Hume and Hovell Centenary Memorial Unveiled at St Albans
The Hume and Hovell centenary memorial at the corner of Taylor’s and Sydenham roads near the railway crossing was unveiled by Ellen McDonald the youngest pupil of St Albans State school and Master Hume descendant of the explorer. Speeches by Sir James Barrett Dr Leach and Messrs White Stenson Sheridan Hume and Luxford followed. Local efforts led by A Dickson funded the monument a bluestone cairn with white quartz and a brass inscription. Donations may be left at St Albans P.O. and the erection is funded by St Albans and Sydenham.
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Hume and Hovell
Taylor
A. Dickson
A. McCauley
St. Albans
Sydenham
P.O
J. Barth
Theodore Street
St. Albans Tennis Club
McLean
Luxford
Peck
Grogan
Mennisdopper
Mr. Grogon
Miss Rigby
Mr. Mennisdopper
Gwen McKecknie
Mr. Grozon
Miss Peck
Messrs
E. Hughes
Mr. Read
J. McKecknie
Mr. Bowden
FE. Luxford
J. Read
S. Hughes
Perrett
Mr. Luxford
Miss Phillips
Mr Peck
Davis
Clarke
Miss Luxford
Mottram
Rigby
Read
Sunshine and Kingsville cricket draw toward declaration
On December 27 at Kingsville Sunshine chased a target with H Carrick opening with Lowe. Carrick 31 and Lowe 41 helped lift the score from 2 for 10 to 3 for 71 before both were dismissed. Scott-Clark 18 and Stephenson 19 thrilled the crowd with two big sixes, while Kay 18 and Pearce 8 not out finished as Kay ended 31 not out and Pearce 8 not out as the innings closed.
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Sunshine
Baker
Stephenson
McGrath
Lowe
R. Carrick
H. Carrick
McClelland Ea
Dodson
Stone Lowe
Scott Clark
Cross
Leonard Hopkins
Cross Wynham
Leonard Kay
S Pearce
Kingsville
Fordham
McGrath W. Stone
R. Leonard Stephenson
E Stone
W. Mason
Lowe Walker
A. Leonard
Stephenson Smith
Stephenson McClelland
Altona
Carrick
Scott-Clark
Hopkins
Kay
Nat
Pearce
Holiday youths face court over insulator vandalism
During the holidays two local youths are alleged to have used insulators on the Yallourn electric transmission line as targets for gun practice. The acts risked igniting posts and bringing the line to the ground, endangering public life. The court will decide the matter next. Strong penalties are expected for vandalism.
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Yallourn
Deer Park Cricket Match and Local News Roundup
Deer Park celebrates a heavy harvest across districts with many haystacks. Deer Park Cricket Club hosts Braybrook second eleven at 3 pm. local players to assemble by 2 30. Alec Dickson builds for Australian Explosive Co at Deer Park in a new sulphuric and nitric acid plant. Residents urged to avoid grass fires in dry paddocks. Mrs. Simmons, a longtime church benefactor, is remembered. Anglers plan to seek fish restocking ahead of next season.
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Deer Park Cricket Club
Braybrook Club
A. S. Diggins
W. Vincent
Harrison Bros
BR. Horner
Faddie Bros
Les Diggins
O. Opie
C. Wilson
T. McIntyre
W. O'Brien
A. McKenzie
H. O'Brien
C. Thomson
W. Tisdale
Alec. Dickson
Australian Explosive Co
Deer Park
Dickson
Church of England
Simmons
R. A. McKenzie
Incendiary Fire Investigated at Sunshine Harvester Works
Police investigate New Year’s Day incident at Sunshine Harvester Works. Two detectives on the case report a galvanised iron wall panel in the varnish room opened to allow a sheet of iron and burning cotton waste to be inserted, igniting woodwork before the watchman was alerted and extinguished the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Harvester Works
Harvester Works
Indignation at Arson Attack on Key Industry
The article condemns wilful incendiarism targeting an important industry, noting the hardship caused to workers and urging police to uncover clues leading to the arrest of the perpetrator. It emphasizes public outrage and the need for a swift investigation to deter future acts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
ST. Albans News
Walker
Steene
Stone
Cricket
Sunshine v
B. M. Challen L.ds
Vic
B.D.S
Univ. Melb
Coolamon St. Sunshine
Barkly Street
Footscray Phone
Pootscray
Sunshine Motor Garage
Les
Libbis
Devonshire Road
C. G. Carlton & Co
Sunbeam Cafe
M. E. Green
Ironmonger
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