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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1925
Page
3
The Advocate surveys Sunshine as a prosperous holiday season arrives with ongoing growth in mining and industry. It notes high land prices temper settlement, urges workers to reside locally, and highlights social centers like the Baby Health Centre and a new Town Hall amid regional optimism for 1920s progress.
University piano exams record Elvie Clin nick Dudley Goldsworthy and Elvie Clinnick achieving Grade V with pass or credit, plus other candidates including Lionel Barrow Tom Dyett Dorian White Lennie Young Eric Thacker. London College piano exams show Elementary Honors and Primary pass with credit for Doris White Shiela Libbis Lily Thompson Mary Baird. Preparatory results include Christian Brown with first class pass.
The Sunshine Radio Club held its annual meeting on December 16 noting membership has grown to ninety since December 1924. Highlights include club activities under call sign 3H.B. by A. H. Klix, and new officers for 1926: President R. McKay. vice presidents A. H. Klix and H. Clemson. Hon. Secretary H. S. Bird. Hon. Assistant-Secretary W. mb. Librarian Avery. and other committee members.
At the last Footscray Council meeting the Town Planning Association urged opposing the Dynon Road closure as insufficient alternative routes are proposed. Dr Farnsworth said the aim is deviation not closure and no action until the new road is ready. Critics warn Footscray risks losing its birthright for a pottage meal and fear higher grades and longer travel for many weekly users.
A Saturday night fundraiser at Mechanics Hall in St Albans raised funds for a district Christmas tree for local children. The event featured vocal performances, a Hepburn College display of exercises, and dancing by Margaret McKechnie and Bessie McRine.
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