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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 20, 1953

Page

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Polish Migrant Assault Aimed at Szczuka Fined

In Melbourne court Mrs Polstrozny was found guilty of assaulting Szczuka after a garage confrontation on 30 September. Witnesses recalled a mallet and a dish chisel used during the fight. Szczuka admitted threats. Dr Kent said injuries included lacerations. She was fined £3 with costs.

Szczuka R. Schill Stanley Dezlasek Maxwell Kent Royal Melbourneospital Cameron Szecuka Lasidus Polstrozny Seczuka

Cricket Teams First XI and XIIs Play Day at Local Grounds

Cricket schedule lists First XI at Belwyn Park Fort Melbourne with Willey Sievers Storey Davenport Fox Rawson Lon n ew house and Kellys plus 12th Wingrave. Second XI train from Sunshine at 12 7 pm with Winter Simpson Patten Bushby Prewett Viney Willey Erlland Wingrave Jamiesson McIlinnon 12th Pippett. Third XI v Tottenham at Barclay Reserve features Willey Porter Green McKenzie Fraser Phillips Jones Woodger Nuttall Patten. Albion to play Sunshine Old Boys at Sunshine Park with Keithell Power O Reilly Scott Cole Roberts Stephenson Robinson Wilson Aettifer Ellison 12th Pettifer.

L. Willey Kyle M Sievers Storey Davenport T Fox Rawson Lon N Ewhouse KH. Kelly Wingrave Belwyn Park Fort Melbourne Sunshine Winter L Simpson D. Patten Bushby A. Prewett Viney Willey Irelland L. Jamiesson MclLinnon Pippett Third XI Tottenham Barclay E. Willey B. Porter Green McKenzie Fraser Phillips Jones Woodger P Nuttall Patten Albion Sunshine Old Boys Sunshine Park Ayers Keitehell Power O'Reilly P. Scott Cole Roberts Stephenson Robinson Wilson Aettifer D. Ellison J. Pettifer

Youth Drowns While Swimming at St Kilda

David Mantle aged 15 of 2 Peceniey Street Sunshine drowned while swimming at St Kilda on Wednesday. He and his family arrived from England several years ago.

David Mantle Peceniey St Sunshine St. Kilda David England

Loot From Braybrook Factory Lands James Wilson in Court

William John Banks was committed for trial on larceny charges after allegedly stealing about £100 worth of tools from James Wilson at a Braybrook factory on Evans Street. Wilson locked up on October 20 and found breakage and missing items upon return. Banks admitted living in a tent near the factory and hiding tools under the building. Bail set at £100 with surety.

Bunshine Court William John Banks James Wilson Evans Street Braybrook Wilson

Plea for Leniency in Tool Theft Case at North Melbourne

John Allan of East Esplanade St Albans pleaded guilty to receiving 30 pounds worth of stolen tools from Briscoe and Co. Ltd. in North Melbourne. His lawyer cited pressures while building a house and medical expenses. Allan admitted his brother in law George Barry helped, with proceeds split. Allan received a suspended three month sentence on entering a 20 pound bond for two years good behavior.

John Allan East Esplanade St. Albans Briscoe and Co. Ltd North Melbourne Ginane Allan Donald Plant George Barry Toda Briscoes South Melbourne Constable Plant Barry Ginnane

Bazaar by June and Diane Wright aids two hospitals

A delightful afternoon at 12 Gertrude Street featured jumble cake and sweet stalls. Bazaar proceeds totalled £24 16s 2d to be sent to the Children's and Austin Hospitals.

Miss June Diane Wright Gertrude St Children's Austin

Committed for Trial on Larceny Charge Two Men Charged

Two men George Saliba and Frank Ciantar were committed for trial at the General Sessions on December 1 for larceny after being found with timber and water pipes at Monsanto's Imerville Road Brooklyn factory. Witness Phillip Gorman testified both men worked at the factory and denied guilt as they claimed they wandered into a tip and gathered the material. Ball was set at £25 with surety.

George Saliba Biggs Saliba Monsanto Ciantar Const Trengove Clantor Phillip Gorman

Owner Removes Chimney Against Tenant Acknowledgment

The case under the Landlord and Tenant Act against Giovanni Tuminello of McIntyre Road Sunshine involved removing a chimney and fireplace from a three room bungalow at 2 Lawson Street Albion. The act interfered with Mrs Olive Bettinelli’s use of the premises though cooking was not affected. the court fined the defendant £10 with £8 6d costs.

Giovanni Tuminello McIntyre Road Sunshine Lawson Street Albion Olive Bettine l

RSL Holds November General Meeting and Nominations

A large attendance filled the RSL branch club rooms for the November general meeting with many nominations for officers of 1953 54. Ballot papers will be sent to members. the Annual Meeting is set for December Monday evening. A Social Evening tomorrow is for branch members and the ladies auxiliary family members, followed by a Christmas Treat for children on Saturday December 12.

RSL Ladies Auxiliary

Mayoress Hosts 300 at Civic Reception at Sunshine Town Hall

The Mayoress Mrs H B Skinner entertained about 300 guests including councillors and MPs wives and local women’s groups at Sunshine Town Hall last Tuesday. She was assisted by three daughters, Dorothy Skinner, Mrs A Cox and Miss Elvie Skinner. Dorothy Skinner sang, joined by Edwin Liddle and Ted Melson. Mrs Skinner wore a lilac and grey silk dress with a black cloche and mauve azalea bouquet. E Hargreaves wore emerald linen with dark red roses. Floral stage settings featured mauve tones with cinerarias and gold panels by the council staff.

E. Hargreaves

Hospital Garden Fete Tomorrow at Withers Street Home

Arrangements are well in hand for a garden fete at the home of Mrs. R. Rohner on Withers Street at 2 pm tomorrow. Produce, cake, sweet and fancy goods stalls will offer bargains for weekend shoppers. A lucky envelope table will offer attractive prizes. the hospital auxiliary hopes for a substantial sum for the hospital.

Rs. R. Rohner Withers Street

Mrs J Wheelahan Appointed a Justice of the Peace

Mrs J Wheelahan of 1 Monash Street is appointed a permanent Justice of the Peace effective from 7 December. She is active in Sunshine community groups including the Sun shine branch of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Fathers’ Association and Gov erning Council of the City of Sunshine Community Chest. She also supports migrant assimilation with the Good Neighbour Council and serves on several local committees.

J. H. Wheelahan Monash Street Wheelahan Sunshine Bub

Desmond G Wilson Opens Sunshine Practice at Morton Arcade

Desmond G. Wilson LLB Barrister and Solicitor will commence practice at Morton Arcade 266 Hampshire Road Sunshine on Tuesday December.

Desmond G. Wilson Morton Arcade Hampshire Road Sunshine

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Beachley & Sons Oman Szezuke His Waich Killer Albion C.C MI. BR Crosbie, A.A Sunshine Town Hall H. BR. Skinner Hospital Garden Seymours
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