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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1934
Page
3
Reprinted from The Duckboard, the piece recalls Anzac Day as a national genesis and enduring tradition. It lauds Gallipoli sacrifices, notes imperial unity, and honors the dead while acknowledging a postwar world of ongoing conflict and remembrance.
About 60 gathered at the Sunshine Town Hall for a commemorative Anzac Day service led by Geo Baker, president of Sunshine RSL. He urged reverence beyond Gallipoli, wreaths were laid on the Sunshine war memorial, and a minute of silence followed by The Last Post.
The Town Hall hosted a record crowd at Wednesday's Commemoration Service with about 1,000 attendees. Rev J C Herring spoke of Gallipoli nineteen years earlier, praising Australian and Allied troops and the spirit of sacrifice.
The event honored the dead, with the band The Dead March and Co A. A. Marchant performing The Last Post. A distress fund raised £11 16s 2d. An empty chair decorated as a Union Jack and a wax flower digger's hat were presented by Mrs. G. McKay and crafted by Mr. Deely of Sunshine, featuring 1000 and 100 blooms respectively.
A local shop offers a large selection of hosiery priced from 1/6 to 10/6 per pair. Paton and Baldwin's Wool is always on hand. See the window display highlighting hand worked goods with big reductions.
Maidstone notes Charlie Skinner of North Melbourne fractured shoulder during a Saturday practice match. His injury shelving first eighteen prospects as his recent form drew praise. Also reported are local social events, school prize winners, a 21st birthday party, and postponements due to wet weather in the Winter Tournament.
Friday issue calls for advertising in the Sun Shine Advocate. Notices highlight upcoming promotions and classified opportunities for readers seeking placement in the weekly paper.
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