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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1935
Page
2
In Keilor Shire, Dr Stevens reports pepper trees obscuring St Albans posts. Engineers propose light pruning. debate lasts fifty five minutes for a four minute job. Councillors joke about time and red tape amid lengthy discussion and missing member.
A traveller recounts witnessing a trial in a South American court when a body threw a bomb at the judge. The court rose immediately, and the traveller drained his glass as the listeners asked what happened.
The Sunshine Methodist Young People's Club drew 6 record attendees as Logan Berry acted in a mock trial before Judge Will Frederick. The court featured a humorous cast with Miss E Taylor and Miss D Penrose among the witnesses and Ben Barnett listed for the next club night. An open line was announced for enthusiasts of the Australian cricket tour with a one shilling admission to aid the Sunday School building fund.
At a Keilor Shire Council meeting a letter from the St Albans Progress Association urged equal expenditure on Boundary Road on both sides of the railway. Debate followed on east versus west side spending with final decision to leave funds to riding members' discretion. Dr Parsons quipped that the issue has "gone west."
Fragmentary text shows a wife seeking advice on whether her husband should buy a Rembrandt or a painting from another artist. Includes a remark about French ears being good and a birthday context.
The notice predicts possible bright spells but warns of cold wet days for Easter travelers. It advertises R V Seymour's Men's Store with keen prices and a wide range of coats, overcoats, macks, pajas, scarves, underwear, and suits, highlighting value and cash terms. Special concessions are offered to returned soldiers.
The 1935 Anzac Day march in Melbourne marks Gallipoli’s twentieth anniversary and the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria seeks 260 volunteers to provide transport for incapacitated veterans and nurses. Motorists near Melbourne are urged to contact the Anzac Day Transport Department at 94 Queen Street with name address and car seating details.
A poem recalling youthful heroes who died in war, honoring their sacrifice and steadfast faith. The verse speaks of remembrance, mourning, and enduring pride, concluding with the line Our noble dead abide.
A fragmented note suggests a council gathering ended in upset, with residents voicing discontent and officials facing pressure. The readable text hints at a decision or ruling that triggered public reaction, though exact details remain unclear.
Fragmentary note records a brief mention of a pre parliamentary event or polling preparation with unclear details and no identifiable names or dates.
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