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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1939
Page
8
Funeral notice announces the death on August 15 1048 at Women s Hospital of Margaret Kathleen beloved wife of John and loving mother to Renve David and Stan the family requests prayers and tributes through the service date and location not specified
Partial timetable shows names and times at Maidstone Albion and Derr Park with several unreadable items. It lists a 1 am entry for Me G Gibton and 245 pm entry, a 11 am Smyth, 7 pm Lowe in Albion, and a 415 pm note for Derr Park without clear context or full details.
The Shire of Braybrook declares the nominations for Councillor in the Western Riding William Edward Glendenning and in the Central Riding Arthur Evandale Dedrick. As the number of candidates equals or is below the seats, both are declared duly elected for their respective ridings.
At a poll held before 24 August 1939 for one councillor in the Southern Riding, the recorded votes show Baker over Davidson. Baker received a majority of 24, and Baker is duly elected as councillor for the Southern Riding.
Declaration of result of poll shows votes for Dobson Edmund 910 and Pennell Albert 665. Edmund Dobson named elected as Councillor for River Riding in the Shire of Bra Brook.
The Shire of Keilor declares John Fox duly elected Councillor for the Doutta Galla Riding. Returning Officer A.J Davis signs the notice dated August 24, 1939.
In the election for a Councillor of the Tullamarine Riding in the Shire of Keilor, votes recorded show Edward Thomas Bennett 58 and Harold Herman Hilbert 90. With the greater total, Harold Herman Hilbert is declared elected as Councillor. Dated 24 August.
Notice records votes for Maribyrnong Riding showing Clarke Alfred and Francis Edgar Jolly with Jolly receiving 275 votes and Clarke 193, declaring Jolly elected Councillor in the Shire of Keilor. Dated 24 August 1939.
Law on petrol sales hours remains poorly understood by some garage proprietors in Victoria. A motorist blocked by a puncture at a late hour argued the garage should assist, but the proprietor refused. The case highlights unnecessary narrow interpretations that harm motorists and risk loss of legitimate business.
The New York era discusses Victorian tail light controls and the failed aim to deter crime. It notes 1824 tail light offenses last year with 1011 convictions, attributing many to faulty switches and urging reliable, weatherproof switches for motorists. The piece cites calls to amend the law and reduce identification loopholes used for illegal activity.
The Radiator, organ of the R.A.C.V., notes dusty rear conditions and wiring joints as trouble signals. It laments repeated failures to prevent car thefts, suggesting more robust protection is needed despite seeming advantages.
At the FA C.V. Annual Hall in the Palais de Danse St Kilda on August a sum between £600 and £700 was expected for the Victorian District Nursing Society and After-Care Hospital. A highly successful Lucky Dip and a charity football match at Fitzroy between Old-Timers of the St Kilda and Finroy Clubs were among the devices used.
The State Emergency Council plans district wardens across municipalities to run an air raid protection scheme. Braybrook Council advertised for a qualified man over 45, but received no responses. Secretaries offer to act temporarily, while critics say the Defense Department should run the program. council decides no suitable applicant was found.
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