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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1953
Page
2
A discussion on Australia Day advocates pride in national achievements and citizenship contributions while warning nationalism can fuel war. The piece questions if the day will embody true Australian feeling, pride, and unity amidst historical dangers.
Claude W. Peel is charged 3 pounds 11 shillings and 4 pence for a week’s rent on a house at Kingsford Street. An ejectment order is to be issued within thirty days as the tenant cannot pay rent and is out of work.
The Sunshine Court held a brief sitting on Tuesday with a single case. An eviction matter involving a Housing Commission tenant was the only item on the docket and the session lasted under five minutes.
A decorator and paperhanger operates from 161 Morris Street in Sunukim MM 1124. The notice lists the address and trade, with no further details on services or individuals involved.
Mr John Greck of West Sunshine acted quickly last Saturday to save Mr F Clayton of Sun Crescent from a deadly truck accident. Clayton stepped into the path of an approaching motor truck while helping Greck start his car and was hauled back by Greck but still struck. Clayton suffered shock and abrasions.
A three foot snake was killed in Mayne Street West Sunshine last Sunday. This serves as a reminder of summer danger due to snakes in populated areas.
The station logged 99 fires with 20 calls overall, January busiest at 40 calls and May quietest at night. Eleven staff operate three shifts, with Kootecray brigade available, Footscray tanker holds 11 000 gallons for waterless areas. Weather reduced fires but raised risk of future outbreaks amid hot winds and dry spells.
Australian lightweight champion Frank Flannery of Sunshine fights Frankie Johnson of England at Melbourne Stadium for the Empire title and a possible world title shot. Capacity crowd expected. ringside seats cost £2 16s 6d for men and £1 8s for women.
The death occurred today in Perth Scotland. Mr Charles Pippett came to Sunshine in 1912 and worked as a blacksmith and inspector at H V McKays until 1947. He designed the main gates to HM Y McKay factory and Sunshine Gardens and held roles in ALEU and local sport groups. He leaves a widow a son Gordon and a brother and sister in Emerald. Funeral was held Thursday at Fawkner Crematorium with Walter A Warne in charge.
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