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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1936
Page
7
The report lists numerous mixed and ladies doubles results from St Mark's tennis last Saturday. Teams include Davis, Simcocks, McCreery, Hughes, Spowart, and Spaldings with multiple 7/1 to 7/7 scores, plus a victory by the Methodists over the Spaldings.
At the Methodist Kindergarten Hall Rev J Mellroy joked about a bishop delaying his talk to plead for funds. He quipped his address consisted of five words and three letters The cause God bless it fad and then spoke despite late arrival.
A brisk dialogue centers on a young suitor asking for approval from a father. The father warns the girl’s life mirrors her mother as the bid for marriage is accepted and the couple contemplates a future together. The scene hints at domestic expectations and social norms of courtship.
The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria installs and maintains thousands of road direction and warning signs across the state, averaging over 900 signs per year. The club funds this work at thousands of pounds and offers rewards for vandals, urging motorists and residents to report sign damage to police or the club.
The Sun shine Advocate announces Friday publication schedule inviting readers to place notices and advertisements in the weekly issue. Local businesses and residents are urged to submit copy ahead of press deadlines for timely inclusion.
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