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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1952
Page
1
Council debates lower rents for Housing Commission homes citing public need while ministers argue no £4 weekly rise has occurred and funds are insufficient. Dr Green supports adjustment for all, Dobson urges land purchase concessions. disagreement over who bears tax support and fairness persists.
A theft incident is reported at 288 Hampshire where an Ernst belonging to James Jay was taken from a wardrobe. Police are investigating and seeking information about the missing item.
A man accused of mistreating a young girl on a tramway bus was chased by the girl's uncle after fleeing along Gunnedah Street Albion. He was later identified at a Sunshine bus stop and charged with offensive behavior by police.
A motor cycle and trailer were involved in a collision with a car on St Albans Road last Friday. Both the motor cyclist Charles Azzopardi and his passenger Sam Zarafa sustained broken legs. The car was driven by Bert Hale of St Albans.
Sunshine Band will play in the gardens opposite the Post Office at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Donations go to the Band Building Fund with Major Thompson listed for a 3 pound donation and a progressive total of 32 shillings and 3 pence.
Thieves entered the home of Alan Mc Intosh at 23 Fontein Street Tottenham on Tuesday and stole a watch bag pearls and a radio valued at £80.
Sunshine Gardens staff report a spate of chrysanthemum thefts over recent weeks. Thirty two plants disappeared last Monday, footprints suggesting a female pilferer. The damage threatens next year’s displays and may force private garden closures at night.
Report notes motorists in Sunshine Court on Tuesday misusing lanes after several incidents. Mr Horan urges safer driving and adherence to traffic rules to prevent accidents and confusion among pedestrians and drivers alike.
Dr A E Shepherd was returned unopposed as Sunshine's member in the Legislative Assembly. Returning officer E Hargreaves cited elector confidence while Sunshine mayor J Downing praised Shepherd's diligent follow up on issues. Shepherd said he was pleased and dedicated to serving the people and delivering the best results.
Sunshine Court on Tuesday found three defendants guilty of selling liquor without a license. The case names Hermin Barnak of West Sunshine Gregor Drapow of Suspension Street and Lydia Persini of St. Albans with fines of 25 pounds each plus interpreter costs.
Mrs Pearl Linderbourk of 30 Nixon Street reports a £20 watch vanished from a window sill in her home laundry area. Police inquiry opened to locate the missing timepiece and identify any suspects connected to the residence.
Dr. N Green told Sunshine Council that fierce garage site competition would burn fingers and was not the council's business. Dr. Dobson said his prediction about odd map markings during the site battles had come true. Titford's proposal for a garage at Thorpe Street and Hampshire Road was approved.
A Tuesday session at Cosmopolitan Court showcased a cosmopolitan mood with at least six languages heard among attendees. Italian Hungarian English Polish and more filled the room as diverse speakers mingled and participated.
Sunshine Council seeks state financial help for a Monash Street and Durham Road overhead bridge after Railways Dept officers raised concerns during a site visit. The 66 foot wide structure includes two footpaths and a centre roadway. The Mayor highlighted excessive gate shunting and Dr Parsons supports using a loan if needed. The council will also request rent suspension for Priest and Dodson who plan a small extension on railway land, pending garage approval.
Sunshine Council officers committee considered appointing a junior typist. Five fifteen year old applicants would face twelve councillors and officers. After discussion it was decided to interview the applicants by a smaller group of councillors with the town clerk.
The Mornington Peninsula Post notes the opening of a new bank on Monday led by manager I M Nicholson formerly of the Australian and New Zealand Bank at Rosebud. Prior to departure, Mr and Mrs Nicholson were guest of honor at a farewell dance and presented with a civic gift by the shire president. Nicholson served as Rosebud Football Club president and treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce and Rosebud Golf Club. staff includes Campbell Stewart of Centre Street Sunshine.
Sunshine Council's Public Works Committee discussed a plan to provide public conveniences. City Engineer presented proposals while several councillors opposed using playground sites and an inspection of suitable locations was agreed. Lack of financial provision for the conveniences was stressed.
A city committee meeting with Mayor John Downing delaying the closing date for country holiday applications to next Wednesday. Children under 14 will be sent to country homes for two weeks in January as guests of peers of the same age and sex, with all expenses paid. Forms available from Mr Hargreaves at the Town Hall.
Albert Henry Rogers of 22 McLean Street Sun Shine was fined £5 for footpath driving and £10 for dangerous driving. His licence was cancelled and he is disqualified from holding licences for two cars. Constable A Roberts testified he saw the offence in Hampshire Road on October 26. He admitted prior motorcycle offences. Sunshine State School was ransacked last week with a film projector stolen.
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