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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1937
Page
7
A story about Fluffy the Angora cat who endures cramped doll clothes and rough dress routines. After June’s attempts to dress her, Fluffy bites and hides, until guided by her mother to a gentler approach. The cat then shows she dislikes being treated like a toy and asserts her own needs.
St Mark's Amateur Athletic Club begins training for the coming cross country season with a pack run toward Mt Derrimut. Competing members should meet outside St Mark's Hall by 2.30 p.m.
A combined Albion school committee and district ladies meeting formed a Mothers Club to assist school work. President Mrs E Mounsey, secretary Mrs Doeneen, treasurer Mrs Robinson were elected. A dance on April 17 and a Scots Night on May 22 were planned. Mr F Stark presided.
Keilor council debated cordite bridge load limits after deciding to post notices capping weights at five tons. Dr Davis urged strengthening to eight tons, while president Dr W R Parsons said funds may be available for extensive works and advised against a rushed decision.
A collection of short excerpts from Sunshine including child dialogue about pets and care for a dog named Fluffy, remarks on the Duke of Marlborough, a list of names including Pym and four others, a note on the possessive case and the liver, plus a batch of jokes and quips about chemistry, golf, and crosswords.
Jane Withers stars in Pepper a wild comedy of pranks and evictions with Irving Cobb Slim Summerville. The film opens in chaos as Jane robs a tyrant and plots to expose a fake baron with her ragamuffin gang. Also Beryl Mercer and Charles McNaughton reunite in Three Live Ghosts at the Sunshine Theatre with a matinee and two showings.
A letter from Mr J. E. Boyd arrived late and was not considered by Keilorshire council on Saturday. The council advised Mr Boyd of the delay and that the matter could not be dealt with at that time.
The note reports wandering livestock at the Technical School grounds including four horses five cows and a calf. It mentions a gazetting inquiry for Derby Road and notes certificates for three years attendance. a mothers club meeting and fund-raising. a Sunshine North Mootscray cricket match with Harbottle and Moffat highlighted. new accounts opened. a pupil Sylvia Nicholl lost on the way to Sunshine Elementary and returned to her parents via police.
Sunshine club members learn that Morris, their popular president, has left. The final meeting will be held at the Bank of New South Wales on Monday at 8 p.m. All members are asked to attend to show appreciation. Photographs must be paid for by Monday night or orders will be cancelled.
Dr W H Jones announced last week he will not seek re election at the end of his three year term in August. He criticised the council and said he would not continue wasting his time sitting as a councillor.
Cr Hy Hilbert escaped unharmed after his vehicle was struck from behind at Exsendon. His car rolled over in the crash, with damage estimated around £50.
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