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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1953
Page
1
Local council approved a proposed service station at a busy corner after debate. Protesters argued the site would be unsafe for pedestrians, citing past accidents. Supporters claimed set back from the corner would improve safety and traffic flow despite concerns about business impact.
A new safety oriented track is laid at Maribyrnong Speedway in Australia. The upcoming season begins Saturday October 24 with thrilling racing and rising talent among younger riders. European riders including English and Swedish entrants will race, while the grand stand remains unavailable for now.
The Lions Club of Sunshine asked the council on Monday to receive a deputation to discuss the pool. Dr Green proposed a pool built with voluntary labor and local firm equipment, believing the interest makes it feasible.
Ratepayers request access over the railway including a bridge to shorten a mile walk to shops churches and bus stops. They also seek street lights garbage collection fire hydrants sewerage roads and footpaths with the council set to decide at the next meeting.
Sunshine Horticultural Society hosts a spring flower show on Saturday in the town hall supper room. Entries close with Mr. A Klix at 8 Hill Street Sunshine on Friday 30 October. Exhibits must be staged by 1 PM and the show opens to the public from 7 PM to 6 PM with schedules obtainable from Mr. A Klix.
Sunshine Council on Monday approved renaming the Sunshine Gardens to The H. V. McKay Memorial Gardens after a gift to the council from the McKay family. A conference with the Memorial Committee is planned next Monday to discuss proposed memorial gates, with the family wishing the gates be located at the gardens.
The Sunshine branch of the National Bank of Australasia unveils modern premises with sycamore panelling Queensland maple walls pastel green decor acoustic tiles and fluorescent lighting. The design accommodates two tellers, staff comfort, changing and lunch rooms, and expansion plans. The bank has served Sunshine for 30 years amid regional growth with rivals opening nearby branches.
Dr. W Poole urged the city engineer to prepare plans and cost estimates for infant welfare rooms to be built alongside the Deer Park Free Kindergarten at the Monday sunshine council meeting.
Notice warns individuals not to enter or submit as members of the R.8.L. or T.P.I. Soldiers' Association without consulting the local branch of the HSH Clubrooms in Dickson Street, Sunshine, or Mahé 1323. The document emphasizes obtaining prior approval from the local group.
Sunshine Council debated grants for the ICi band after a Deer Park Hall agreement on council representation was rescinded. Band leaders urged a £2000 loan or subsidy, noting 24 instruments plus drums are needed costing about £3400, with 575-pound borrowed instruments in use recently. The decision to act was deferred to the Legislative Committee's next meeting.
The application to move a liquor licence from a North Sunshine grocery to Hampshire Road was adjourned due to the magistrate's relative's death. Proceedings began earlier this week and are expected to resume today with the case likely to finish.
Sunshine Council approves three weeks annual leave in addition to three Christmas holidays after employee union request. The measure was decided by council on Monday.
The city band won first prize in the Hymn Section and earned the A P Sykes trophy for aggregate and the J B Gore trophy for best musical performance in Light Opera. They narrowly missed sweeping all prizes in Street Arch, with praise for tone and harmony despite instrument losses from a recent fire. Bandmaster Roy Boyle and players are praised for continuing under hardship.
Colleen and Margaret Power two year old twins won first prize at a Yarraville baby show held last Saturday. The sisters previously won a prize at six months old and were awarded two fins oupe for their success this weekend.
The St Albans Keller Council urged Chief Commissioner Duncan to reinforce police protection. A resident constable is sought by Maribyrnong Riding representatives. The Market Fair at St Albans Hall on October 24 by the Happy Circle aims for affordable goods. A cooking contest details appear in ads and entries close at 2 pm. A final fair meeting is set for Wednesday at 2 pm at the Presbyterian Church. The Club plans a Presentation Ball at Sydenham on October 23 to boost funds amid two-team support efforts. Mrs I Doherty of Victoria Crescent donated a weekly effort prize.
Miss Grace Neyland a Sunshine school teacher completed a wide tour overseas visiting Iceland. She flew over the Arctic Circle earning an Airways certificate and she traveled from Glasgow through the Western Hebrides to Iceland with two and a half days each way and five days in Iceland.
At the Sunshine Court on ly, Steven Sallal and Jo se Orchidesz both of 31 Al St St Albans were each granted a subagents real estate licence. John David Harrigan and John Walter Stone of T Myamyn Bt Sunshine were each granted a collector's licence.
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