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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1953
Page
5
Local officials consider a municipal pool amid requests for streets drains and health recreation upgrades. Dr N Green notes offers from contractors and local engineers to assist with plans, while a public meeting is urged to test practicality and secure council support.
Arrangements are in place for a bazaar at the local hall on Saturday September 20 to aid St Albans Church of England. It opens at 2:30 pm with Mrs John Downing officiating. A sponge sandwich and cone competition will feature entries baked with Chef flour and returned with empty Chef packets.
A well attended general meeting of the Sunshine and Sall a Women’s Auxiliary took place in the club rooms on Tuesday September 15. A sitcom evening is planned for Wednesday September 23 with hostesses Mrs Moffatt and Mr Richi Walsh. Winners of raffles included Mrs Blackmore and Mrs Taylor who received towels chocolates and cigarettes respectively.
A scheme to improve lighting on Ballarat Road is proposed by the E C after Sunshine Council request. Options include installing three 300 watt and forty-one 200 watt lights at £377 14s, or three 300 watt and forty-one 100 watt lights, with the current setup of one 300 watt and thirteen 100 watt lights. The proposals will be discussed at a conference with BELC ward councilors and the ELT.
Stanley Frith of 6 Joy Street Maidstone was fined £5 at Sun Shine Court on Tuesday after admitting he drove a car involved in an accident on Ballarat Road on 30 May. Constable D Power stated the defendant admitted being the driver.
The Sunshine Council reported a total spend of £143,281 on sewerage works for the year ended 30 June, the largest in the municipality. Critics argued the program covered older built-up areas lacking sewerage, while officials noted the town is larger in area than many municipalities. A district inspection by the Sewerage Committee will precede 1964-58 estimates.
Health Inspector Skinner told the council that many applications are expected for Monier type septic closets in unsevered areas. MM-BLW spokesperson said the unit would be a blessing in disguise and urged legislation to authorize mass adoption in the metropolitan area.
Sunshine Film Circle screens Saturday in the Methodist Church hall showing new British features including Man on Trial and Vigil while a Canadian sporting film is also listed.
A local reader urges city officials to designate the Dickson Street and Station Place junction a Major Road with Stop signs at Clarke Street and the eastern corner. He cites speeding buses and cars, increasing Friday and Saturday double parking, and past minor accidents as reasons for action to protect schoolchildren and residents.
A Surahine Cricket Club request seeks a man employed full time at Selwyn Park during the cricket season. The club also proposes a post match conference between the curator, Park Committee representatives, and the club. The council will discuss these requests at the Ha Parks and Gardens Committee meeting.
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