Carnival at Hospital Promises Merriment and Prizes
The carnival features merry-go-rounds aeroplanes hors e-planes a miniature train and other fair attractions with nightly free stage shows starting at 7 45 p.m. lasting about 45 minutes. Highlights include Killing the Rooster cycling boxing pillow fights and a parade of carnival belles led by Reg Barclay president and Dr Norman Green secretary with Sunshine Olda Association members assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg. Barclay
Norman Green
Sunshine Olda Association
Six Tons of Scrap Iron Stolen from Moonee Ponds Quarry
Albert Smith a marine dealer at 12 George Street Moonee Ponds reported theft of six tons of scrap iron from his quarry used to break up metal with explosives. One large casting weighed seven tons, later found only one ton remaining. The missing metal valued at £105 and would require heavy transport to reclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Smith
George St
Moonee Ponds
Truck Hits Albion Rail Gates in Burwood Crash
A motor truck driven by J. Heath of 36 Daniell Street Burwood crashed into the Albion railway gates at 11 p.m. on Friday. The vehicle was laden with timber but the driver was not hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Heath
Daniell St
Burwood
Albion
Deer Park Effort for War Memorial Appeal
A Deer Park citizen group organized a home canvass to support the War Memorial Appeal. Over 140 residents contributed, totaling a substantial sum, all from individuals. Organizers H Cunnington T McQueen G Moffat and Dr Poole thank the community for its generous response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
H. Cunnington
T. McQueen
G. Moffat
Dr. Poole
Deer Park
Donations to War Memorial Appeal Totaling £346
A list of donors to the Sunshine War Memorial Appeal shows contributions from H. V. McKay Massey Harris P/L £250 and multiple likes from Steelweld P/L £5, Industrial Service Engineers P/L £5 6d, Deer Park residents £39 1s 6d, and others adding to £346 17s 0d. The target to raise in Sunshine remains £450.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. McKay Massey Harris
Steelweld
Industrial Service Engineers
Stanley Quarries
Sunshine Cricket Assn
W. Allsop
Guy Bros
Dr. A. G. Pennel
Selleys Mafg Co
Sunshine Uni
J. Graham
Humes Ltd
Druids
E. Hargreaves
G. E. Dobson
Deer Park
Boy Drowned in Bath at St Albans Home
Norman Fawns seven year old boy was found drowned in the bath at his home on Main Rd East St Albans yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Norman Fawns
Main Rd. East
St. Albans
Tragic Toll in Road Accident Claims Several Lives
A road tragedy near Ballarat Road and Sydney Street left Mr George James and his wife Mrs May James dead. Also injured were Dudley Byron and Emma Byron, Fay 3, Irene Jenkins and her daughter Janice. The couple were related to the Byrons and Jenkins. A double funeral for Mr and Mrs James was held at Footscray cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George James
May James
Sydney St
James
Dudley Byron
Dickson St
Emma Byron
Fay
Irene Jenkins
Janice
Footscray Cemetery
Pool Not Suitable for Swimming Near I C L A N Z Factories
Health Department samples show greater pollution in the pool than the adjacent creek. Drainage from nearby housing may be polluting the water. No embargo possible yet, but notices will warn swimmers to exercise caution and that the pool is dangerous and deep after the recent fatality.
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Health Department
I.c.la.n.z
Won Free Place at University A Scholarship to Melbourne University
Mr. Jack Mentha of Morris Street won a Melbourne University scholarship covering all fees and allowance to complete a degree in Electrical Engineering. He holds diplomas from Footscray Technical School and parters with W. Lewis of East Sunshine as a conjuring and lightning sketch team entertaining club socials and public functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne University
Jack Mentha
Morris Street
Mentha
Footscray
Bill) Lewis
East Sunshine
Sunshine hydrants turned on by youths in midweek prank
Three fire hydrants were opened on Wednesday night in Sunshine streets by individuals described as unfeeling. Police are investigating the incident as a property disturbance and potential hazard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Farewell for Sun Youth Travel and Donations Recognized
Donations already received include contributions from Cr. Dobson Cr. Beachley Cr. Poole Cr. McDonald Cr. Dempster Cr. Green Cr. Castley totaling several pounds shillings. Speakers and attendees may submit further donations at the meeting or office via Cr. Beachley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. Beachley
Cr. Dobson
Mrs Poole
Cr. McDonald
Cr. Dempster
Cr Green
Cr Castley
Sunshine Football Club to field four teams this season
Sunshine Football Club will field three open age teams and one under 18 team after the Footscray District League required clubs to enter both senior and junior sides. With Sunshine already in two Metropolitan League teams, the extra squad secures continued under 18 competition. A special meeting approved the plan amid hopes former players will assist.
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Sunshine Football Club
Footscray
Sunshine
Old Boys Meeting Cancelled Because of Hospital Carnival
The Sunshine Via Boys Association postpones its meeting scheduled for tonight due to a hospital carnival event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OLD Boys
Sunshine Via Boys' Association
Labor MLC Preselection Ends With Bailey Victory
In a surprise ballot the A L P chose A J Bailey of Footscray over long time incumbent M L C P J Kennelly for Melbourne West Province. Bailey led with 1345 votes to Kennelly 1058, third candidate J H Cummins securing 492. Legislative Council election is set for June with six year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L.P
P. J. Kennelly
M.L.C
Melbourne West
Legislative Council
A. J. Bailey
Footacray
Kennelly
J. H. Cummins
Melbourne
Albert Park
Sunshine
St. Albans
Deer Park
A. Pennell
L.C.P
R. Rawson
Bus Service Possible for Forrest St
LOCAL hire car proprietor Mr. F. D Arcy told Sunshine Council he is keen to start a Forrest Street bus service and will submit a schedule. A half hour service on the Deer Park route should begin Monday March 16, with a pram bus operating to Albion station after a pram dispute.
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F. D'Arcy
Sunshine Council
Forrest St
Deer Park
Sunshine
D'Arcy
Pram
Albion Station
Myer Homes Not Allowed Here
City engineer H. E. Robinson says several Myer Homes applications have been refused as they do not meet Sunshine building regulations. He warned the new homes would not be allowed in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myer
City of
Sunshine
H. E. Robinson
Man Charged Over Public Insult Case at Albion Footpath
Michael Scanlon of McIntyre Road Sunshine faced a charge for using insulting words in a public place on the Lawson Street footpath Albion. Witness Hanley testified the remark followed a dispute about a girl and police then arrested Scanlon as he walked to the station. The court fined him £3 and urged him to reform his language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael James Scanlon
McIntyre Road
Sunshine
Lawson St
Albion
Thomas Joseph Hanley
Sheila
Lt. Johns
Sunshine youths given sentences in car theft case
A 14 day prison term was imposed at Footscray court last Thursday on Donald McDonald after he took a car outside Sunshine Theatre on 71st February. Four other youths were fined £10 each. Kevin Foley was found not guilty. The car belonged to Desmond Ryan of Sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Sunshine Theatre
Footucray Court
Donald McDonald
Ridley St
Ballarat Road
Kevin Holman
Benjamin
Patrick Wall
Couch
James Medcraft
Suffolk Rd
Kevin Foley
Leith Avenue
Desmond Ryan
Graham St
Theft of Sacks From Butler and Moss Chaff Mill
Last weekend 2450 sacks valued at 582 were stolen from Butler and Moss chaff mill at Sydenham. The haul includes 450 chaff bags 700 oat sacks 1200 bran bags and 100 four bushel bags. Entry appears to be gained by climbing the roof through a skylight and the thief may be an employee or an associate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler and Moss
Sydenham
Dresses Ruined by Vandals on Monash Street
Two young women were sprayed with red paint by a man with a spray gun on Monash Street. He fled the scene, and the victims discovered the damage upon entering a nearby shop.
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Monash St
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War Memorial
Seymours
Mrs Byron
Mrs Jenkins
William H. Darvell
Pridham St
Maribyrnong
Sun Youth
Labor
Melbourne West Province
Better Deer Park Bus Service
Harrington
T. R. Barclay
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