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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1927

Page

5

Mixed global notices span gifts laws and politics

A wide quoted column reports Ellen Brophy’s £50,000 gift to a Jesuit college in Phoenix, U.S. liquor limits for doctors, a failed Porto consular incident, Buffalo jurors volunteering, Bruce’s Canberra parliament plan, Libbey’s Toledo art bequest, Murray waterworks costs, Morwell Waterworks Trust remarks, a Belgian Grand Prix win by J H Simpson, Captain Lindbergh’s rifle prowess, John Melrose’s £10,000 Waite Lab donation, and British Labor MPs’ pay. It also notes Judge Lukin’s stance on the 44 hours decision and a parody on rail workers seeking 40 hours.

Alderman Admits Bribe for Hotel Evidence at Campsie

At Parramatta Licensing Court Alderman Eric Howard Stevenson admitted receiving £50 for favorable testimony toward a Campsie hotel application. He stated the cheque came from Mr Downey after giving evidence in a prior Campsie hotel matter. Stevenson had been Canterbury alderman for five years but not mayor when paid.

Parramatta Licensing Court Eric Howard Stevenson Canterbury W. C. Clegg Campsie Stevenson Downey Sydney New South Wales

Stivens Tours Campaign to Maribyrnong Ride

In St. Albans News the candidacy of James H. Stivens gains momentum opposing the sitting member Milburn. Stivens plans speaking engagements at Sydenham St Albans and Keilor to address voters and bolster support.

Vroom Sydenham Faaxk Mitauun Keilor James Ilexky Svevens St Albans Aodas Mechanic's Hail Se Albane Shire Hall J. Evans Maribyrnong

Falls in revenue and sports gossip from 1926

Compared with July 1926, last month’s revenue falls £50,666 amid higher taxation. Footscray beat Hawthorn but funds vanished from Hawthorn's dressing room after ESec secretary Samson received £74 10s. Asquith, now Earl of Oxford and Asquith, is financially strained though a noble benefactor plans £3,000 yearly support. John Stuart Mill urged candidates avoid public expense, while Dr J Knox mirrors that stance in Melton where council member says he will not canvass.

Footscray Hawthorn Samson Asquith Earl of Oxford John Stuart Mill J. Knox Melton

First baby settles who’s boss in the home

The arrival of the first baby answers the big question for parents about household authority, establishing a new dynamic in the family. The read is practical advice framed around adjustment and roles without sensational detail.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ellen Brophy Phoenix Arizona United States Porto Mexico Massachusetts A.S Buffalo U.S.A Stanley M. Bruce Annnberra E. D. Libbey Toledo Toledo Museum of Art Wentworth Murray A. Green The Morwell Waterworks Trust Belgium J. H. Simpson C.c. A.J.C Lindbergh New York Paris University of Wisconsin John Melrose Woolco 8.A Waite Research Institute Adelaide University Great Britain W. F. Watson Cornhill Salvation Army Clark Birest Sunshine Short Heidorn Church OF Cilrist, Sunshine Masonic Hall Mr Edwards Presbyterian Church Colin Robertson Ht Albans Sunshine Baptist Church Sydney Street G. Tudball L. E. Tranter Baptist Denominations Social Service Sussrins A. E. Brownhill Penrose Maldstone Keast A. E. Brownbill ST. Maik’s J HH Richardson Martin-Street John H J. Edis Mrs. Haberecht Hampshire Road ST. Albans News Sunshineng & Life Saving Club Town Hall Cairns Niagara Wally Eaton Our Lady's Parish Hall Our Lady's Parish J. Fitzgerald Sunshine Soccer Club Drennen Apm A. Roach Niagara Cafe ST. Marks Ladies Guild Mrs Patrick's Rock Bank Football Club Rock Bank Mechanics’ Hall Sunshine School Mothers’ Club Thur Neilson Stenhouse Roney Hudson J. A. Duxon Benjamin Street Ham Road Sunshine 2 Ballarat Road Sunshine Football Club H. Lowe Beynon Shire of Keilor Mariburnong Frank Milburn Shire of F. A. Green Sun Crescent Sunshine 149 St Albans — Nic J. Evans & Sons W.L B.O Dunn Hillcrest Devonshire Tip Mitchell Drill A. Sykes St. Albans McKays Gaywood Anderson Fraser Atreet Apply S Weaver Anderson Street Hainproof Cape Atation Playground Deason Anderson Rd J. L Kxell Vasant Rjply Fruit Shop Rond Sunshine Bowling Club Meriinu Anderwn Road W. A. Roach R. Mounney Uec Sunshine Tennis Club Bowling Club W. Lee, Bon Wec Sheik Road Fane Claire Prince EEA T. E. Robinson Sunskine
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