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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1941
Page
1
A note to W H P from The Strand Williamstown thanks for a panel of figures. It suggests the odd 19430 means over and hints the war may end this year. A grand total 19410 divided by two yields 1941.
Braybrook council, by eight votes to three, approved no objection to Kreglinger and Fernau Pty. Ltd. for a license to dry and treat sheep skins at their new £14,000 Mealeich Street building after a prior refusal. The decision followed a solicitor’s opinion and a writ from the company.
Racing note records selections for major Australian events. Skipton is picked for the Derby by Gugger in Wakeful Stakes pacing, with other names like Lilette Eyota and Hesione mentioned among the field across events including Maribyrnong Plate and Victoria Derby.
The Shire Engineer announced tenders for 10 more houses in the Duke street area bringing the final count to 360. When occupied these 10 houses would add 2000 to the population, with the location designed to credit the town.
Footscray and Sunshine district supporters hail a £12,500 grant and £12,500 loan for a new Footscray Hospital. M. L. A. J Muljen Mullens spearheaded the drive, securing funds and advancing public utilities, including a Sunshine girls' school. The project awaits Commonwealth approval to proceed.
Bennell and Ron McLaughlin meet over 15 thr minute rounds with George Elliott and Jimmy Dundee headlining a main ten round bout. A six round and several fours fill the card as promoters tout a packed Footscray program next Monday night Cup Eve. Both fighters arrive to train and hype a big Melbourne gate with Sydney Stadium links noted.
The Ballarat road to Footsers route faced refusal to install larger buses despite efforts by Mr Trezive and support from Mr Mullens. Crowding worsened after tramway buses diverted via South-road and Easex-Street, with private Ballarat-road services bearing the impact.
William Vokauer of Burke street Braybrook sues James Rockett of Northumberland road for £10 damages claiming a stone thrown by Rockett hit his leg outside a hut near Duke street quarry. Rockett counters, saying Vokauer threw first. Vokauer testifies he caused no provocation and suffered abrasion and three days business loss as a marine dealer.
A witness described cattle care and a stone throwing incident on a rural property. The bench found no clear assault or injury and dismissed the case with no costs awarded.
An urgent call for able bodied men aged 30 to 60 to join the Volunteer Defence Corps meeting at the Town Hall on Wednesday evenings for training. Commander Jack Mounsey will meet recruits to explain requirements amid overseas complications and home defense needs.
Ce Edwards of Footscray, representative on the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, addressed Braybrooks Council on local needs. He was welcomed by Shire President Dr. F B Drayton and thanked for attending.
The Keilor Shire Council will hold a meeting on Saturday with agenda items to discuss local governance and community matters. Residents are encouraged to attend or submit concerns ahead of the session.
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