Girl Journalist to Travel Abroad for Rich Tour
Cynthia Strachan daughter of Mr and Mrs Jachn leaves next Monday for a long rich tour starting in Canada and America then Britain and the Continent via Suez India She plans to include a year at the Olympic Games at Isitiki. The Argus reporter will write for Australian publications and has represented the paper on the inaugural Tassie Empire Airways flight Melbourne to Christchurch New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Strachan
Mrs. Jachan
Alice St
Sunshine
Nada
Canada
America
India
Isitiki
Argos
Tasan Empire Airways
Melbourne
Chinatrch
New Zealand
N.Z
Strachan
Igus’ Civic
W. Nilsen
Lord Yor
Sydney
Lakemba
Vancouver
Essendon Airport
Aviation
Sunday Morning tramway services reach Albion area
Albion residents gain tramway services starting Sunday 14 October with runs from Footscray West Sunshine via South Road. Timetable shows departures from Footscray around 9 am and 10 25 am and return from West Sunshine at 9 am and 10 56 am. The extension to St Albans Park is delayed due to staff constraints while MLA A E Shepherd continues representations. St Albans Mothers Club hosts a Juvenile Ball on Saturday October 18.
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Footscray West Sunshine
South Rd
Footscray
West Sunshine
Albion
Park
A. E Shepherd
St. Albans Mothers Club
Purscay
Tentative Approval for Speedway Racing at Maribyrnong
Dr J McDonald sponsor of the move says a test with silenced motorcycles proved satisfactory and the reserve committee would allow speedway racing with safety and profit. Fred Tracey the new promoter seeks to commence within a month and would rescind the prior ban. McKissock urges council to consider risks and opposition remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McDonald
McDonald
H. Broad
Tracey
Skinner
Resident Objection to Speedway Racing in Maribyrnong
A resident delegation urged the Council to ban speedway racing in Maribyrnong. The letter notes continued opposition and requests council action. The piece reflects ongoing public debate and community concerns about racing in the district.
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Sunshine Advocate
Maribyrnong
Mayor Dobson Thanks Sunshine Citizens for Kind Support
Dr. G. E. Dobson mayor of Sunshine, patient at Heidelberg Repat Hospital, thanks locals for kind messages and tokens. He commends the Sun Youth Travel Appeal to send a boy to England and urges attendance at a Town Hall meeting on October 18 at 8 p.m.
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G. E. Dobson
Sunshine
Heidelberg Repat
Dobson
Sun
England
Battle of Britain Film Screened by Scout Guild
A full filming of the Battle of Britain will be shown at the Scout hall on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Courtesy of the R.A. ALF projection unit the film uses actual Battle of Britain shots and is presented by the Guild of Old Scouts to aid the building fund with a collection taken.
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R.A. Alf
Martin St
Guild of Old Scouts
Debutante Maureen Keating Picked for Teen Queen Quest
Miss Maureen Keating from Whitty Street among 64 debutantes chosen for the SAW Miss Teenager quest at the Footacray ball event.
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Maureen Keating
Whitty St. Sunshine
Footscray bakers threaten bread delivery over tin deposit demand
Dr N Green condemned a baker’s ultimatum in Footscray Sunshine urging council backing for protests. The dispute centers on a tin placed in an accessible area and payment being required before bread delivery, described as a dastardly imposition on the public.
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Footscray - Sunshine
West Sunshine Site Acquisition Planned for New State School
The Education Department moves to acquire land bounded by Glengala Rd Old field Marley and Collins Sts for a future State school. West Sunshine area is rapidly developing with a growing child population expected in coming years.
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Glengala Rd
Oldfield
Marley and
Collins Sts
West Sunshine
Sub-Divider Told To Install Roads And Drainage
Sunshine Council after inspecting a proposed subdivision off Furlong Road decided to grant permission if the sub-divider complies with road and drainage policy. Cr. Pster welcomed the council’s firm stance on requiring installed services.
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Sunshine
Furlong Road
Cr. Pster
Migrants Housing Debate at Sunshine Council Grows Heated
Dr J McDonald and council members criticize federal inaction on substandard migrant housing. They urge a federal department to fund land sales and building aid, while noting ministers’ sympathy clashes with Canberra’s stance. The motion was carried.
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J. McDonald
Sunshine Council
McDonald
Dr Skinner
Dr. Skinner
Canberra
Dr. Pennell
Pennell
Bic
McDonald Wre
Railways Accused of Ignoring Local Rights in Parking Battle
Council leaders cited repeated railroad refusals over land use for a public car park. Dr N Green and Dr Parsons pressed for a solution, noting the loss of parking space and seeking rental terms and a deputation to discuss the issue with railway officials. The car park rental was set at £6 per month in 103% terms, with council vacating if needed for commercial use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. N. Green
Inter-state Visitors at United Soccer Ball
The ball drew about 300 attendees who praised the event as a big success. Isabel Clifton was named Belle of the Ball, with novelties and a strong buffet. Ron Blaskett ventriloquist and a band provided entertainment as Dr. H. Dempster led the welcome with the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Isabel Clifton
Ron Blaskett
H. Dempster
Ron
West Ward Zoning Overhaul Sought After Milk Bar Move
Dr Castley told Sunshine Council on Monday about a New Australian application for a milk bar on Maxwell Street. The case was sent to ward councillors to inspect and report to the Public Works committee.
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Castley
Sunshine Council
Maxwell Street
Public Works Committee
Sergeant Bert Bond Named Sunshine Police Station Chief
Sergeant Bert Bond is appointed to fill the vacancy at Sunshine Police station after the transfer of Sergeant Stan Green to Royal Park.
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Bert Bond
Sunshine
Stan Green
Royal Park
South Road Detour Approved By Sunshine Council
The Sunshine Council authorizes the engineer to proceed with completing the detour at the corner of South Road and Duke Street when it fits with ongoing works.
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Sunshine Council
South Rd
Duke Street
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Missachan
Eillor
Council
Speedway
W. McKissock
N. Green
Seymours Men's Store
Gabardine
Britain
Teenage
Footscray Council
Bakers
Dr. McDonald
Railways
Green
West Ward
South Road
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