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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 11, 1953

Page

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Path Near School Most Urgent Job

The city discussed urgent path construction near the new school with Dr Cantley urging priority for Armstrong Street. An amendment moved to start in South Road as soon as possible was carried. Braybrook State School Committee urged a coast in Ballarat Road between Duke Street and the school be considered. engineer to report.

J. Cantley South Road Armstrong St Cr Cantley Armstrong Street Dempster Braybrook State School Ballmrat Rona Duke Street

McKay Memorial to Be Erected at Barclay Reserve

The McKay Memorial will be placed at the entrance to Darcy Besarrs, with an estimated cost of £1000. A committee sought council cooperation and will await the McKay family’s views before the next meeting to discuss the proposal.

McKay Barclay Reserve Atee Ev Meutny Howmurat McIkay Etrance Darcy Bésarrs

Council proposes tipping rubbish fee at Mathews Street tip

Sunshine Council plans a charge for rubbish tipping at the Mathews Street tip. The site near Beret is fenced and access is controlled with a gate lock, signaling a formal charging scheme to residents and visitors.

Sunshine Council Mathews Street al Ena

New Civic Leader Dr. Skinner Elected Mayor

Dr. H Skinner named mayor of Sunshine City after council vote. He thanked colleagues for support and pledged to advance the citys future with a strong team and fair actions. Dr Parsons and Dr Downing praised council cooperation and health strain. A local theft recount mentions Walter Derbat incident on Adalside Street.

Sunshine Skinner Downing Parsons Wald Dr. Downing Walter Derbat Adalside Street EH. V. Mc ‘Mya

Mayoral Allowance Rise for Sun Shine's New Leader

Sun Shine council approves a mayoral allowance of 2650 with a 250 contingency for emergencies for Dr H Skinner as new mayor. Councillors McDonald and Willey lead the motion. an amendment to keep last year’s amount plus 200 for a Royal Visit fails.

Sunshine H. Skinner Lebor Dr. McDonald Cr. Willey Cr Headley Cr. Green

Mayor and Mayoress Skinner Celebrate 28 Years Service

Mr and Mrs Skinner longtime residents with civic roles since 1941. Mr Skinner served as Council member and Board of Works Commissioner for two terms and earned a coronation medal. Mrs Skinner active in charitable and benevolent groups. their daughter Dorothy is a promising singer under trainer James Gawne.

S R Skinner Board of Works Ae Comminstoner Skinner Victorian Railways Hwaye Hegan Celstant Newport Poperal Ballarat Road Braybrook North Footscray Bunahine Ladies’ Benevolent Society Ake Waa «Foundation Footscray Williamstown

New Councillor Welcomed to Suhabine Council

Dr. Les Rogers was sworn in unopposed to the Suhabine Council after Dr. Gi Dobeos retired. He joins four retiring councillors returning for another term, including Downing and Gray Green who won re election. Downing stated he would not have faced the race due to medical orders.

Les Rogers Sleclad Vpsency Tal Suhabine Council Gi Dobeos Oe Santiey Downing Gray Green Opposed

Cricketers Open Practice and Name New Manager

The UNSHINE Cricket Club begins practice on Tuesday with new players and a newly appointed manager Mr Keo Yawestt. The committee announces Gordon Pirr as part of the second eleven and T O´Brien and W Mad as scorers. Wyn Nawhorne, ex Pontacray captain, will join as club secretary.

Ane Keo Yawestt Sititant Gordon Pirr Steven McKenzie Elevelewatéa Pontacray Second Meven Cheb This Sass

Breezy West Coast City Faces Mild Winter Weather

A garbled OCR fragment mentions Mina Mowtt and a Western city, hinting at a light winter pattern. No clear events, dates, or organizations are readable to confirm details for a solid news item.

New Bank Premises Nearing Completion at Hamp shire Road

Sunshine Branch of The National Bank of Australasia Limited prepares to occupy modern new premises at 348 Hampshire Road. The design features sycamore paneling with maple inlays, pastel green walls, abundant natural light, fluorescent lighting, acoustic tiles, and comfortable changing and tuition facilities. The building plans include a stair for future expansion. Spent of the City of Berec.

Hampshire Road Sunshine National Bank of Australasia Limited Berec

Public Urged to Support Band Instrument Appeal

The Sunshine City Band seeks funds to replace instruments lost in a fire, after 25 years of service to Sunshine and District. The committee, with Roy Bayle as Bandmaster, appeals to citizens to contribute 2000 to restore the band room and keep the band active for Sunshine’s new city status.

Sunshine City Bana Nave Funda Instrumenta Jost Dinastrone Sunshine Sunshine City Fenlily Surshine Band Amond Committee Roy Bayle M._ FLYNN Ravenhall St Sunshine, W.2

WAND INSTRUMENT REPLACEMENT APPEAL Peden Pa

Community appeal lists donations from R Boyle L White J Crockart A Townsend Dodson G Hamblyn M Leslie totaling 70 pounds. Band plans a Bottle Drive to collect bottles batteries old iron brass from Sunshine Albion Deer St Albans and surrounding areas to support replacement instruments.

Wy Eev Eventread i R. Boyle L. White J. Crockart A ‘Townsend Dodson G Hamblyn M Leslie Sunshine Albion Deer St Albans

Sunshine Round Australia Gar Trial Nears Finish

Two young Sunshine residents Len Taylor and Dave Ranin, English migrants living with Taylor's parents in Sunshine, drove a TD MG to Mt Tam heading toward Darwin. Engine overheating forced a halt. both men bring motorsport experience as they await Darwin results.

Sunshine Australia Len Taylor Davi Ranin BC Monash Birect Mt. Tam Darwin Len L. Taylor Dave England Lena Tandayn Yeading

Grand Final Seconds Claim Metropolitan League Title

In the Metropolitan League B grade Grand Final at Hawthorn Ground, the Seconds beat Brunswick to win the title. The match is listed with team members including Hamilton, Nuttall, Roberta, McKay, Mastin, Jackson, Drayton, Phe lan, Wiete, Mollet, Me Gratinford, Bark and others as participants.

Hawthorn Isue Brunswick Hamilton, & Nuttall K. 5Hvey E. Roberta B. McKay A. ‘Tenly M. Mastin G. Southern D. Jackson Hi. Drayton K. Phelan R. Wiete Mollet N. Me Gratinford C. Bark de Energen

Priority of Street Scheme Decided on Casting Vote

Sunshine Council used the mayor Dr. M. Skinner's casting vote to resolve whether the 4 scheme for Joe Albion should take priority over other plans. Debates centered on who should lead, with motions from Downing and Hirst and objections about local conditions and water in Cheney St. Deer Park.

Joe Albion Sunshine Council M. Skinner Cassley Cheney St. Deer Park Ainsworth Hanlin E. Harreaver

Reward Offered for Wheel Stolen from Truck Near Town Hall

Ten pound reward offered for information leading to arrest and conviction of thief who stole a spare wheel from a truck parked opposite Town Hall on Saturday June between 8 18 and 1 30 pm. Wheel described as red painted wire wheel with a Dunlop tyre and tube, 6.00x18, belonging to a 1983 Chevrolet van. Call MM 1724 or Mbt 1049 or visit 82 Sydney Street, Abon. All information will be treated confidentially.

Town Hall Dunlop Mt 82 Sydney St Ab On

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