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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1934
Page
3
In a Saturday election Cr Davis was chosen as centenary president of Keilor Shire. Councillors praised his fitness for the role and he pledged to uphold the office’s dignity while attending many official functions. Prior to the vote, the council agreed on an increased allowance of £55 plus £20 for extra centenary calls.
Deer Park secretary A Ross announces preparations for a monster gymkhana on December 1. Events will include horse events cycling and footrunning with many novelty contests open to non locals, aiming to boost popularity. Programs with full event details will be available soon.
The Heidelberg authorities reviewed suburban rail service and considered fare cuts but the Railway Department stated there is no possibility of reducing fares. The decision ends months of debate as officials reaffirm no fare reduction will occur.
Brundmeca Owus Bulla and Keilor unite to set a strong post along the Melbourne procession route for the Duke of Gloucester arrival. Five from each shire to fund decorations. Strong post location pending. Shire to buy school medals at £1 3s 9d.
Burglars broke into Keilor Shire Hall during the Wednesday night hours. They damaged two doors to gain entry but could not force the strongroom door and left without significantly damaging the contents.
A Saturday rifle shoot saw over 20 teams, with Melbourne Rifle Club posting a stunning 101 of 105. Local standout A. E. Dumbrell scored a century. Next weekend, Port Melbourne v Williams Town inter‑union shoot will be at Port Melbourne with 60 per side. H Franks, A E Dumbrell, H Laity, and W Bignell selected for Williams Town.
Braybrook Council reports outline progress on Anderson Road tree planting and guards, Gordon Street completion, Essendon quarry sustenance crew, and street drainage improvements. Other items include Hampshire Crescent excavation, Grandstand works at Maribyrnong Reserve, and stone sourcing with McKay and McIntyre Road resurfacing plans. Health Inspector notes nine wandering stock, dog registration totals, multiple trades and piggery works, infectious diseases six cases Aug, and prosecutions at Sunshine Court for weight ticket and unpermitted street opening.
Gordon Calder of St. Albans won the £493 tender accepted by Keilor Shire Council for extensive works at Keilor hall. Upgrades include main hall and council chamber alterations, a new secretary’s office, enlarged supper room with wooden floor, cloak rooms, dressing room facilities, and modernised office space to improve dances and functions. Architect Gordon E. Gibbon praised for plans and specifications.
Municipal and parliamentary representatives pressed for platform lighting at St Albans railway station after prior refusals citing unavailable funds. A letter from the Railways department quoted the cost of lighting the office and signal box, prompting councillors to clarify their aim was platform illumination.
Property listing notes two addresses in Richmond Missouri 71308 with limited details. The item presents as a brief address inquiry or advertisement without further context or quoted terms.
A comic exchange sees Bobby blamed by an aunt for eating cake while a sergeant major admonishes a recruit for a sunburnt style button. A line about medicine at the university hints at family news. The text ends with a quip on money and cold cash.
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