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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1954
Page
5
The article warns that centralised valuation would raise rates despite uniform policy. It notes increased valuations likely and cites potential impact on local assessments such as Board of Works rates, while acknowledging a need to study actual effects on residents and budgets.
The South Melbourne Community Chest held its annual meeting in the Mayor's Room with reps present. Miss Marie Fitzpatrick outlined elderly work, joined by Mrs Hobhouse from the Mobile Canteen. The secretary updated on Hospital and Charities Commission registration. amended constitution approved. Treasurer showed £349 13s 11d balance after £304 donated in 1953. Reelected: Dr Dobson Mrs Clarke Mrs Warburton Mr Hooper. Mrs L Schmidt elected to replace Mrs Ferguson. A Queen Carnival was decided for February to August.
Albert Cyril James of Seddon claimed £120 for brickwork at Tribe Street Sunshine from F. Weir of Sunshine. Work began but was not finished. James paid in full and valued unfinished work at £20. Judge Sunshine Court awarded £20 plus £10 16s 4d costs. defendant did not appear.
Sunshine Public Works Committee discussed installing passenger service between Sunshine and Newport. Dr Chaplin urged persistent efforts and Dr Parsons noted summer benefits from a direct beach link. The committee adopted a motion to take the matter up with the Minister of Transport.
An important Craft Class meeting will be held at Mrs Duncan home 46 King Edward Avenue on Monday September 27 at 2 pm. All members are requested to be present.
The library refused an art exhibition after debate. The librarian Mr. Preacott reported other libraries had hosted similar events. Dr. Willey cited insufficient space while Dr. Chaplin urged not to grant permission without more information. Dr. Dobson argued exchange of art and literature benefits children, but his proposal for conditional approval failed.
The Sunshine Branch of the 8.3. & A. Fathers Association and its Women's Auxiliary thank the Sunshine City Band for a superb entertainment at Bundoora Repatriation Hospital. The Dads and Auxiliary visit patients regularly, gifting luxuries and cheer, with authorities calling the performance among the finest ever seen by patients and staff.
Sunshine Lions Club members and wives attended a picture party at the Roxy Theatre on Wednesday then dined at Lion Bill Harvey's home. A Ladies Auxiliary basket contest won by Ja J Williams of Co State Savings Bank raised £28 10s. A Dutch auction for a water net donated by Mrs A Teese brought £9 2s. Other events pushed total over £46.
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