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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1939
Page
5
The Keilor council granted permission for a Doutta Galla Tennis Club Sunday tournament after debate. Proponents cited sport and youth engagement while opponents warned against Sabbath desecration and Sunday activities. Nine councillors voted, four in favor and four against, with one abstaining?
Braybrook Recreation Reserve facilities are in disgraceful condition as football season nears crowds. Cr. Pennell urges sewerage installation with cost estimate from the Engineer. A committee is criticized for ineffectiveness and pending funds are to be checked.
Mr J W Snaith of Gertrude Street St Albans appeals to Keilor Council for help in making a road to his house accessible during wet weather. The council allows him to take stone from Green Gully if he organises cartage. The President notes ratepayers may not want to hear the appeal.
A park tubthumper led a vigorous campaign against caning, declaring it never helps. He claimed he had been caned only once for speaking the truth, while an interlocutor interrupted with a reply.
Mr. W Norton Works Manager presented clocks to three soon to wed employees at Nettlefolds Dining Hall. Annie Johnson of St Albans pending marriage to W Trudgen on April 15 at St Albans Presbyterian Church. Frances Watson of Essendon to Mr A Mackay this Thursday at Moonee Ponds. Sadie Gardiner of Sunshine to Mr J Johnston of St Albans on April 8 at Sunshine Presbyterian Church.
A wedding gathering saw Mr Norton lead three hearty cheers after sincere wishes for a long and happy married life. Ladies responded with fitting remarks and gratitude.
A boy asks to assist a porter and offers to grunt while the porter lifts a large trunk, signaling teamwork and effort in a busy street scene.
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