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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1953
Page
1
The council plans a inspection at the Ballarat Road and Hosamoad Roads site Mald bhane prior to municipal elections. Dr G E Dobson retired after attending his last meeting and moved for rescinding the service station approval. Residents objecting will be heard as a deputation before final decision.
The district completed 684 houses and commenced 704 in the year ended June. Victoria overall shows a decline from 836 completions last year to 3108 in the year, while Kellor reports 742 houses under construction with 228 completed and 311 commenced. Statewide housing under construction fell 22 percent from the September 30 1951 peak.
Retiring committee members include Mrs Riley Mosare Hargreaves Nayland Rohner Fennell McDonald and Bench. Nominations to fill vacancies are accepted from all hospital members. Nomination forms available from the secretary. Closing date 28 September. Retiring members are eligible for re election.
Mr GA Little, a health inspector for Bunshine, reported on Monday that twenty eight milk samples submitted for analysis were all satisfactory. Bunshine police have on found "tate Bettie" at last Friday.
On Tuesday Keilor Council, led by Dr J Eddie, resolved to fast against the proposed adult franch ise for councils. A letter will be sent to Premier Cain to state the council views with Dr A Skewes recorded as a dissenting member.
Cars in the Round Australia trial caused trouble for local motorists last weekend. Jack Johnson, former heavyweight boxing champion, was hurled from the road when struck by a car near Euroa. his vehicle rolled twice but he and companions sustained only bruises. Jim Gaylor, a prominent walker, escaped damage as he met vehicles traveling at speed on the road near Port, while other locals reported near-collisions during the event.
Two fourteen year olds have been detained in connection with a string of robberies at Sunshine shops early on Thursday morning. Items stolen include rifles and fishing tackle from Webster’s. a hammer and pilots from Rings. money from Vicky Laigh’s. Entry was gained through a broken light.
Fragmented notice reports theft involving St John’s Superintendent and local residents. It notes alleged interference with work and accusations that Mr Pattinor would hinder progress at a public facility. Details are unclear due to damaged text restoring full context is not possible.
A reunion of Sunshine Football Club players and officials will be held at Selwyn Park on Sunday for the club charity day. Highlights include a match between past and present players and a hiking contest featuring Johnny Walker Williamstown and Eric Huxtable with Del Kennedy coaching Sunshine. Other attractions and children's entertainment are listed with further details on page eight.
A new train time table came into effect this week with extra off peak services and altered times between Sunshine and Melbourne. Service changes affect weekday and Saturday departures with revised morning and afternoon slots and no alterations today.
Sunshine City Band will hold a committee meeting behind the Pictures Theatre Tuesday next. Attendance requested from committee members and contact details to be provided by end of October. Lilyanne Thompson listed among attendees.
Hospital president responds to a letter from Mr Chaplin and explains the hospital’s finances and proposed fee increases. He notes a 1952-58 deficit of 1040 and cites an official commission letter supporting higher weekly fees to fund maintenance. He invites further discussion with the Hospital and Charities Commission and attendees at the September meeting.
Residents report bike versus car crashes across multiple streets including Corn wall Road Monash Street and Ballarat Road. Names include Ray Clayton Jan Patryas Laurence Cariana Keith Loft and a driver D at Jackson with addresses and partial locations noted.
The Sunahisio Junior Technical School earned prizes at the Royal Show in the Tomo Crafta Section with Glenda Smith taking first in Leatherwork while Sturie Mehtahan and Jenny Marshall placed. Judith Boyle helped West placy as students under Miss Ursulm Waters and Masandipon Iy await routine. Enrolments open for evening classes led by Dr Hart with nursing training a pathway for girls.
Arts and Crafts exhibition by the Child Care Committee in Getabir has been postponed due to heavy pooking of the town hall. The event, planned for three days, will showcase arts and crafts, pottery, tapestry, rug making, knitting, and adult sections with prizes. Details will be announced later.
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