Government Control Shown at Sunshine Court Case
The Sunshine Court case on Tuesday illustrated how regulatory growth can confuse ordinary citizens Edna Mitchell owner of a shop at Hampshire Road Sunshine faced a Prices Branch charge for selling lemonade above the fixed price An officer testified two glasses cost 10d though glasses were 10 oz Mitchell said she used larger sizes due to supply and did not intend to defraud The judge noted a technical breach but ruled the public received value imposing a nominal fine of 10s and costs of 1s 1d
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Sunshine Court
Edna Mitchell
Hampshire Rd
Sunshine
Prices Branch
Mra. Mitchel
P.M
P.M. Admitted the Contention of Mr. Jones (Cruncel
Mitchell
Mr. Hammond
Jack Johnson Plans New Zealand Boxing Tour
Australian heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, owner of a milk-bar in Monash Street Sun shine, left yesterday for Sydney and will sail for New Zealand today to box four bouts with a £500 purse each. Afterward he may travel to South Africa for further fights.
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Jack Johnson
Monash St
Sunshine
Sydney
New Zealand
Jack
Sth. Africa
Albion Progress Association seeks council take over hall assets
A deputation from the Albion Progress Association asked Jaybrook Council to assume the association's building fund assets including land and cash and to erect a public hall. Assets exceed £460 with land valued at £200, but war delays have slowed plans. The council will decide after Public Works Committee meets next Monday.
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Albion Progress Association
Jaybrook
A. Allen
Albion
Allen
King Edward Ave
A. McLachlan
Public Works Committee
Doctor seeks apology after council clash in Lray Brook
Dr Dobson apologised to the Shire President during the Monday council meeting after a dispute at the previous session. He had attempted to speak on a matter for the first time and was stopped. A written apology forwarded to the Shire of Lray Brook preceded the meeting.
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Dobson
Shire of
Lraybrook
Transport to Footscray St Kilda Match Arranged
For transport to the Footscray St Kilda football match, ring Boyd, MWe6653.
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Footscray
St. Kilda
Ring Boyd
Appointment of Curator Deferred by Braybrook Council
Braybrook Council deferred the appointment of a curator after a tied vote. Dr Dobens argued for prioritizing a building surveyor and more labor over a curator, while Dr Barrett and others favored keeping the curator plan, noting the engineer would oversee initial work amid material shortages and the new financial year. The motion carried on the president’s casting vote as the debate concluded.
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Dobsit
Parks and Gardens Committee
Dobens
Corect
del Yer
Barrett
Parsons
Barclay
Anzac Day Service schedules observed in Sunshine
Anzac Day observance on public lines with a 10 15 a m R S L ceremony outside the Shire Hall and a 7 45 p m public gathering inside the hall to honor those who sacrificed for freedom all residents invited to attend
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Shire Hall
A L P Branch Protest Over Shire President Ruling
Braybrook Council received a letter from the A L P Branch secretary G R Crick protesting Dr A G Pennell Shire President. The letter claims his ruling to deny discussion on referring a matter to a Council committee was unconstitutional and undemocratic and that a point of order was misused. Pennell replies he acted within his prerogative and viewed outside interference as inappropriate.
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A. G. Pennell
Braybrook
G. R. Crick
Pennell
Food for Britain Appeal mobilizes Braybrook district
The Shire President guides a Food for Britain drive with sunlight district canvassing planned for Sunshine tomorrow. Trucks and scouts will collect clothing and tinned foods while residents prepare donations. Kirjen Speedway in Maribyrnong provides entertaiment next Saturday. Public meetings are set for Maidstone Maribyrnong and Deer Park next week to boost the appeal.
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Britain
Shire of
Braybrook
Sunshine
Kirjen
Maribyrnong
Maidstone
Maribyrnone
Deer Park
Advocate to Be Published Thursday Next Week
Owing to Anzac Day falling on next Friday the Advocate will be published next Thursday. Correspondents and advertisers are asked to supply copy as early in the week as possible.
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The
Advocate
Shire Prosecutes in Traffic Offence Conviction Won
The Braybrook Shire through President Cr A Cl Pennell prosecuted Henry Tainton in Sunshine Court on a February 1 incident. Dr Pennell testified he rode a meteor vehicle proceeding west at 7.45 am when a motor truck passed at 10 mph and he followed into Mampstead Rd. The case resulted in a conviction for the defendant.
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Braybrook Shire
Cr. A. Cl. Pennell
Sunshine Court
Henry Tainton
Dr. Pennell
Raleigh Re
Maribyrnong
West Reach
Mampstead Rd
Driver Cited For Excessive Speed At Braybrook Factory
A motorist accused of speeds well above 400 mph? no 64 mph was stopped at a Braybrook factory corner of Melon Street and Balla rate. The defendant explained he did not realise the speed. Lawrence Alexander Allison corroborated Dr Pennell's evidence. The Motor Car Act gave the Shire authority to prosecute. A fine of £8 with costs was imposed.
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Melon St
Ballarate
Braybrook
Lawrence Alexander Allison
Pennell
Attempt at Cheap Publicity in Braybrook Council Debate
Braybrook Council discussed a notice of motion by Dr Dobson opposing a building surveyor appointment. The council had previously referred the matter to the Public Works Committee and defeated the motion. Dr Dobson argued timely supervision of buildings is vital amid active local construction. others questioned presenting the issue before full facts were known.
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Cr Barclay
Dobson
Braybrook
Public Works Committee
Owas
Barehey
McDonald
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Council
DR. Dobson
Forges Announce
Forges
Braybrook ‘Council
A.L.P
SHIRE
Food For Britain Appeal
Seymour’s
B. Raglins
D.B
H.B
Men’s Plain Navy
Clothing Insurance
Seymour
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