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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1946
Page
1
Mr Arthur Beachley, a progressive candidate for the southern Riding, denies his run opposes Labor. He says municipal aims focus on ratepayer benefits like roads and footpaths, housing, channels, and civic improvements. He will avoid party politics and emphasize local loyalty if elected.
The Diggers monthly meeting attended by fifty four members heard reports from two delegates who attended the State Conference in Melbourne. Mr H Buckingham gave an address on matters from the conference while President A T Per resolved questions on league running and agenda outcomes. The branch thanks the ladies for their role and invites new rifle club members to contact Mr Molion.
Committers invite residents who signed the shield noting prospective members to attend a meeting at the Shire Hall Sunshine. The event seeks to include those eligible and interested in joining the district committee and outlines expected discussion topics and attendance details.
Dr George Baker retired from the council after seven years of public service amid tributes. President Dr Parsons and other councillors lauded his work for ratepayers and community, expressing hopes for his renewed health. Baker will continue public service on the Footscray Hospital committee.
A new Freemasonry lodge named Lodge of Recollection was consecrated at the Masonic Hall in Sunshine. The ceremony, led by the Grand Master and Grand Lodge officers, established a lodge for ex servicemen.
A fire at 6 last night levelled a four roomed house on Ballarat Road, Deer Park. The property belonged to the I I of A and NZ and was occupied by Mr. A Noble. Passers by exerted strenuous effort to save some contents.
The Sunshine Cricket Association plans to press the parks and gardens committee at the September 6 meeting to address an acute shortage of playing areas. Deputation will outline potential measures to alleviate the situation.
During Mr A G Bennett's absence, services at the Church of Christ are led by Mr J Dawson of Unevangelized Fields Mission. Next Sunday at 6 45 p m Dawson will give an illustrated talk on mission fields, inviting all to attend. He will soon depart Australia for work in the Netherlands East Indies, with an offering to support the Mission.
Mr. R G Menzies, former Prime Minister and Liberal leader, will speak for Dr F H Wallace in Corio at the Shire Hall Sunshine. The campaign opening is scheduled for Tuesday August 27 with doors at 7 30 p m. The Dads Association will meet that evening.
Contests set for Bitelinnak shire tomorrow with Dr Baker not renomination. Candidates include Arthur Benet ley and G Crick in the Southern Riding and Gy Dobson Labor with Les Guy in the River Riding. Polling hours and venues listed. final Labor rally at Masonic Hall with Mr Shepherd MLA endorsing Dobson and Crick.
A long process to acquire St Andrew's hospital ends with the James Charitable Trust purchasing the facility for Sunshine residents. A meeting at Shirt Hall on Friday August 146 invites prospective members to hear how the hospital will be run by and for Sunshine locals, with staff arrangement discussions underway.
In a letter to the editor W R Roberts denies rumors linking him to the Communist Party. He states he has never been connected and asks readers to refer such claims to someone with a similar name.
The Gunshine District Cricket Association invites cricket clubs to affiliate in senior open age or under 18 junior sections. Application forms are available from assistant secretary Jim Cannon at Hertford Road Sunshine or Singleton's Sports F. Apply early. signed by President N. G. Green and Honorary Secretary C. M. Uther.
Applications are called for the position of Umpire in the Sunshine District Cricket Association for the coming cricket season and must be in the hands of the Secretary on or before September 28, 1946. Fee is 12/6. Umpires' Application Form available from Assistant Secretary Jim Cannon at Hertford Sports Shop, Hampshire Road, and from C. M. Utber, Hon. Secretary.
Battle Cricket Club members are notified to attend a meeting at Mr Singleton's Hair Saloon on Monday 26th August to wind up club activities. Patterson, Hon. Sec.
An advertised position offers good conditions and a salary by arrangement. The listing refers to Wig Angliss and Co Aust Pry Ltd and mentions a contact address Panteceay Mw 2731. The fragmentary data suggests a trade or employment notice with uncertain postal details. The source lacks clear names, dates, or location context.
Reports describe a tight contest in the St Albans riding with daily vote tallies at booths. One candidate resided in Seitenbuin and faced a strong challenger, yet the majority favored the incumbent in the bitter local race.
An informal note discusses a monthly kindergarten meeting to address concerns about children's schooling. The Auxiliary aims to participate in formal talks to examine issues affecting parents and the well being of children.
A local cycle shop run by Al Faulkner at 14 Devonshire Road, Sunshine, provides second hand cycles of all sizes and original parts, including plating and general repairs.
Vague OCR fragment mentions clothing items and shoes with partial phrases. No clear people, places, dates, or outcomes emerge.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a wartime cricket note with names such as Cravelen Bereta Poy and Sinha. The garbled text hints at a match or event involving teams and players including White Hiv Seery. Limited readable details. core entities remain unclearly tied to a date or place.
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