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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1939
Page
2
At a Braybrook council meeting criticism arose over channelling payments. Dr Dobson alleged overcharges and questioned day labor use while the engineer defended cost controls and ongoing work. The dispute touched policy, method choices, and potential rescinding motions.
Sunshine council hears plea from Sunshine Progress Association to rename or renumber Derby Durham and Hampshire Roads along with Withers Street Hill Crescent and Thorpe Street. Officials cite railway crossings and odd even numbering issues. sentimental resistance noted. The matter was referred to officers for report.
The Braybrook Shire Council announces its usual fortnightly meeting will be held on Monday evening next. Councillors and residents are invited to attend and discuss local matters.
A lively juvenile ball by the Sunshine Mothers Club drew many children in costumes on October 19 at the town hall. Judges included Dr. W Pridham and Mayoress Mrs Beever. performances featured a Tiny Tot chorus and "Who Killed Cock Robin" praise.
A large crowd gathered at the Masonic Hall Sunshine on Saturday to honor Mr F. W. Scott on his retirement after 11 years as secretary of the Sunshine ANA. Chief President Dwyer attended and presented a past president’s certificate to Mr H. Durham, while Mr Scott received a folding chair and cushion for Mrs Scott amid a warm reception.
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