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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1953
Page
5
The article notes drivers hesitate to pull left to allow passage, risking fines for obstruction. It urges transport authorities to balance passenger safety with driver practices, improve stops, water splash issues, and plan a modern bus terminal as Bahshine adds a new service and tramways.
The obituary notes the death of Jack Hewitt at Royal Melbourne Hospital after living in Sunshine over 30 years and later Yarraville. He played cricket in Sunshine, worked recently as a Tramways Board driver, and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt of First Avenue. He leaves a wife and one daughter. A large funeral attended Footscray Cemetery with Ernest W. Jackson in charge.
Dr J Parsons calls street provision a necessary evil at Sunshine Council meeting. Dr Downing notes thousands of pounds spent on temporary relief. Dr Ainsworth cites long timelines for Western Ward street construction and the relief helps residents despite costs.
The Sunshine Film Circle presents The Thames and Edinburgh with Britain’s Comet on Saturday evening at the Methodist Church Hall. Admission is free and the screening runs from 8 PM to 10 15 PM.
The editor receives a plea from the Mayor of Melbourne and Dr R H Holly urging Kell Shire residents to support the metropolitan hospital and charities appeal. Rising fuel costs and general expenses intensify the need, with the objective set at a specific sum to be reached through ratepayer generosity and civic effort.
The Sunshine Council reports that the MMBW cannot give a date to lay the water main in Bruce Street Albion due to a long works list. Dr. H. Skinner, council representative, told the meeting the MMBW expects no indication when water supply along Glengarry Road West can be laid.
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