Land Sold Near Water Misleading Migrants
Dr. A. E. Shepherd warned in the Legislative Assembly that land two miles from water, subdivided for individual blocks, is being sold to New Australians at high prices with no roads or essential services. He urged ads to disclose available services and noted the area’s lack of facilities could force residents to breach fences to obtain water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Shepherd
Legislative Assembly
Pss Mas
Shepherd
Wer. Shepherd
New South Wales
Canberra
Deer Park
United Soccer Ball Tonight At Belle of the Ball
A Belle of the Ball hosts a main event with dancing from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Ron Richards orchestra provides the music and there will be novelties to entertain the dancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Soccer Ball
Ron Richards
Pans Shortage Causes Council Action in Maribyrnong
The town faced a pan shortage as a contractor failed to reply to an offer for pans. Council staff rushed to install new pans over the weekend, with Maribyrnong and North Sunshine hardest hit. The State school at Maribyrnong closed briefly on Monday afternoon, but conditions were restored by midweek. Dr. Pennell helped speed deliveries, and councillors thanked him and staff, while the old contractor offered to loan 1400 pans for one month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maribyrnong
North Sunshine
Housebreaker Still Active in Sun Shine Tottenham Area
The sun shine Tottenham area reports renewed burglary activity by the same housebreaker. Incidents occurred on Dempster Street Wright Street and South Road with a rear window door forced at Dempster Street. Over £25 taken from a Wright Street residence.
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Dempster St
Tottenham
Wright St
South Road
Wright Street
Change to Cricket Team for Sunshine Club on Page Seven
In the Sunshine Cricket club section, K Willey replaces T Fox in the second eleven. The correction appears in the page seven listing of selected teams.
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Sunshine Cricket Club
K. Willey
T. Fox
Perry to Represent Commonwealth at International Aviation Conference
Ian Perry son of Mr and Mrs A T Perry of Sun Crescent has left to attend an international conference of civil aviation organizations in Montreal. An officer in the Department of Civil Aviation and a former RAF air crew member, he represents the Commonwealth Government. He trained as a chemist before the war and now advances in his aviation career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Perry
A. T. Perry
Sun Crescent
Montreal
Canada
Mr. Perry
Department of Civil Aviation
Commonwealth Government
R.a.af
Auction Results: Shop and Homes Fail to Meet Reserves
At Scotts Hotel the 232 Hampshire Road shop drew £ 19,150 against a £ 20,500 reserve. A pair of brick shops at 68 70 Hampshire Rd passed in at £ 3,600 from a £ 4,300 reserve. A five roomed house at 71 Anderson Road sold for £ 2,755 but failed to meet £ 2,900 reserve and was passed in. A four roomed timber villa at 1 Victoria St sold for £ 1,485 with tenancy of 25 shillings per week.
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Hampshire Road
Scotts Hotel
Hampshire Rd
Anderson Road
Victoria St
Mrs Catherine Munt Receives 3050 Pound Settlement
Mrs Catherine Joyce Munt of 9th Graham Street Sunshine was awarded 3050 pounds in the Supreme Court after claiming 7000 pounds for the loss of her husband in a road accident at Norlane on June 16 1950 caused by negligence of Yellow Express Carriers Ltd and an employee.
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Catherine Joyce Munt
Graham St., Sunshine
Supreme Court
Munt
Norlane
Yellow Express Carriers Ltd
Rail Fares Rise With Monday Start Across Routes
Fares from Sunshine to Melbourne increased starting Monday. First Return costs 2 shillings, First Single 1 shilling 4 pence, Second Return 1 shilling 7 pence, Second Single 1 shilling 2 pence, Workmen's weekly 6 pence 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Melbourne
Workmen's Weekly
Just Like a Disused Shambles at Braybrook Reserve
Dr. H Skinner told the Parks and Gardens committee the Braybrook Reserve pavilion is a disused shambles with dressing room doors torn off and on the floor. He urged concrete construction to prevent future vandalism. Dr. Dempster noted stock intrusion. a gate lock and repairs were agreed, pending a management committee formation after a small annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks and Gardens Committee
Sunshine Council
H. Skinner
Braybrook Reserve
Albion Lodge Ladies Night at Masonic Hall
The Albion Masonic Lodge held its Annual Ladies Night on Saturday at the Masonic Hall with War Bro. Cyril Reed as host. Guests received souvenirs, dancing followed to A Clarenshaw orchestra, and a ceremonial toast to the King and the Ladies. Mr. Clarenshaw announced his retirement after many years officiating.
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Albion Masonic Lodge
Masonic Hall
War
Bro
Cyril Reed
Bro. J. Mann
Bro. A. Clarenshaw
Bro. Clarenshaw
Housing Materials Stolen in Edna and Albion Breaks
Five hundred feet of baltic pine flooring was stolen from a house under erection at Edna St. Galvanised iron and 1,000 feet of baltic pine were removed from another partly built house off Ballarat Rd. Albion. Police investigated the theft of building materials from two sites.
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Edna St
Ballarat Rd
Albion
Underground Public Conveniences Suggested
The Railways department has refused land for facilities and proposed land opposite the town hall. The Public Works committee asked the engineer to explore near the post office for suitable sites and considered behind the post office storage land, though agreement by the MLG appears unlikely.
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Railways Department
Ladies Auxiliary Plans Fundraisers for Community Hospital
The Ladies Auxiliary outlines events to raise funds for the Community Hospital. Two Picture Nights at Jackson's Theatre on October 19 and 26 feature Sunshine City Film and other features with supper after. Tickets cost 3 shillings and are available from 15 Dickson Street. A card afternoon is set for October 30 at Mrs Cockerell’s home, 41 Dickson Street, and a Garden Party is planned for November 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson's
Withers St
Sunshine City
Dickson Street
Cockerell
Dickson St
Purse Found By Sunshine Police Awaiting Claim
Sunshine police report a brown leather purse found with money inside is in their custody and awaiting the owner to claim it.
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Sunshine
Maribyrnong Trial and Turnbull Stakes rundown
Racing lineup lists results by race time with horse numbers and top finishers. Chequin Lady Amron Moonlit lead at 1.00 pm. Bourke Hurdle features Hiatus Mile End Don Soin. Kiss I Cellar Master Great Creat Durasta. October Handicap National Hope Consider North Riding. Edward Manifeld Stakes Lady Havers Audit Beta. Turnbull Stakes Basha Felika Chicquitay Iron Duke. Stand Handicap Prince o Fairies Hampden Park Toastmaster.
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Jacent
Glenroy
A. E. Shepherd, M.L
Able
Ative
Parlia
Ment
Sunshine United Soccer Club
Sydney
Housebreaker
Seymours Men's Store
Mr. J. Perry
International Air Conference
Albion Lodge
Reed
Public Works Committee
Lady Amron
Don Soin
Kiss
National Hope
North Riding
Lady Havers
Basha Felika
Chicquitay
Iron Duke
Prince O' Fairies
Hampden Park
Toastmaster
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