Allegations That Police Assaulted a Man in His Own Home
The case centers on Stokes charged with assault and running a common gaming house. Police Constables Allan Cave and Snr Const McGregor testified of a struggle as betting sheets were seized from a lounge room. Mrs Stokes and Jessie Stokes supported the defense, while the bench split on the assault charge and adjourned the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokes
Ethe Una St
Allan
Cave
Snr
Const
McGregor
Jessie Stokes
Morriss
R. K. McDonald J. P
Ex-Servicemen in Fight at Club on Dickson Street
In Sunshine Court on Tuesday, two versions of a clash at the RSL club entrance in Dickson Street on October 24 were heard. John Wheelahan testified he was struck by Thomas Mitchell after being blocked by Tillotson. Mitchell claimed provocation and said Wheelahan elbowed him, leading to a brief exchange. Mitchell was convicted and fined seven pounds plus costs, with 14 days to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cahill
Sunshine Court
R.S.L. Club
Dickson Street
John Wheelahan
Monash St
Sunshine
Thomas Mitchell
Benjamin St
Mitchell
Wheelahan
Tillotson
Witness
Mitchel
No Evidence for Prosecution in Victon Case
Sunshine council will not pursue a prosecution against the Victon Case Coy as of now after Health Department officials reported no current warrants. The factory remains under constant surveillance while the council expresses disappointment. A cement bag found abandoned on South Road and an unclaimed gentleman's bicycle outside the Derri mut Hotel are noted. claimants may apply to Sunshine Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Council
Victon Case Coy
Wright St
Department of Health
Sunshine
South Road
Derrimut Hotel
Sunshine Police
Increase to Glengala Road Contracts Granted
Dr Castley a local resident was barred from voting amid strong resident opposition to an agreed rise in Glengala Road costs. The project began in 1040 and remains incomplete while bids elsewhere run higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Castley
Remarkable Old Man Riley Dies at 92 in Sunshine
The late Mr. Riley, a Wolverhampton born amateur painter and astronomer, retained full faculties until death at 92. A Sunshine resident since 1912, he worked at H. V. McKays and left one son. Born in England, he produced oil paintings of notable merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Riley
Wolverhampton
England
Australia
Sunshine
H. V. McKays
Electra Dramatic Group to stage The Guinea Pig at Town Hall
Electra Dramatic Group will present The Guinea Pig at Sunshine Town Hall on Friday next 30 November to support the Child Care Committee. Tickets cost 3 shillings and 1/6 for children, available at Kenilworth Library and several local shops. Local artists will perform during scenery changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electra Dramatic Group
Sunshine Town Hall
Kenilworth
Houses Damaged by Vandals in Housing Commission Area
Eighteen downpipes on houses in the Housing Commission area have been damaged by vandals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housing Commission
Factory Building Commenced Before Industry Approval
The Mayor reported the firm started construction without approved plans. Council deferred further review as the State considers declaring a Western Suburbs noxious trades zone. Dr Pennell said the proclamation legislation may not pass this year. debate noted vested interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennell
Dobson
Parsons
Theatres Targeted as Cars Are Stolen Outside Venues
A spate of thefts reports cars taken from outside Sunshine Theatre and Roxy Theatre Maidstone with recoveries later on King Edward Avenue and in Maidstone. A motorcycle belonging to John Joseph Hill of Footscray was also stolen from Sunshine Theatre and later recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Nyhill
Thorpe St
Sunshine
Sunshine Theatre
King Edward Avenue
Alan Foster
Myallast
Roxy
John Joseph Hill
Footscray
Stolen Motor Cycles Recovered in Sunshine
Two motorcycles reported stolen from Russell St Melbourne were recovered in Withers Street Sunshine. One was taken from outside the Kings Theatre and the other from near the police station on Russell St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell St
Melbourne
Withers St
Sunshine
Kings Theatre
Street betting fines at Derrimut Hotel site
Byron Gwatkin of George Street Sunshine was fined £30 on two counts after being caught street betting outside the Derrimut Hotel Sunshine on September 1 and again on September 8. The case came before Sunshine Court on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derrimut Hotel
Sunshine
Byron Gwatkin
George St
Sunshine Councillors laud local MLA for bread price adjustment
Sunshine councillors on Monday commended Dr A E Sheph er, MLA, for a speedy adjustment of local bread prices to the metropolitan rate. Dr N Green said there was no doubt the move aimed to put Sunshine back on the map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Shepher
M.L.A
Sunshine
N. Geeen
Apis
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Constable Cove
W. H.jones
Shepherd
Sor
Inspector Cahill
Seymours Men's Store
Elasta Strap
Stamina
Breks
Glengala Rd
Dempster
George Morton Riley
Town Hall
Gr. Dobson
K. Dobson
Chain Lightning
Humphrey Bogart
Plean
Parker
Monty Woolley, Jean Peters
Ocean Drive
O'Brien
Joann, Dru
Red Skelton
Jane Powell
Koxy
Susan Hayward
Tyrone Powel
Johnny Holiday
William Bendix
Spider and the Fly
Eric Portman
Queen of
Spades
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