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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 21, 1936

Page

2

Lean weigh-in at Yellingbo yields modest catch for local club

The local club held a weigh-in near Yellingbo at Pare slow's where the Woori Yal lock Creek system drains into the big creek. Anglers returned tired as most catches were undersized blackfish though Dave Brown landed a 1 lb 10 oz blackfish the largest since the club began. Len Cooper won with five trout totaling 3 lb 14 oz. Dave Brown placed second with a blackfish and one trout totaling 2 lb 4 oz. Bert Craddock was third. Continuous entries from several members followed. Next Sunday members fish Bream Creek with a 5 am bus from the post office and weigh-in at 7 pm.

Yellingbo Pareslow’s Dave Brown Dave Len Cooper Bert Craddock G. Brown S. Lowe JD. Oldfield B. Morgan H. Caddick J. Pettifer H. Smith G. Thompson Leo Fisher G. R. Crick Bream Creek Messrs Morgan and Fisher Indies’ Committee Gardiner

Umbrella Mystery In Restaurant Prompted by Patron

Brown enters a restaurant and questions a waiter about leaving an umbrella in the umbrella rack. The waiter surveys the area and asks for clarification on the umbrella type, while Brown admits no preference for any umbrella.

Brown

Poultry Association Reports Healthy Year At Sunshine Branch

W J Halliday reports a strong year for the Sunshine branch of the National Utility Poultry Breeders Association. Despite thefts including 80 pullets, members advanced a new egg laying competition idea, expanded food department, and numerous show cups were won.

W. J. Halliday Sunshine National Utility Poultry Breeders’ Association Pencott Sunshine Branch

Election of officers and financial report

The meeting elected President W. J. Halliday Vice-president E. Drayton Secretary and treasurer A. E. Betts Auditor J. Tate Committee members C. C. Phillips G. Cuthbertson H. Mills F. Richards B. Pencott D. Duncan Representatives to executive council W. J. Halliday A. E. Betta Delegate to Poultry Control Council E. Drayton The secretary received an honorarium of 2 pounds 2 shillings and Tate was recognized for auditing The branch shows assets of 23 pounds 16 shillings 9 pence with no liabilities and a stronger position than a year ago

W. J. Halliday E. Drayton A. E. Betts J. Tate C. C. Phillips G. Cuthbertson H. Mills F. Richards B. Pencott D. Duncan Executive Council A. E. Betta Poultry Control Council

Sunday Schools Work Celebrated at New Methodist Hall opening

Rev Joseph Wellroy praised Sunday schools as a duty to children and christened new facilities. He highlighted three keys to success namely building, curriculum and teachers and shared examples of community gifts funding halls and equipment, including a centenary gift and a £1500 Sunshine hall.

Joseph Wellroy Inderfarten Hall Mellroy Mafin Young People's Department Australia Sunshine

Sunshine Club Fielding Stronger Team This Season

Preparations for the new season begin with a strong official slate elected at the Sunshine Club annual meeting. Ern Naylor leads a loyal group including Fred Dutt and Jack More as the drive to top the premiership gains momentum amid broader Sub District League activity and talks of new and returning clubs.

Sunshine Ern Naylor Naylor Fred Dutt Prank Hayden Bob Jones Jack More Ellingeen Fitzroy Auburn St. Kill Elwood North Melbourne Carlton Melbourne Albert St. Kilda Road E. Naylor Messrs C. Markham D. O'Donoghue C. G. Carlton W. Kirby F. Duff W. R. McKay R Blake R. McKay Cra A. E. Dedrick J. R. Parsons L. Harley F. Esse F. Hayden J. More R. Jones L. Gardiner C. Klingsen E. Stockdale A. Boyd A. Douson R. Roberts

Footscray League considers weekly paper publication

The Footscray District Football League weighs issuing its own weekly paper akin to the VFL and VFA. Local papers describe the league as the state’s most administratively capable football body, with strong club activity and broad interest in a well edited record.

V.F.L V.F.A Footscray

Trees to Block View at Warem Oval Proposal

Dr Hanmer proposes Footscray council plant trees on the southern end of Warem Oval to block the view for non paying spectators from Mt Mistace in football matches. The plan aims to reduce unauthorised viewing at the ground.

Block View Hanmer Footscray Council Warem Oval

Weaponized fountain pens and hatpins draw New York concerns

New York police warn fountain pens hidden as guns are a rising self defense tool among some Americans. Hidden blades in walking sticks resemble ancient sword sticks, while safety concerns echo worries about wearing hatpins in lonely streets.

New York

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Poultry Association Wth Footscray Western District Robertson Messrs Stone Williams Rugg Hall Woodman Shell Company N.u.p.ba N.U.P.B.A A. EB. Betts Victoria N.A.P.B.A Food Department Julyan Murphy Dutton Balmond Drayton Wills Cuthbertson Messrs Phillips Gill Mills Comaidai Gill and Neilson Riley Sunshine Club Deer Park Club S.C.1. Football Club Deer Park Victoria Raging Club Scotchmen’s Hill Dr. Jones Footscray League Bette Ballarat ST Yarraville Hampshire Rd Spurcus Hampshire Road Melbourne, Sunshine, Deer Park Service Victorian Railways A.j.boyd & Son Sun Central Self’s Melray Association Self‘s Store St. Albans Gumahine
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