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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1926
Page
6
A Sunshine line discussion records Mr. Geo Mehulson and Mr Gibson addressing local complaints and service issues. The meeting covers ticketing delays, Sunday operations, and calls for a 7.15am and 6.30am train schedule, with Railways Department responsiveness and a Sunday patrol plan.
At a Progress Association meeting on Wednesday night a motion urged the Council to exterminate rats at the rubbish tip. Dr Skewes and others described thousands of rats and proposed a destructors solution, suggesting an old mining boiler or similar device. A complaint was to be sent to the Shire Council.
The home of the late Mr. Hugh V. McKay at Sunbury has been purchased by Mr. W. H. Keast. The price was approximately £100,000. Mr. G. Palsom of the Education [department] has revived pro 28.
A Bray Brook council Monday night debated adopting an improved land rating system. Gravenhall and Dobson led supporters while many others urged a referendum before any change. The motion failed as Ravenhall and Dobson voted for it. several speakers urged letting the people decide.
Monday night council discussion on reticulation for Maribyrnong following a new Basemeter in Essendon. Essendon Metropolitan Gas Co to be asked to reticulate. Colonial Gas Co pipes in Sunshine noted and to be laid along Ballarat Road near gutter edge west to Some sma
Deer Park notes recount community farming efforts, land surveying for farming expansion, and crop quality checks. It notes a wedding in North Melbourne, a euchre party, and a successful holiday gathering. A motor caravan incident aboard a ship reveals a dangerous crate and a deadly African snake on board. Preparations for a Christmas carnival and swimming club events are discussed as the town readies for holidays.
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