Sunshine man Leslie Holman committed for trial in shooting case
Leslie James Holman labourer of 34 Benjamin Street Sunshine was committed for trial on a charge of wounding with intent to murder after allegedly shooting his brother Kevin Holman 20 in their home on June 14. Kevin survived after hospital treatment. The case noted provocation and conflicting statements from both brothers and witnesses. Bail set at 250 pounds with strict conditions.
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Leslie James Holman
Benjamin St
Sunshine
Sunshine Court
Kevin Holman
B. H. Tiarraclough
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Holman
Bray- Yrook
Leslie
Kevin
C. K. Lucas
Maurice Henry Holman
Lucy Kevin
Ada Holman
W. Shaw
Sunchine
Tessie
Russell St
Hammond
P.M
Supreme Court
Melbourne
Footscray C.I.R
Food for Britain Ball at Town Hall Friday
Sunshine Masonic Social Committee hosts a Food for Britain Appeal ball in the Town Hall on Friday July 18. Dancing runs until 1. Tickets from committee secretary Mr E Guy and treasurer Mr A Kennedy.
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Sunshine Masonic Social Committee
Food For
Britain
E. Guy
A. Kennedy
Children Fancy Dress Party at Baptist Hall
Mothers are reminded of entertainment for kiddies tomorrow afternoon July 12 in the Baptist Hall from 2 to 6 pm. Prizes for fancy dress in various sections, judging to commence. There will be a Punch and Judy show, home made cakes, sweets and opportunity stalls. Admission including afternoon tea is 9d for children and 1/6 for adults.
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Baptist Hall
Special Reduction on Milliner and Accessories Event
Special reduction announced on millinery items and related accessories with a two week sale. Selected coats costumes and underwear included in the promotional event.
Braybrook City Name Battle Defeated at Council Vote
The Braybrook Shire debated naming when elevated to city status. Dr Parsons proposed rescinding the Braybrook name to allow a plebiscite, but Cr Pennell ruled the motion invalid beyond rescission. The motion lost 7 to 5 as councillors shifted positions.
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Braybrook
Parsons
Sunshine
Cr. Pennell
Shire of
Cr Pennell
Zoning Plan Protest At Braybrook Meeting
Residents of North Sunshine and Braybrook gathered at Shire Hall on Friday to oppose Braybrook Shire Council’s plan to remove 42 acres from residential use for factory or industrial development. The motion to reconsider the proposal passed with two dissenters, while supporters urged preserving residential land and noting a surplus of housing land around Melbourne.
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North Sunshine
Braybrook
Shire Hall
R. Barrett
G. Dobson
Messrs. Bourke
Clancy
A. E. Shepherd
M.L.A
H. Dempster
Sunshine Horticultural Society Hosts Pruning Lecture
Roy Hardie of Burnley School of Horticulture gave a fruit tree pruning demonstration and lecture to a large Sunshine Horticultural Society gathering. The next meeting date is to be announced after the president and secretary were unable to attend.
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Sunshine Horticultural Society
Roy Hardie
Burnley School of Horticulture
Rise in District Cricket Status Mooted
Senior cricket in Melbourne likely to shift up a tier this season as Sub-District teams gain admission to District Cricket. The Sunshine District Cricket Association seeks a council backed enclosed ground and turf wickets at Selwyn Park, with a £400 three year fund and Deer Park ground setup costs estimated at £120 for two wickets. Council backed support and will appoint three reps to follow up with the associations.
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Melbourne
Sunshine District Cricket Association
Braybrook Council
N. Green
R. Hand
J.C.U
Green
Alex Ritchie
Deer Park
Selwyn Park
Crown drops charges against three men in Duxson assault case
The Crown has decided not to proceed with charges against Joseph Barnes Mathew Cinnamon and John Paine previously ordered for trial for assault and robbery of James Duxson on Hampshire Road Sunshine. Lack of sufficient evidence halts the case.
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Joseph Barnes
Mathew Cinnamon
John Paine
James Duxson
Hampshire Rd
Sunshine
Debutantes Wanted for Sunshine Younger Set Ball
A meeting for girls interested in debut at the Sunshine Younger Set Ball on August 29 will be held tonight at Fire Hall at 7.30 pm. Invitations are extended to all girls in the district. Arrangements promise to exceed last year's high standard.
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Sunshine
Fhire
Campaign meeting for EKH Drayton Southern Riding bid
Ratepayers are urged to attend a meeting on Tuesday 15 June at the Shire Hall Sunshine to form a campaign committee for EK. H. Drayton's council election bid. Ex Dr George Baker convenes.
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EK. H. Drayton
At & Ppm
Shire Hall
Sunshine
George Baker
Braybrook Shire Voters Lists Open for Inspection
The Shire of Braybrook announces that Voters Lists for Western Central Southern and River Ridings will be open for inspection during office hours from Xth July to 4th July at specified Post Offices and Shire Offices. All claims and objections must be lodged with the Shire Secretary by late July 1947 in line with Local Government Act provisions. Claim and objection forms available at Sunshine Shire Offices.
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Deer Park
Sunshine
River
Maidstone
Maribyrnong
Braybrook
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E. M. Judd
Mallee Roots
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The
Cricket Association
E. HH
M. Drayton
Debutantes
Seymour’s Corner
Coogan
Clothing Insurance
Men & Boys
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