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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1952
Page
3
Sunshine Councillors have not fixed a policy on the Sun Youth Travel Scheme for next year. Some urge broader city involvement and funding limits, noting no municipal obligation to cover all costs. The Mayor plans a public meeting to gauge opinion and decide on possible district contributions.
IX men were fined at Sunshine Court on Tusider Tor for driving heavy loads on the Ship Heiter beyond a six ton limit. Three cases tied to Robertson's Road Sydenham and three to East Esplanade St Albany. Defendants Gordon Hayy Home Road Newarts Kulerthavisy Blyth St Altolia Keith My CAnshayy Redeliff and Alan Moore Swan Hill were each fined £10.
City band officials discuss forming a committee led by Messrs Kirby and PL White to organize a band. Members believe the group completes the city’s social life and aim to perform in October at the lawns of the Past One. Contributions to the treasurer Mr White and secretary Mr K Flory are requested.
Departure of Mrs TL Shower and daughter Miss Skewes noted. Mrs Skewes long service in local council and former Braybrook shire president. Invi C T U honors miss Skewes for twenty three years of service. Applications and approvals proceed for shop and fruit and vegetable shop proposals in West Sunshine area.
The committee of management announces a final inspection prior to the hospital’s mid next year opening. No further viewings will occur after Hospital Sunday due to valuable equipment and the risk of damage. Entry for children and unescorted visitors is restricted and monetary admission is charged for refreshments.
A programme of travel films organized for new arrivals from England will be shown at St Mark's Mall next Wednesday October 2. Harold Stewardson organized the screening through America France and the United Kingdom. After a prior enthusiastic reception in Sun Shine a return showing was arranged for a broader audience. The films offer a chance to revisit familiar journeys with a rich collection intended to benefit Mission vipers and related groups.
Record shows Abe Tramways inspection of bus stops on Raleigh Road Muribyenone revealing an alteration by the OATS Sunshine Council which recently moved the stops to S stored. River Ward representatives to meet officers to discuss the site with the board.
Horticultural Society speaker Mr. Gough extols gladiolus as a fine cut flower but not a main garden plant. He advises deep corms, small root ice, well manured soil, sunny sheltered spots, trenches about twelve inches by one inch deep with brass clippings, and regular spraying every ten days.
Synchronising with Library Week the city advances the conversion of the old health centre at Corio Street and Hampshire Road into a municipal library. The building has been stripped and prepared for fibrous plaster lining as quotations for plasterwork and furniture are completed. Applications for Librarian were revived but deemed unsatisfactory by council.
George Augustine Gus McNabb a prominent Maribyrnong RSL member died on 8 October The Maribyrnong RSL held a graveside service led by Sub-branch president Mr Garing.
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