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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1945
Page
1
Voters in Braybrook and nearby districts faced a heated election scene with three contests in Oy 8. The report notes strong campaigning by local figures, candidacy changes, and calls for public support across the Southern and Western ridings, with polling details and venue lists for August 26.
A drunken driver, Arthur Leslie Shinty, was fined £15 after a traffic incident near Ballarat Road. The defendant, described as intoxicated, could not operate the vehicle safely and was found incapable of driving. Constable Tae Wyle reported observing erratic movement and the offense occurred at Albion gates. The case, heard at Sunshiive police station, noted the driver’s intoxication and resulted in the fine.
A garbled OCR style fragment mentions various names and phrases including Sunshine Younger Set and a curious list of individuals. No clear event or outcome is discernible, leaving an enigmatic collection of terms and potential references to people like Vincineada, Beatival, Wiebe, Piaget, and Morr rina Wek.
The Braybrook Shire Connell hosts the usual Torkinghay Tavenns on Monday night at the Sunshine Shire Hall. The event is expected to bring together local residents for the community gathering and discussion.
Mr Jamen Willey died after a long illness on October 7 at the Repatriation home. A funeral service led by Tuners was held on Thursday November 16 with interment at Foobneray Cemetery. Survived by widow May and children Mavis Thelmil Myra Ada others. Velion Bros had charge of funeral arrangements.
Death notice for William Herbert Jones of Cornwall XD aged 3 years. He had been ill for some time and was a well known local figure in Sun Shine. Funeral tomorrow at 10 am from Joseph Allison’s Par ture Moonee Ponds to the Foutueray Cemetery.
Turf selections for Caulfield Saturday list Arkaringa Hurlly-1 Bay Vayidy 2 Blanntur 3 Ellipaia Chatsworth Plate and Old worth Plate results with placements Heriward 1 Euxine 2 Loch Baden 1 Banco Aumoulian Steeple 1 Quire ote 2 Lime Reel Malakoff Burkes Arduli 2 Field Balloon 3 Parenva Bracu 2 Sir Aubin Aa grasor 2 pyrene ay tn le.
Fragmented, garbled OCR recounts a labor candidate missing a bus and election events in River Riding. The text mentions Joe and McDaniel figures, a campaign, a meeting, and partisan expectations amid a crowd, with references to a pretrial or rally context and unclear outcomes.
A chaotic court report from Sunshine details betting charges against Anthony William Carter, with claims of bookmakers, police actions, and a senior constable. The bench weighs the evidence as Carter is found not guilty on the main charge while related testimonies and specific wagers are examined. In separate notices, engagements are announced for Lorna Bone to Noel Howie and Sylvia Hand to Robert Hand, both residents of Sunshine.
Fragmentary note from Keith Meton Ald detailing election concerns and urging ratepayers to maintain faith in public service. Reads as a formal, if garbled, appeal referencing Hon Te and a precinct. Contains no clear date or outcome.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a youth festival event with a massed bands parade and city events. Mentions Bridgeport or nearby venues, dates in September, and a schedule of performances by school bands and local groups.
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