Marion shovel revolutionizes Albion Quarry output
A 7 ton Marion shovel driven by a 140 horsepower diesel drives the Albion Quarry face with a 15 ton truck capacity every three minutes. The machine, built in America at a cost of £208000, was shown to technicians and business leaders by Sir George Wales, who watched thousands of tons of stone brought down by a gelignite blast as the plant demonstrates high efficiency and national development impact.
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Amie
America
Ead
Cattle fined five pounds for unattended grazing
William Hatt of 3 Adelaide Street Sunshine told Sunshine Court of Tuessay he left cattle unattended for five minutes near his house. Ranger Coosa Roberts and Superintendent W McLachlan gave evidence that cattle wandered toward Selwyn Park area and damaged trees near a pool. Fine £5 with £24 costs imposed.
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William Hatt
Adelaide St
Sunshine
Sunshine Court
Tuessay
Coosa Roberts
City of
Lee Hay
Furryst St
Selwyn Park
Sunshine Coune
W. McLach- Win
Council Praise for Parks Display at Council Nursery
Monday's council meeting saw VON Green commend the superintendent of Parks and Gardens and his staff for a fine display at the council nursery. Dr. Beachley joined in praising the show as marvellous, noting the showers near the post office.
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von. Green
Beachley
Over 100 mph by miniature cars drew complaints
Sunshine Council reports on complaints about miniature car racing behind the Maribyrnong Hotel. Building inspector notes the cars are about eight inches long and powered by a matchbox engine, yet speeds exceed 100 mph. Club of boys owns the cars and authorities found little noise risk.
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Sunshine Coun Il
Maribyrnong
Public notices mix in Sunshine area events and council actions
Public notices report a management committee for Sussella Park at Neer Park with Kevin Holman. a drunk and disorderly charge for a Sunshine resident. a request for a right of way report near Sunshine Cabinet Works. adjourned case for Keith Robe of a dwelling without lawful excuse. Footscray District Football League smoke social at Footscray Oval. 1 MMBW urged to speed fire hydrant provision in West Sunshine. deputy engineer J Faulkner granted leave. rent set for Sunshine Cricket Club. council refused building on Hertford Road due to flood risk. antenatal centre attendance 333 and 53 new cases. immunisation drive for schoolchildren. damage to Maribyrnong Reserve from Horse Gymkhana.
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Sussella Park
Neer Park
Kevin Holman
Benjamin St
Sunshine
Sunshine Court
Sunshine Cabinet
Footscray District
Footscray Oval
West Sunshine
King Edward Avenue
J. Faulkner
Selwyn Park Committee
Sunshine Cricket Club
Sunshine Council
Hertford Road
Surshine
Brennan
Council
Maribyrnong Reserve
Saw bench approved at South Road Woodyard
Sunshine Council approved installation of a saw bench at the woodyard in South Road by H. Battles. Operating hours are limited from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The council will call tenders for a new garbage vehicle with quotes from £1,737 for a Ba V8 and £1,259 for a Bedford.
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South Road
H. Battles
Sunshine Council
Asphalt paths criticised in Sunshine council meeting
The Sunshine council criticised the quality of asphalt paths being built in the city. Dr McDonald said the undulating paths looked like Juuna Park rather than footpaths. The engineer said bitumen crossings could be added at 27 shillings per square yard, charged to homeowners.
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City of
Sunshine
Juuna Park
McDonald
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