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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1937
Page
1
Braybrookshire council proposes to place 600 land blocks at the disposal of the Slum Abolition Board to build homes for residents in congested Braybrook shire. The announcement touts Braybrook as healthy with ample room and full services eight miles from the GPO and awaits Board approval.
The Braybrookshire council decided at its last meeting to allow press and public to attend committee meetings except those on legal matters. Dr Dedrick moved the proposal, Dr Lowe seconded, and the motion passed unanimously amid criticism in The Advocate and objections by ratepayers.
Letters of appreciation flood The Advocate after a prior article on water supply for St Albans. The Progress Association sent copies to fifty state election candidates and will pursue support with Water Trust, Keilor and Braybrookshire councils, and MPs to aid women and children in St Albans.
Dr Lowe led a Central riding council inspection with the shire engineer to assess Albion soldier settlement roads for possible improvements and to secure funds in the estimates. He noted houses are set and rates paid, providing encouragement to council operations.
A large industrial concern the Australian Iron and Steel Construction Company, a Broken Hill subsidiary, has bought 76 acres on Sunshine Road near White City. McPherson's Pty. Ltd. acted as agents, with KE. M. Purdy Co. and L. E. Holden assisting. The deal signals Sunshine’s upgrade, though immediate building plans remain undecided. Local boosters push for nearby housing to attract workers.
Dr Lower nold E Cash was fined £1 for no left-hand light on a truck in Ballarat Road September 10. Robert Gra fined 10s for cycling without lights in Durham Road September 6. Morris A Schutt fined £1 for cutting the traffic button in San Crescent September 10. Constable David Power was the informant in all three cases.
In St Albans the rain shortage worsened compared with nearby Deer Park where supplies were adequate. About 25 residents attended a small meeting addressed by Mr H O White M L A McMutton on local state soil and related concerns.
Lucknow provides tips listing runners including Rostrim Maluno Sideup Aurie's Star and The Wizard with comments on bets and form for Ailsa Handicap selections at Moonee Valley.
Hon R G Casey federal treasurer and Corio MP spoke at Sunshine town hall urging support for Dr KE Hanmer UAP candidate for Footscray. He praised Casey platform oratory and warned politics can breed bitterness while noting Commonwealth aid boosted state prosperity. Menzies will join from same platform on later date.
Albion Cricket Club invites locals to attend a practice match at 2 pm tomorrow and try out for the team. The season starts October 2 at Albion ground against Waratah, with a Tooradin picnic on October 3 requiring deposits for bus seats.
A special feature at St Albans Church of England Sunday service at 11 am will be the return of Rev Frank Thornton. The article notes his prior tenure and celebratory welcome, with emphasis on the church’s continued outreach and parish activities.
Over six seasons Sunshine Football Club has reached finals five times with only one premiership. A string of close losses, including a one point defeat to South Melbourne in 1930, mirrors Carlton in fate and raises questions about a Carlton linked figure blamed for unlucky runs. Golf and billiards share the sting of bad luck lowering averages.
Mr EK Hargreaves reported that Braybrook and Footscray councils discussed Sunshine bus service extensions with the Tramways Board. The Board chair said money is lost on the current Sunshine service but aims to serve residents, and private bus owner Mr Tresize had been offered a Board position but refused. An inspection of new routes will occur and a decision to follow.
Hon R G Casey MHR member for the district spoke last night explaining his absence from the electorate due to duties as Federal Treasurer requiring travel to every state in Australia. He said he kept in touch via press publicity and communications to councils and bodies, noting Corio covers 110 by 20 miles and urging no interests suffered.
The sports event scheduled for October 22 at Castlemaine has been cancelled by the central executive of the sports union due to an infantile paralysis epidemic. Mr A Tyrer of Sunshine Technical School has long served as secretary.
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