Ex-Dr Reg Barclay Recalls Long Public Service in Sunshine
Ex-Dr Reg Barclay has long served Sunshine in war leadership and municipal roles. He led the 1600 personnel during wartime relief, chaired the Shire of Braybrook, promoted water and sewer schemes, and fostered community services including railway station gardens. His defeat in the Central Ward election signals a political shift, but residents praise his energy, honesty, and public spirit.
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Barclay
Reg Barclay
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
Shire of
Braybrook
Reg. Barclay
Bids for Factory Below Reserve Price at Devonshire Auction
Bids for the Jack son Tools Pty factory on Devon shire Road reached £11,500, below the £12,500 reserve. Only two local bidders showed interest at the public sale of the 5000 square foot modern building plus a nearby single fronted cottage. Auctioneers were J. J. McGee and Coy. An auction of engineering machinery and equipment will follow next Tuesday at 11 a.m.
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Jackson Tools Pty, Ltd
Devonshire Road
Wedness
J. J. McGee and Coy
Dance to Aid Widow Organized by Sunshine Workmen's Club
A monster dance in the town hall tomorrow September 1 aids the appeal for Mrs Mayne and her seven children. The event features an R.A.A.F. five piece band providing music gratis and includes lucky spot and montecarlo dances.
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Sunshine Workmen's Club
Bray Orook Soca
Mayne
R.A.A.F
Albion Cricket Club Annual Meeting Notice
Albion Cricket Club invites all to its annual meeting on September 2 at Albion Quarries starting 10 a.m. The club hopes many new homes nearby mean new members this season. All interested are welcome to attend.
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Albion Cricket Club
Albion Quarries
Anoo Pia
Labor lands clear majority in Sunshine City Council
Record interest in Saturday elections yields Labor Party a two-seat lead for the next twelve months. In Central Ward three Labor candidates total 1603 votes to 1187 for non party, giving a 416 edge. Dr H Dempster, Cr J Downing, and Cr E Willey win seats. Poole defeats Lloyd and Govan in Western Ward by 48 votes. Poole is an ICI official from Beer Park. Retiring councillors Dobson Skinner McDonald and Parsons are unopposed in their wards.
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Labor Party
Sunshine City
J. B. Salmond
W. R. Poole
Beer Park
I.C.I. Company
J. W. T. Lloyd
Labor
W. C. Govan
Dr. H. Dempster
Cr. J. Downing
Mr. &. Willey
Cr. Barclay
Crs
Dempster
Downing
Poole
Govan Lloyid
Govans
Central
Bar
Cr. G. Dobson
Cr. H. Skinner
Cr. Dobson
Cr. Dempster
Dr. Downing, Castley and McDonald
Cr. E. Willey
New Mayor Likely From Labor Caucus After City Vote
With Labor holding a clear majority on Sunshine Council a new mayor will be chosen at a caucus meeting. The vacant Board of Works commissioner post and party loyalty are key factors in the likely selection, with Cr. G. Dobson favored for a second term. Cr. Skinner and Cr. McDonald are also considered possibilities.
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Labor
Sunshine Council
Pary
Aign Lane
Board of Works
Barclay
Cr. Skinner
Cr. McDonald
Cr. Castley
Cr. Dempster
Dr. Dobson
Factory Fire At Bester Bros Chocolate Factory
Fire destroyed part of the chocolate factory operated by Bester Bros on Ballarat Road last Saturday morning. Fire crews battled the blaze though no injuries were reported andcause is under investigation by local authorities.
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Chocolate
Bester Bros
Ballarat Road
Marketing Board Criticised Again Over Potato Supply
The Sunshine Court heard Peter Galea defend against buying potatoes under the Marketing of Primary Products Act. Inspector Michael Nestor testified he found 50 bags on Galea’s yard and that Galea said the potatoes came from a Romsey grower at 37/4 per bag. Galea claimed potatoes were for sale and seed and argued the boards only create jobs for producers. Galea was fined £10 with costs of £4 6s 6d.
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W. H. Jones
Sunshine Court
Peter Galea
Sydney St
Sunshine
Michael Nestor
Galea
Romsey
Man Warns Bookmaker as Police Close In
Wireless patrols neared Braybrook hotel area on 21 July when a man hurried to a hedge opening and warned a bookmaker hidden inside. Desmond William Miller of 90 Duke Street Sunshine was charged with hindering police in their duty and fined seven pounds after admitting heavy drinking.
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Braybrook Hotel
5.P
Desmond William Miller
Duke St., Sunshine
Sunshine Court
Fine Citizen Killed by Hit-Run Driver
Alf Clarke, longtime St Albans resident and prominent community leader, died last weekend after a hit and run on Main Rd. His wife, critically injured, is recovering. Clarke served as secretary of the Errington Reserve Committee and led several local groups including the Progress Association and tennis clubs. He helped start the St Albans kindergarten and leaves a widow and four children.
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Clarke
St. Albans
Errington Reserve Committee
The
Progress Association
Self
District's Oldest Resident Passes
ME. JAMES NEWMAN born in Braybrook forty five years ago and lifelong Braybrook resident died on Tuesday. His father ran a blacksmith shop in the district and James continued it for many years. His brother died last year and his sister Mrs Greig remains in Braybrook. Funeral at Footscray cemetery yesterday conducted by Rev. Longthorn with Walter Warne in charge of arrangements. Coffin-bearers were Messrs W Verity B Prismall A Downey W Batten and J Downing.
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James Newman
Braybrook
Mrs Greig
Footscray
Longthorn
Walter Warne
Mesars
W. Verity
B. Prismall
A. Downay
W. Batten
J. Downing
Advertising costs dispute at Sunshine Court auction
In Sunshine Court a case over advertising expenses for a December Sun shine auction of 157 Morris Street ended with the complainants winning. W B Simpson & Sons sought £33 14 4 and costs of £12 5 0 after Mrs Margaret Pleydell and husband asserted no advertising authority existed. Alan Simpson testified the ad particulars were approved by Mrs Pleydell. Pleydell claimed no liability. Judge Morriss found advertising had been authorised and awarded costs.
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Sunshine Court
W. B. Simpson & Sons
Nth Melbourne
Sunshine
Morris St
Margaret Sarah Pleydell
Pleydell
Preston
Alan Simpson
McDonald Sr
Glen Iris
Court case on wedding day in Windsor
William John Egan of 156 Peet Street Windsor did not appear in Sunshine Court on Tuesday to answer a charge of driving a motorcycle at 45 to 50 mph while carrying a pillion passenger. He chose the day for his wedding and was excused. the court noted a £5 fine was implied.
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William John Egan
Peet St
Windsor
Sunshine Court
Egan
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Sunshine Court of Petty Sessions
Seymours Men's Store
Job
Potato Marketing Board
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