Move to Reverse Decision on Big Street Contract
The tender by Mr. Wheelahan at £34,908 was not the lowest. Hilbert Bros bid £33,800 with a rise and fall clause and Victorian cement basis. The Public Works Committee faced debate over qualification and local contracting factors as Dr Dempster urged keeping Wheelahan's bid, then proposed reversing for Ernest Street before withdrawing.
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Public Works Committee
J. H. Wheelahan
Hilbert
Skinner
Cra. Dobson
McCona
Cr. Dobson
Eee
Wheelahan
Hilbert Tos
Wheelahan’s
Dr. Dempster
Marsh Street
Hilbert Bros
Hyatt Constructions Council
RSL Executive Candidates Named for Annual Meeting
The retiring president F L Barnes faces L Singleton and W D Welsh. Vice presidents nominees are P W Burke A J Rochford I Richards and L Singleton. Nineteen nominees vie for ten committee seats. Office bearers planned: treasurer M Stanley secretary H W Singleton assistant secretary B F Rothwell. Meeting set for December 15 at the RSL clubrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Barnes
Messrs
L. Singleton
W. D. Welsh
P. W. Burke
A. J. Rochford
I. Richards
M. Stanley
H. W. Singleton
B. F. Rothwell
Fire Hazard at West Sunshine
Dr Ainsworth warned of a serious fire hazard in the upper Glengala Road area amid electricity shortages and widespread kerosene cookers. The Sunshine Council discussed installing a fire hydrant if a water main is laid, with an inquiry to the Board pending the area's status.
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Glengala Road
Dr. Ainsworth
Sunshine Council
Ainsworth
M.M.B.W
Street Trader Prosecution Underway for By Law Breach
Sunshine Council to prosecute a man for selling fish in the seas contravening local by law. The case marks a formal enforcement step in maintaining fair trading and coastal commerce rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Coun Acainst
Back to Sunshine Week Proposed for April
The Loan Redemption Committee of Sunshine Community Hospital proposes a “Back to Sunshine” week in April next year with daily events culminating in a gymkhana and sports display on Saturday. Local organisations will help with arrangements and the public is invited to assist or offer information via Dr Norman Green MM 1333.
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Sunshine Community Hospital
Sunshine
Sunshine Old Boys’ Association
W. Hallahan
Norman
Green
Sunshine Theatre Keeps Saturday Intermediate Session
Introduction of an intermediate session at the Sunshine Theatre proved popular and management has decided to retain it permanently on Saturdays. The 4:30 p.m. screening appeals to many patrons and the move will be welcomed by those finding Saturday showtimes more convenient.
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Sunshine Theatre
Acilve
Wheel theft hits two railway stations
Thieves have shifted from stealing bicycles to front wheels at Sunshine and St Albans stations. The incidents occurred at both locations this week, with police investigating and urging owners to secure bikes.
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Sunshine
St. Albany
Dr. Dobson to Leave Municipal Life
Dr G E Dobson ex mayor of Sunshine ordered by his doctors to relinquish his position due to ill health. He has spent weeks in hospital and hopes to retire by year end while seeking to stay involved in community affairs.
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Dr. Dobson
Municipal
G. E. Dobson
Sunshine
Man Charged With Assault and Goose Theft at Deer Park
John Moore Brabner of Lara faced Sunshine Court on Tuesday charged with unlawfully assaulting Francis Charles Dando, a teacher in Ashburton, and stealing a goose. He admitted the punch and claimed drink and worry caused his trouble. He had prior convictions across Australia and received 14 days for larceny and £2 or 8 days for the assault. The chairman urged leniency, noting an opportunity to be out by Christmas.
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Sunshine Court
John Moore Brabner
Forrest Road
Lara
Francis Charles Dando
Woods St
Ashburton
Ballarat Road
Const
A. Holden
Holden
Australia
T. R. Barclay
J.P
Beaston Rigby Fined for Offensive Behavior on Bus
A man named Beaston Rigby of the R A A F Camp Tottenham was fined five pounds for offensive behavior after pursuing a girl on a Footscray to Sunshine bus. The episode began with repeated harassment on the bus and continued after she alighted at Gunne dah Street, with police later catching him near Monash Street. The bench urged penalties for such nuisance to respectable girls.
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Gunnedah Street
Beaston Rigby
R.A.A.F
Tottenham
Monash Street
Walker
Golden Dragon
Barclay
Baby Show Opens Tomorrow at Town Hall
Entries for the Grand Baby Show held at the town hall tomorrow are satisfactory and a successful afternoon is anticipated under the City of Sunshine Community Chest.
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City of Sunshine Community Chest
Braybrook Reserve Gift Accepted by Sunshine Council
Sunshine Council accepted a £500 gift from Mr. A. G. Pennell for Braybrook Reserve improvements if the council commits £1,000 for the project. A report from officers was requested to determine financing options for the balance.
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Braybrook Reserve
Sunshine Council
A. G. Pennell
Braybrook
Garage clash over Main Street land for overhead bridge
At a council meeting two parties Messrs Priest and Dodson oppose land taken by an overhead bridge plan. Dr Dobson warns against a garage on the site creating traffic hazards while Dr Parsons supports continuing the project citing rent payments and eventual bridge plans.
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Messrs Priest
Dodson
Railways
Connell
Dobson
Parsons
Bag Stolen From Car Outside Our Lady’s Church
Daniel Cavendish of St Albans reported an overnight bag stolen from his car parked outside Our Lady’s Church during a Sunday service.
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Daniel Cavendish
St. Albans
Our Lady's Church
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Sunshine Branch
R.S.S.A.L.A
R.S.L
Seymours Men’s Store
Hampshire Road
Father
West Sunshine
Bhe
Deer Park
Footscray
Sunshine Station
Forrest Street
Anderson Pnd
C. G. Carlton
J's P
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