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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1936
Page
3
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A four hour hearing at Sun sine cart dealt with a wages and hours dispute involving Albert G Donne a Sunshine mechanic employed by Sunshine Cycle Co and overseen by P M Inoue Green of Footscray. Donne alleged underpayment and irregularities in wage records while Green argued no wage variation. Evidence included Donne claim of construction work for Green and a disputed wage book. inspector Ford reported unpaid sums. The magistrate questioned the employer employee relationship and witnesses amid conflicting documents.
At Sunbitie court a consent maintenance order was made for Nora Deed against Ronald Deed. Mrs Deed testified she married Ronald in 196x at St Albans. The order provides 17/0 for the wife and 10/- for the child with 2/7/- costs, custody to the wife, husband to have reasonable access. first payment due November 7 with 10 days to pay costs.
An elderly man named George Dixon, likely over seventy, faced charges at Sunshine Court for trespassing on railway land. Senior Constable J. Phillips testified Dixon admitted to carrying a railway sleeper and an axe, saying a man gave him the wood to boil his billy. The court ordered costs of 2 shillings 6p and dismissed him.
The Acting Deputy Director of Posts reminds readers to mail Christmas gifts to the United Kingdom and Europe in time. Parcel mail closes at Melbourne on November 19 1936 for Orion and Maloja services. letters close earlier. Senders must attach declaration forms for contents value and post over the counter.
A churchgoer in Indy was seen crying whenever the name Satan was spoken. Clergy approached to ask why, and she replied with fragmented, polite speech about not being able to sing or respond to the name.
Deer Park News reports one of the largest attendances at a guild meeting held at Mrs Terrill’s home. Mr Lyons shared England experiences. Mes Pope and Lyons performed. Afternoon tea followed as the event supported the circuit. The Deer Park Mothers' Club hosted a euchre and dance at Deer Park Hall with Richards' Band and novelty dances.
Deer Park residents push for removing saleyards arguing the district offers prime grazing land to shelter thousands of stock before marketing. In recent weeks 200 trucks of fat lambs from New South Wales and Northern Victoria were grazed locally, with 80 000 arriving by road for the same purpose. Over 200 bullocks were driven in to graze a week to improve prime condition before sale.
Country cafe owners near Melbourne warn of heavy losses if Sunday closing laws extend to ban cafes from 9 am to 1 pm and after 6 pm. The Police Offences Act grants enforcement power to local councils, despite licencing allowing meals for bon travellers. Motorists can travel further, so enforcement may push patrons to hotels or drive away from country towns. The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria urges councils to weigh all aspects before acting on Sunday closures.
A comical roadside exchange recalls a milk delivery scene where a milkman defends the product while a motorist questions the journey and a policeman observes a tense moment amid unclear slang and rural mistrust.
Anglers report improved catches in the Maribyrnong near the river mouth and at Werribee River near the pavilion. Club members fished last Saturday with good hauls, several tackles broken by heavyweights. The local fishing club held a weigh in with seven members weighing in. top bag weighed 2 lb 10 oz. The outing will be at Altona Bay with 6 am depart and 1 pm weigh in.
Sunshine Bowling Club reports a Saturday match with Sunshine A team beating Brunswick 92 to 58 and Sunshine C losing to Footscray. B team to face Glenhuntly at Sunshine and Go team at Moonee Ponds. List of club members and bus schedule noted. Ladies team beat Murrumbeens 47 to 4 with Mrs Stewart scoring 25 and Mrs Hands 18.
A petrol ignition in the Sunshine Harvester Works testing room caused a large blaze when petrol touched engine exhaust. Fire brigades arrived quickly. extinguishers were used while prior attempts with water worsened the fire. Damage was extensive though no injuries are noted.
Albert Eliason aged four from Sun Shiney died in a Sydney hospital from injuries after a motor car crash near Kelliville on Saturday night. His death followed the driver being killed in the collision. He was brother of Frank and Oscar Eliason, staff at H V McKay Massey Harris. He worked as a shearer across Queensland to Victoria and enjoyed easyimes between canons until shearing season returned. The Eliason family receives widespread sympathy.
The Mothers' Club hosts a social dance in St Albans on Monday with a longer than usual entertainment to 2 am. The event benefits local farmers and households with tanks nearly empty after recent rains.
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