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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1926
Page
5
A massive blaze destroyed the Great Sunshine Flour Mill at Albion, causing extensive damage to equipment and stacks of wheat. Firefighters faced water shortages and roof collapse as crowds watched, with 10000 spectators and many workers affected. rebuilding planned and insured, while crews salvaged remaining wheat and aided rail operations.
The Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works reports inadequate water to fight a fire at the Durung flour mill near Sunshine. A new 46 inch steel main, miles long, will extend to Footscray Williamstown from a reservoir at North Essendon. Construction expected in 18 months to two years with a large expenditure amid prior planning delays.
The Sunshine Junior Cricket Club traveled to Royal Park to meet St John’s. St John’s batted first and posted 93 with McGrath scoring 48. Fox took 6 for 10, Guy 2 for 13, Ju plore, Fletcher 17, Kennesley contributed, while others bowled.
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