poem reviews a cement shortage in Viraybrook Shire delaying Naroud Works. The piece notes the position shifting to coin and hints cement may be restricted soon, with hopes for a broader supply for municipal projects.
A ratepayer on King Edward Avenue applied to tend a poultry keeping business but Bray Brook Council refused on Monday. Officials cited the avenue as too densely populated for the venture. The decision blocks the proposed poultry operation within the local residential area.
Twenty four head of wandering stock were seized for impounding by the Shire Ranger during October. Eighteen cattle were seized in a remote area away from roads and houses reducing the nuisance.
Braybrack Council plans a night session soon to consider a new superannuation scheme for its officers. The move aims to review pension terms and retirement arrangements for current and future staff.
The Shire Engineer will present a development plan for Sunshine Park to the Parks and Gardens committee of the Council at the meeting next Monday night.
Officers of the Infant Welfare Section of the Department of Public Health will meet Braybrook Shire councillors on Wednesday 20 November to discuss plans and site for the proposed Infant Welfare Centre.
The M.M.B.W. will expend £15000 on sewerage improvements in the area bounded by Myfis, Dake and Dernley Street, Breybrook. The decision follows a report on drainage needs and infrastructure upgrade plans for the local district.
The annual Evout of the cricket section of the Old Boys Association was held at Theatre Hall on Friday. Members friends and representatives of clubs were well catered for with a pleasant evening. President N Garland and Dr A Beachley spoke on welfare and progress for Sunshine Shire. Life membership awarded to Mr Rey Hand for long service to local sport and charities. Roy Hand accepted with gratitude. Tom Lockhead entertained with stories and songs.
The Sunshine Branch of the Dads and the Women's Auxiliary will visit Bundoora Hospital next Sunday in November to distribute comforts and entertain patients including the boys suffering from illnesses. Buses depart the Sunshine P.O. at 1.80 p.m. sharp. all members urged to attend.
Members are reminded of a monthly meeting on the first Tuesday to discuss Braybrook Council replies to the sev eran proposition. Subscriptions are due and new members are invited. Hall interior painting has postponed most functions for a week or two.
During October three cases of scarlet fever were recorded in Braybrookshire including one at Maidstone and one at Stonebridge. Public health officials monitor the spread and advise on hygiene measures to prevent further transmission.
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