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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1938
Page
7
A local health official warns of an apparent paralysis outbreak with several confirmed cases to date. The report notes rising concern among residents as families monitor the situation and seek guidance ahead of New Year celebrations.
Last year figures show multiple diseases across districts including diphtheria scarlet fever and infantile paralysis. Notable counts include diphtheria five cases in Sunstine and scarlet fever occurrences in Brayhnek and Deer Park with several other illnesses recorded in Tottonham and neighboring areas.
Sunshine Golfers led by A Dinnell and L Horne claim five trophies at Queenscliff Swen Island Links during Christmas holidays. Moses W Dinnell and Doc Wilkton win Canadian foursomes. McDonald places third in open scratch. Keith McDonald praised for peak form. Sunshine Club anticipates strong April season start.
A nixed event featured nominations from each club for ladies and gents doubles. An upcoming January 22 session will include mixed doubles with entries due by the coming Saturday. Leaders from the last event are listed by club members and percentages, and results from last Saturday include Gardens defeating Sunshine Method 55 to 48 and Sunshine Presbyterians beating St Marks 48 to 46.
Moorabbin suppliers advertise top-dressing soil building sand and concrete sand along with ashes for sale. The notice lists available stock for garden and construction use with contact details for orders.
A private party at Thornton beside the Goulburn river features Fred handling a snake incident with help from Mer Daw O'Donoghue. Fred later assisted in killing two snakes and is described as ready for an Easter intervention. Sunshine School boards officer Brown returns from holidays to supervise duties. Benwa from Woodend plans to continue work with Brown’s team as he tours towns. George Ackland and B C Horton share New Year greetings with Sunshine friends.
At the first meeting of the year, anglers shared stories from Big River near Eildon Weir and Edward River in New South Wales. Murray Cod appeared more plentiful and heavier due to netting restrictions, with several large catches and notable baits used by J. Tate L. Cooper and others near the Edward river junction.
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