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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1936
Page
2
Local council members discuss reducing the workweek to forty four hours and the feasibility of a shorter week. Dr Parsons argues for a forty hour week across occupations, while others doubt the practicality and note similar efforts in Adelpie and Adelwie. The discussion touches on arbitration and inevitability of change.
The Education department arranged an extension ladder and supported the school committee. An Australian Tea at the school raised about £4 10s for girls’ charity. A Mothers’ Club meeting saw strong attendance. Kingsville defeated Sunshine 8 to 0 with Estelle Field, Dain Steere and Marjory Davies among top players.
A fragmented report notes a motion described as aggre Ling vote of Oh tr, Parr, with unnamed supporters and a chairman figure. The text is incomplete but indicates a group seeking time off amid internal opposition and unclear procedural steps.
Deer Park lost to Newell on Saturday 14.13 to 10.16 in a rainless, rough match. Best for Deer Park were Cartledge HU Stevens Charles Creig Prewitt Neal and Day with Prewitt scoring five goals. A Deer Park hall event is planned for Saturday with a Sunshine post office bus departing 7:45 to 8:00 p.m.
The East Sunshine Cricket Club organises a send-off for Mr Wally Peeler at the Masonic Hall on Monday August 17. A clock will be presented to him as a token of esteem, and all sporting friends are invited to attend.
Dr Fox recovery lauded as unusual absence noted. Board backs tree plantings along Keilor Road but council cautious over plan and delays with engineer conference. Postal dept to underground telegraph lines north of Essendon. Dr Parsons praised for electric tram service extension, but debate continues. Country Roads Board refund requested after two cows impounded, charges totalling £5 8 shillings with 10 shillings later. Residents criticized for disposing of dogs and cats into reservoir. witnesses reluctant to testify. War service homes arrears noted, with £864 10 3 rates, £260 6 payable not including arrears. War Service Homes Commission advised it is not obliged to pay but municipal action may recover.
Coburg High School defeated Tottenham by one goal to nil to reach the Glen Shepard Cup final. Coburg scored after a misplay by Tottenham backs, then held off repeated lead weight attacks as Tottenham struggled with erratic finishing and injuries to Bird and Chalmers.
The Football Club Euchre event, run by the social committee, drew strong attendance and lively discussion. Meg Searle senior led the ladies with a consolation prize, while the men’s consolation was won by Mr St Mounsey. special prize trophies went to Sheila McCann and other winners, reflecting growing member enthusiasm.
Dialogue shows Robinson accusing Smith of digging a hole in his coal cellar while Smith exclaims surprise. The exchange pivots on misheard words and a jab about Tam and iron inhibitions in a garden. A quip about wisdom follows, implying small minds delay decisions.
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