The Dandenong Journal - Thu 9 Jan 1930 - Page 4

NEW YEAR WELCOMED, QUIET RECEPTION AT DANDENONG.

Although Christmas Even in Dande-

nong was the occasion for busy scenes

and much jollity, New Year’s Eve for

some elusive reason was practically

the reverse.

Lonsdale street suffered ho conges-

tion, and horse play and vandalism

were non existant. The local police

report having a very quiet time, the

only incident to come under notice

being when several youths pushed a

buggy from its resting place into the

roadway. However, when cautioned,

it was wheeled back undamaged, and

order was again restored. Over in-

dulgence in “the glass that cheers”

was strangely absent also. Only one

citizen was taken to the police station,

and he was discharged later, minus

the customary fine.

White-washed figures representing

the New Year appeared on very few

fences and walls—another tribute to

the efficiency and surveillance of the

local force. Summed up, the opening

of the New Year was one of the

quietest on record—many residents

prefering to give parties in their own

homes, while many others visited

dance halls and other entertainments.

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