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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 17, 1940

Page

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Wedding Bells at St Mark's Church Fengland

Joyce Merle Mason and Vernon Byron wed last Sunday at St Mark's Church Fengland in a ceremony conducted by Rev F Townsend. The bride wore sky blue and bouquet of tiger lilies and roses, attended by two bridesmaids Nell Hill and Shirley Mason. Best man was R Fordha and groomsman KR Mason. Guests dined at the scouts hall and danced after breakfast. The couple honeymooned touring the hills.

St. Mark's Church Fengland F. Townsend Joyce Merle Rand J. S. Mason Hamphire Road Vernon Byron J. Bult Durham Road Sunshine Nell Hill Shirley Mason R Fordha KR. Mason Martin Street

Local Tennis Association Trophy Dance Next Thursday

Tennis enthusiasts are reminded trophies won by players in the local association will be presented at a dance in the Town Hall next Thursday evening May 23. A strong committee organizes the event with a fine supper. admission is 2/ the shilling.

Damages Awarded After Collision in Sun shine Court

John Hogan of Tottenham did not appear as T J Frichot a Cohuna rabbit trapper sued for 26 pounds 2 shillings damages over a collision. Frichot claimed Kyle drove near the gun club near White City and crossed to the wrong side. He hit the witness car causing 21 shillings 2 pence repair costs and a week off work. Garage owner C Ogilvie of Devonshire Road Sunshine said repairs cost 21 shillings 2 pence. An order was made that the defendant pay 26 pounds 2 shillings with costs 10 pounds 11 pence.

John Hogan Tottenham Sunshine Court T. J Frichot Cohuna Kyle Frichot White City C. Ogilvie Devonshire Road Sunshine

Miss Beth Perry Births Sunshine Nurse Training

The best wishes of friends go to Miss Beth Perry daughter of Mr and Mrs A T Perry of Sun Crescent. Sunshine enters the Children's Hospital this week to begin nurse training and Miss Perry retires from Nettlefolds Pty Ltd with a staff presentation.

Beth Perry A. T Perry Sun Crescent Sunshine Children's Hospital Misa Perry Nettlefolds Pty, Ltd

Local court fines man for keeping live rabbits for coursing

Norman J. Brown of Sunshine was fined five pounds plus costs after admitting kept live rabbits on his premises for coursing. Investigator Keith Nichol found 60 to 70 rabbits in a rear shed with iron burrow shapes. Brown said he sold rabbits to racing dog owners and disposed of hares for coursing, claiming rabbits were moved within 24 hours. Braybrook Council secured a loan of 6500 from a municipal employees’ organization, with interest returning to the district.

Norman J. Brown Altotaile St. Sunshine Sunshine Court Keith William Nichol Bacchux Marsh Hampshire Road Sunshine White City Racing Og Sunshing Braybrook E. Hargreaves

Elderly Braybrook woman charged for failing to destroy boxthorn

Mrs Sarah Ann Rockett appeared in Sunshine court on a charge of not eradicating boxthorn. Officer Keith Nichol testified he asked her son to remove the hedge on January 17 and again on March 18. The defendant cited ill health of her son as reason. she was fined 20 shillings with 8 pence costs.

Sarah Ann Rockett Braybrook Sunshine Court Keith William Nichol Son Rockett Pyvis P.M

Albion schoolboys postpone Bacchus Marsh soccer match

The Albion schoolboys soccer match scheduled for tomorrow at Bacchus Marsh has been postponed due to a rally attended by four scouts.

Bacchus Marsh Albion

Motorcyclist Fined For No Licence And Offensive Noise

At Sunshine court David C. Whitehall was fined 20 for driving a motor cycle without a licence and 40 for allowing the machine to emit an offensive noise. Constable G. E. Ryan reported patrol duty on Ballarat Rd near Sunshine at 12 30 pm. On March 6 he saw the defendant riding the motor cycle emitting noise heard over 400 yards. He admitted not holding a licence but planned to obtain one the following Monday.

Sunshine Court David C. Whitehall G. E. Ryan Ballarat Rd Sunshine

Moonee Valley Selections and Taunton Races Summary

Moonee Valley selections include Dark David and Boyar in hurdles while Taunton features Pre Retnuka in the first division and Balkan Chief Throttle Autumn St in the second. Other races show contenders Glenfine Night Train Zonda and Diaphane Gellibrand plus Beach Welter picks Contary National Strategy and French Gem.

Bay View Hathersage Zonda Diaphane Gellibrand Proof Glenfine Night Train Beach Welter Contary National Strategy French Gem David Spear Dannevirke

Correspondents Report Weekly Advocate Office Ink

Correspondents deliver weekly ink reports while the Advocate office schedules Wednesday morning briefings, detailing ongoing matters and local affairs.

Advocate Office

Manufacturer Fined Over Offensive Odor at Braybrook Works

In Braybrook Sunshine court, Albert Pennell fined £2 for allowing a foul smell from Burke Street works. Medical Officer Dr C Byrne testified odor detected at 9 pm May 5. an inspection found a condenser leak. The defense argued involuntary defect. a 14 day stay of proceedings was granted.

Albert Go Ponmell Sunshine Court Burke Street Braybrook Pyvin Shire of Brighton C. Byrne Maych Sth Burkett L. EB. Thorpe Mitchell Pennell Byrne Council

Youths fined at Sunshine court for bicycle offenses

Several youths received fines at Sunshine court today for riding bicycles without fights. One defendant claimed his light globe had been stol.

Sunshine Court

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