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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1951
Page
1
Sunshine Court heard testimony from Mayor and a colleague about an assault claim against Ronald Falla. The judge concluded neither driver nor witnesses could identify the assailant. the assault charges were dismissed but Falla was convicted of drunken driving with a £16 fine, 14 days in jail, and licence cancellation.
Cr. Skinner MMBW Commissioner appointed to replace Ex Cr. Barclay who lost his seat. Dr. Skinner, Labor councillor with long service next to Mayor Dobson, takes the post. Co. Parsons, nominated by non-labor councillors, was defeated in the ballot.
Last Friday afternoon two boys fled the Tottenham area after being found with sacks. A flock of 30 homing pigeons valued at £8 15s is reported missing from the Melbourne Gun lab and has not returned home.
The name Draytonville for a port office is to be suggested to the Department as a token of former councillor E Drayton and councillors in Southern Ward discuss a suitable installation. A daytime house break at 27 Ashley Street, Threasa Kretchmar, saw a watch valued at £5 stolen.
Henry Fowler Gray of 9 Dunber Ave Sunshine confessed to stealing about £60 worth of plastic goods from Haxby Bron factory Wright Street between November 1950 and July this year. Police found items in his car boot and more plant material behind a wardrobe at his home. He was convicted and fined £5 or 14 days.
Four teenagers on First Avenue propose to grade spread screenings and seal a damaged road with bitumen. They say their street has been neglected and express willingness to work a full Saturday. The Sunshine Council will discuss the offer at the next meeting.
The Official Opening of the Sunshine Bowling Club occurred last Saturday in ideal conditions. A full report will be published next week.
A motorcycle ridden by E Manuel Mersica collided with a motor car driven by George Thur God at the corner of Burke Street and Ballarat Road Braybrook Monday morning. The motor cyclist was injured.
Sunshine Football Club has a strong chance to win the premiership in the Metropolitan League as it meets East Brunswick in the grand final tomorrow. The sides split four meetings this year with Sunshine winning the last two, supporters depart from Adams Corner at 1 30 pm and the Post Office at 1 45 pm, followed by a club celebration at the Masonic hall tomorrow night.
Sunshine's Grand Final Team features Hacks and E Roberts in key roles. Half of Mayton sta, Hunter Park Centren lists K James F, Simpson L Simpson as forwards. Bucks include Henderson and Silvey with Rover L Clayton and reserves Said A James. Emergencies Phillips, Southern Naughton, Titford.
The death occurred last Sunday at 32 Foreat Street Sunshine of Mr William Rodger Bain aged 83 years. The late Bain arrived from Edinburgh 38 years ago and served in the cavalry during the Boer War. He was past master and treasurer of Sunshine Masonic Lodge and worked at H V McKays for many years, leaving two sons and a daughter Mrs Mooney.
The city reports garbage collection costs for 6 304 premises at about 16 1/3d each, excluding overhead. A full-time attendant and fencing projects at the Sunshine and Maribyrnong tips could lift annual charges to around £1 per tenement. The council also plans a marriage service for 76 houses in St Albans.
The council faced a volatile session as Labor councillors moved to adjourn after taking many chairmanships. Dr Pennell clashed with the chair and mayor remarks escalated until Dempster moved the adjournment, ending the meeting.
Runshine Cone returns to alternating Monday committee meetings after a year of full council sessions. Committees will include Finance and Legislative, Parks and Gardens, Public Works, Officers and Servants, and Hall and Health with all members serving on each panel. Labor councillors hold chair positions.
A New Australian woman sobbed in Sunshine Court after being fined for riding an unlighted bicycle. She appeared unable to understand English or court procedure, and officials offered time to pay as they tried to pacify her.
A man fined for being drunk and disorderly on two occasions in Sunshine Court on Tuesday was ordered to repay an ex with £2 2s for interpreter services. Police noted the interpreter's payment rights after the second court appearance.
A dairy farm report describes a missing draught horse from the adjacent homestead. The animal, stamped with markings, escaped its enclosure and was last seen near the hay meadow at the farm gate. A search was initiated by the owner and local help, with no clear leads at dusk.
Dr A Ponnell of Sunshine Colinell warned that passage of the Greater Melbourne Bill would erase Sunshine’s representation. He argued the north of the Yarra would lose influence and that the city would suffer under the proposed measure. The council plans to move the issue to an Order of the Day at the next meeting.
Sunshine Coupel and Dr A Pan nell discuss stagnant water near the Braybrook Hotel parking area. The water, claimed to be trade waste from glass seating, is not council responsibility. An engineer’s plan for a pit to drain the water is adopted.
Keith Robert Black of 2 Bagentin Street Sunshine was remanded to appear on September 2 on a charge of being found in a dwelling house without lawful excuse. He was granted bail on his own recognisance of £5 and was not present at Sunshine Court on Tuesday.
A court hearing viewed revolting evidence as an 18 year old accused faced indecency charges. The alleged acts occurred at Alblo Railway Station between January and April last year, with trial details set for October at the Guneen Fremten.
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