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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1953
Page
4
A successful Old Boys picnic drew many children and parents with popular pony rides courtesy of Mr Hyde. The Sunshine City Band performed while Mayoress and Mayor Downing were greeted by the association president. Sports results cover multiple age groups and events including races, handicaps, and novelty contests.
The Sunshine Oakleigh Caulfield Ormond Balwyn clubs were celebrated as permanent Sub-District Cricket Association members at a 2 Smoke Night. J A Seitz proposed a toast for the new clubs as Victorian Cricket Association president. Dr E E Gunn and Mr F Bunny replied for the clubs. Twenty two Sunshine members plus the mayor attended and enjoyed the evening supporting Sub-District aims.
The Sunshine Council's Public Works Committee discussed installing fire hydrants at regular street intervals with a projected colossal cost. Dr McDonald argued plug-tap hydrants suffice if their location is clearly marked, and the committee will seek Board feasibility. The town clerk recalled a past fire when a plug-tap could not be found after the old town hall burned.
On Tuesday in February the Scout pack resumed activities with high attendance. A funeral for Eric Hunter, a respected member of Bunattine's G.8.M., was held with a moment of silence to remember a fine gentleman and a good scout.
A ten week course on modern literature will be conducted at Sunshine Girls Technical School by the Council of Adult Education. Classes occur Thursday evenings at 8 p m starting March 19. The aim is to illuminate 20th century literature and author responses in prose poetry and drama.
The Country Women's Association meeting for 1952 will be held on Wednesday 28 February at Sunshine Town Hall at 1 30 p m. Members are asked to bring a friend. A Barbola craft demonstration will be held as a non working display. Craft classes for interested members will be arranged. Competition to be judged is antique treasure. Afternoon tea hostesses are Mesdames Carlton Birkbeck and Learmonth. Time moved to 1 30 p m sharp.
The St Johns Ladies Guild of Deer Park held its annual meeting with full attendance. The past president Mrs A M Slee was re elected for the coming year. The guild begins on February 20 a fortnightly Square Dance Club at Deer Park Hall with Jack Carr as caller. Beginners and seasoned dancers welcome. Basket suppers will be held by the dancers.
Collector's licences were granted at Sunshine Court on the day to Thomas Ind Ty St Thomas Johnson and McLaughlin St West Sunshine.
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