Railway Tenants Plan Christmas Carnival for Children
The South Road Railway Tenants Association plans a Christmas carnival in Beachley Street on Saturday December 1 to raise funds for a Christmas treat for 240 families in the Railway Settlement. A fancy dress parade and bicycle decoration contest will feature, judged by a prominent Sunshine figure, with about £60 in hand and a target of £100.
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South Rd
The
South Road Railway Tenants Association
Jang
Beachley St
Itlement
Sunshine
Feen
Local Trotter Derry Wilkes Wins Dual Kerang Races
Derry Wilkes owned by Mr H Priest of the Derrimut Hotel Sunshine won a double at Kerang on Saturday night driven by Clarke Evans, Albion Quarries superintendent. Derry Wilkes was the favourite in both events with Evans noted for trotters experience in New South Wales and Queensland.
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Erry Wilkes
H. ¥. Priest
Derrimut
Sunshine
Kerang
Clarke Evans
Albion Quarries
Derry Wilkes
Evans
Lishor
Queensland
Kindergarten Scholarship Applications Open for Three Years
The Department of Health invites applications for kindergarten scholar ships. The program covers all college costs for three years and provides allowances for books and other expenses.
Voluntary Workers Reception Outlined With Musical Programme
Invitations issued to representatives of voluntary service organisations. Wives of Parliamentarians councillors and ex-councillors expected. Mayor hopes to attend healing from illness. James Gawne arranging music and Council curator W McLachlan organizing flowers. Mrs Dobson to wear beige dress with black accessories.
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James Gawne
W. McLachlan
Dobson
Car Owners Urged to Collect Registration Labels
Sunshine Police urge car owners to collect registration labels immediately as renewal due dates approach. Driving with an expired label is an offence and may attract penalties.
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Sunshine Police
City Bread Price Hike Corrected For Sunshine Residents
The Bread price rise caused Sunshine households to pay more than nearby suburbs due to an old rural alignment. Dr A E Shepherd lobbied to fix the anomaly after the Prices Branch confirmed the misalignment. A new price list set delivery large loaves at 1 shilling 11 pence and small loaves at 1 shilling 1 4 pence with other items adjusted.
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Braybrook
Sunshine
Footscray
A. E. Shepherd
M.L.A
Civic Service at St Mark's Sunday Evening
The Mayor and Mayoress with Councillors and wives and the Town Clerk are invited to attend the evensong at St Mark's Church on Sunday and will meet civic visitors afterward over tea in the church hall. The gathering is organized by The Church of England Fellowship.
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St. Mark’s
St. Mark's Church
Church of England Fellowship
Non-Voters at Council Elections in Sunshine
In the Western Ward 47 of 465 electors did not vote in August municipal elections, 48 vote margin decided the result. In Centre Ward 211 of 2307 electors failed to vote. Compulsory voting was in force but the £2 fine did not boost turnout.
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Sunshine
Asphalt paths meet standard, says city engineer
City of Sunshine features asphalt paths laid over the past year under scrutiny. Council consultant Mr. W Murray Pallar reports the work is of a fair, average standard despite criticism.
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City of
Sunshine
W. Murray Pallar
Sunshine United Soccer Club Trophy Night in Hampshire House
An enjoyable evening at Hampshire House featured Sunshine United Soccer Club trophy presentations for past season players. Awards went to L Bird OT Ramaay Mose Polyproved J Doherty for First Team. L Lindgren Db Evans for Reserves. K Hitchens Stan Hitchens T Crosby for Under 1. N Barclay W Calder for Under 17. I Petherick J Balish for Under 15. Raffle ticket B25 won. The management committee sets a meeting on Tuesday 20 November and the social committee on 21 November.
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Hampshire House
Sunshine United
McKay
L Lindgren
Db. Evans
K. Hitchens
Stan Hitchens
T. Crosby
N. Barclay
W. Calder
I. Petherick
J. Balish
Robbery Foiled by Scouts as Tyres at Sun Youth Garage Targeted
A bold attempt to break into Dinnell's Garage at Dickson Street and Station Place was stopped when Boy Scouts arrived, forcing the thieves to flee after breaking a window. Police believe tyres were the motive. The incident occurs as Sunshine votes on funding for Sun Youth Travel to Britain, with local donations encouraged to support a city representative and overseas trip.
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Scouts For Sun
Dinnell
Dickson St
Station Place
Injunction Sought Over Speed Way Racing Lease at Maribyrnong
Kirton Speedway tenants seek an injunction against the council to stop leasing lighting fixtures at Maribyrnong Reserve. The Kirson Company installed the lights and is now in liquidation, complicating the council lease plans.
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Sunshine Council
Maribyrnong Reserve
Kirton Speedway
Kirson Company
Dinner for Ex-Dr Barclay In Plan Collapses
A planned dinner for ex Dr Barclay shifted from a cabaret social to no dinner as the favorite option. An initial program is being arranged but the date has been altered to Wednesday, with details unclear.
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Fem
Purse Found By Sun Shine Police Station
The owner of a purse containing money can claim it by applying to Sun Shine Police Station.
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Sunshine
Local Road Accidents Reported in Sunshine Area
Shirley De Young sustained minor injuries in a crash at the corner of South Road and Palmer Street. Ray Cameron was injured last Saturday after his motorcycle collided with a wandering cow on Wood Street. New Australian was knocked out and admitted to Royal Melbourne Hospital following a collision at Northumberland and Ballarat Roads.
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Shirley de Young
Duke St
Sunshine
South Rd
Palmer St
Ray Cameron
Wood St
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Northumberland
Ballarat
Timber Theft From Vacant Allotment Off Devonshire Rd
A theft report states 600 feet of timber was stolen from a vacant allotment near Devonshire Road. The owner is identified as William Morgan.
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Devonshire Rd
William Morgan
Exam for Youth Travel Candidates
An examination for local candidates in the Sun Youth Travel Scheme will be held at the Sunshine Technical School on Thursday, November 22, at Taipon. Candidates must reside in the City of Sunshine and be born between April 1, 106nd and April 1, 1h.
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Sun
Sunshine Technical School
Taipon
Sunshine
Agail
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A. G. Pennell
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Howard Keel
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Roxy
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Barbara Bates
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