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Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 24, 1936

Page

4

Heavy Fine in Transport Case at Dandenong Court

Clarence Hugh McBean of Sunshine was charged at Dandenong Court with driving a commercial passenger vehicle on Princes Highway without a licence under the Transport Regulations Act 1949 and failing to pay the registration fee. Evidence showed passengers in the car on February 29. he set fares at 13/6 and the defendant and others paid £1 each. Prior convictions were proven. He was fined £50 on the first charge plus 2 shillings costs and £10 on the second charge.

Dandenong Court Clarence Hugh McBean Sunshine Princes Highway Morrison Traralgon Severs

Sun Shine NAPBA Poultry Show Attracts Small Crowd

The Sun Shine NAPBA monthly meeting noted a wet weather crowd for a white leghorn pullet show. Mrs C Phillips won with Mr C Phillips second and third. Judge Salmond praised the exhibits but found little difference in winning points among birds. The president announced limited Japanese sexing experts in Australia, affecting Victoria's access, and discussed the cost of bringing experts. Feeding cooked wheat was reported as very satisfactory.

Sunshine N.A.P.B.A C. Phillips Salmond Australia Victoria Commonwealth Australans

Local ratepayer challenges belief of residence

A Maribyrnong ratepayer wrote to the council denying he uses certain premises as a dwelling and claims his bid to appear local has succeeded. The council ordered an inspector to recheck the address. Cairns Memorial Players touring company, a Victoria touring troupe, visits Sunshine next Thursday to raise funds for Queen Victoria Hospital with the farce Tons of Money. Admission prices are modest and sweets will be sold at intervals.

Maribyrnong Cairns Memorial Players Touring Company Victoria Sunshine Queen Victoria Hospital

Sunshine Branch to Host Mock Parliament Meeting

The United Australia Sunshine branch will hold an annual meeting in the Town Hall supper room on Friday at 7 45 p m to debate the removal of saleyards and noxious trades. Also noted are a divorce petition heard in Sunshine and a Sunshine Club bicycle race won by Miss E. at 9 Westbourne Road Kensington with costs awarded in the case.

A.A.P. Sunshine Sunshine Sunshine Club Westbourne Road Kengington

Wedding Bells at Sunshine Presbyterian Church

Rupert White and Jessie Hibbs were married at Sunshine Presbyterian Church on Saturday. The ceremony featured lace satin dress, white begonias, and Cecil Brunner roses with attendants Inez McPhee and Frank Mitchell. Reception followed at Masonic Hall with Captain Bradley arranging and music from Miss Guyney, Miss Cahill, and organist Mrs O Eliason under Rev W Evans.

Rupert White Jessie Hibbs Sunshine Presbyterian Church Irene Bosher Mary Stavery Presbyterian Girls’ Fellowship Wes Cecil Brunner Inez McPhee Miss McPhee Frank Mitchell Masonic Hall Captain Bradley Mitamo Order Guyney Cahill O. Eliason W. Evans

Orr Hall Wedding in Prahran Presbyterian Church

Sara Beatham Hall and Harley Crawford Orr wed at Prahran Presbyterian Church Hawksburn in a ceremony led by Rev John Meers. The bride wore white satin and lace with a halo veil. Attendants included Mrs Harold Beney and Murielle Orr. Afterward guests dined at Memorial Hall High Street Prahran. Honeymoon at Sassafras.

Sara Beatham Sally) Hall Beatham Hall Liverpool England Harley Crawford Orr A. c. Orr Dandenong Prahran Presbyterian Church Hawksburn John Meers Harold Beney Whittiesea Murielle Orr Andrew Orr Jim Orr Memorial Hall High Street Prahran M. Hall Sassafras Sunshine

Bright James Wedding at St Mark's Church

Ruby James youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs C James of 158 Morris Street Sunshine married Mr Jack Bright of 120 Creswick Street West Footscray last Saturday at St Mark's Church of England The ceremony was by Rev A E Winter Bridesmaids Hazel Rea Dorothy Tyrer trainbearers Audrey Crerar Merle McQueen Groomsmen Walter James Len James Reception in St Mark's Hall with dancing singing and games Presenters included Miss Olive Cole Miss Mena Casey Mrs Les McQueen Mr Mason Roy J and Bob McQueen

Ruby C. James Morris Street Sunshine Jack Bright Creswick Street West Footscray St. Mark's Church of England A. E. Winter Hazel Rea Dorothy Tyrer Audrey Crerar Merle McQueen

Sunshine anglers win at Pike's Reservoir weigh-in

Charlie Day took the trophy with three English perch weighing over two pounds. E Hiyeit’s trout at 1 pound 6 ounces placed second, followed by HB Simpson with a trout of 14 ounces. Several others weighed in perch. total weight was 6 pounds 4 ounces. Next freshwater meet set for Coliban Reservoir on Carlsruhe side with a.m. departure and 6 p.m. weigh-in. Referees J Willaton and G Brown. steward Len Cooper.

Sunshine Pike’s Reservoir Melbourne Pike's Charlie Day E. Hyeit Ib. & Co Whie FL Simpson Craddock H. Weaver A. Green Coliban Carlsruhe Messrs J. Willaton G. Brown Len Cooper

Street Lighting Upgrade Shared by Shire Councils

Braybrook Shire Council and Keilor council will split the cost of a more efficient street light at the junction of St. Albans and Boundary Roads. The annual increase is about 0 to each council.

Braybrook Keilor St. Albans Boundary Roads

Proposed Albion to Sydenham Main Road

Keilor Shire Council pushes for Albion to Sydenham road to be declared a main road. Board inspection pending. council threatens a deputation if not scheduled soon.

Albion Sydenham Country Roads Board Albion-St. Albans Syddenham Keior

Honeymoon Trip To Daylesford Documented

A fragment notes that a honeymoon trip to Daylesford was undertaken after events described in the source. The terse line confirms travel as part of the couple’s postnuptial period, with Daylesford as the named destination.

Daylesford

Baptist Church Anniversary Speaker Revisits Conversion

The Baptist Church marks its anniversary with a Sunday 7 p.m. service featuring ex jockey Reed who speaks on New Men in Christ Jesus and his life story. On Mothers Day May 10 Miss Edith Onians city news club secretary will discuss years of service. A warm welcome awaits all attendees.

Reed Christ Jesus Edith Onians City Newsbys Club

Bridal flowers offered for Easter orders in Sunshine

225 Hampshire Rd Sunshine advertises full range of cut flowers seedlings and pot plants with personal supervision by M H C Deeley. Orders for Easter are now being taken and delivered under direct supervision. Phone Sunshine 53.

Hampshire RD Sunshine Same MH. C. Deeley

Extension of Leonard Street Proposed Road Plan

The shire secretary reported on a proposal to extend Leonard Street through Balan Road. Willan and solicitors for block owners seek private construction with costs borne by 22 blocks. Most owners approve. five have not replied. Engineer estimates cement works at high cost, owner charge about 25 per block. Council moves to preliminary details.

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