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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1931
Page
3
Dr W Allaway of the Victorian Horticultural Society lectured on pot plants rotting at Sunshine Horticultural Society. He advised readying loam Carrum sand and charcoal, cleaning pots, drainage with a metal piece, frost moss, and proper soil mixing.
Mr G Kitby takes over Sunshine Theatre and installs a full new talkie plant at £1200. Old disc setup replaced by modern sound film and upgraded lighting. Upcoming features include Dracula and The Resurrection with plans for more slap features. Residents urged to attend as sweets are distributed and lucky numbers drawn.
Dr Ralph McKay withdraws renomination as Central Riding incumbent. Two candidates, Mer. Ro AL Giarde and Mr. Gilbert Penrose, veterans in Sunshine business and civic life, prepare for a brisk contest as a public meeting is set to discuss policy next week.
At a Horticultural Society meeting on Wednesday a vote of thanks was given to lecturer Mr Allaway. Mr Drayton praised community horticulture knowledge, while Mr Allaway cited councils as not promoting home beautification despite higher property valuations for better kept homes. He recalled Footscray council aid to garden lovers.
Braybrook Shire Central Riding announces a candidate for the forthcoming elections to fill the vacancy left by President Gr Ralph McAKay. The candidate, a 22-year resident with business training, seeks support from ratepayers and promises to observe the election and engage in the nominations. Sunshine Melbourne.
Moray August 07 meeting to discuss contesting the seat in the Central Riding. Ratepayers asked to form an account of members wishing to contest and influence the Shire administration.
A damaged OCR fragment shows a candidate from Deer Park seeking election as representative. The text cites resident interests in Western Riding and issues with property, travel, and previously unmet improvements during a term as commissioner.
Gg W Penneilil writes to voters claiming 25 years of faithful service and a desire to continue representing ratepayers as he seeks reelection. He cites length of days as reducing his interest but pledges to serve to the best of his ability.
The candidate thanks ratepayers for past support and pledges continued service for nine years of representation. He emphasizes commitment to advancing the Shire’s interests and asks for ongoing support in the coming election.
Community singing event this Friday at Marehay Hall features vocal solos Pipe Major Mackennin and Piper Gilchrist. Proceeds benefit a marks' workroom and community wellbeing.
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