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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1934
Page
2
The divisional returning officer at Geelong announced Corio’s poll results with R. G. Casey as winner and Dedman and Morrison trailing. Debates followed on forming a joint government as Lyons and Page met, while Dedman credited supporters and highlighted Labour’s nationalisation banking issue and global production distribution challenges.
James Burns Gray, 40, former chief engineer at H. V. McKay Sunshine Harvester Works, died suddenly at his daughter Mewry Lamb's home in North Melbourne. A Scottish immigrant who worked at Phoenix Foundry and I. V McKay's for 20 years, he was a accomplished musician and bandmaster, founder of Ballarat Reunion Masonic Lodge, and leaves three sons and three daughters. The funeral was held Tuesday with interment at Footscray cemetery.
The speaker argued that people would obtain enough as goods produced only if the monetary system’s control was altered. Morrison said he was gratified by the vote recorded in his favor.
The 32nd Battalion valour parade was delayed again due to heavy rain and wintry conditions. Weather disrupted the annual military sports at the Showgrounds and postponed camp activities, though the machine gun detachment still won the Rlaw championship. Detachment escorts and parade details were announced for West Fookray oval and Williamstown, with transport arranged by the detachment OC.
A Braybrook Shire and Footscray City Council deputation urged a crossing at Tottenham railway station. The railways department cited £1500 for gates and £260 yearly operating cost, rejecting the project. Dr Robinson demanded gates for £1600 and Footscray expressed dissatisfaction with the reply.
Sassella Park and Braybrook Reserve faced criticism after an Advocate report suggested sheep grazed the park. The Sassella Park committee denied any grazing by sheep and asked Braybrook Shire Council to note the clarification. The council chose to simply receive the letter, while the Advocate article’s wording was described as illustrative rather than a factual claim.
Braybrook Shire Council reports Colonial Gas Association will leave a gas stove in the supper room kitchen at the Town Hall for 20 shillings. Secretary E Ha kreaves reads the letter. Dr. Robinson commends the association as fair and notes their installation charges are lower than rival Melbourne companies.
Shire secretary Mr E Hargreaves acted on council urging quicker severing of noxious trade premises to curb air pollution and drainage issues. Board reply stated discussions with proprietors continue and a design solution is being pursued with all parties pushing ahead.
Braybrook Council received a reply from the Public Health department on drainage of the railway reserve near Forrest Street and San Crescent. The department said no objection would be raised to filling the water holes if lessees consent is obtained and sent to the department. The move follows a health report by Dr Byrne who warned the depressions breed germs threatening public health, noting fears the railways might remove any fill later. The council debated whether Mr Clapp and associates imitate Gilbert's comic opera style in current remarks.
In the Legislative Assembly Hon. G. M. Prendergast argues against amend ing the Act. He laments rising ticket prices from 3d to 1s 1d and 1s for short entertainments, claims profits finance magnificent venues, and accuses opponents of creditable conduct while noting car industry profits and public discontent.
In a lighthearted exchange Eva asks why Ida quarrels with George. Ida reveals he proposed again last night, forgetting she had him the night before. The dialogue hints at a recurring romantic back-and-forth without citing dates or locations.
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