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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 25, 1928

Page

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Carnival i' Drive carnival planning in Sunshine meeting at Town Hall

Preliminary steps toward a carnival to raise funds for Selwyn Park were taken at a Wednesday Sunshine Town Hall meeting. Despite light attendance, speakers urged unity and strong organization to back a community event, with officers and a 12 member committee appointed to handle arrangements.

Selwyn Park W. Troon KE. Naylor J. J. Collins Sunshine McKay Drayton

Police Magistrate on Hare-Brained Speedsters

William Ward 25 salestman charged at Poles Cover with driving a motor car January ith at Deer Park to the danger of the public. He was fined £10 with £2 costs. Witnesses described Ward driving at 60 to 65 mph and others at 23 to 26 mph. The magistrate lamented hare-brained youths seeking records, risking lives.

William Ward Salestman G. Moos Deer Park W. G. Smith G. W. Pennell Sevier Thoms Dilit Alex Horace Wilson Melton Ward Frederick Roy Marsh John Fleming Ballarat PLM Harry Rembach Carrbarate Flemming Mt Nurition Company POM

Result of Poll on Licensing Passes by Narrow Margin

The poll shows Yes 614 to No 550 with a 64 vote majority for the license. The reporting notes a lively campaign, with turnout including women voters, and references to local figures and proceedings throughout the day.

Local Canine Owner Waxes Witty in Letter to Editor

A reader laments local welfare and city duties while praising a canine named Aristocrat. The writer criticizes officials for delays, notes missing work, lists streets in Draybronk, and hints at a forthcoming weekly Sunshine’s Friday Shiners column beginning in March.

Aristocrat Waxes Sunshine

Retrenchment of Staff Aims at Saving Council Funds

A council committee report proposes terminating a seven year lady typist and reducing the overseer’s status and weekly pay to cut costs. A motor driver role and limited library hours are among changes, with Librarian R Grant and caretaker Tt Grant mentioned. Dr Pennell opposes the plan. final adoption subject to modifications.

R. Grant TH. Skewes Tt. Grant R. Barnett Weilneways Oeowign Pennell Pentel Drayton Heen Bae Vineer Como

Nightly Vigil: Married Man Checks Locked Door at 2 AM

A married man was jailed and reportedly rose at 2 a.m. each night to check whether his door remained locked. The recurring habit suggests concerns about security or distress prompting repeated actions.

THIS WEEK'S TIERGO wireless enthusiast

A wireless enthusiast listened in all the evening without fiddling with his set. The note reflects a curious observer enjoying radio chatter and signal noise in a calm, routine broadcast night.

Sunshine Football Club Meeting and Future Plans

A town meeting detailed Sunshine Football Club discussions on joining the Daintree district competition with Davggie Whe and Che Sumdiane Club. The report lists officers, patrons, and a plan to hold a carnival, with secretaries, treasurer, and committee members named, plus notes on tickets and remuneration.

Clee Sapheim Seach Soveral Yas Beng Che Sumdiane Messrs A Dodson Hoy Lowe Comdeavor T. Powell Willian Pando May Lawn Nasser Ted Mick Mebwan J. W. Glendon Drs. Lowe Skewes Drayton Codie T. Baffin Bowe Dr. Dawe Ray Lawe Pow Tewe Qaive Suechine Foothill Laihe Verraville Juint Ae

Malls of Winapshire Bowl Hold Final Women’s Apparel Sale

The Malls of Winapshire Bowl announce a final sale of women’s apparel on Saturday. This last chance offers newly fashionable merchandise at markedly reduced prices, inviting ladies to visit the establishment early for best selection.

Winapshire Bowl

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Licence Party Dr. Lowe W. Mackay Boy Scouts Dempster A. Skewes Lowe Barclay FE. J. McKenzie Collins J. Collins Braybrook Shire Messrs K. Naylor BE. Kinnersley F. Long 8. Mitchell J. Bird W. R. McKay W. Pummeroy Svinstone A Audietory Sopam Pam Iit Sio LCS Pee Bernal Coorg Sergie Mr. Thomes Main Fisher Heormie Powell Neventie Hraybrook Draybronk Coneliet Owen Council Sunshine Football
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