Gardens as Memorial to Late H. V. McKay
The family of the late H. V. McKay proposes naming the public gardens the H. V. McKay Memorial Gardens to honor his gift to the city. They hope the council will approve the memorial name and feature gates as part of the tribute, with council member Do. J. Downing planning to move the naming proposal at the next meeting.
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H. V.mckay
H. V. McKay
Itas
Munahine Council
CN. McKay
Do. J. Downing
McKay
Higher Gas Prices in Sunshine District Debate
The council discussed higher gas charges in Sunshine and Footscray noting extra 1,006 cubic feet distribution costs in outer areas despite price controls. Dr Green argued for uniform pricing across all areas. The council awaits further reply to representations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine District
Footscray
Green
Bridge grant proposal gains council support
Sun Shine Council adopted a suggestion from city engineer Mr. H Robinson to approach the State Government for a grant toward the Glengala Road Bridge project. He noted another municipality shares costs with the State for similar bridge reconstructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glengala Road
Sngineer
H. Robinson
Sunshine Council
Grant for Kindergarten Seeks Approval in Sunshine
The Minister of Health informs Sunshine Council that a capital grant of £2067 for a kindergarten in the railway housing estate off South Road will be available in the current financial year. The council refers the matter to the health committee next meeting. Dr Downing warns that full expenditure details must be known before starting the proposal.
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Sunshine Council
South Road
Downing
Mrs Castley Appointed Justice of the Peace
Mrs Castley wife of Mr J Castley of Sunshine Council was sworn in yesterday as a justice of the peace becoming the second woman in the municipality to hold the office. Her late father was a Labor member for Bendigo in the State Parliament for many years.
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Airs. Castley
J Castley
Sunshine Council
J. Dobson
Castley
Labor
Bendigo
MLA Loses Papers in Fire at Greendale
F O Arcy M A member for Grant reports part of his Greendale house burned. Much correspondence was destroyed and some letters from constituents may be lost. He asks writers who have not received replies to contact him so the matter can be rectified.
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F. O'Arcy
Grant
Greendale
D'Arcy
No Hope of Electric Train to Dear Park
Sunshine Council inquiry into electrifying the line to Dear Park is blocked by the Railways Department. No plans exist as urgent works will absorb all available funds, making an investigation into the proposal unnecessary.
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Sunshins
Deer Park
Railways Department
Sunshine Council
Petrol tax share dispute set for Sunshine Council action
Victorias claim a greater petrol tax share as Sunshine Council reviews allocations on Monday. The council pledged support to the State Government in any steps to address the current imbalance.
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Victorias
Sunshine Council
Migrant Loses Licence for Drunk Driving
An Australian migrant, Leon Krawreyk of William Street St Albans, was fined £16 and banned from driving for twelve months after admitting being drunk when involved in a motorcycle accident near Maribyrnong hostel on March 22. He told police he did not recall the crash and woke in hospital. Witnesses noted he had consumed multiple drinks at a dance and hotel before the incident.
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Hine
Lin Ier
Leon Krawreyk
Willian Street
St. Albana
Tho Tran
J.P. Wares
Maribyrnong
Penny
Sar Coast
Barritt
Footscray
Biy
Volka
Tate
Large Amount Raised for Community Hospital
A community hospital report cites a total £4410 raised through donations and special efforts to support lowest-fee hospitalization. The year saw higher costs, a reduced bed average, and a fully discharged building debt while more patients were treated and over 4 babies admitted.
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Ah Top
Untitled hospital committee slate announced with new mentors
The article lists new officers for the hospital demiption committee. President and secretary roles are noted with Howell as treasurer and Stevens among the mentors for the coming year.
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Alc
Howell Preasur
Ste T i Tineh
Gammut Tee
Howell
F Bareclay
Stevens
Man Uses Brother's Identity After Accident
In Sunshine Court Alfred John Mackay faced charges for using a false name and driving without a license. Police reported he initially claimed another identity but later admitted the truth when questioned. A separate burglary series saw thefts from a church donation box, a club pavilion, a residence, and a pocketed sum from a resident's Lhernese, with limited details and uncertain dates.
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Sunshine
Alfred John Mackay
Parktreet
Parkville
Community Chest Aids Charities
At the annual meeting the Community Chest reported £820 handled during the year with £130 allocated to Sunshiny Community Hospital £160 to Footscray Hospital £40 to Queen Victoria Hospital £80 to the Ladlen Benevolent Society £30 to St Vincent de Paul Society £4 to Ladies Auxiliary of the Waters Association and £30 to the children's Corner of the municipal library. After gifts and expenses the balance stood at £140 3 1 with secretary W Hooper commended for the report.
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Sunshiny Community Hospital
Footscray Hospital
Queen Victoria Hospital
Ladlen Benevolent Society
St Vincent de Paulh Society
Courtry Halidays For Children
MC W. Hooper
Hoopergeld
GE. Dobson
Be cington Reserve Kindergarten Site Proposal
The council plans a land cession for a St Albans Kindergarten at Be cington Reserve near Carey Street. The city engineer suggests an 8 by 1 area near the tennis courts may be adequate and the St Albans Kindergarten committee will be informed and asked to forward plans.
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Wolowims
Shine
Cington Reserve
St Albany
Carey Street
Ennnis
Emeneer
St Albans
Convention on Peace and Warnet in Sydney Aims at Street Response
A dubious report notes a planned convention in Sydney focusing on peace and war issues. The text mentions a director and a requestor seeking responses while street protests or actions may occur in connection with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Council
Pewce
Warnet
Sydney
Legal Action Threatened Over Garage Plan Debate
Residents in the area voiced strong opposition on Monday to a proposed garage at Ballarat Road, urging deferral until the M MBW master plan is released in November. Councillor Dobson condemned the move as a political shift and said the plan would widen the north side by sixty feet, increasing traffic at the corner near North Footscray School.
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Dobson
Thiefts
Rootherm
North Footscray
M.M.B.W
Ballarat
Maragen
de Fiy
Traifeax
Ting
Mova
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Sunshine Crash
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision on Hanit Shire Road, Sunshine, near Monash Street. The rider, Erle Bhort of St Monash Street, Sunshine, lost control when a milk cart vehicle allegedly cut in. The motorcycle was completely wrecked.
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Wolf Horen
Sanshine
Hanitshire Road
Sunshine
St Monash St
Werekel
Carruthers Named Justice of the Abil Time
Former Shunahine realter W. Carruthers now serves as Shire President of Werribee Shire and is appointed to a justice role. Resides at an address in the shire.
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W. Carruthers
Shunahine
Werribee Shire
Carruthacting
Driving in the Third Lane Report From Local Road Scene
A garbled OCR fragment describes a vehicle in lane three on Bunahine Court near 2 Phe Crescent, Higher. The report mentions a C2 class vehicle and a motor set reference but lacks clearer details or outcomes.
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Bernard Evand
Bunahine Court
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