Who Will be the ex- Mayor
In a Labor caucus contest the field narrows to one or two candidates. Potential successors include Cr Jney Cr J Downing and Cr H Skinner. The Central Ward seeks ward representation after River Ward’s two year tenure with mixed support for Dr Dobson’s possible reappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. J. Ney
Cr J. Downing
Cental
Cr H. Skinner
Riv
Central Ward
Éeei
River Ward
Dr Dobson
Community Chest Appeal Launched
A circular folder targets businesses clubs and societies outlining aims of the organization. Regular shop and factory collections are planned. The initial goal is to raise funds to send 40 school children on a seaside holiday at five pounds each, with donations payable to Hon Treasurers E Hargreaves and W Deutschmann at the Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauhte
Messrs
E. Hargreaves
W. Deutsch ‘Mann
Sunshine council elections produce no contests
Last Saturday Sunshine held quiet council elections with three sitting members Cr A Beachley Cr G Dobson and Cr E Wil ley all returned unopposed. New face Cr N Ainsworth won Western Ward by walk over after Cr A G Pennell retired leaving Labor with eight seats to four for non-Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr A. Beachley
Southern
Cr G. E. Dobson
River
Cr E. Willey
Central
N. Ainsworth
Cr A G. Pennell
Labor
New Fruit Shop Opens on Dur ham Road Sunshine
A new fruit shop opens at 111 Durham Road opposite the Dermut Hotel in the former Dermut Radio premises. Proprietor Harold Hoover, a Sunshine grocer for almost thirty years, runs the venture with Mr Gordon Patterson as manager while Mr and Mrs Boorer are abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Road
Derrimut Hotel
Derrimut Radio
Harold Hoover
Sunshine
Mrs. Boorer
Gordon Patterson
Bowls Season Opens Tomorrow at Sun Shine Club
The 1952-53 Sun Shine Bowling Club season opens tomorrow with Mayor Dr G E Dobson officiating at 4 pm. The new paint and gravel paths set a fine scene for guests. tea will be served by club president Mr R Lowe. members are asked to wear full bowling attire for their first roll of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Bowling Club
G. E. Dobson
R. Lowe
Former Sunshine Resident Elected to Keilor Council
Interest in the poll was high and about 70 percent of possible votes were recorded. Kenneth James Horgan received 636 votes, Herbert James Lake 619, Archibald Win Skewes 915. Lake’s preferences gave Skewes 285 more, totaling 1200. Horgan 870. Skewes led by 330 votes. Milburn and Moffatt were unopposed. Skewes, an electrical engineer, is active in community welfare and chairs local groups.
The New Councillor His Sunshine Roots Prompt Labour Pick
Mr. Skewes a Labour representative and son of Mrs Skewes Derby Read and the late Dr H Skewes a former Braybrook Shire president is named to the council. A North Essendon resident in the Doutta Galla Riding for about years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Essendon A.L.P
Doutta Galla
Methodist Church
Skewes
Sunshine
North Essendon
Our Lady's Debutantes Return Ball Promises Entertainment
Our Lady's Debutante Set hosts a Return Ball in Our Lady's Hall this evening. Stan Walker's orchestra will perform from 8 30 p m to 2 a m with possible vocal items by the debutantes and a buffet supper to add enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady's Debutantes
Our Lady
Our Lady's Hall
Election of new president at Keilor Council meeting
Keilor Council prepares for its first meeting tomorrow to select a new Shire President. The contest appears between Cr T N Milburn and Cr P J Morehouse. Milburn joined the council after the death of his uncle Cr F Milburn in February 1951. Morehouse has served the Doutta Galla Riding about four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keilor
Cr T. N. Milburn
Cr P. J. Morehouse
Cr Milburn
Tullamarine
Cr F. Milburn
Cr P. J Morehouse
Doutta Galla
Revival RSSAILA Ball Set for September 19 at Town Hall
After a lapse, the RSSAILA Ball returns Friday September 19 in the Town Hall. Once a bright annual event, this year’s aims to surpass past standards with an active organizing committee. Tickets are selling well and attendees should secure them early. The Belle of the Ball competition will feature and the new Mayoress may make the selection. Novelties and music from Walker's Band will be provided for an enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Sunshine Seconds in Final Tomorrow
Sunshine Seconds and Richmond meet at the South Melbourne Cricket Ground to decide who faces East Brunswick in the Metropolitan League B Grade Grand Final. Curtain-raiser to the A Grade final, 12 30 pm start. Sunshine lists players and travel details for supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Richmond
South Melbourne Cricket Ground
East Brunswick
Sunshine Looms Bright with New Shops in Dickson Street
A major development in Sunshine sees confectioner A Lopes erect two modern two story shops in Dickson Street opposite the post office at a cost of £10000. The Bank of Australia and New Zealand Ltd buys Lopes current shop and Lopes moves to a new premises. The top floor becomes a dentists chamber with a flat to be used by P Boorer on return from England after post graduate study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lopes
Sunshine
Dickson Street
Bank of Australia and New Zealand Ltd
Mr. Lopes
Dentists
P. Boorer
England
Lopes
Enjoying Overseas Tour by Harold Poorer in Scotland Paris trip
A communication from Harold Poorer of Sunshine reports a pleasant overseas tour with his wife. They are touring Scotland and recently spent five days in Paris and plan to return home via America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Poorer
Sunshine Fruiterer
Boorer
Scotland
Paris
Hoorer
America
Shopbreakers caught in the Act
Sunshine Court heard two Yugoslavs Stanislaw Fajdiga and Seraphin Molina charged with attempted shop breaking and entering after night watchman John Martin Johnson and police confirmed tampered bricks at Gross's shop. Detained with a pinch bar two screwdrivers found, both accused claimed motive was money or food and were committed for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Sunshine Court
Stanislaw Fajdiga
Seraphin Molina
John Martin Johnson
Monash St
Sunshine
Gregory R. Walker
Gross
Also Mentioned on This Page
Community Chest Appeal
Seymours Men’s Store
Hampshire Road
Lake
Horgan
Clarence Herbert Moffatt
Maribyrnong
T. N. Milburn
Mr Skewes
Stan Walker
R.S.L. Ball
J. Castley
J H. Adams
J. H. Adams
A Hamilton
A. McFadyen
K. Silvey
R. Crosbie
B. McKay
A. Tanis
A James
If Drayton
K Mastin
G Southern
Kennedy
B. Titford
N. McGrath
B Pearce
T Moiler
C, Caddick
Lee
Rover
W. Cameron
K Winerage
A. Beachley
S Coxhill
A Davenport
Tribe
A Douglas
L. Hegarty
Fo Finn
Mastins
Stevenson
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