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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1927

Page

6

Municipal Elections Nominations For Four Ridings Revealed

The article lists nominees for Southern Central River and Western Ridings John Raymond Alexander Robinson Thomas Reginald Barclay William Greenham and William E Glen denning Retiring Ur Johnston and Dr Havenhall replaced by Barclay and Robinson Two councillors not seeking re election Reg Barclay a former soldier with cost accounting knowledge and council suitability Greenham long time district resident former Maidstone Progress Association leader and former secretary of North Footscray State School committee

John Raymond Alexander Robinson Thomas Reginald Barclay River Wilian Greenham- Western William E. Glendenning Wiendenning Dr. Robinson Barclay Johnston Ar. Grecia Havenhall Aeek Reg. Harclay H. V. McKay, Pty. Ltd Greenham

Police Court News From August Docket In Anderson Street

Proceedings list wandering cattle and cows fined per head, driving on footpaths with fines, a lights violation, foul language at railway rates, and a truancy case. Names include J O Sullivan P M W G Smith J P, Inspector Wallace, Hartley Sikes and Middleton. Licenses granted for a carrier. Affected streets include Anderson Pall Adelaide Ballarat Mall Duke Maiden Maidstone Gunnedah and Wallarat Road.

J. O'Sullivan Anderson Street E. Rule Stanhope Street Mr. Edwards Maidstone Wallace Gunnedah Street Wallis Ernest Hartley Jarett Hartley Thomas Sikes Dibbs Geo. Stedham Middleton Wallarat Road Hraybrook N. Lawrence Stanley Lawrence

The Returning Officer Announces Councillor Elections

The Returning Officer will declare the gentlemen nominated as councillors for three years on Shoreday, 25th mat. A council meeting will elect a chairmen, Dr Henry Skewes, to preside. Skewes, experienced in public matters and secretary of the Sunsin Progress Association, may guide orderly debate and enforce the law of debate for progress.

Henry Skewes Havig Sunsinw Progress Association Clair Cr Skowes

Former Councillor William Greig Turns 80 in Cornwall Road Susshine

Cornwall Road resident Mr William Greig marks his 80th birthday on Monday in a celebratory gathering featuring the shire council and local bodies. The long-time settler, praised for health and vigor, hosts guests as friends gather to honor his milestone.

William Greig Cornwall Road Susshine Shire Council Citizns

Coburg and Kingsville Tie As Damp Cup Scores Rise

In a crowded weekend tally Coburg and Kingsville finish with 44 points each amid a list of clubs including Port Melbourne 38 Northcote 36 Yarraville 36 Sunshine 28 and a stream of low scores for Coburg district teams. The chaotic ledger shows Braybrook scoring 5.14 and Cam ately Ridge near midtable.

Braybrook Camately Ridge Saturd Day Alalinea Thompson Craddock Clar Coburg Kingsville Port Melbourne Northcote Yarraville Sunshine Corn Wick Preston Rook Williamstown Ahran Iy Brook Brishton Camberwell Willismnetows Sheil

East Lynne at Sunshine Theatre Tonight

The screen version of East Lynne opens at Sunshine Theatre tonight. Alma Rubens stars as Lady Isobel with Edmund Lowe as Archibald Carlyle and Lou Tellegen as Sir Francis Levison in a well directed drama of an olden period.

East Lynne Sunshine Theatre Alma Rubens Isobel Edmund Lowe Archibald Carlyle Lou Tellegen Francis Levison Marjorie Daw Barbara Hare Frank Keenan Leslie Vinten Martha Mattox Harry Seymour Richard Headrick

Geelong Seeks Overseas Locators and Local Road Funds

Braybrook Shire gains £228 and Keilor £66 for main road improvements approved by the Country Roads Board. Geelong mayor receives two overseas manufacturer inquiries for locating in Geelong seeking 600 and 750 female workers respectively. Six hundred Mt Lyell workers return to duty after a prolonged strike, with £6000 lost wages and additional tool sharpening. T M Burke sues Bacchus Marsh Express for £5000 by libel claim. Elizabeth Richmond dies at 67. funeral in Footscray with Nelson Bros. arranging.

Braybrook Keilor Country Roads Board Mt Lyell Esmand

Catherine Rockett Weds W O Donovan at Sunshine Church

Mr and Mrs J Rockett of Braybrook invite for the marriage of their daughter Catherine to Mr W O Donovan at Sunshine Catholic Church and later at Our Lady's Parish Hall on the 37th inst.

Deer Park News and Local Sports Notes

From Our Correspondent J Munro of Nobels works is hospitalized awaiting surgery in Melbourne. At Rockbank, Darley faced Rockbank in a strong football match. Rockbank won 5.5 to 2.9 with standout play by Bob Cowie and E Hutson. At Footscray Kennel Club, E Brewster won two first prizes with Leyton Queenie, a pomeranian puppy. The late A Shebler, famed tankmaker, left galvanised tanks still in use after 30 years. Triganina and Rockbank farmers expect crops to rebound with rain, while Nobel Australasia unloads a large soda nitrate shipment. Semi final Weribee v Deer Park set for today at 5 p.m.

J. Munro Nobels Explosive Works Melbourne Hospital Rockbank Ground Darley Rockbank Bob Cowie E. Hutson T. Moore Anderson E. Harrison Trethowan Bros Footscray Kennel Club E. Brewster Brewster A. Shebler Advocate Triganina Nobel (Australasia) Ltd Werribee Deer Park

Coburg Defeats Maribyrnong in Closely Contested Match

In a Saturday Ascot Vale clash Coburg beat Maribyrnong 6 15 to 4 7 as Maribyrnong’s skipper suffered a heavy collision ending his season. Drydale starred for Coburg with high marking while Upton led Maribyrnong and other players toiled in the loss.

Coburg Maribyrnong Ascot Vale Drydale Upton Sheldrick Fenby P. Hill King Cahill Neville BP Hill Smith

Melton Elections Set for One Contested Riding

In Melton the council race will only be competitive in West Riding where five candidates vie for three seats: J. Casey, Robertson, FP. Minos, E. J. Nesbit, and J. Hornbuckle. South and East Ridings see unopposed entries. A funeral for A. Shebler was held at Melton Cemetery. Pony rides for Victoria Hall benefited poorly due to bad morning weather.

Vis Ehse West Messrs J. Casey Robertson FP. Minos E. J. Nesbit J. Hornbuckle C. Holden Menars W. Leake E. Greig A. Minns

Vigilance Committee Formed by Soldier Settlers

At a Sunday meeting presided by Mr. G. L. Coulter the Soldier Settlers organized a vigilance committee to safeguard common interests. Members include T. Adams A. Critch H. Mansell J. Sutherland H. Foxcroft B. Chall en. Mansell noted War Service Homes Commission will fund borers damage and urged residents to file claims promptly. A vote of thanks was given to the Advocate for advocacy on soldier settlement grievances.

Soldier Settlers G. L. Coulter Messrs T. Adams A. Critch H. Mansell J. Sutherland H. Foxcroft B. Challén Mansell War Service Homes Commission

Also Mentioned on This Page

Police Court News W. G. Smith P.M J. FE. Scott J.P P.A.F Ter Lodge Mark Tan H.L. Jones St. Mark Hall J. L. Wuarcort Tresbor Forest Street Geelong T M. Burke Supreme Court Burke Melbourne General Hospital Elizabeth Richmond Studley Street John Richmond Elizabeth Mary Tilley Jeanie Maribyrnong News Melton News Penrose’s Sunshine Technical School Geo. Baxter Triumph Motor Cycles Triumph P. Mount LIN Hampshire Road Next National Bank Braybrook Hotel Sunshine Railway Station E. Gunn
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