Man charged with larceny over stolen shoes case
John Douglas Harris of 83 Holmes Road Moonee Ponds faced Sunshine Court on Tuesday charged with larceny of a pair of shoes from a Wilcox Mofflins worker. He claimed luck and that the shoes, found in his possession, belonged to Rosa Maniscalco of Fitzroy. Factory records showed he was at work when the shoes disappeared. he said he borrowed £1 to buy them and wore them daily until the owner identified them. A fine of £6 plus £1 costs was imposed.
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Sunshine Court
John Douglas Harris
Holmes Road
Moonee Ponds
Wilcox & Mofflins
Braybrook
Rosa Maniscaleo
Brunswick Street
Fitzroy
Maniscaleco
Maniscaleo
Snr
J. F. D’arcy
W. L. Johnston
Protest at water supply presented to council
A petition protesting South Sunshine water supply was presented Monday by Dr J R Parsons. It was signed by twenty three ratepayers, though Parsons said he could have twenty times that many. Petition says there is insufficient water to flush sanitary conveniences and its prayer will be considered at the next council meeting.
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South Sunshine
J. R. Parsons
Parsons
Doctor Partners Open Practice in St Albans and Sunshine
Dr Peter Frajman begins practice on Main Road West St Albans and at 31 Sun Crescent Sunshine, operating with Drs D Wise and R G J McCullagh. Telephones MW 0620 are listed for contact.
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Peter Frajman
Main Road West
St. Albans
Sun Crescent
Sunshine
New Justice Appointed Cr. N. Ainsworth Named Peace Judge
Cr. N. Ainsworth has been appointed a justice of the peace. In congratulating him on the day he said he would do his best to uphold the tradition of honorary justices.
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Cr. N. Ainsworth
Ainsworth
Mayor Opposes Ball for Coronation Celebrations
The Mayor of Sunshine announced on Monday he opposes holding a ball to celebrate the Coronation, saying it would cater to only a few hundred citizens. Dr Downing also objected, noting plans include school child demonstrations at Selwyn Park and Maribyrnong, with a combined church service in the town hall as part of the celebrations.
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Sunshine
Cr. A. Ng
Dr. Downing
Selwyn Park
Maribyrnong
Explosive Firm Replies to Sunshine Council
A firm replied to Sunshine Council after recent factory explosions saying employee and resident safety are priority. The plant operated under a strict Explosives Act code with no fatalities in twelve years including wartime. Council invited inspection by the Mayor and councillors as CI E and Explosives Department investigate the blasts. A tramway bus will serve Albion and Deer Park patrons to Sunshine Theatre on Saturday nights at 11 21 pm.
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Sunshine Council
Agency of
C.I.E. and Explosives Department
Albion
Deer Park
Sunshine Theatre
Sunshine
Emergency Housekeeper Scheme Reform Endorsed by Council
Sunshing Council endorses a recommendation from the town hall meeting to reform the emergency housekeeper committee. The panel will include two Benevolent Society representatives, one from each church denomination, one from the Child Welfare organization, and one from the Child Care Committee. The emergency housekeeper position is to be readied.
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Sunshing Council
The
Benevolent Society
Child Welfare Organisation
Resident police sought for 8st Albans
A Keilor Shire Council deputation will meet the Chief Commissioner of Police to request a resident constable at St. Albans. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday March 18 at 11 45 a.m.
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Albans
Keilor Shire
Chief Commissioner of Police
St. A
Hatton Rejects Council Offer for Corio Street Land
Solicitors for Mr. W. Hatton inform Sunshine Council that £850 for the Corio Street site for a municipal library is unacceptable. They demand adequate compensation and warn the matter may go to arbitration if not met.
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W. Hatton
Sunshine Council
Shawl Found in Shop Doorway In Sunshine Police Report
Sunshine police report a knitted baby shawl found in a shop doorway. A period piece timber valued at £15 was stolen this week from a local house built for the Victorian Housing Commission.
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Sunshine
Ictorian
Prospects for Loan Money Not Very Bright
Reports on council borrowing show only £65 000 approved of £161 280 in loan plans. Officers warn funds for private streets are short and current overdraft plus contracts total £711 880, with up to £50 180 already committed to works. Town clerk and treasurer will pursue available borrowings before June end.
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Sunshine Council
E. Hargreaves
W. Deutschmann
Garden Competition Judging Next Friday
Gardens entered in the Sunshine Horticultural Society contest will be judged next Friday March 13. The gardens will be numbered and the judge will not know the householder's identity.
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Sunshine Horticultural Society
Sunshine council to discuss community centre project
At the Parks and Gardens Committee meeting Sunshine Councillors will discuss the Community Centre proposal advanced last year by the Child Care Committee for establishment of a new facility.
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Parks and Gardens
Sunshine
Sale of Council Land to be Discussed
Sunshine council weighs selling land for Sunshine Picture Theatre extension amid public needs. Some councillors favor disposal of the central land despite premium values, while others favor retaining portions for public use and a potential river court house site if needed. A sworn valuer has provided a land valuation to guide the decision.
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Sunshine Picture Theatre
Sunshine
Court House
Extension of Letter Delivery Refused at Albion Quarries
Sunshine Council was informed that extending letter delivery to houses in Albion Quarries grounds was not justified. The PLM.G. Dept advised mail for residents be placed in suitable receptacles opposite the corner of Ballarat Road and Perth Avenue.
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Albion Quarries
Sunshine Council
Plm.g. Dept
Ballarat Road
Perth Avenu
Dept
Mayoress Returns to Duties After Illness
Mayoress Mrs J Downing recovers from a fortnight of illness and resumes her mayoral duties.
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J. Downing
Where Does Street Trading Begin
Sunshine Council split on two Deer Park trading cases. A fruit barrow near the school was refused while a mobile chip kitchen at Bararat and Station Roads was referred to the health inspector. Dr Parsons urged similar treatment and refused the chip kitchen as dangerous. Deer Park had no fish shop but fruit supplies already existed.
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Deer Park
Sunshine Council
Ballarat
Station Roads
Parsons
Council debated adverse possession land claim and act reform
Dr Ainsworth urged council to amend the Transfer of Land Act so land claimed by adverse possession would vest in the council and be set to public use. He called the current Act out dated and un Christian, while the town clerk noted partial alignment with the States Recovery Act.
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Ainsworth
Tates Recovery Act
AS BE
Shepherd
Donations for the Dobson Recognition Fund
Donations may be forwarded to this office and acknowledged in the paper. A public meeting about the fund, formed to honor Dr. and Mrs G. E. Edison, will be held at Maidstone Hall on 19 March.
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Dobson
G. E. 'Dison
Maidstone Hall
Stolen stripped motorcycle found off Ballarat Road Deer Park
A stripped stolen motorcycle was recovered on Wednesday off Ballarat Road in Deer Park. Police are investigating its origin and any links to prior thefts.
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Ballarat
Deer Park
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