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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 25, 1938

Page

4

Young People’s Club Elects New Leader and Plans Night

The Methodist Young People’s Club met on Monday February 14 electing Misa Jean Smith as president with D I Sully welcoming her. The session featured an Olympic Games syllabus and club games, and Miss Smith received the club magazine draft. No meeting next Monday. members urged to attend Young People’s Night at Wesley Church via the 6 25 pm train from Sunshine.

Methodist Young People's Club D. I. Sully Misa Jean Smith Miki Smith Miss Smith

Sunshine Cycling Club Plans First Race at Ballarat Road

The Sunshine Cycling Club will hold its first three mile scratch race tomorrow from Albion railway station at 3.15 pm attracting district cyclists. The winner receives a cup donated by Mr Allen Reed on view at Glenroy Cycle Works. The club seeks League of Victorian Wheelmen affiliation and invites prospective members to contact secretary Mr H Payne at Glen Ey Cycle Works Sunshine.

Sunshine Cyling Club Ballarat Albion Allen Reed Glenroy Cycle Works League of Victorian Wheelmen H. Payne Gleney Sunshine

President Secures Move For Suffolk Road School Site

President Dr Dempster told a council meeting on Monday a motion passed to ask the Education department to secure land near Suffolk Road for a future school. He noted no current need but rapid area growth and distance from existing schools justify early action while land is affordable.

Dempster Education Department Suffolk Road

Deer Park News Sees Local Track Event and Festival Plans

Deer Park Cyc Club hosts a Saturday club day at Aliion railway gates with thanks to L Fisher for dressing accommodations. Secretary Ras Holloway wins club trophies including a Dunkling cup to be raced for on March 12. Harvest festival services at St Johns Dorr Park Sunday feature Rev F A Ray and Rev EG Harvey. Guild opens February 15 with tea. March 1 guild meeting at Mrs Spratling’s home seeks ideas for a three month syllabus.

Aliion Deer Park Fo Teng Pas L. Fisher Ras Holloway Dunkling’s James Smellie N. Pongelly Wood G. James R. Sheppard L. Dixon St. John’s Church of England Dorr Park F. A. Ray EG. Harvey Guild

Fifteenth Sunshine Golf Club Meeting Planned

The Sunshine Golf Club holds its fifteenth annual meeting in the supper room of Sunshine town hall on Thursday March 10. The committee report and balance sheet will be presented and officers elected for the next year. Nominations must reach the secretary Mr E Pumpa by Thursday March 3.

Sunshine Golf Club Sunshine Town Hall E. Pumpa

Not Interested in Scheme for Municipal Gas Works

The Braybrookshire council room discussed joining a Western municipalities conference on gas pricing and a municipal gas works. Dr. Robinson said there is no money for such a scheme while Dr. Treloar argued the district is already reticulated and no action was taken. The Advocate suggests a better plan would be municipal housing rather than a costly gas venture.

Footscray Braybrookshire Focal Council Robinson Treloar Council Stock Exchange Colonial Gas Association Utopia

Sunshine C Grade triumphs over Sandringham in final prep

In the last round before finals at Richmond Baths Sunshine C Grade beat Sandringham seven to three. Scorers were Suutur four, Armstrong two, Mattinson and V Wild. Richmond’s shock defeat gives Sunshine the right to challenge. D Grade beat Surrey Park five to three but slipped from finals on percentage. More club races planned for Wednesday at the pool.

Richmond Baths Sunshine Sandringham Suutur Armatrong Mattinson V. Wild Richmond Surrey Park

Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets for year

The first G year meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held in the Presbyterian school hall with Mrs Chesterfield as speaker. She reviewed the movement’s reach over 67 years noting global activity and a Victoria male female balance, and announced future broadcasts and events including a Mentone summer school and a Sunshine meeting with a special speaker. District picnics at Altona were reported.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Presbyterian School Mrs Chesterfield Victorian Local Option Alliance District Union Altona

Cuchre Party and Dance Aids Hall Committee Efforts

Last Saturday evening in St Albans a youth organized cuchre party and dance entertained the hall. Mrs Rue won the ladies prize and Mr Shulfrey the mens prize. A further event is planned for March with details to follow. Mr and Mrs Goudie welcome a baby girl.

Mra J. Rue Shulfrey

Scouts to Raise Funds for Australasian Jamboree in New South Wales

The 3rd Sunshine Scout Troop plans a gifts sale in the Methodist School Hall tomorrow to raise funds for equipment for the Australasian jamboree in New South Wales. They promise numerous bargains and appeal for public support. Details appear on page ten.

Sunshine Scout Troop New South Wales

Belated Wage Claim Discussed by Braybrook Shire Council

The Braybrook shire council discussed a belated claim from a former part time employee for 174 days of annual leave pay. The secretary Mr Har Kreaves said no record of such letters existed and the employee left on May 6 of last year. The council will seek legal opinion from the Municipal Association.

Braybrook Harkreaves Shire Hargreaves Union A. Typiste Drayton Municipal Association Lowe

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