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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1933
Page
6
A gardening column offers December tasks including soil mulching, soil loosening, and weed control to preserve moisture. It discusses dahlia care, pruning, and propagation, plus planting of zinnias, cosmos, delphiniums, and winter vegetables, ending with season’s greetings.
The local battalion triumphed in a close drill contest on Setur oy December 2, clocking 1 minute 57 seconds after tying with the 50th Battalion at 2 minutes 2/5 seconds. The event tested fire and movement across four phases with rifle and Lewis gun sections. Brig-Gen J T McColl praised the team’s high standard amid difficult light and wind. Miss Smith from Geelong presented trophies to each member, with Lieut G Doake as captain and a roster of notable players named for rifles and Lewis guns.
About seventy relatives and friends gathered at Myrtleford in Maidstone to honor Harold Rollinson on his December wedding to Vera Edwards of Altona. The party featured dancing, singing, and brief performances by Carlton, Graham, Heyme, Beever, Burton, Clare, Sivatson, Edwards, and Barnet as mistress of ceremonies, closing with Auld Lang Syne and cheers for the newlyweds.
Deputy Director Mr R Lawson warns against last minute posting to avoid congestion. Thirteen tons of Christmas mail from Victoria were loaded on RMS Orontes which left Fremantle November 20 1942 for Britain and Europe. Public urged to buy gifts now and spread postings over the ten days before Christmas to ensure early delivery. Packets may be endorsed Do not open until Christmas.
A Melbourne publisher presents Music and the Listener by Keith Barry as a practical guide for listeners of radio and concerts. It explains how to listen to sonatas symphonies chamber music and orchestras, discusses instrument development and usage, and offers practical hints, priced at 2/4.
The St Albans A team climbed the premiership beside the Sunshine Methodists after close fixtures. Methodists won the men's doubles but faltered in the ladies, while mixed events produced a string of tight scores. Gardens and Spaldings trailed with strong showings, and Sydenham beat Albion by eight games.
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