Intolerable Housing Struggle Ends in Ejectment Case
In Sunshine Court Edward Cahill sought ejectment of tenant Joseph Thompson from a shared Robinson Street house. The judge dismissed the ejectment, finding owner conduct created the nuisance and that Thompson, a protected person, was a lawful tenant rather than a squatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Court
Edward Joseph Cahill
Robinson St
Sunshine
Joesph Thompson
Thompson
Cahill
Ellen Cahill
Aimant
ALF
Thompsons
Hammond
P.M
Advocate Publication Schedule and Submission Deadlines
The Advocate will publish next Thursday and again on Good Friday. Correspondents must send all apart items by Tuesday and ads by Wednesday to ensure publication. The office will reopen on Tuesday 30 March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocate
Ladies Auxiliary
Mesdames Chamberlain and Nicholls
Mesdames Mounsey and Prewett
Queen Victoria Hospital Auxiliary
Tragic Accident Claims Sunshine Woman
Mrs Doris Elizabeth Hiskins of 04d Morris Street Sunshine died after a collision between a car and truck near Albert Park lake on Friday evening. Her brother John and parents Mr. and Mrs. M Bickley sustained shock but no serious injuries. Funeral held at Footscray Cemetery with large attendance and floral tributes. Rev R F Adams led services. Nelson Bros arranged the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Park Lake
Doris Elizabeth Hiskins
Morris St
Sunshine
John
M. Bickley
Hisking
R. Kirby
Footscray
R. F. Adams
Nelson Bros
Reactions to TB Testing in Braybrook Schoolchildren
The Braybrook TB campaign reports 4.38 percent positivity for Vollmer Patching among 2,077 tested children. One positive case leads to X-ray follow up and staff-led contact checks by the Health Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vollmer
T.B
Shire of
Braybrook
Health Department
Easter Ballot Items and New Insurance Group Start
A double ballot is planned for Easter week for members. Our new insurance group commences April 1 and invites inquiries for full particulars. Numeric codes appear in the OCR but no further details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Bss
Tos’ Son
Challenge Cycling Match at Braybrook Carnival
The Braybrook Carnival hosts a two mile bike race between Dr Arthur Beachley and Shire President Dr Ren Barc lay on rollers. A mysterious rider is seen. Beachley confirmed as the rider. Proceeds aid the Diggers Building Fund and cricket grounds improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine District Cricket Association
Arthur Beachley
Ren Barclay
McKays
Geelong Rd
Beachley
Shire of
Braybrook
Municipal library proposal moves to sub committee
A five councillor sub committee will study creating a Braybrook municipal library and potential government grants. Dr Dobson leads with aims for public access to literature and local control. Dr Pennell notes Youth Centre staffing possibility, while Dr Barclay cites a Library Service Board address planned for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobson
Pennell
Dr. Barclay
Library Service Board
Braybrook Council Wins Case Over Unpermitted Quarry Buildings
Braybrook Shire Council won a local court case against Albion Quarrying Co. for erecting two buildings without a permit. The case was uncontested. A fine of £2 was imposed and the company must pay £3 5s 6d in costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Maintenance Claim Granted in Sunshine Court
An order for 2 pounds weekly maintenance was made against Joseph Henry Bell of Ade, in favor of Vy Muay Bell of 65 Derrimut Street Sunshine. Mrs Bell testified she had not seen her husband since July 1946 and August 1947, he left in September 1947. Costs of 5 pounds 10 shillings allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derrimut St., Sunshine
Joseph Henry Bell
Sunshine Court
Manager’s corrective slap leads to assault charge at Sunshine
Harold Harmer, a maintenance engineer, testified he was struck by factory manager Arthur Burgess after a dispute over a motorcycle incident. Burgess admitted a corrective blow and was fined plus costs, with the court noting the manager had no right to strike an employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Court
Harold Harmer
Castlemaine St
Yarraville
Victorian Casing Co
Braybrook
Monsanto Works
Brooklyn
Harry J. Goldin
Anderson Rd
Harmer
Goldin
Arthur Francis Burgess
Mr. Hammond
P.M
Derrimut Hotel Sunshine passes to H V Priest
Licence transfer this week from Mrs M T Fowler to Mr H V Priest who ran the Mt Macedon hotel and the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel at Brunswick. Priest vows efficient public service for Sunshine. Food for Britain drive expands to Braybrook Shire and may include Maidstone, England. Local man Bert Montgomery suffers a broken ankle after a fall while working. head injury observation possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derrimut
Sunshine
M. T. Fowler
H. V Priest
Priest
Mt. Macedon
Duke of Edinburgh
Brunswick
Braybrook
Maidstone
England
Bert Montgomery
Lecal
R.S.L. Ladies Auxiliary
Sunshine and District
H. V. Priest
Move for Purchase of Council Quarry
Regal Quarries offered Braybrook Shire Council in Duke Street Braybrook the freehold of the quarry now leased for fifteen years. The firm would extend the concession period to twenty one years and build storage bins at a council chosen site. Saving to the Council is put at over £26 000. discussion was deferred to the Public Works Committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Duke St. Braybrook
Regal Quarries
Australia
Public Works Committee
Braybrook Council Eyes Special Subcommittee on Works
Dr E Drayton warns of overload on the Engineer as the Braybrook Council faces an impossible workload. With current staff only maintenance can be handled, he says. He moves for a special sub committee to meet the Engineer and decide what can be finished and the labor required. The ratepayers demand completion of listed works. Dr Dobson says higher rates may be needed to attract workers. Appointed committee includes Drs Drayton Barrett Hayden and Pennell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Drayton
Braybrook
Dr. Drayton
Dobson
Drs. Drayton
Barrett
Hayden
Pennell
Braybrook Shire Public Meeting on Food for Britain
Shire President Rarelsay calls a public meeting in Braybrook to plan further steps for a collection within Fool for Britain. The gathering aims to mobilize citizens for the charitable effort and discuss logistics and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food For Britain
Britain
Desi T. RO Rarelsay
Shire
Thomas Borthwick and Sons plan building at Braybrook works
Thomas Borthwick and Sons (Australasia) Limited at 84 William St Melbourne give notice of intent to apply to Braybrook Municipal Council for consent to build a dining room and storeroom for house employees at their ice freezing works Francis Street Rocklea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Borthwick & Sons
Australasia
William St., Melbourne
Braybrook
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Seymour’s Corner
Clothing Insurance
R. V. Seymour’s
Drs
Parsons
Barclay
Council
Nurses
Wizards of the Turf
G. Bougoure
A. Breasley
R. Heather
W. Hartney W. Williamson
Jockeys
Yarraville Cricket Ground
War Nurses Memorial Centre
Shire OF Braybrook Food For
Albion School Mothers’ Club
Mary Fleming
Hotel Derrimut Sunshine
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