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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1937
Page
6
Public health officials struggle to isolate infantile paralysis contacts as heat aids gatherings. Braybrookshire council discusses limits on juvenile functions after a large turnout. doctors urge exclusion of any child from school and hall events. Parents urged to follow medical precautions to curb the epidemic.
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works will receive a deputation from the St Albans Trust and other bodies on December 15 at 3 30 pm to press for a water supply. A strong case based on health and welfare is being prepared with government support seen as essential to start the scheme. The Employment Council will not hear deputations. government aid is needed for the project’s viability.
Grace Chandler and James Hallahan married on November 20 at Our Lady's Church Sunshine. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Father Ryder with guests from Rutherglen and Sunshine, followed by a reception at The Green Door Collins Street. The couple plan Sunshine as their home and honeymooned at Ballarat. Evelyn Alice Wyatt wed to Rev A Wilson at St Peters Eastern Hill with the groom linked to Sunshine football and cricket clubs.
The state wide Local Option poll on alcohol sales and manufacture gains interest as Rev Am brose Roberts secretary of the Victorian Local Option Alliance visits Methodist churches on the Sunshine circuit. He will preach Sunday at Albion 11 a.m. Deer Park 3 p.m. and Sunshine 7 p.m.
A playful quarrel between Mr B and Mrs B with laughter at a proposal ends in mutual self mockery. Two men walking together are revealed as not close friends, one declaring a recognition while the other notes the man is an ex prison warder.
A child named Dot asks if the loud noise was deliberate, addressing her father as Papa. The moment centers on a musical performance by a celebrated tenor and a child’s puzzled reaction.
Harriers teams scored in 220 yards 880 yards and sprints against Old Wesley with Roberts Frazer Hale and others. Footscray placed runners in 220 880 and relay events with Avery Wegener and Dunkley leading. All teams subject to alteration.
Balkan Prince dominates multiple races including the Cheltenham hurdles and Epsom Cup segments. Notable runners include Kewpie backed entries such as Sea Beaut and Dunloe with steady pace from pantoon era steeplechase events.
Members travelling by bus are requested to meet at the Sun Shine post office no later than 1.
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