Benjamin Street House Destroyed by Fire
A rear section of 71 Benjamin Street was destroyed by fire in the afternoon. The blaze likely started from a lighted wood piece falling onto the wooden floor. contents were damaged though the house was insured. Delays at railway gates hindered fire brigades, risking greater loss as engines waited four minutes for gates to open. Toys valued at £200 destined for unemployed children were also destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr Robert McElhinney
Benjamin Street
Mckihinney
Sunshine
Footscray
Sunshine Brigade
Hampshire Road
Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board
Railways Department
Police Charge Over Motorcycle Silencer Refuse
Constable J P A Witcher charged Christopher Joby Ayton with failing to have a silencer on a motorcycle after observing the bike in Devonshire Road on February 3. Ayton refused inspection. his father claimed the youth was under 21. The bench fined Ayton 20 shillings in default distress. Sunshine Court also convicted R W Colwell for riding on the wrong side of Hampshire Road on February 14 and William Tipper for motor-car offence, fined 20 shillings or 12 hours imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. A. Witcher
Christopher Joby Ayton
Sunshire Court
Ayton
Devonshire Road
Andrew and
Gourley
Sunshine Court
R. W. Colwell
Hampshire Crescent
Burke
Hampshire Road
William Tipper
Hoffman Street
West Brunswick
Sunshine Football Club presents town hall dance event
The Sunshine Football Club hosts a presentation dance at the town hall tomorrow night with trophies from the 1935 season to be awarded by shire president Gr Drayton at 10 o clock. Norman Munro will judge the fox trot and perform tap and eccentric dancing, promising a high standard for Sunshine’s dancing fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Football Club
Sunshine
Gr. Drayton
Norm, Munro
Fred Astaire
Australia
Drunken driver denies intoxication in glass shop crash
A barrister questions the defendant as a constable recounts a fatal crash at a mil linery shop window. The exchange probes whether intoxication is proven, with the defendant facing claims of reckless driving and property damage in court.
Pretty Anglican Church Wedding of Ellen Grefiths and Oscar Densz
Ellen Esther Grefiths, daughter of Mr and Mrs Griffitha of Taylors Maud, wed Oscar Densz of Monovale Bacchus Marsh at St. Albans Anglican Church. The bride wore a cream frock with veil and coronet, accompanied by bridesmaid Marjorie Griffith, and honeymooned in Healesville after a reception for over 60 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Ellen Esther Grefiths
Mra Ho BE. Griffitha
Taylors Maud
Oscar Densz
Monovale
Bacchus Marah
Marjorie Griffithe
Tou
Percy Jeni
Alfred Stanway
Boyd
Healesville
Sailor Napier Dies at 33 After Typhoid Illness
Albert Oliver Napier known as Sailor died at Royal Alfred Hospital on Wednesday evening after a short illness described as typhoid fever. A carter for E. H. Haus bakery he was 33 and a key member of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows, serving as Noble Grand. his wife Sister Mills also held lodge offices. Survived by his wife and two young sons, his funeral was held this afternoon.
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Royal Alfred Hospital
Albert Oliver
Napier
E. H. Haus
Grand United Order of Oddfellows
Mills
Motorist Delayed by Waggon Full of Cabbages
A motorist, stuck in a country lane by a farm waggon loaded with cabbages, complains he is in a hurry. The farmer refuses to move, arguing safety concerns and the horse and trap passing by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay
Hurricane cricket event planned at Eight Hours By
The Sunshine Cricket Association schedules a hurricane match on March 30 with eight hours of play starting 11 AM. Norm Donald organizes arrangements as crowds expect high scoring and a football like atmosphere. Two railway reserve pitches will host rounds leading to a 4 PM final with timekeepers and scorers assigned for each team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Cricket Associat
Norm Donald
Creas
Nintors
Crich
Ron
Refrigerator promotions from Crossley and HMV
Advert shows Crossley and HMV refrigerators priced from £42 10s to £84 10s with an £8 weekly payment plan. Highlights include deposit requirements and a showroom at E R Radio 202 Hampshire Rd Sunshins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crossley
H.M.V
E. R- Radio
Hampshire RD
Sunshins
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MI88
Mollie Boyd
H. C. Deeley
Margaret Shorten
Sybil Nichols
W. Cameron
Sydney ST
Sunshine Tel
Sun
Rudduck & CO
R.B. Penn
J. M. Burkes
Durham Rd
Complete Motor Equipme
Verdon Streets
Sydney Road
Brunswick
Malnrcad
Upwey
Bal
H. Pengelly
Gunahne
Shine Meat Supply
Benson
Hampshire
Stats School
Guardian OF Law
Jensz—Griffiths
Railwy
Nettlefolday
Sunshin
East Sunahing
Albana
M.uso
O.F. v
Bal Sunshine A
Druidsey
Essanay
London
Paris
Japan
Brooks Cycles
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