Town Hall Floor Contract Cancelled In Sunshine
The Sunshine council cancelled the contract of Broons Timbers for timber to finish the new main hall floor after no reply to a recent letter and no more timber arriving. The tender from Kauri Timber Company at 76 per 100 feet was accepted for the remainder of the timber. City engineer H Robinson stated the former supplier could match existing timber with sanding.
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Sunshine Council
H. Robinson
Kauri Timberompany
Robinson
Six youths arrested in car theft linked to Corio Street
Several youths who stole a car from Corio Street last week were arrested at Beaufort. One youth received six months imprisonment while the others face trial at the Children's Court. The car owner is John Milne of Monash Street.
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Corio Street
Beaufort
Children’s Court
John Milne
Monash St
Truck Used in Coke Theft at Market Road Quarry
Thieves used a motor truck to steal a large quantity of coke from a quarry off Market Road. The Colonia Gas Association stores thousands of tons of coke there. An agate was lifted to admit the truck into the quarry.
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Market Road
Colonia Gas Association
Haul by Housebreakers At Deer Park Home
Thieves who broke into Alex Welch's house at 12 Balla Rat Road Deer Park last Friday stole £25 in cash two watches and some jewellery. The total value of the stolen property was £52.
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Alex Welch
Ballarat Road
Deer Park
Sunshine Horticultural Autumn Show Declared Successful
The Sunshine Horticultural Society held its Autumn Show in the town hall last Saturday despite the main hall being unavailable. Exhibits filled the supper room and the Mayor's room, with Mayor Dr J Downing opening the event and Mrs Downing receiving flowers from Mery lyn Newton. Major prizes went to A Klix for the Fawkner Medal, with Blue ribbons awarded to Mr Bell and Mrs Robertson among others. Mr Flowers of Waiora Parade won a garden competition trophy.
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Sunshine Horticultural Society
J. Downing
Fawkner
A. Klix
Mr Bell
Seddon
5. Robertson
Spiers
G. J. Coles
G Walker
Mr Flowers
Waiora Parade
Tottenham
Jinker Stolen and Dismantled
A jinker belonging to Laurence Carter of 1 Anderson Road Sunshine was stolen from his yard and dismantled a short distance away. Two leaf springs were taken during the theft.
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Laurence Carter
Anderson Road
Sunshine
Move to Alter Sunday Sport By Law
Dr N Ainsworth gave notice at Sunshine Council meeting that he would move to rescind the by law prohibiting Sunday Sport. Over the weekend football club members collected 1500 signatures in support, but the petition did not meet requirements and was not presented to the council.
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N. Ainsworth
Sunshine Council
Champion Boxers to Appear at Carnival in East Sunshine
Frankie Flannery lightweight champion of Australia and Al Bastin ex middleweight champion will appear at the East Sunshine Carnival and Fair on Saturday night 4 April. Attendance has been satisfactory so the carnival is extended for up to three weeks and the site moved to land down at South Road opposite the RAAK Camp. A £24 Homecraft Bicycle is among prizes. tickets available at the carnival ground.
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Frankie Flannery
Australia
al Bastin
East Sunshine
South Road
Garage Application for Petrol Station at Monash and Cornwall
G. and R. C. Boyd applied to Sunshine Council on Monday for permission to erect a petrol service station at the corner of Monash Street and Cornwall Road. The council referred the request to the engineer for a report.
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Monash Street
Cornwall Road
Sunshine Council
Council tip insult sparks call for new site
Dr. E Willey told the council on Monday that the Cornwall Road tip is an insult to nearby residents and urged action. Dr. N Green supported the view, stressing the urgent need to find an alternative tipping site.
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Cornwall Road
E. Willey
N. Green
Speed Test Refused by Police on Fitzgerald Road
Sunshine Council rejects Essendon Motor Cycle Club request to hold a speed test on Fitzgerald Road. Police department recommended denying the permit citing safety concerns and local traffic impact.
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Sunshine Council
Essendon Motor Cycle Club
Fitzgerald Road
the Police Department
Builder Fined for Assault on New Australian Client
A builder faced a fine after an assault on a New Australian client during a house visit in St Albans. The incident occurred when the builder Barnard joined a valuer inspection, threatened the valuer and struck him, prompting a mop defense and a chase into a driveway. Court records note loan funding struggles for local council projects totaling £211,280, including £50,000 for private street construction.
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Joan
Runshine Council
St. Albans
Amalgamation of Kindergarten Committees Proposed
The Deer Park Methodist Church and the Deer Park Free Kindergarten Committee seek amalgamation. Sunshine Council supports the plan with government backing promised to the church and funds to assist. The Health Committee will discuss the proposal at the next meeting to gauge local need and opinion.
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Deer Park
Sunshine Eisteddfod Proposal Discussed by Council
The Sunshine Community Chest and Governing Council weigh the idea of hosting an eisteddfod in Sunshine. Officials found the cost prohibitive and will review the recommendation at the next committee meeting.
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City of Sunshine Community Chest
Sunshine
Community Chest Governong Council
Cyclist Injured in Sunshine Collision at Hampshire Road
Nesta Eustathiou of 402 Carter Street Sunshine was injured when his bike collided with motorcyclist Miccallef Massa on Hampshire and Dev onshire Roads last Friday. David Rae of 37 Derrimut Street Sunshine reported a stolen 6 volt car battery from his driveway.
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Nesta Eustathiou
Carter Street
Sunshine
Miccallef Massa
Westmoreland Road
Hampshire
Devonshire Roads
David Rae
Derrimut St
Dental clash in court over broken plate and assault claims
Kubica testified he sustained a broken dental plate from an altercation with Barnard and faced about F200 in repairs. Cross‑examined, Kubica admitted biting and hair pulling during a struggle. Barnard denied intent to harm, while a vetting valuer and an elderly neighbor corroborated a violent incident in Kubica’s kitchen.
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Kubica
Kubien
Beryl Brundell
Station Ave
Howrard
Kohien
Partewae
Fred
Ube
J. Ginnane
Barnard
John Earnest Manon
St. Esme St
Ivanhoe
Tamara Feldbergs
Picture Night Supports St Albans Kindergarten
The Vacuum Oil Co sponsored a talkies night at Mechanics Institute on Thursday. Proceeds went to the Kindergarten. Mrs Easton donated the entrance prize won by Mrs C McCulloch. Mr Lioherty held the silver cake dish prize. A special Kindergarten meeting is set for Thursday next, April 5.
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Vacuum Oil Coan
Mechanics’ Institute
Easton
Mra C. McCulloch
Lioherty
Anzac Service Backed by Sunshine Picture Theatre
Sunshine Picture Theatre proprietor Mr G Kirby offers his venue for the annual Sun shine R.S.L. Anzac Day service due to uncertainty over the town hall main hall floor completion.
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G. Kirby
Sunshine Picture Theatre
Sunshine R.S.L
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Seymours Men’s Store
Hampshire Road
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Co-operative Housing Society
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Phar
Geek
Cma
Cioramnis Eppeserii
Barnard Ad
Barhee
Rabiens
Benehe
Moessurs
T. R. Bareday
Caplton Iach
Sunshine Eisteddfod
St. Albans News
Anzac Service In Picture Theatre
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