Dr Pennell Dies A Life Of Public Service And Town Growth
George William Pennell, Braybrook Shire Council chairman and Sunshine Court of Petty Sessions leader, dies at 61. A native of Braybrook, he shaped the district from rural to industrial, promoted new industries, and mentored youth. His funeral from Elsternwick to Footscray cemetery was attended by district officials and colleagues.
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George William Pennell
Braybrook
Sunshine Court of Petty Sessions
G. W. Pennell
Shire of
Pennell
Los
Albert and
Noble
P. Judd
Bowell
Jessica
Elsternwick
Footscray
C. Fowler
Methodist Church
E. Drayton
H. Skewes
H. Robinson
Shire
Mr Skelton
Council Mourns Dr Pennell Death A Loss To Shire
The Brabrook Shire Council met on Wendy night to mourn Cr Pennell who died suddenly after months of illness. Colleagues honored his public service and charitable work, with tributes from Dr Pridham and others, noting his integrity and fought spirit. A condolence letter will be sent to his family.
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Brabrook
W. J. ?Ridham
Cr. Powell
Dr. Pridham
Cr. Pennell
Pennell
Pridham
Skewes
Dr. Pennell
Shire
Glendenning
Lowe
Drayton
Dedrick
Treloar
Oxley
Maidstone
Garde
References at Sunshine Court Tribute to late Mr Pennell
At Sunshine Court on Thursday remarks by Mr J L Scott J P and others honored the late Mr G W Pennell for his long service as chairman of the bench. Senior Constable McDonald and Mr Neyland voiced appreciation from the police and legal profession.
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Sunshine Court
J. L. Scott
J.P
G. W. Pennell
McDonald
Neyland
Pennell
Footscray Council Extends Sympathy for Braybrook Loss
Dr. Hansen at Footscray council meeting expressed heartfelt sympathy to the widow and family of Dr. Geo. W. Pennell, noting the deceased’s wide acquaintance in Footscray and his long cooperation with the shire in welfare matters.
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Dr. Hansen
Footscray
Braybrook
Geo. W. Pennell
Pennell
Shire
Pitiable Court Case Involving Assault And Mental Health
A Sunshine Court hearing on Thursday disclosed a distressing case where a well regarded district girl accuses a middle aged married woman of assault and seeks to bind her over to keep the peace. The defendant is described as needing brain treatment and the victim has endured unfounded accusations about her husband. The attack occurred October 8 in Servante Street, and two rescuers supported the girl’s account. The bench fined the defendant five pounds or a month in jail and required a ten pound surety for six months.
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Sunshine Court
McDonald
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Davies
G. G. Carlton
Council
CR. G. W. Pennell
Footscray Council
A. Lavina Fall
A.L.C.M
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