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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 17, 1950

Page

3

Community notices from St Albans and area Carnival meeting proposed

Local calendar lists an upcoming Carnival and Sport Meeting in St Albans Hall on Monday at 8 pm with a VAAA executive conference the next day to finalize matters. Other items include a Keilor Braybrook electricity tariff deputation, Mothers bazaar on November 25 at 2 30 pm opened by the Shire President, and a school euchre party on November 17 at 8 pm.

VAAA Gress Association Tenn's Club Keilor Braybrook K. Sutherland Electricity Supply Dept Deer Park St Albans S.ec Sutherland Cr H. Easton Cr. Castley Braybrook Shire Cr G. Dobson H. Eearton

Life Lost on Mari Byrnong Tramway Bridge

Braybrook Council again raised the danger of the Tramway bridge over the river at Mari byrnong. A pedestrian drowned after a New Australian fell through the bridge, with the adjacent traffic bridge deemed nearly as risky. Council seeks urgent government response and informs residents of ongoing action.

Maribyrnong Braybrook J. McDonald

New Australians Presence Resented in Braybrook Council

Dr J McDonald told Braybrook Council that New Australians at Maribyrnong are resented by locals who will not accept a hostile or arrogant attitude. He blamed inadequate postal facilities and urged a migrant hostel payroll office, though colleagues opposed it and instead pushed for improved postal services. Dr Barclay opposed separating migrant groups.

Braybrook Council J. McDonald Maribyrnong Dr. McDonald Payis Barclay

Band Plays at Statue Unveiling

The local band officiated at the Sir John Monash Memorial unveiling last Sunday afternoon and delivered a creditable performance. At the monthly meeting the President Mr. Kirby praised the Bandmaster and Drum Major for their Ballarat visit and all members for a fine effort in competing with top Commonwealth bands. Yes to Band Mr. Lopes.

John Monash Ballarat Kirby Commonwealth Yes Mr. Lopes

Annual Smoke Night of Sunshine Old Boys Association

The Sunshine Old Boys announce their Smoke Night on Friday evening 8 December at Theatre Hall to aid Stan Taylor. Members pledge full support for the sportsmen appeal. A February picnic is planned with plans to again use Werribee Oval for the event.

Sunshine Old Boys Assn Stan Taylor Werribee Oval

Claim for damages against Braybrook Council

A claim for damages is filed on behalf of a five year old girl who fractured her leg after falling into a hole on Brunswick Street Maidstone during street works carried out by a private contractor. The claim names Braybrook Council as defendant.

Brunswick St Maidstone Braybrook Council

Braybrook Council Accepts Quote for Shire Hall Sound System

Braybrook Council on Monday approved a £78 10s quotation for a new amplifying and loud speaking system for Shire Hall. A £20 allowance is included for the preventive system.

Shire Hall Braybrook

Country Women's Association Annual Meeting Notice

The Country Women's Association announces its annual meeting on Tuesday at 2 pm with Group President Mr Ford in attendance. Tea will be served and members are asked to bring syllabus suggestions for 1951. Arrangements for a picnic at Somers' House on Wednesday November 28th are in process. full details will be provided at the meeting. The Sek Sale Osage had poor turnout with only seven members present.

C-W.a Ford Somers’ House Sek Sale Osage

Application For Extra Telephone Box Outside Sunshine Post Office

Local notice states an application is being made to install an additional telephone box at the Sunshine Post Office. Stakeholder consultation and planning considerations are implied but specifics are not detailed in the readable text.

Sunshine Post Office

Mrs E M Judd Spring Collection at Hampshire Road

Mrs E M Judd announces a spring collection featuring skirts shorties frocks plain cotton jumpers rice and underwear. located at 219 Hampshire Road Sunshine MW 9603.

Hampshire Road Sunshine

Sunshine Community Hospital Fete Sets Saturday Stall Sale

Shire Hall hosts the Sunshine Community Hospital fete next Saturday November 25 at 10 30 am. Shoppers will find stalls with goods and a large range of Christmas gifts via lucky envelopes to support a worthy cause.

Sunshine Community Hopital Shire Hall

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