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Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 11, 1951

Page

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Labor Caucus Hears Land Subdivision Contention at St Albans

At Braybrook Council meeting on Monday Labour councillors discussed a proposed sub division of 241 allotments along Main Road West St Albans. Debates covered inundation, need for service mains, planning authority submission, and a site inspection by all councillors before a decision.

St. Albans Braybrook Main Road Dobson Council Ted Town and Country Planning Authority Barclay Thornton Labor Thornton Crs Green Pennell

Harry fined for obstructing firemen after fire dispute

Harry advanced on fire brigade members during a duty and fired a shot from his property amid long standing erosion disputes. He admitted annoyance but was found guilty and fined four pounds.

Harry Leslie Gee Hughes Korey Hughes

Witnesses Sought After Monash Street Motorcycle Fatal

Sunshine police seek witnesses to a fatal motorcyclist crash on Monash Street last Thursday at 7 pm. Authorities urge anyone who saw the incident to come forward for investigation.

Sunshine Police Monash St

Districts Big Day on Wednesday Next

The district prepares for its biggest day with Governor Sir Dallas Brooks reading the proclamation of the City of Sunshine. A gymkhana and ceremonial events will mark the occasion as local residents recall historic progress and anticipate broad future development.

Dallas Brooks Sunshine

Larceny Case In Sunshine Court Involving New Australian

In Sunshine Court last Tuesday Stank fapes New Australian faces larceny charges over a hymn book belonging to Sunshine Presbyterian Church and conspiracy to commit a felony or misdemeanor amid language difficulties. Interpreters tried but failed to aid understanding as testimonies describe alleged car interference on 23 April with witnesses James Sutherland and William O Keefe detailing sightings and confrontations with the defendant.

Sunshine Court Sunshine Presbyterian Church James Sutherland Bazentin St Sunshine Ke Ot Parez

Drink as Excuse for Man's Lapse

Geoffrey Brace 42 of Ridley Street Sunshine faced charges of indecent exposure to women golfers at Sunshine Golf Links on April 21. He claimed alcohol caused the act and was ordered three months imprisonment suspended on a three year good behaviour bond, with medical treatment planned. The magistrate criticised psychiatry and gaol sentences for such offences.

Geoffrey George Brace Ridley St Sunshine Sunshine Golf Links Morriss S.M

Secretary Harold Blakey to retire from Albion Lodge duties

Harold Blakey of Hamel Street quits after twenty years as secretary of Albion Lodge G U 0 O F. Under his tenure the Friendly Society grew to a major district body. He rose to Grand Lodge Officer, known for untiring service to the lodge and movement.

Albion Lodge G.U.0 Harold Blakey Hamel St G U Blakey Friendly Society

Arrest Adjourned After Mentality Doubt In Paper Case

The proceeding paused for six months after Const. Power arrived and took charge, remarking that Paper did not seem to be of normal mentality.

Council Defers Mechanical Sweeper Move

Braybrook Council on Monday voted to defer delivery of its £46,000 mechanical street sweeping machine for twelve months. The engineer advised delaying until large street schemes near completion, while Dr Barclay opposed and gained support but failed to override the casting vote of the President.

Braybrook Dr Barclay Barclay R Parsons Labor Dr. Custley Barelay

Compulsory Voting Petition Sealed by Braybrook Council

The Braybrook Council sealed a petition seeking compulsory voting in municipal elections. All Labor councillors were present with voting power. the Shire President confirmed presentation was unnecessary since the council had already decided, making the signing and sealing a mere formality.

Braybrook Labor Shire Jr. G. Dobson

Our Lady's Parish Ball Announces Celebrity Judges

Miss Australia Margaret Hughes and Miss Beach Girl Shirley James will judge the Belle of the Ball at the Shire Hall event on May 30.

Australia Margaret Hughes Beach Girl Shirley James Our Lay's Shire Hall

Naming of Talmage St Reserve Honors Cr Barclay Re serve

At Monday's meeting colleagues commended Cr Barclay for service to the district. Cr Dobson cited the remarkable results he achieved as commissioner of the Board of Works.

Talmage St

Souvenir Booklet Promoting City Proclamation Now On Sale

The souvenir booklet commemorating the Proclamation of the City of Sunshine is on sale with over 1000 copies purchased. It is praised as an excellent publication and priced at 2/6, available from local newsagents.

City of Sunshine

Sunshine RA Clubrooms Opened in Dickson Street

Soldiers open Sunshine RA clubrooms with a colorful ceremony last Saturday. Federal President G Holland unveiled the extended banks of the branch, recognizing donors and the committee. Dr G Dobson gave a eulogy on RSL men as Sunshine Band attended and refreshments were served. A smoke social followed in the Shire Hall.

Sunshine RA d Dickson St G. Holland R.ss J. T. Hyde RSL G. Dobson Sunshine Band

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