Assault Charge Against Former Boxing Champion Dismissed
Ernest John Sulman of Seddon alleged Johnson struck him in a hotel bar, causing loss of consciousness and dental damage. Johnson claimed self defense after Sulman taunted him. hotel manager corroborated disturbance. The Sunshine Court dismissed the case, with costs not allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest John Sulman
Gamon St
Seddon
Johnson
Sulman
Sunshine Court
Craig Tillotson
Patrick Courtis
Elwood
Maloney
S.M
Messia T
Barclay
Carlton
J’s
Leasing of Speedway a Contentious Issue
The Braybrook Council debates leasing the Maribyrnong Reserve for a speedway with a divided public opinion. A writ to halt speedway racing threatens delay, while a four-meeting use is approved for the Professional Athletes Association amid betting concerns and by law objections from Drs. Dobson Green and Skinner. Dr. J McDonald questions the reserve’s money potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
P Ngs
Professional Athletes Association
Dobson
Green
Skinner
J. McDonald
Committee Forms to Aid Women Cricketers in Sunshine
A public meeting formed a nine member committee to assist Myrtle Craddock and Joan Schmidt, two Sunshine players set to tour England with the Australian Women's team next year. J Patten was elected chairman, with Alex Scobie as treasurer and G W Batten and W Hallahan as joint secretaries. Organizations represented included Sunshine Cricket Association, Sunshine Cricket Club, Baseball Club and Old Boys Association. A robe fund for the players was planned, with an executive meeting next Thursday to draft plans and a general meeting two weeks after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Myrtle Craddock
Joan Schmidt
England
J. Patten
Alex Scobie
G. W. Batten
W. Hallahan
Sunshine Cricket Asen
Sunshine Cricket Club
Baseball Club
Old Boys Assn
Noxious Trade Application Rejected by Braybrook Council
Braybrook Shire Council rejected an application from J. A. Witten & Co Pty Ltd to establish a sorting and dispatch depot for mill wastes at the corner of Annesley Street and Ballarat Road. The council ruled the site unsuitable, despite the company arguing its industry is not offensive. Dr. Dobson urged a decisive stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Annesley St
Ballarat Rd
J. A. Witten & Co, Pty, Ltd
Chemhouse
Leroc Oil
Dobson
Young Man Killed by Hit run Driver
Eric John Trotter a 23 year old who travelled with Ern Showell and Don Allen to Bacchus Marsh was killed after a café fight when three men in a car swerved and struck them Trotter died in Bacchus Marsh hospital Allen suffered severe injuries Police later charged the three attackers with murder larceny and related offences Trotter had been living in Sunshine with the Showell family and had Western Australian roots Funeral plans were set for Footscray Cemetery with service at Nelsons funeral parlour
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric John Trotter
Bacchus Marsh
Ern Showell
Sunshine
Don Allen
Brunswick St
Fitzroy
Trotter
Allen
Showell
Bacchus Marsh Hospital
Perth
Australia
Footscray
Nelson
Western Australia
Railways Use Sunshine Homes In Unfair Braybrook Compare
Braybrook Council complains about Victorian Railways comparing imported pre cut homes with Sunshine houses. Photos show older Sunshine homes not representative. Council calls tactic childish and plans to mail Minister of Transport outlining their stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Victorian Railways
Sunshine
Tranport
Tragic Train Accident Injures Stanley Taylor
Stanley Taylor aged six of Hill Street Sunshine was struck by a train on the Sunshine Tottenham line last night and had both legs severed. He was rushed to the Children's Hospital in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Taylor
Hill Street
Sunshine
Tottenham
Children’s Hospital
Council Has Limited Authority Over Street Fish Sales
An investigation into council powers found the council cannot stop the sale of fish from a vehicle in the streets except to ensure Health Act compliance. The applicant must have a hawker's licence and a suitable vehicle. The council refused permission for a street stall.
Sun Youth Travel plans Fly Away Peter play at Shire Hall
A Sun Youth Travel Appeal committee met at Shire Hall to discuss producing Fly Away Peter at Shire Hall on Tuesday October lists. Donations acknowledged include Sunshine Old Boys Association £2 2s, Dr T Ry Barclay £1 1s, Gordon Cripps £1 1s, Brooklyn Progress Association £10, Mr R E Barnett £1 1s, totaling £71 19s 6d plus other sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Youth Travel Appeal Committee
Shire Hall
Peter
Sunshine Old Boys Assn
Dr. T. Ry
Barclay
Gordon Cripps
Brooklyn Progress Assn. & Social Club
R. E. Barnett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Johnson
Royal Melbourne Hospital
J. Barron
Kevin James Connors
Monash St
Tillotson
Bobby Driscott
Burt Ives
Shine On Harvest Moon
Ann Sheridan, Dennis Morgan
Brenda Marshall
Dennis Price, Valerie Hobson
Don Ameche
Catherine McLeod
Sons of Adventure
Russell Hagen
Speedway
Maribyrnong
Council
SUN Youth Travel
Stamina
University
Seymours Men‘s Store
Hampshire Road
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