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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1938
Page
4
A meeting will be held at Mrs Hocking's residence 166 King Edward Avenue on Tuesday January 1kth to form a progress association of residents West Sunshine. A public meeting will follow to elect office-bearers and conduct further business. all interested are invited.
A quiet Saturday wedding tied Esme Stewart to Harold Martin at Moot Scray Baptist Church Braybrook. Officials included Rev H F Wright. bridesmaids Myrus Walsh and Ilsa Stewart. flower girl Alva Stewart. best man W Edwards. groomsman Michael Gibson. Attire featured white crepe and blue net lace. reception held at the Stewart home.
Sudan, a pygmy African elephant in the Barnum and Bailey Circus, sleeps upright on his head with his back legs standing. The trainer says it is unheard of and has never seen an elephant sleep this way before, as Pit the circus giant performs headstands in Texas.
The Sunshine Anglers Club plans a bay competition off Werribee with start time at Tam. Referees are Messrs McKenry and Crad dock, steward J. Tate. Reports note big bream at Werribee last Sunday and other catches along the river including flathead at the mouth and trout below the Ford.
An advertisement on the last page notes Mr Barlow formerly of Beechworth has taken over a small goods and grocery store. He highlights varied experience and asks readers for ongoing support and patronage.
Advertisement for J. S. Dunbar Pty. Ltd offering houses erected to buyer designs. Features include low deposit and easy weekly payments. Plans and specifications available at the company office or via a representative visit.
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