Barrow Race Challenge at Sunshine Hospital Carnival
A barrow race event at Sunshine Hospital Carnival drew a large crowd last Friday with Wai Roberts defending his title amid rival bets and chatter. The race starts at 8 p.m. from the Post Office to the carnival with contestants training on local roads. A Grand Quiz Contest follows on Saturday at 8 p.m. with cash prize for the winner and a brief note on the world’s smallest man appearing at the carnival.
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Sunshine Hospital Loan Re- Hention Committee
Cing
Tirave Wis
Qiaismanter W. Roberts
A Rowdley
Me. J.K. McDonald Wan
Hose Vital Hall
Shire
W Robers
Nifey
Han
Roberta
R. K. McDonald
APC
J. Whrelahan
A. Heuchley
Half
Barrow
Ry Barclay
Claude Greenwood
Milkment
OM Thumb
Land acquisition meeting convened at Maidstone Hall
Residents of Williamstown Newport and Sunshine gathered at Maidstone Hall to challenge the land acquisition process. Delegates urged a Lot Owners Tribunal and a pause in proceedings while seeking redress for Returned Servicemen and other owners. A Lot Owners Association was formed to handle cases on merit, with a follow up meeting set for 9/10/49.
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Williamstown
Newport
Sunshine
Maidstone Hall
Hun. Kent
Hughey
Braybrook
Puneils
Gough Messrs J. Lemmon
A. E. Shepherd
Mlla‘s
Eivisneta Wa Ind. Sunshine
Lot Owners Tribunal
Victorian Housing Commission
G. Dobson
Motorist Fined For Parking Too Close To Kerb
Jeffrey Ayton of Drummartin Street Sunshine was fined 4 pounds 3 shillings at the Local Court on Tuesday for parking twelve feet from the kerb on Hampshire Road. The judge warned the practice has become prevalent and urged deterrence. Ladies auxiliary A.8.L. committee meetings are scheduled for Tuesday evening next, October 41.
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Hampshire Road
Jeffrey Ayton
Drummartin St
Sunshine
Ladies’ Auxiliary
A.8
Move for Cheaper Road Defeated by Local Council
A plan to reduce pavement costs for Glengala Road in Ryder Mernda Street West Sunshine was defeated by the eaybrook Council. Dr A G Pennell backed a 24 foot share of a proposed 40 foot road, but the council and solicitor warned of dangerous precedent and required formal notices if abandoned.
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Glenguln Rd
Ryder and
Mernda
West Sunshine
Eaybrook
A. G. Pennell
Glengaln Bay
Dobson
If Club
Tee Con Tien
Eid Cr
Bagslay
Lil Ho
Anil
Councillors Inspect Knotscray Hospital
Councillors from Braybrook visit the planned Funtscray Hospital during a lunch meeting then tour the constriction site. The project aims for a modern 200 bed facility serving Footscray and Braybrook with costs rising to £650 000.
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Funtscray Hospital
Braybrook
Bos Pital
Nheses
Stu
Costa Hag
Jerow
RB. Parsons
Australia
Footscray
Er W. J. Pridham
Common
J. Parle
Bob Thorne
Chay Beaver
A. Beachley
W. Pridham
Welfare Subsidy Sparks Infant Centre Plans in Sunshine
The Health Minister announced a government subsidy of £1000 on a £ project for an infant welfare centre in Sunshine. At Monday’s council meeting a special committee was formed to examine all aspects of the proposed centre amid uncertain plans and rising costs estimated at £15000 to £20000.
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Sunshine
Little Axe and Co. Barclay
Meltace
Dobson
Thin Squpee Alec
Sunshine debuts in Victorian Sub-District cricket tomorrow
First Senior Cricket Match tomorrow marks Sunshine’s elevation from Vietorian Junior Cricket Association to Victorian Sub-District Assoc. Sunshine’s First Eleven meets Brunswick at Selwyn Park with Deer Park hosting the Second Eleven at the LCL ground. Notable recruit Maharthy, a Coburg player, joins to boost Sunshine’s squad and support from Jon Ferrell Len Willey and Lee Vinhill.
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Vietorian Junior Cricket Association
Wiioy
Ah Ponnell
Ballarat
Hon Me Sarthy
Tommer Fitveny
Coburg
Cube
Noxious Trades Extension Granted After Council Debate
After a lengthy debate Braybrook approved a further extension for an abattoir site at Somerville, Brooklyn amid strong opposition from Dems Dobson and Barrett who argued the policy should bar new licenses for noxious trades. Supporters led by Barclay, Drayton and Pennell urged approval citing site suitability and council power to grant permits.
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Dobson
Givng
Seasid
Tor
Barrett
Rouses
Barclay
Mrayton
Pennell
Local Vocalists Triumph At Meidelberg Eisteddfod Duet
Two local artists Mrs Princes Shea and Miss Mary Barker secured first in the duet section at the Meidelberg Eisteddfod. The pair also won the top prize in the same section at the Footscray festival.
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Princes Shea
Mary Barker
Excellent Result To Food For Britain Appeal
The Braybrook Shire effort raised thirty one boxes of foodstuffs for Maidstone search and Rescue. A £50 cash donation from Ht. McKay was added to the central committee funds. President Cr. A Beachley paid tribute to helpers including Cr. A G Pennell and transport donor.
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Beitwin' Ap
Geal
Braybrook
Maidstone
McKay
Cr. A. Beachley
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