Man Charged With Assault Over Theatre Ticket Dispute
Phillip Russell of Sunshine faced an unlawful assault charge after an altercation with Lance Robertson at a Sunshine theatre on Tuesday evening. Robertson testified he was on duty when Russell demanded tickets, roughing him when told to return to the queue. a scuffle followed as tickets sold out and Russell questioned staff seating. A £2 fine was imposed.
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Swentsy
Man
Phillip Russell
Sthumberland Rd
Sunshine
Lance Robertson
Kamarooka St
Robertson
Russell T
Russel
Russell
Mr. Morrins
S.M
Neglected Wards Complaint at Sunshine Council Meeting
Councillors from the Southern and Western wards complained that urgent works were not addressed. Dr. Parsons cited drainage failures on Geelong Road delaying an ambulance and funeral service. Cr. Green read a list of seventeen promised Southern ward streets. Cr. Castley urged parity as the Western ward faced budget limits with £4000 left and recurring disparities.
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Sunshine Council
Geelong Road
Cr. N. Green
Cr. Green
Cr. Castley
Castley
Open Meetings Move Passes At Sun shine Council
The Parks and Gardens Committee meeting was voted to be open to the public in future after press representatives were barred at the last session. Dr J McDonald chair noted only two councillors Drs Downing and Parsons wished press access. The Town Clerk advised the matter rests with the chairman. The chair defended the exclusion saying no apology is due and would continue. A Labour figure criticized Prahran Council's closed committee practice.
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Parks and Gardens Committee
Sunshine Council
Dr. J. McDonald
Presa
Selwyn Park Campers Health Debate at Sunshine Council
Dr Pennell told Sunshine Council that living conditions at Selwyn Park were not healthy. Dr Beachley replied the park is financially healthy, noting long term rent from campers. Pennell urged the health inspector to present a facilities report for campers.
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Pennell
Sunshine Council
Selwyn Park
Beachley
Sunshine sub division votes No with large margin
In the Lalor electorate referendum on granting powers to curb Communism Sunshine sub division reported 4,495 No to 1,956 Yes with 109 informal votes. Total Lalor results show 21,340 No and 16,167 Yes.
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Sunshine
Lalor
Yeu
Move to Oppose G M Bill Fails
Four councillors supported the motion as Dr Pennell, sponsor, warned the Greater Melbourne plan would be a retrograde step for the district and urged strong opposition. He cited protests at Melbourne Town Hall and said the views aired were his own, not the council’s.
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Beachley
Parsons
Pennell
Poole
Greater Melbourne
Melbourne Town Hall
Sunsh ine man fined for taking bets by phone
Ronald Myer Stokes of 1 Ann Street Sunshine was fined 30 pounds after pleading guilty to using a dwelling to accept bets by telephone. Evidence showed bets totaling 1606 pounds were taken that day, with Stokes claiming a six month commission arrangement. He said he escaped a police assault and feared for his job.
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Ronald Myer Stokes
Ann Street
Sunshine
Stokes
Deputation to Council on Glengala Road Works
A deputation of citizens will be heard by Sunshine Council at its next meeting regarding the unfinished state of works on Glengala Road.
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Sunshine Council
Glengala Road
Gaol Sentence for Illegally Using Car
The defendant Robert John De Young of Duke Street aged 27 received a gaol sentence and was fined seven pounds for assaulting a constable five pounds for dangerous driving and five pounds for driving without a licence. He said he could not pay. Mr O'Connor noted the prevalence of illegal car use and remarked the cases were often younger than the defendant.
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Robert John de Young
Duke Street
de Young
O'Connor
Sunshine Court Hears Regret Over Sergeant Green Leaving
Before proceedings begin at Sunshine Court on Tuesday Mr Morriss and Mr R K McDonald expressed regrets that Sergeant Green was shortly to leave Sunshine The two spoke of friendly relations between Sergeant Green and the Sunshine Bench and noted that all items presented by Sgt Green had been handled fairly
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Sunshine Court
Morriss
R. K. McDonald
J.P
8. Green
Sunshine
Sergeant Green
Sgt
Green
Motor cyclist fails to catch speed test at 84 mph
Joseph Dono van of 86 Denmark Street Kew faced charges for dangerous driving and unregistered motorcycle after a police chase on a flat road with good visibility. Constable Johns said speeds could reach 95 mph during the pursuit. The court dismissed the dangerous driving charge when the defense argued no danger to the public. Donovan was fined five pounds for no silencer and two pounds ten shillings for an unregistered machine.
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Sunshine Court
Joseph Donovan
Denmark St
Kew
Const. Johns
Brisbane
Australia
Road Safety Council
Australian made garments displayed by Sunshine fashion show
Employees of Dyecraft staged a textile fashion display in Sunshine with 70 guests from Johnson Bros. Pty. Ltd. Bacchus Marsh. The program showcased 88 Australian made items from lingerie to wedding gowns, with garments, hats, and accessories produced domestically.
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Dyecraft
Sunshine
Hraybrook
Johnson Bros. Pty. Ltd
Bacchus Marsh
Ararat
Syecraft Ltd
Ballarat Rd
Australia
Building Figures Second in Metropolis
The Government Statistician reports for the year ended 30 June show 878 houses completed in the City of Sunshine, ranking second to Moorabbin with 1699. Heidelberg is third with 851, Footscray 305, Essendon 215, and Williamstown 230.
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City of
Sunshine
Moorabbin
Heidelberg
Footscray
Essendon
Williamstown
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Mr. O'Connor
Donovan
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Mateon
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Esta Carp
Adrienne Drage
Phyl Irvine
Phil Purvis
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