23 Nov 1934
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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 23, 1934
Page
1
A fractured, clipped dialogue shows a couple discussing a proposal and engagement, with one line implying the prompt was the other person, while uncertainty and incomplete lines hint at a backstory around a possible engagement with Kitty referenced in the muddled text.
The story follows a man nicknamed Big Paddy who bet and penciled a system over years near Corio Street Town Blissfully unaware of looming danger. Senior Constable Thorburn and two hit men halted his scheme, taking his apparatus. In court he faced penalties, costing £0 plus £1 for police expenses and a month to repay twenty notes.
Lost smooth haired fox terrier puppy with black points answers to Red at 19 Dickson Street Kiney. For sale motor van body Ford suitable for baker Mia Hassett McIntyre Road Sunshine. War Gale Avary 6 ft 0 4 good canaries the lot cheap weekend still sitting Alice Brest Sunshine.
In a King Edward Avenue case Joseph Bridges faced Senior Constable McDonald over a tethering chain reportedly stolen from Mary Dobson of Lawson Street Albion. Dobson identified a similar chain used on Bridges' cow and linked it to her missing item. Bridges claimed ownership of the chain, with witnesses from Braybrook and West Footscray supporting his purchase. The case was dismissed with costs denied by the PM amid disputed evidence and remarks from counsel.
Stanley Murdock of Windsor faced charges at Sunshine Court over unpaid wages to McCubbin from April to May. Inspector Hunt testified McCubbin worked 77 hours in two weeks and should have earned 21 pounds 15 shillings and 11 pence, while Murdock claimed limited capital and an informal agreement. McCubbin had received only 2 pounds previously for early work, and the case questioned whether a wage-board arrangement was violated.
Report of multiple minor motor offences on Bailarat Road and nearby areas. William Mott fined 3 pounds plus 2 shillings costs for speeding 2 miles under the limit with heavy vehicle. Bertram Culer fined 4 pounds 2 shillings 6 pence for delaying excuses about dodging a storm. Ernest J. Culman penalised 5 shillings for mishandling number plates. Charlie Troughton admonished after erratic driving near the Advocate office. PM notes he is a penny-wise and pound-foolish offender.
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A defendant received a fine of eight pounds and was ordered to pay costs. Wages arrears were set at a weekly rate of twenty one shillings, with the first payment due in December.
At Sunshine Court of Petty Sessions yesterday Judge Meuarn Bee Tibbs presiding, Ernest Brownbill sued by wife for maintenance. The court ordered Brownbill to pay 80 shillings per week to the Clerk of Betty Sentinny Sunshine, from November 2, with a surety of £50 and £3 15s 6d costs.
John Atchinson of the Ordnance Quartom Maribyrnong faced a Sunshine Court summons for not registering his dog. The inspector noted government property excuse for nonpayment of fees and dog tax. Fines imposed along with costs. others named from nearby areas also fined for similar neglect.
A quirky line notes Tommy resembles his father in mouth and his mother in eyes with his brother's trousers shaping a family look. The cheeky remark ties quirks to kinship, hinting at a lighthearted reflection on heredity.
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