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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 31, 1947

Page

1

Assault Case At Sunshine Court Over Bus Stop Fight

In Sunshine Court on Tuesday Harold Thornton and Charles Perkins faced cross examination over an alleged assault on September 4. Thornton testified Perkins sprang from behind a fence and attacked him after alighting a bus at Albion. Perkins claimed Thornton provoked remarks and retaliation followed. The court found Perkins assaulted Thornton, dismissed Thornton’s case, and fined Perkins £2 with costs.

Sunshine Court Harold Thornton King Edward Ave Sunshine Charles Drummond Perkins Kamarooka &T Perkins Thornton Deer Park Gunnedah Bazentin Sts Albion

Western Riding Vacancy Nominated Candidates Named

In Braybrook Shire Western Riding the vacancy created by Dr Jeloar's retirement has two named contenders. J B Salmond of Deer Park and Myere of Derrimut are in consideration. Salmond expects strong backing and plans to nominate if no unforeseen events occur. Nominations close next Thursday.

Braybrook Jeloar J. B. Salmond Deer Park Myere Derrimut

Price of Being a Good Samaritan Price of Being a Good Samaritan

D arcy O Loughlin faced the Sonshine Court for aiding and abetting a street betting offence. Constable Shepherd testified O Loughlin stood outside the Deer Park Hotel on August 2 with a betting book used to record wagers. He admitted the offence but said he did not receive money, claiming he assisted a friend who was absent.

Deer Park D'arcy O’loughlin Sonshine Court Shepherd Gaming Police Deer Park Hotel

O Loughlin Fined Twenty For First Offence As Bench Restores Order

In a court session O Loughlin admitted the offence but did not sway the Bench. He received the standard penalty of twenty and four weeks to settle the fine due to the absence of a aiding friend. The magistrates maintained firm discipline despite his explanations.

O’loughlin

Derby and Cup Days Flemington Selections

Proctor leads Melbourne Cup picks with Don Pedro and Fresh Boy following in order. Selection reflects local racing card emphasis and odds context for Derby and Cup events at Flemington.

Proctor Don Pedro Fresh Boy

Liberal Candidate Lindsay Smith for Sunshine Electorate

The Liberal candidate Lindsay Smith age 43, married with two children, born Beech Forest, Victoria, educated at State School Wagen NSW. An engineer by trade, ex Department of Aircraft Production worker now estate agent. Supports ending compulsory land acquisitions, opposes banking nationalisation, promotes free enterprise, a subway at Sunshine gates, and better train services. Smith belongs to the Liberal Party speakers group.

Lindsay Smith Sunshine Beech Forrest Victoria Wagen N.S.W Department of Aircraft Production Smith Sunshine Gates Liberal Party

Labor’s Sunshine Campaign Opens With Shepherd Address

A Sunshine Electorate Labour meeting at Shire Hall heard Dr. A. E. Shepherd M L A urge re election of the Cain Government on November 8. He cited gains in education health water conservation and industrial growth with support from M L C P L Coleman.

Labour Sunshine Shire Hall A. E. Shepherd M.L.A Shepherd Cain P. L. Coleman M.L.C Legislative Council Coleman G. Dobson Dr. Shepherd M.L. A G. R. Crick Dobson

Shepherd Seeks Joint Polling Place at Tottenham Station

Dr A E Shepherd MLA notes isolation of Sunshine and Kingsville residents near Tottenham Station and endeavours to set up a joint polling place. Unforeseen election and short campaign prevented action. matter will be considered for future elections in the area.

Sunshine Kingsville Tottenham A. E. Shepherd M.L.A

Treloar Widely Praised as He Retires from Shire Council

Cr E Treloar commended for seventeen years of service at the Shire Council meeting on Monday. The Shire President Dr Barclay and fellow councillors praised his fair mindedness and outspoken nature. At 77 he retires, saying he hopes a younger man will take his place, and a motion expressing appreciation was carried with acclamation.

Cr. E. Treloar Barclay Treloar Crs Parsons Drayton Beachley Dobson

Braythorpe Deputation Urges Subway at Hampshire Road Gates

A Braythorpe council delegation visited the Railway Commissioners on Wednesday to press for a Derby Road to Stanford Street connection and a Derby Road footbridge. No decision was reached, but the talks covered railway land purchase and the need for a subway.

Hampshire Road Braythroo Derby Road Stanford St

Council Debates Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Mari Byron Oval

Braybrook Council discussed a recent Pleasant Sunday Afternoon event at Mari Byron Oval described as a full blooded sports meeting with motorcycles and foot racing. Drayton accused the council of flouting by laws and questioned how permission was granted. the motion to proper guidance was defeated.

Maribyrnong Oval Dr. Drayton Braybrook Council

Food for Britain Collection Saturday in Braybrook Shire

The Food for Britain Christmas Appeal will be collected in Braybrook Shire on Saturday November 1. Eight trucks donated by Dr. Pennell will call on Sunshine Maidstone and Marybyrnong with jams fruits dried milk condensed milk meat honey dripping and monetary gifts welcomed. Shire President Dr. Barclay urges strong community support due to great need.

Britain Shire of Braybrook Pennell Sunshine Maidstone Maribyrnong Barclay Lever

Light Hat Options For Summer In Town Store

A local shop promotes light summer headwear offering genuine Panamas at 33 shillings and a blue, fawn, green, and white blocked crown cloth hat at 9 shillings 9 pence. It advertises traveling cases leather kit bags and attache cases and notes a last chance to join the November group. Also lists successful ballots numbers for the week.

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W. Jones P.M Hammond Mr. Hammond Sallarat RO Somers Luckley W. Featter Watson Williamstown Flemington Liberal Labor SHIRE Parks and Gardens Food For Britain Seymour’s Seymour's Corner Clothing Insurance
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