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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1945
Page
1
Local owners voice worry over proposed land resumption for housing projects. Officials outline compulsory acquisition plans including preference for veterans and service personnel, with blocks set aside and compensation terms discussed.
A fragmented racing card lists Valine Brakex and Neather Rose among entrants with mixed notes on form and placements. The text mentions Ursin Tower and Potery handicaps, Proponti Potral, Three Wheely Tea Cakes, and several unsure stakes items, all in a garbled auction or selection format.
In Footscray the Australian Labor Party preselection produced a recount with Cr Shepherd edging Cr Dobson after extra votes. Shepherd, well known locally, previously served as Footscray Football Club secretary and district football league official, with Dobson reflecting strong support as a candidate. The public notice confirms election dates and party roles, marking a key local political contest.
The marriage of the daughter of Mr and Mrs J Robertson of 141 Kerford Rd Albert Park took place on September 32 at Scot's Church Colling Bt The ceremony was performed by Rev Malcolm McQueen The bride wore white net with orange blossom and was given away by her father Attendants wore gowns of white Dik and navy with bouquets The bride's mother wore navy and a gardenia bouquet The aunt Mrs Peace wore a black beaded dress The reception was at ieee Bilde Rd The couple later journeyed to Queenstown for a honeymoon
Discussion on elevating Braybrook Shire to city status. The report notes rateable value growth from £21,400 to £290,077 and argues the change would not reduce administrative costs, while detailing acts, acts exemptions, and department effects under a metropolitan government framework.
A district notices a free film screening at the Bhire Mall in Sunshine on Friday October 20 at 4 pm. Invites are not required. The Wachtia On Company, linked to war service supports for Navy Army and Air Force personnel and ARP and National Emergency bodies, organized the event. A broad film library from Australia will be shown to interest families and children, with applications for individual invitations mentioned.
A report notes servicemen returned from World War II service in the Far East and Pacific theater. It mentions Mrs Miedl Boyd and Mr Geel Righetti hosting a reception in their honor at Deer Park.
Ambiguous OCR fragment notes Ashes free for cartage and a person named Mr A Baxter at a Deer Park address with unclear street and product references. Contains garbled lines and possible municipal or notice context lacking clear dates or actions.
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