Prizes Proposed for Juvenile Swimmers by Council
Braybrookshire council at its December 21 meeting discussed a donor program to reward progress in swimming taught by the Sun shine Swimming Club. A two prize plan was proposed for beginners under 10 and 10 to 15, with trophies to be provided annually and likely open to all children in the shire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Swimming Club
Braybrookshire Council
Dedrick
Garde
Dempster
Cr. Lowe
Dr. Pennell
Hargreaves
Pridham
Cr. Loweshire
Pennell
Maribyrnong Club
Council Orders Stop To Quarry For Poultry Farm Near Millers Road
An application by H Berry to clear land near Millers Road for a house and poultry farm led to quarrying being allowed amid councillors concerns. Large soil heaps and 12 foot excavations were found, prompting the shire engineer Mr H Robinson to order quarrying to stop and fill the holes. Letters were to be sent to land owner Mr Berry demanding cessation of quarrying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Berry
Millers P Road
Nda
H. Robinson
Berry
Merit Certificate Winners At Sunshine State School
The Sun shine Elementary School honours pupils who passed the Merit Certificate standard including Jean Mills Alan Mills Pat Pomeroy Norman Talintyre Ray Harwood and others Pending are Ralph Harbottle Ruth McPherson Norma Nielsen and John Walab The report credits their teacher Mr J Hooper and donors Mr and Mrs Williamson with the prizes won by Grade 6 students Beryl Clifton Victor Henderson Beth Robinson and Yvonne Tanner The piece notes staff changes under the Teachers Act and lists upcoming appointments and transfers at Sunshine State School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Elementary School
Jean Mills
Alan Mills
Pat Pomeroy
Norman Talintyre
Ray Harwood
Les Hengelly
Clarrie Watkins
John Gardiner
Ralph Harbottle
Ruth McPherson
Norma Nielsen
John Walab
J. Hooper
Mr Betteson
Mr Hooper
Hooper
Sunshine State
Betteson
Sunshine
Brighton Road
St. Kilda
Berry and Quarry Land Dispute Debated by Council
A council member noted Mr Berry knew the land was a reserve and the quarry is not new but the playground site use may complicate matters. No action will be taken until the council meeting in February.
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Berry
Mle
Tounell
Pabrusry
Successful social held by Ern Nayler’s department
Five years after organising a department social at Sunshine Harvester Works the event became annual. On December 24 1936 Roy Bohun's orchestra provided music and B King led the program. Guests included former employees and Mr Nayler Mrs Nayler and Miss Loris Nayler with a supper arranged by the Masonic Hall and Mrs Davidson. The gathering closed with the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ern. Nayler
Sunshine Harvester Works
Roy Bohun
B. King
Laurel Matthews
Marjorie Dawny
Mie Morrison
J. Warhurst
A. Lambert
R. Menderson
M. Thom
Betty Green
V. He McKay
Jewell
Dani
Nayler
Loris Nayler
Masonic Hall
Sunshine Harvester Rifle Club Christmas Shoot at Williamstown
The Sunshine Harvester Works Rifle Club held its Christmas Shoot at Williamstown on December 19 with only 14 members attending. Colin Masson posted the day’s best score of 99 from 105 to win the aerated event, Sid Wright took the handicap division, Alan Masson was second in scratch, and Frank Masson second in handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Harvester Works Rifle Club
Williamstown
Colin Masson
Sid Wright
Alan Masson
Frank
Woman Motorist Faults Pedestrian After Collision
A woman driver asserts fault lies with the pedestrian after knocking him over. The pedestrian, claiming to be a beginner, replies that he is new to walking and admits inexperience.
Tennis results and mixed doubles pairings in 19th century club play
Report lists multiple tennis doubles matches with players J MeIntyre T Dealy N Self W Coombe L Bell E Kutcher K Kutcher G Jones J Cunningham R Jackson and others, noting scores such as 7 5 5 7 4 2 and 7 0 7 5. A fragmentary moral aside follows about an accident witnessed by a maid and a comical Christmas pipe anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. MeIntyre
T. Dealy
C. Hale
R. Jackson
G. Jones
BE. Batten
J. McIntyre
W. E. Coomby
F. Batten
Eb, Kutcher
R. Jackson LE
Bell
E. Batten
Tal
Dealy
J. Cunningham
D. Self
Sunshine Gardens and Albion Meths Tennis Scores
Tennis results list mixed doubles and pairs matches at Sunshine Gardens and Albion Meths. Notable results include J Hogan and R Beardmore versus G Davies and A Fleming, missed sets, and multiple 7/2 7/4 7/5 score lines with players Davidson Beardmore Dripps Barrie and Taylor among competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hogan
R. Beardmore
G. Davies
A. Morris
D. Evans
A. Fleming
K. Beardmore
DT. Evans
Miss Davidson
Misa G. Haas
Mel Dripps
Beardmore
Mra Barrie
Ts. J. Hogan
G. Haas
D. A. Morris
Barrie
Davidson d. G. Davies
Dripps
B. Taylor
Tennis partners contest results at St. Marks and Spaldings
The record lists multiple doubles and singles matches between St. Marks and Spaldings players with scores on dates around July. Notable pairings include J Vance D Simcocks beating Chapman Allen and Williams D Simcocks beating Chapman Swann. Individual standings credit J Cunningham Gibson Richards Fleming Vance Dealy for consistency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Vance
D. Simcocks
D. J. Chapman
G. Allen
G. Williams
S. Swann
D. G. Allen
J. Cunningham
E. Gibson
J. Richards
A. Fleming
T. Dealy
Public telephone request delayed by funding shortfall
The council asked for a public telephone at Devonshire and Cornwall Roads. The Postal department said it could not proceed without funding to cover the £28 cost or a donor to cover the shortfall. Estimated revenue was £15 per year. Dr Dedrick questioned revenue estimates, and the council decided to renew the application and forward the matter to the Progress Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonshire and
Cornwall Roads
Dedrick
Progress Association
Nervy Visitor Seeks Mr Strongman in Inquiry Room
A tense scene unfolds as a young man strides into the inquiry room asking if he can see Mr Strongman. The office boy confirms a visit but cautions about wait time while the Boers are mentioned in the background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strongman
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Tseting
Nake
Dawn Williamson
Wileliamstown High School
M. Dalling
M. McDonald
B. Roberts
M. Easton
Y. Nunier
KR. Binn
P. Hardie
B, Kyle
V. Vicederson
Broncon
M. Tanner
Exsondon High School
Sunshine Technical School
Norman 'Alintyr
ERN
Nayler's Department
Masson
A. Masson
Wright
F. Masson
A. Smith
J. Wilson
V. Hodge
Hi, Barnett
Taylor
W. Bignell
R. Farnsworth
V. Patterson
V. Little
A. E. Dumbrell
May
Tom
Bill
Sunshine Gardens
Albion Meths
ST. Mark's
Spaldings
James Hall and Sons
Ronald F. Hall
Lin
J. Geoffrey Hall
Etc
Lombard Buildings
Queen GT
Melbourne
Central
Hall
Andrew Wox
Hampshire Road
W. H. Ewin
B. M. Chalien
Procera
Procers
Ballarat ST
Yarraville
Footscray
Mcdon
Larter's
Spriggs
Victorian Railways
A.j.boyd & Son
Devonshire Road City Depot
Senntate Se
Glen Galla
E. M. Young
Benjamin Street
Sunshine Phone Son
Leora
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