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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1926
Page
3
Council to consider tenders for 760 percent square yards of slab footpaths with prices from £2275 to £3558. A bid at 7/6 per yard was praised by Cre, Drayton and Robinson. opponents urged council by day labor or 6/- per yard. Dr Pennell proposed a 6/6 rate. amendment carried by several councillors. Completion expected in five months from start.
The Vowa Hall Pictures screens Wild Tore Mesa, Zane Gren, a Western drama examining the agitation in the United States over wild horse culls. The talk centers on cruelty versus necessity as lawmakers push to exterminate feral herds deemed a threat to crops and property.
The Returned Sealcret Loeminte held a Christmas tree event at Masonite Hall Sunshine on Saturday last with about 140 children receiving toys balloons fancy cake ice cream and prizes. Miser Thompson staged numbers and a prize quartet of children won shoes chocolates and a book. Parents danced as the evening closed. A tribute was paid to Mr J de Thompson former president now in Ballarat, with Mr Baker and Mr Sutherland presenting. The Shire Secretary Mr Andrew received thanks for securing Rowamond Road reserve. The Gupshine Life Saving Club will
The Loyal Sunshine Lodge of the Man cheater Unity held its half year meeting in Hi Mavic Jal with new officers installed. Elections named Bartlett, Maeka, Gray and others. lectures appointed. resignations noted. financial reports highlighted. a year end smoke night set for December 22.
The last pennant game of the year sees HU teagan and Sunshine meet at Auburn Heielits as several Sunshine pairs travel for the New Year holidays. Sunshine aims to rebound to top form after a decisive win over Elsternwick last weekend, while Oakes’ rink remains premier with Coakes close behind. In eight matches both rinks have one loss, with Sunshine’s Bosher and Coakes’ 81 contributing to a 114 to 85 scoreline for Sunshine over Elsternwick.
The State Electricity Commission works on new poles at Sunshine but causes damage to trees along the streets. A warning was previously issued by Dr. Bkewoy about potential risks and nearby impacts, with local residents noting the disruption.
War pensions due Thursday December 23 will be paid on Wednesday December 22. Naval allotments due December 8 will be paid on December 22. Sunshine Post Offices closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day with limited hours on Boxing Day and December 28. Money orders and savings bank conduct on listed dates. Fire Brigade Board responds to a public notice about a proposed new fire station.
Emphatic protest voiced by Morrison and others as ratepayers received notices about allotments on Middle Road and Dark Streets. Few used town hall privileges to object. Council hearing delayed decisions, with no fixed objection date. Advocate plans to receive reports from residents and hosting events, but contributions are required.
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