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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 20, 1953

Page

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Policeman’s Shirt Torn by Violent Prisoner

Anton Kos narewitach of 80 Sackville Street Collins was arrested Saturday night in Anderson Road while drunk. He resisted and tore a witness’s shirt at the police station, saying he would fight. Fined £1 or 24 hours for drunk and disorderly and £5 or 7 days for assault, plus 38/6 damages. Judge Barclay warned him to behave.

Anton Kosnarewitach Sackville Street Collins Anderson Rd Miller T. R. Barclay J.P

Bus Conductors Not Warranted Says MTB

Sunshine Council and Deer Park ALP pressed the Melbourne Transport Board over conductor use on Deer Park Melbourne tramway buses. The Board said peak period street ticket sellers operate at loading points with no major fare delays elsewhere. Dr Castley urged a further approach citing danger and discomfort when drivers sell tickets while turning. The Board maintained the arrangement agreed when service began. Council chose to accept the Board's letter for now.

Sunshine Council Council Deer Park A.L.P Castley Dr. Parsons

Permit for Mobile Fish Kitchen Refused

Sunashine Council refused a permit for a mobile fish and clip kitchen at Deer Park on the health inspector Mr. G A Littl recommendation. Littl found hygienic issues during inspection and noted mobile kitchens are harder to supervise than permanent shops and often fail to meet regulations. He suggested the by law on street trading be changed to grant the council greater control.

G.A. Littl Sunashine Council Deer Park

No Action on New Police Station

Sunshine council voiced disappointment over the stalled plan for a new police station in Sun Crescent. Public Works has not finalized land terms with the Railways for lease, prompting calls to seek an alternative site. Dr Willey urged action and Dr Castley moved the council to express concern over the lack of progress.

Sunshine Council Sun Crescent Public Works Department The Railways Willey Public Works Dept Castley

Boy Bitten by Tiger Snake in Sunshine Yard

A 2½ year old boy was bitten on the hand by a tiger snake at 11 Fraser St Sunshine. He received hospital treatment and was sent home next day after the snake, which fled under a house, was tracked by a dog and killed by a house occupant. In a separate incident at 55 Sydney St, Mrs G Young narrowly avoided a tiger snake that slithered near her feet. her father Mr Rowe killed the 2½ to 3 feet long snake nearby.

Fraser St Sunshine G. Young Sydney Street Mrs Young Mr. Rowe

Sunshine Police Seize Wristlet Watch and Bicycle

Sunshine police report seizing a gent' wristlet watch and a bicycle in an incident. No further details provided.

Sunshine Police

Sunshine gardener wins top prize in local competition

Sunshine Horticultural Society judged last week for its garden contest. Judges Messrs Dave Mathews and W. Foster awarded First to Mr Flower of Waiora Pole West Footscray with 81 points, Second to Mrs R N Stewart of High Street Sunshine with 78 points, and Third to Mrs W T Harvey of Monash Street Sunshine with 78 points. Mr Flower, the winner, is a Society member. Organisers hope the event becomes annual.

Sunshine Horticultural Society Dave Mathews W. Foster Mr Flower Waiora Pole West Footscray R. N. Stewart High St Sunshine W. T. Harvey Monash St

Bandmaster Resigns Amid City Band Turbulence

Bandmaster Mr Bill Wheatley of Sunshine City Band resigns due to business pressure. Applications are invited for a new bandmaster and several well known band figures have applied. Building appeal donations this week include Mr J Richards 5 pounds, Burns and Gaule 1 pound, Mr Stead man 1 shilling 1 pence, progressive total 622 pounds 16 shillings 6 pence.

Bill Wheatley Sunshine City Band J. Richards Burns & Gaule Steadman

Confusion Over Garbage Collection Leads to Delays

Dr Green told Surehine Council that last week's holiday caused confusion over garbage collection. Ratepayers were to be notified through the official memo system about the updated collection day and any schedule changes.

Dr. Green Surehine Council Orem

Residents Asked to Decorate Homes for Coronation

The Mayor and Mayoress Dr. and Mrs. J. Downing urge Sunshine residents to display loyalty to the Queen by decorating porches or doorways with red white and blue flags and streamers during Coronation week. They note Sunshine is distant but citizens can still join celebrations in various ways.

J. Downing

Better Police Service for St. Albans

Keilor Councillors and Parliamentarian deputation met the Chief Commissioner of Police on Wednesday and secured a plan for improved police facilities at St. Albans. A prefab office will be erected near the St. Albans fire station with a Sunshine officer in regular attendance and direct link to Sunshine Police Station for calls when off duty. The delegation included Drs Milburn Eddie Moffatt Easton Fewster D Arcy M L A and Hon G Chandler and R Rawson M s.

Keilor St. Albans Sunshine

Town Hall Floor Delayed by Milled Timber Errors

Oak flooring at the town hall remains at a standstill as Sunshine City engineer H Robinson reports two timber loads were wrongly machined and sent back. Councillors vent displeasure and consider canceling the contract amid tense test results and taunting exchanges.

H. Robinson Sunshine City Wile

Mayor Inspects Explosives Factory in Sunshine

Dr J Downing mayor of Sunshine and city engineer H Robinson visited the ICI explosives plant last week. They praised safety measures after a Monday inspection. The burning ground will move to a site over half a mile away. Another explosion occurred this week. Sunshine Council donated 26/6 to the Sunshine Horticultural Society Autumn Show.

J. Downing Sunshine H. Robinson ICI Monda

Objection to Health Minister Statement Noted

Dr Skinner objected to the minister’s statement while Dr Parsons called it untrue. The minister offered cooperation to reduce infectious disease incidence and noted Sunshine’s rates, excluding diphtheria, were not unduly high. On Dr Castley’s motion, the council will thank the minister for the offer but reject claims of lax immunisation efforts.

Skinner Parsons Castley

White Crosses Remembrance Field at Shrine Melbourne

The Field of Remembrance at the Shrine Melbourne follows a state led procedure. Crosses bear the names of seamen killed or died on service and are available for purchase by relatives or the public. Local residents may contact the branch secretary at phone MM1323.

Melbourne Westminster London Steemen

Council sells land to Sun shine Picture Theatre owner

The council accepted 3700 pounds from Mr G Kirby proprietor of Sun shine Picture Theatre for the triangular land opposite the town hall. Sale is conditional on consent for no use other than garden setting and maintenance. Dr Willey opposed the sale though not opposing the proposal.

Unshine Council G. Kirby Sunshine Picture Theatre Kirby Willey

Immunisation response report by Sunshine Council

Health inspector Mr G A Little told Sunshine Council that immunisation consent lags, with 50 pre school children to be treated at Maidstone Health Centre on Thursday March 26. Since the last meeting three diphtheria cases in Housing Commission homes were noted, plus one scarlet fever, two tuberculosis, one rubella, and one gastroenteritis in the city.

G. A. Little Sunshine Council Maidstone Housing

Further Appeal Over Disputed Cricket Match

Aberfeldie lodged a protest after the semi final against Churchill being declared winners. The protest was upheld at an executive meeting and Churchill appealed to the VJCU for arbitration. The final held Aberfeldie to face St Albans. The decision upheld Aberfeldie’s protest under Rule 47, citing delay and perceived external coercion of the umpire.

Aberfeldie Churchill Aberfeldie Parse St. Albans Churchill Club Percaaron V.J Executive Committee

Going to Coronation represents Navy League choice

Albert Braddish of Phoenix Street Sunshine has been selected to attend the Coronation as a representative of the Navy League. He is a pupil at Footscray Technical School.

Albert Braddish Phoenix St. Sunshine Navy League Footscray

Help Wanted at Migrant Kindergarten in Maribyrnong

An appeal by the Good Neighbor Council requests women to volunteer at the Maribyrnong Hostel kindergarten. Volunteers are needed Mondays and Thursdays from 9 30 to 11 30 a.m. Applicants should contact MM1158 by telephone.

Good Neighbor Council For Women Maribyrnong

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