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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1950
Page
1
Dr Barclay pressed Mr Robinson about acting for the Council or privately. Robinson said he acted for the Council and had no payment. He explained that ICI owned adjoining land making notices and delays minimal, likening it to standard street subdivision. Council approved the plans and specifications.
Braybrook Council heard a report from Department of Health inspectors deeming the Health and Pre-School Centre site opposite the Shire Hall unsuitable. Main road exposure triangular land noise from railway yards unattractive south building high iron enclosures. Council scheduled full discussion and awaited railway land availability reply.
W Cameron and Son announce an auction after the Mt. Derrimut Clearing Sale featuring a 5V wireless battery vibrator star D.B. Shot Gun Junker and Harness and a kerosene stove among items to be sold upon completion of the clearing sale.
A man applied to Braybrook Council for permission to sell fish and rabbit in the streets promising fresh supply from Queenscliffe at fair prices. Dr Beachley moved to refuse as unhygienic and unfair to local traders, but the motion failed and the health inspector’s report on sale conditions was requested. Dr Green noted District's poor fish supply and supported a health compliant service, while Dr Barclay advised applying for a hawker's licence as an alternative.
Local performers Frances Shea and Mary Barker dominated the Heidelberg Eisteddfod duet event taking first place. Shea also captured top honors in the sacred solo category.
Braybrook Council failed to win Commonwealth approval for more migrant labour to relieve staff shortages. At Monday’s meeting councillors voiced disappointment and pressed to continue pursuing the issue, noting migrants on local roads and seeking data on numbers employed by other authorities. Further discussion was deferred to the next meeting.
Damage estimated at 20000 pounds occurred when the Leroc Oil Company factory on Ballarat Road Braybrook caught fire on Tuesday evening. Sunshine fire brigade and other units fought the blaze as heavy black smoke drifted over the area attracting many onlookers.
A nearby resident leaves her children with a neighbor to escape a fire at Leroy Oil Co. premises. She returns to find an electric stove awaiting installation missing, suggesting theft during the disaster.
Donations received for the Sun Youth Travel Scheme include gifts from Dr A G Pennell £50 Dr A Beachley £3 3s Sunshine Younger Set £2 2s T E Robinson £2 Wiltshire File Co P/L £2 2s E Hargreaves £1 1s R J and K J Hunter £1 1s Selleys Manufacturing Co P/L 10s 6d and T P J McCormick 10s. The total equals £62 11s 6d.
Braybrook Council forms a four member committee to study public baths after Dr N Green urged action. Land for the project is already secured.
Dr J Salmond came back from a trip abroad and was greeted by his family and friends last Wednesday.
On behalf of Mrs Dobson and myself we express gratitude for the appointment as Shire President for the ensuing year. We aim to justify the elevation by diligent service and seek active community cooperation across spiritual moral social cultural and recreational activities. We will place ourselves at the disposal of citizens and organisations, with Councillors and officers ready to assist.
Braybrook Council protests against the PMG Department plan for a migrant camp at the old 3LO site have succeeded the PMG will not proceed. The council will not house new Australians in the main building and queries arise over Deer Park buildings now controlled by ICI ANZ Ltd or the Government with further information sought.
Braghbrook Council on Monday confirmed an offer to Mr N McKay for eight acres along King Edward Ave, comprising half of the large pad dock between Talmadge St and Kine Beward Ave. The other half is proposed for railway prefabricated homes. The council aims to acquire at a very reasonable figure.
The Grand Final at Selwyn Park features East Brunswick vs South Melbourne. East Brunswick, coached by Duffy Plummer ex Essendon, beat South in the second semi final in terrible conditions and are favourites. South Melbourne, led by Fred Fairweather ex North Melbourne, are known for fighting spirit. a hard win against Sunshine may impact them.
Vandalism damages trees on Withers Street as an ornamental tree torn from the ground this week prompts a £5 reward offer from resident Mr J H Jackson for information leading to the offenders.
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