Welcome Home to Men and Women of the Services
The Shire President and committee plan a Welcome Home event at Sun shine Maidstone Madhycong and Deer Park on Friday in August. Invites were mailed to local enlistees, but records are incomplete. Residents who enlisted from within the shire or now reside there are urged to attend with a guest. Certificates of appreciation will be presented during the evening.
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Sunshine
Maidstone
Madhycong
Deer Park
Halls for Homeless Debate at Keilor Council Meeting
Keilor Council discussed using municipal halls to aid the housing crisis on July 6. Dr Jolly urged support, noting families in cowsheds while soldiers’ wives arrive, and praised Minister Barry for housing efforts. The president promised broader public sympathy for women and children. Continued on Page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keilor Shire
Keilor
State Accommodation Committee
Shiresident
Dr. Jolly
Labor Party
Barry
Three Young Men Pass Away In Tragic Accidents
News from Sun shine and nearby districts reports the drowning of Jack Blight in Sydney while serving with the RAN on the Platypus aged 24. Carl Sandman, 32, dies in the Northern Territory. Ernest Beever, 35, dies after a car collision near Deer Park. his widow and two children mourn. Woodhouse sustains back injuries but recovers. Beever’s funeral and large wreaths mark his popularity. Burial at Footscray Cemetery conducted by Rev. Lusted.
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C. Blight
Martin Street
Sunshine
Jack
Sydney
R.A.N
Ernest Buever
Station Rd
Deer Park
Melbourne Hospital
John Woodhouse
Woodhouse
Beever
Ernie
I.C.I
Deer Park Progress Association Meets Tonight
The Deer Park Progress Association holds its monthly meeting in the local hall this evening. Members are urged to attend and greet the new secretary Mr Schmidt and the new vice president Mr Les Terrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park Progress Association
Schmidt
Les, Terrill
Tree Planting Near Selwyn Park Area Fenced Off
The Shire Engineer reported at the last council meeting that about half an acre near Selwyn Park is being fenced off in preparation for tree planting.
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Selwyn Park
Street Betting Brings Heav Y Fine
James Patrick Ward faced a minimum £100 penalty for a second street betting offence at Sunshine Court last Tuesday. Police testified bets were received on vacant land behind Sunshine Theatre. he was previously fined £30 on March 10 for a like offence. Court granted extended time to pay with £100 upfront and £5 monthly thereafter.
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James Patrick Ward
Sunshine Court
Sunshine Theatre
Ejectment Granted In Sunshine Court Housing Shortage Case
In Sunshine Court on July 9, ejectment was granted against Thomas Ellsworth by George Hede amid housing strain. Hede, living in St Kilda, seeks vacating the Gertrude Street home for a growing family. Ellsworth says no alternative housing found, with five occupants including three semi invalids. P.M. Hammond ordered ejectment with three months stay. Also heard were fines for offensive behavior in Sun CrescentSunshine: William May fined £1 or 3 days, and Kenneth Victor Brown £2 for similar offences.
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George Hede
St. Kilda
Thomas Ellsworth
Gertrude Street
Sunshine
Beaconsfield Parade
P.M
Hammond
Sun Crescent
William May
Sunshine Court
Kenneth Victor Brown
Drunk and Disorderly Charged at Sunshine Court
Several young men were charged at Sunshine Court on Tuesday of last week with being drunk and disorderly. Those with prior convictions were fined 10 shillings, while those with clean records were convicted and discharged.
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Sunshine Court
Barclay's Dry Cleaning Service Note on Garment Pricing
An old clipped notice lists garment cleaning items and prices with fractions and scattered text. It mentions suits overcoats costumes frock sac coats trousers and jumpers with various numeric markers, though many words are fragmented and unclear.
Local support forms committee for Arthur Beachley bid
Friends and supporters of Arthur Beachley met last night to form a committee for his Southern Riding vacancy campaign. Ex-Dr E H Drayton was named chairman and F Schmidt honorary secretary, with pledges of backing noted and plans outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Beachley
Inet Nigit
Beachley
E. H. Drayton
F. Schmidt
Wedding Bells in Sunshine Parish for Patricia and William
A pretty wedding was celebrated at Our Lady's Church Sunshine uniting Patricia Healey and William Cashen Flora Hill Bendigo. The bridal party wore pink and blue, with bridesmaids in pink crepe and blue tulle banners. A parish hall breakfast followed with guests served by Mrs Cushen and others as the bride and groom departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady's Church
Sunshine
Patricia
Carter
Hendesmund
Dee Wergueen Gil
Irik
Lanelie Keon
Glenda Mudford
Ron Bronk
Debutante Ball Tonight at the Sunshine Junior High
A student debutante ball is held tonight with two young debutantes performing a cortege and dance routine at the Sunshine Junior High. The event includes a presentation and Irene dance, with attendees expected to attend the evening in formal attire.
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Jerhoe
Wwlhae
Wo Taddich
Tetera Actiow
Irene
Wiskel Sale
Ann Jpuyin
Egon Ing
Ahmed
Bray Brook Hotel Sold Amid Uncertain Plans
Bray Brook Hotel, long a landmark, sold after months of speculation. Local officials and investors discussed redevelopment, with $ value and timing remaining unclear as plans progress. Strong interest from district leaders and potential buyers signals major change for the property.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Keilor Council
MR. E, Beever
Barclay’s Dry Cleaning Service
SAC
Southern
Ide Sayle
Lees
Kgm
Braybrook Council
Housing Commission
Adelaide Street
Toe Cound
Torough
EK. Shepherd
Mibu
Sechine Weboom
Shepherd
Khasang Commission
Cuan
C.I.B
W. E. Davis
Davis
Ballarai
Braybrook
Roxy Theatre
Ballarat Road
H. V. McKay
Albion Progress Association
Melbourne
Hraybrook Council
Bendigo
Noojee
Hertford Road
Cashen-Healey
EA Spfudents
Bray Brook Hotel
Ik Lraylouk Hotel
Euids Biel
Pruibelie
Pemders
Seymour
Dju
R. V. Seymour
Boya
Mons
Che Sunshine
Cabeouth Jay
Hampshire Rd
Seymours
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