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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1953
Page
3
The Sunshine Advocate notes efforts by the Sunshine Council to adjust charges for residents in the outer district. It argues that distribution costs should be shared among all consumers and urges removal of travel and service anomalies that favor other areas of Melbourne while penalizing Sunshine.
Sunshine Council adopted schemes for First, Second and Central Avenues, South Sunshine and Chelsey Street in Deer Park. One objection came from a non resident ratepayer. The Gerald and Garnet Streets project was deferred to seek withdrawal of an objection.
Snakes have appeared in multiple parts of the district with two killed in a Canterbury Street backyard last week. In Deer Park one snake was killed on Thursday and another on Sunday, while a large snake was seen near Sunshine Park. The SEC advised Sunshine Council to install more street lamps north of Hertford Road and west of Dike Street.
The Sunshine Council on Monday overturned a prior hall committee ruling about seating for a concert by St Johns Ambulance Brigade in Our Ladys hall on October 2. Dr J Castley moved to allow seating beyond town hall requirements to be provided to the Brigade.
The Tramways Board accepts Sunshine Council's proposal to move the bus stop from Station Place and Monash Street to Whitty Street to ease congestion. A new lighting change from a 300 watt to a 400 watt lamp at the corner has been approved.
A deputation from Ibn Bunshing City Bard requests council assistance to replace lost instruments. The band seeks either a grant or a loan of 2000 pounds to cover the replacement costs and will present the appeal to the council shortly.
The Housing Commission rejected a request for additional funds citing a 1951 grant to Mr Wheelahan on condition no further payments. City engineer H Robinson acknowledged possible justice in Wheelahan’s claim. Council agreed to send the commission's letter copy to the contractor. An attempt to secure another report and a conference with Wheelahan was blocked.
Uteh Lambert earns second in Band League Cornet solo while Sunshine Cuy Band continues to draw spectators at Sunday practice. Next Friday October 19 the band competes at Heidelberg. The Biz Barn Dance and Barbecue happens October 17 at Thomas Transport depot near Brooklyn Market with prizes for Most Appropriate Barn Dance Couple and free transport from Sunshine Post Office.
A care-basketry demonstration is set for Wednesday in Sunshine Town Hall starting after 7 pm. Members should contact the secretary Mrs Birkbeck MM 1181 to arrange materials as none will be provided at the hall.
The death occurred last Saturday of Mr Tong senior aged 77 of Elizabeth Street St Albans. He had used crutches for ten years after illness and came to Australia from England 26 years ago. He leaves a widow four sons one daughter ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral moved from his son's residence Monday to Fawkner Crematorium after a service by Major Dennis of the Williamstown Salvation Army and Rev F Sadler Sunshine Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be held at the Salvation Army Hall Williamstown on Sunday at 7 p.m.
In St Albans the Ladies Guild Bazaar features a Sponge competition won by Mrs Goodes and scenes by Mrs Crosbie. St Albans Happy Circle plans a Market Fair at St Albans Hall on Saturday October 24 with the Shire President Dr A Brienes opening at 2.30 pm. Proceeds go to the Presbyterian Sunday School Hall.
To coincide with United Nations Week the Sunshine Child Care Committee sponsors a project competition titled Children the World Over. Prizes awarded in under and over thirteen sections. Entries close 23 October and winning entries are displayed at the All Nations Concert at the town hall on 28 October. Details from secretary Mrs Schmidt MM 8171.
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