Hopbreakers Captured After Sunshine Shop Raid
Four men attempted to rob the Crescent Furnish shop in Sunshine in the early hours. They fled when police arrived after a noise alert. Fires were exchanged as two were captured near a railway line while two others escaped. one later arrested. The raiders allegedly planned to steal over £1000 of furnishings and load them onto a truck.
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Ots
Sunshine
Crescent
Sun Crescent
D24
Const
G. Walker
Sunshine Station
Immunisation drive planned for all city schoolchildren
Arrangements are being made to immunise all school children in the City of Sunshine with the diphtheria agent. The campaign is due to commence in about four weeks, having previously targeted preschool children only.
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Sunshine
Over 2000 Trees to Be Planted This Year
Mr W J McLachlan of the Sunshine Council of Parks told the council on Monday that he hoped to plant the municipality in the year. He proposed that about half this number be planted as a special Coronation effort.
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W. J. McLachlan
Sunshine Council
Coleman
Council asked to loan £2000 for Sunshine Hall improvements
Gunshine Council faced difficulty raising loan funds when asked on Monday to advance £2000 to the East Sunshine Hall and Reserve Committee for improvements to the arena. Funds would be used to fence the arena and erect a pavilion, with repayment guaranteed by the committee. The request was referred to the Finance Committee, which also proposed covering ploughing and grading for arena improvements.
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Gunshine Council
Can Hn
East Sunshine Hall
Council
Extensive Coronation Programme Delays Police Station Site
The Coronation celebrations will span the municipality with events at Sunshine Park, Deer Park, Maidstone, and St Albans. A delay in site provision for a new Sun Crescent police station arises from railway land terms. Minister Hon P L Coleman notes railway notification in July and a January reply, with no further word. Efforts urge action by the Police Department.
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Railways Department
SB Hew
Sun Crescent
Minister of Transport
P. L. Coleman
Chief Commissioner of Police
Sunshine Park
Deer Park
Maidstone
St. Albans
New School Opened to Relieve Local School Pressure
A new state school on South Road opens this week to ease crowded conditions at nearby schools. Sunshine State School will admit children who reach age six on or before December 31 this year starting Wednesday, June 3.
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South Road
Sunshine State School
Bigamist Sentenced to Twelve Months in Jail
Brian Marcus Emonson of Main Road West St Albans was committed for trial on charges of bigamy and making false statements on a marriage certificate. He was sentenced last Friday to twelve months in jail.
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Brian Marcus Emonson
Main Road West
St. Albans
Sunshine Court
Coronation Ball At Melton South
A grand coronation ball and carnival is planned at Victoria Hall Melton South on Coronation Eve. The event features a ball competition taxi waltzing and other carnival activities with prizes and entertainment for attendees.
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Victoria Hall
Melton South
Coronation Night Gaiety at Sunshine Park
Sunshine Park hosts a Coronation night with a torch procession from the town hall at 7 30 p m led by scouts guides and church groups. On arrival cars will have headlights on the arena while the band plays God Save The Queen. A bonfire dancing and singing follow and fireworks are set for 9 p m. A barbecue runs from 8 30 p m with food and drinks.
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Sunshine Park
Sunshine Jubilee Programme of Community Events 1953
Sunshine hosts a multi venue programme with parades fireworks and dances. events include Deer Park Hall and Maidstone venues, religious services, a parade from Town Hall to Sunshine Park, square dancing and community singing, theatre shows at Roxy and Sunshine Theatres, and an open day at Dobson Free Kindergarten with tree planting and flag presentations.
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Sunshine Town Hall
Deer Park
St. Albans
Roxy
Sunshine Theatres
Sunshine Cele Eee Hospital
Sunshine Theatre
Sunshine
East Sunshine
Our Lady's
South Road
Roxy Theatre
Braybrook
Maidstone
Maribyrnong
North Footscray
St. John's
St.Albans
Albion
Technical
R.S.L
Keilor
Town Hall
Sunshine Park
Maidstone Hall
Glengala Road
North Sunshine
Maine Hall
Dobson Free
Deer Park Coronation Weekend Celebrations Planned
Deer Park hosts a two day coronation event starting Saturday with a bonfire light and fireworks. Mayor Dr. J Downing opens the festivities remotely, followed by Punch and Judy, Inflamo performances, singing and dancing, a public barbecue, and sweets for children. Sunday features a 3 pm religious service led by Sunshine Methods Choir and local ministers.
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Eer Park
J. Downing
Deer Park
Sunshine City Band
Reva
Longthorn
A. Wright
Rev Wright
Sunshine Methods
St Albans Coronation Weekend Events Schedule
St Albans residents will share a combined service on Sunday to honor the Coronation. A bonfire is planned at 7.15 p.m. followed by a square dance on Monday. A Tuesday picnic at Keillor includes free bus transport from Clarke's Store to Keilor.
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City of Sunshine
Town Hall
Errington Reserve
St. Albans
Keillor
Keilor
Clarke
River Ward Events For Maidstone And Maribyrnong
The programme for River Ward residents runs for one week starting Saturday. Activities include Chub dance in Maidstone Hall, Combined Service, Services at Schools, a 10 am Maidstone event, a Braybrook gathering, film screenings at Theater, social evening, a tree planting day, a Maidstone Scouts parade, and an unveiling plaque ceremony.
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Maidstone
Maribyrnong
Annie
Maidstone Hall
Braybrook
Mt Maidstone
Hospital Appeal Drawing to Close
The Month of May appeal for Sunshine Community Hospital nears completion with £2,500 expected. A Monster Soiree Dance on June 12 in the town hall marks the final major event, with many local industries contributing. Three girls Athalie Lamb Frances Vargire and Jewel Dawes organized a Victorian Street bazaar adding £5 to the fund.
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Hell
Sunshine Square
Sunshine Community Hospital
Athalie Lamb
Frances Vargire
Jewe! Dawes
Victorian
Debutante Ball At Hospital Sets July 24
A debutante set is planned for the Ball 40 hosted at the hospital on July 24. Interested young ladies should contact Dr. Norman Green or Mr. E Flynn for participation. The ball committee is chaired by Mr. T R Barclay with secretaries and treasurers named among the officers and ticket staff.
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Sunshine Community Hospital
Norman Green
E. Flynn
Ravenhall Cress
East Sunshine
T. R. Barclay
Green
Flynn
Gross
McGrath
W. Hallahan
W. Singleton
Further Loan Money for Council Meets Finance Committee
The council was informed that the Commonwealth Bank will offer a further £10,000 debenture loan. The town clerk Mr B Harbreaves said terms are acceptable and proposed applying the funds to assist the private-street construction program. Cornell will review at the Finance Committee meeting.
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Unshine Council
Commonwealth Bank
B Har- Breaves
Cornell
Embezzlement Conviction in Northcote Trial
Ferguson faced embezzlement charges for diverting firm funds between February and April last year while working as a country traveller. He admitted the embezzlement and a prior larceny conviction and said he planned to repay with piano proceeds but rental arrears and maintenance totals remained unpaid. Witnesses noted he confessed at interviews in April and May.
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Ferguson
Frm
Phillip Nett
Eral
Det
Bennett
Defendant
William James Stephen Woods
Nash Street
Northcote
Western Sweets
J. Ginngane
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Hopbreakers
All Nations
A. E. Shepherd
Bigamist
Melton
Smart College
Garabeens
Seymour’s Men's Store
Hampshire Road
J. H. Jackson
N. Green
J. Parsons
A. Beachley
Mel Haxby
H. Schmidt
R. Boowart
J. Chiia Howlett
Coronation Co
Deer Park Halls
St Albans Presbyterian Church
RAAF
Scouts, Guides
Sunshine Band and
Choral Society
Martyrnong Te Ation
Pianue
Maribyrnong Hall
River Ward
A. Beachley & Sons Uth
Small Girls Help Hospital Appeal
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