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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1952
Page
1
A council debate on South Road faults cites mud covered sections causing bus skids and deep pot holes. A Tramways Board letter and a deputation from the Tramways Union prompted action. Compressors near the roadway were ordered moved off the road.
Mr. Fred Grundy of Crescent Furnishings Sun Crescent competes in the Melbourne Warrnambool cycle classic. At 45 he races in the veteran class and has strong form with 400 miles weekly training. He finished well in Warrnambools and almost reached the finish last year.
News reports describe a rash of bicycle thefts in the vicinity of Derrimut Hotel where residents leave cycles outside while inside. In recent weeks three bicycles and one motor cycle were stolen, with three of the owners identified as New Australians.
William Joseph Crummey, an English migrant resident of St Albans, was committed for trial on attempted murder. He pleaded guilty to unlawfully wounding and received a four month gaol term after a fresh trial was ordered.
Five bottles of beer were reported stolen from a single cupboard at Arthur Blyth’s house 14 Hill Street. The rest of the residence remained untouched.
New Sunshine councillor Dr. N Ainsworth moved under sixteen Orders of the Day on Monday. Motions target drainage and park construction in the western ward and were sent to Estimates for possible funding within the next year.
Propr ietors of Crescent Furnishings applied to Sunshine Council for removal of trees outside their new Sun Crescent premises. The trees form an Avenue of Honor to commemorate the 1914 18 war dead. Due to possible sentimental attachments a notice of motion will be proposed at the next meeting.
Councilor Dr. N Green asked the P M G to approve a sub Post Office for South Sunshine. He noted two shopkeepers ready to apply and said a southern post office would ease congestion at Sunshine PO and cut traffic at the railway gates.
New Australians promise exhibits for the Art and Craft Exhibition at Sunshine Town Hall on Friday October 17 under Sunshine Child Care Committee. A Dutch migrant lender loans paintings while a Russian ballet dancer offers a ballet display. The Sunshine Scottish Society will provide pipers and dancers for the evening session. Delegates from the Scottish Society and Mariyrnong Migrant Hostel join a well attended meeting to discuss plans and competitions for school children in needlework hand knitting art floral art and cookery.
After inspection by West Ward councillors and the City engineer, Sunshine Council will not renew the grazing lease for the 32 acre public reserve along Kororoit Creek in Deer Park. West Ward councillors want to develop the site.
A man named Jack D'Arcy of 12 Warrs Road Maribyrnong was fined £5 plus £3 5 6 costs for allowing a flock of 300 sheep to wander on unenclosed land near Essen Don Council quarry Maribyrnong on 24 July. He claimed he acted under another man's instructions.
The headmaster advises parents of children who will be six before year end 1953 to enrol them now. Admission forms are available at the school and birth certificates must be produced.
The health inspector Mr. G. AL Little reported that after more than five years since a medical officer’s suggestion for trapping fumes and installing ventilation, the factory has satisfied recommendations. The building’s completion allowed approval and relieved concerns about nuisance.
Mr T R Barclay was elected president of the hospital succeeding retiring leader A G Pennell who remains a vice president. New committee members include Mrs W Poole and Mr G Heilbronn. The meeting praised Pennell’s two years of service as costs rise and debt falls to 1735 with weekly expenses at 40 shillings. Matron J Laird received a traveling bag from Pennell as she plans to visit England in December.
A Sunshine Court judge panel clashed with solicitor Mr RK F Hall over adjourning a case against William John Allen for driving a motor truck on a footpath. The bench ordered a 14 day adjournment, awarded 1 pound 2 shillings 6 pence costs to the defendant, and noted the defendant acted properly by appealing in court.
Cr NS Green urged Sun Shine Council to inspect Victon Case Co premixes on Wright Street to ensure nuisance controls. He complained no steps had been taken to reduce dust, warning that hot summer winds would worsen residents’ disturbance.
Joseph Cilia of 178 West Moreland Road found a lamp stolen from his bicycle at Sunshine station when collecting it on Saturday.
A quantity of tools valued at 47 pounds was stolen last week from a shed at Nobels factory in Deer Park. The Mayoress proposes to hold a reception on Wednesday 29 October.
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