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Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 19, 1937

Page

6

Council debates housing schemes amid Sunshine shortage

Council rejects the President's housing plan amid calls from Dr. Deurent and others to address a dwelling shortage. Critics argue finance and land access are the core hurdles, while proponents urge municipal action or government involvement to remove investor stigma and aid ratepayers.

Building of Medical Clinic Commenced

About 200 residents and visitors attended the first sod turning for a Medical Clinic and Welfare Centre at Eleanor Street Footscray. The brick structure 144 by 57 feet on 6½ acres will include a dispensary casualty department two doctors apartments examination rooms and X ray and pathology facilities. Dr W J Pridham said the project would relieve city hospitals and serve local populations including Sunshine and Braybrook with an aim to expand to a metropolitan network. Foundations began Monday after a ceremony with hospital movement veterans E J Luxford and J Parle and officials including secretary J Kelso Duncan and architect Dr J Raymond Robinson.

Eleanor Street Footscray Messrs E. J. Luxford St. Albans J. Parle W. J. Pridham Shire of Braybrook Pridham Sunshine J. Kelso Duncan Good Cause H. Hayman R. H. Thorne H. C. Day F. Dee J. Raymond Robinson R. 5. Demaine

Sunshine All Aboard Club Hosts Charity Afternoon

The Sunshine All Aboard Club held a social afternoon with Doug Elliott of 3 AW giving a talk on other sections. Members plan a Xmas Fund drive with toys donated and a Sunday gathering November 28 in Sunshine Gardens with a band and a speaker. A hamper was sent to two families and hosts Mesdames Nuttall Ashton and Bennett contributed to the success. The winning limerick urged joining the club for happiness.

Sunshine All Aboard Doug Elliott Sunshine Sunshine Gardens Mesdames Nuttall Ashton Bennett

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