Tablet unveiling marks founder of Sunshine works in Bendigo district
Chief Secretary announces Prime Minister will unveil a tablet at the old little turn smithy once built by Hugh Victor McKay in 1884 near Drummartin. The historic structure, moved from its site, sits in front of the Sunshine works and preserves the bellows, anvil, and tools. The event spotlights the origins of Hugh Victor McKay’s mining and farming equipment empire.
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Stanley MM. Proce
Commonwealth
Victor McKay
Drummartin
Bendigo
William Anderson
Fine VI
Pine Grove
Tia Mocha
Nusaw
Sunshine
New Site for Cattle Yards Near St Albans
Surveyors report a new 2000 acre cattle yards site about half a mile west of St Albans stretching to Kororoit Creek Dieer Park. The area is undulating well drained and moderately priced. Councillors Evans and Stevens noted it as an alternative to Sydnenham but no decision yet. government stance unclear as Premier tours Sunshine Pipe Bun ground.
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St. Albans
Dieer
J. Evans
J. H. Stevens
Sydenham
Visit of 2000 Farmers Ceremony in Melbourne Arrival
Two thousand farmers will attend a ceremony in Melbourne, arriving by special train from Melbourne and not Sunshine residents. After the unveiling, 50 guides will lead farm delegates on a tour of the works, followed by a lunch hosted by the firm.
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Melbourne
Sunshine
Sunshine Carnival Starts To-Day A Feast Of Attraction
Sunshine carnival opens with a parade led by Sunshine and District Band under Marshal G Goakes from Two Hall. Organizers report growing interest, final preps on Saturday, programs on sale and full schedule of events at Belwyn Park, with sports, boxing, wrestling, games, and novelty exhibitions planned for two days of festivities.
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Sunshine Carnival
Uhre Sunshine
Disteiel
Marshal G. Goakes
Trwo
Belwyn Park
J. J. Gollins
J. Ivory
Ohin
T. M. Peendergast
Wall
Ob Tn
Ablembier
Merobo TL
Tateks Steno
Playgrounds Turn From Blessing To Curse in City Neighborhood
Residents report safety and supervision issues at Willers Street and King Forward Avenue playgrounds. Objects thrown, rude behavior, and police threats raise concerns that the facilities fail their intended purpose. Officials consider steps to protect residents and improve supervision at the sites.
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Ceomplaint
Gir
Taowe
Willers Street
Orabepawers
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Harvester Works
Chesonshire
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Dorothy Macckail
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