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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1924
Page
3
The Sunshine Harvester laboratory conducts tensile tests on steel, pearlite content, and iron alloys to assess strength and ductility. It details testing apparatus, weights, and grips, describing how load, area, and rider position determine tensile strength for mild steel, converter wheel iron, and malleable cast iron.
The Mbion Quarrying Co Ltd unveiled a new electrically driven crushing plant claimed to be the largest in the Commonwealth. The complex, largely Austie built, features self-regulating Morcom equipment, air starting systems, and belt conveyors linking to rail trucks. A grand opening with refreshments and invitations was held for suburban council members and interested parties.
In Braybrook Shire, G. M. Kay was elected president for a second term amid council deliberations on economy and future policy. Discussions covered road maintenance, sewerage, quarry traffic, and main roads, with praise for officers and notes on revenue projects and rate estimates. The council highlighted past purchases, including a road plant and steamroller, and plans to extend Braybrook’s reserves and pursue sewerage as soon as feasible.
A Braybrook Shire Council letter from A. Clark St Albans notes a conference on providing a water supply between Glenpay and Laverton. Delegates McKay Pridham and Dr Windham discuss pressure for fire fighting and domestic use. Metropolitan Board plans a new service from a Broadmeadows reservoir to supply a higher level, with support decided.
A draft municipal drainage and water distribution plan for the Maidstone area between Sunshine and Footscray was shown by the secretary at a Monday council meeting. The Metropolitan Board of Works requested a locality plan detailing proposed sewers to divert stormwater, with costs covered by a metropolitan rate.
A town deputation urged building a Footscray hospital to serve the district. Led by Dr Farns worth and including representatives from Footmeray Council Sunshine Capital committees and progress associations, the group argued the need and argued for timely action. The Premier listened and gave a favorable reply, signaling progress on the project.
Council minutes show Dr Tilburn urging the shire secretary to draft regulations for bus traffic outside the eight mile city radius. Dr Dempater proposes culvert placements on several roads to be put on estimate. A three member committee is to oversee erection of a new hall, insurance, repairs, and related undertakings with authority to act. Members McKay Domputer and Pridham join on the committee with Scott and Tilburn listed.
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