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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1948
Page
2
The Officers and Servants Committee approved a 10 per week wage rise for council staff at a Monday meeting. Dobson failed in a bid for a 21 increase plus an extra week of annual leave. Four labour councillors supported the motion, while others opposed.
Members are urged to attend a special meeting at the home of Baker on Burnewang Street tonight to discuss a possible court for next season. A men’s team competes tomorrow against Albion at the Albion court.
Dr. F Hayden told Sunshine Council on Monday that fast growth in Albion justifies extending the West Sunshine bus to Derrimut Street or Selwyn Park. The council will apply to MT B for the extension and for changing the 10.25 pm Sunshine bus to 1 am.
In last week's issue an error misstated Jeannie Buckingham as attaining honors in Pianoforte Grade VI by University of Mello. Jeannie actually earned honors in Grade IV, a higher level than previously reported.
Victorian Technical Schools annual meet at Glenferie Oval saw Sunshine Technical School finish third with 324 points in C Grade. Represented in ten of twelve events, P McPhee led the 100 yds under 15, Carson excelled in 75 yds, Burnell placed fourth in open 10 yds, Edwards took second under 15, Cowley third under 14, Crick fourth under 12, Richards fourth open. Team wins included under 15 Flag Race, second in Tunnel Ball, and eighth in 75 yds Flag Race under 14.
St Marks Harriers begin track season practice at Selwyn Park offering Monday and Wednesday sessions with light Tuesday Thursday option. Veteran walker Alec Priest returns to boost the club, which seeks new members for three teams. Presentation night set for next Thursday at the Masonic Hall.
Braybrook Shire urged Footscray City Council to share profits from supplying electricity, but Footscray rejected the idea citing large capital outlays for limited returns. Dr Parsons pressed for further review by the Legislative Committee arguing for reciprocal cooperation, noting Braybrook residents pay lower tariffs.
At the October 8 meeting the Maribyrnong Progress Association discussed bringing matters to Shire Council. Items include a clean up week, repairs to Raleigh Road culverts and dangerous slopes, and converting tramway bridges to a traffic bridge. The hall committee may hire a groundsman to beautify reserves and playgrounds, with attention to reserve gates closing early and watering during other tenants' use.
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