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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1953
Page
3
A Sunshine Court session this week heard five cases all involving New Australians, highlighting concerns that violence and alcohol-related offences by a minority may hinder community assimilation. Officials note crime rates among New Australians are similar to others, urging moderation and reform.
Miss A M Sowden died aged 85 after moving to Sunshine 20 years ago and living at 143 am Road with cousin Mia Beast. Former Sunshine Victoria Hospital Auxiliary member, she kept a quiet life in recent years and was well loved. Funeral at Fawkner Crematorium conducted by Rev J B Longthorn of the Methodist Church.
Lorenz Sapu lovic of 105 Chelsey St Deer Park was found guilty at Sunshine Court on Tuesday. He was fined £4 for excessive speed while carrying a passenger and £1 for not having a suitable warning device on the motorcycle.
After months of delay the Sunshine Council approves Priest and Dodson for a garage on land near the town hall that had been a parking area. A conference with the Railway Commissioner chair raised by Mr Wishart confirmed a lease grant by the Railway Department, leaving little room to object. Dr. Parsons calls it common British justice to grant permission.
Traffic police stopped cyclist Branko Dimitrijeve aged 21 of Winifred Street St Albans on January 30 for no tail light. He was fined £2 at Sunshine Court on Tuesday.
The afternoon features the C and G Minstrels from 3DB with Mau Callard studio manager and Mr Interlocuter. Lou Toppano on piano Herbert Browne tenor Mark Sutherland Banjo Pete Plec trump. Miss Margaret Lord mezzo soprano Sunshine Mothers Club Choir. Lodge of Recollection hosts for Freemasons Homes. theatre donated by Mr G Kirby.
Sunshine Council refused the application of Mr. C. C. Praetz a Braybrook newsagent to erect a temporary shop in Melon Street because the site is not zoned for business. The Housing Commission has set aside a shopping area but allocations are not yet made.
The annual hospital carnival concluded Saturday setting an all time record. Sunshine Square Dance Club Belle of the Carnival competition and the Sunshine City Band drew crowds with stage shows. Thirteen young ladies vied for the title with Nancy Swale first Joyce Hague second Patsy Morrice third receiving trophies from Mayor Downing.
A varied programme is shown Saturday evening at the Methodist Church starting at 8 p m It includes two new British films and an American film on the native American product Corn.
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