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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 14, 1948

Page

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Wrong Man Cleared as Beer Ring Allegations Fail

Constable Collins testified at Sunshine Golf Club that beer was bought, money passed, and lockers used by club members. Russell was convicted for selling beer. Dinnell was discharged after evidence supported the police account, with no custody order on seized liquor.

Leonard Collins Licensing Branch W. H. Jones Constable Collins Sunshine Golf Club Dinnell Russell Collins Snr Const McKenzie Jones Bendigo Andrew Russell Kororot St Sunshine Snd Trsanurer Dint Mr. Sims Wiliam John Dinnell McIntyre Rd Lee Mr. Dinnell Witnessiay George Arthur Sims Anderson Rd Albert Stewart Desmond Ryan Ryan Braybrook Hammond England

Fine for unlawful sale of liquor at Sunshine hotel

Formal evidence in a charge against Mr. Eric Fowler formerly of Hotel Derrimut Sunshine for selling liquor unlawfully was heard at Sunshine Court. The case was adjourned from January 20 when Mrs Fowler, former licensee, faced a similar offence. A fine of £2 was imposed.

Eric Fowler Derrimut Sunshine Sunshine Court

Keilor Council Vacancy Nominations Filed After Doctor’s Death

Two nominations were received to fill the Keilor Council vacancy caused by the death of Dr. L But terly. The candidates are Dudley Keam and Joseph Morehouse. Paling Day is set for Thursday in 1948 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Keilor Dr. L. Butterly Dudley Keam Joseph Morehouse Thursay

VANDALISM CONCERNS PROMPT EAST SUNSHINE PATROL

On Dr Hayden's motion the brook Council asked local police to send a regular patrol to East Sunshine to deter vandalism after engineers Beso reported windows smashed in the area.

East Sunshine Hayden Brook Council Rere Beso Bnut

Sunshine Liberal Party Carnival Nets Large Hospital Donation

A Friday evening event at Shire Hall raised over £200 for Sunshine Community Hospital. The Sunshine Branch of the Liberal Party presented a cheque of 200 pounds 10 shillings 6d, deriving from a carnival held at Deer Park on April 10. Dr. T. R. Barclay, Hospital Committee chairman, thanks the branch for public spirited action and pledges prudent spending.

Shire Hall Sunshine Community Hospital Sunshine Liberal Party B. H. Cole Deer Park T. R. Barclay Sunshine & District Community Hospital Committee Mount Derrimut

Sunshine grocer fined for mispriced almonds error

John Eric Hooson of Sunshine faced Sunshine Court after charging 1/6 for hard shelled almonds not soft shelled ones. An investigator’s purchase prompted the price claim, and Hooson received a 2 pound fine plus 1 pound 1 shilling costs.

John Eric Hooson Sunshine Sunshine Court Pricey

Conference on Through Bus Service Discussed at Footscray

A Footscray Town Hall meeting reviewed a Deer Park to Melbourne bus proposal. Braybrook Council representatives and a committee were named to present the case to government ministers. Cabinet reviews the Motor Omnibus Advisory Committee recommendation amid railway competition concerns.

Footscray Deer Park Melbourne Braybrook A. E. Shepherd Legislative Assembly Motor Omnibus Advisory Committee Victorian Railways

St John's Ambulance Cadets Auxiliary Meeting Notices

The St John Ambulance Cadets Auxiliary announces a meeting at Shire Hall on Wednesday 26 May at 8 pm. A social evening from the previous meeting is set for Hampshire House on Friday 21 May at 8 pm. Admission is 2 shillings for adults and 1 shilling for children, supper provided.

Shire Hall Hampshire House

Amateur Cycling Club Sets Date for First Race

The Amateur Cycling Club announces the first race will be held on January 22, not this week as previously stated. Members are advised to mark the corrected date and prepare accordingly.

Auturiay

Opening Council With Prayer Debate In Braybrook Shire

Dr Dobson moved to open Braybrook Shire Council meetings with a prayer. Most councillors opposed the innovation preferring a standard statewide procedure. Dr Beachley’s amendment to refer the matter to the Municipal Association passed. Dobson cited Parliamentary procedure as inspiration.

Dobson Braybrook Shire Council Beachley Victoria Essendon Heidelberg Adelaide Gr. Dobson

Lies About Speedway Stirs Braybrook Council Debate

The Kirton Speedway Company challenged remarks in a letter from Dr. Dobson. Dr. Barrett clarified the statement did not target the Council but two football clubs using the reserve. The Company reported a football club meeting okayed current ground compliance and the Council sought further information and club attitude via the reserve committee.

Kirton Speedway Company Dobson Braybrook Council Barrett Bus

Overcrowded Buses Reported by Braybrook Council

Sun shine Branch of the Communist Party reports buses via Duke Street/ Braybrook Council are overcrowded. Dr. Dobson calls for better service and asks if the council has replied to overtures. The Shire Secretary says the matter is under look into. He moves to bring it to the Minister of Public Works and the advisory board.

Sunshine Communist Party Duke St Braybrook Council Dobson Shire Minister of Public Works Bug Advisory Board

Driver Attacked On Moving Sunshine Bus

Keith Robert Black of Sunshine was charged at Sunshine Court with unlawful assault and damaging a bus seat after grabbing the driver during motion and pulling him back while the vehicle stopped between regular stops. A witness testified to the scuffle and damage. the judge fined him £10 or one month in jail, with costs of £6 9d. the seat damage charge was dismissed.

Keith Robert Black Bazentin St Sunshine Sunshine Court Les Falla Ballarat Rd Deer Park Sydney St Black Falla Wim Percy Sherman Hammond P.M

Tottenham man fined for illegal betting in Sunshine Court

Harold Roach failed to recognize a plain clothes police officer while taking bets on April 14 in Cash Street Tottenham. He was fined 20 pounds in the Sunshine Court. Another Braybrook bookmaker, Benjamin LeSeucy, faced the same charge at the same court and also paid 20 pounds.

Tottenham Harold Roach S.P St. Tottenham Sunshine Court Ballarat Rd Braybrook Benjamin LeSeucy

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