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Pages from historic issues of Werribee Banner and The Advocate (Sunshine).

Brimbank & North West from the archives – September 20, 2016

FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate   40 years ago September 22, 1976 Local Government Minister Alan Hunt hinted last...

From the archives – September 13, 2016

FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate   40 years ago September 15, 1976 The Western Region Women’s Refuge may have...

From the archives – September 6, 2016

FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate   40 years ago September 8, 1976 Cr Herbie Hollingworth is the new Sunshine...

From the archives – August 30, 2016

FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate   40 years ago September 1, 1976 The western suburbs had been found to...

From the archives – August 23, 2016

FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate   40 years ago August 25, 1976 Private negotiations are under way between several...

From the archives – August 16, 2016

FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate   40 years ago August 18, 1976 Education Department buildings may face savage cuts...

From the archives – August 9, 2016

FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate   40 years ago August 11, 1976 Sitting councillors have been challenged in three...

From the archives – August 2, 2016

FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate.   40 years ago August 4, 1976 The Federal Government has cancelled funds for...

From the archives – July 26, 2016

FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate   40 years ago July 28, 1976 Public opposition is erupting against state government...

From the archives – July 20, 2016

FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner   40 years ago July 21, 1976 Mr B. Fabretto estate agent...

From the archives – July 19, 2016

FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate   40 years ago July 21, 1976 A federally-financed report has attacked the oppressive...

From the archives – July 12, 2016

FROM THE ARCHIVES  Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate   40 years ago July 14, 1976 The Board of Works had inadequate information...

From the archives 05-07-2016

FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, The Advocate. 40 years ago July 7, 1976 Sunshine Council has told the state government...

From the archives 22-06-1016

From the archives: Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner. 40 year ago June 23, 1976   Little River’s “forgotten” primary school...

From the Archives: The Advocate, June 21, 2016

FROM THE ARCHIVES 40 years ago June 23, 1976 Sunshine mayor Ian Mill has been accused of misleading the council. The charge was made during a stormy...

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Crunchy lemon and polenta shortbread

This wonderful shortbread recipe from Dairy Australia has the most delightful crunchy texture from the addition of polenta and a zesty twist from added...