11 Jan 1935
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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1935
Page
1
Briggs sees neighbor walking with a trombone and jokes about buying it. The neighbor and Robinson both claim neither can play, ending with a sly smile and shared relief that neither will practice.
In a year review, Sunshine Senior Constable McDonald notes a 40 percent drop in crime across Sunshine, Albion, Tottenham, Maidstone, Braybrook, Deer Park, St. Albans and Sydenham. Housebreakings fell. fire incidents were minimal. Property protection pride marks the Eastern Hill district as Deer Park building activity and rental demand rise, signaling an expected boom.
St Albans reports a canceled Pro Brent Association meeting due to low attendance. A Mothers Club Christmas party for local children featured Santa Claus, treats, and thanks to Mr Stewart of Footscray and headteacher Mr Cunningham. Community events include a majority birthday party for John Rae, Rev A Stanway’s arrival, and tennis club prize details. Obituaries record Mrs W Cleary of Footscray and Mr Iris senior of Kilmore East with local family ties and funeral details.
A fire at the Leathercloth Factory in Deer Park broke out around 10 45 p m likely from overheated electric motors. Three rows of material nearby were destroyed but an automatic extinguisher contained the blaze. About 20 bales were damaged by water and Sunshine Fire Brigade responded promptly.
Miss T Keating of Rawnin Avenue leaves Powell Street Yarraville West State School for a Kingsville State School appointment after Christmas vacation. Her head teacher and staff praise her promotion with a jeweled jardiniere and silver spoon gift. In other items, local leaders receive recognitions, a boy survives a tiger snake bite, and a Sunshine youth gets medical help.
Tins cew supply of silk under wear and full fashioned hosiery from six five three ten. A large range of knitting wools of every description. Use our lay by system.
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