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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1931
Page
1
A report from Braybrook Reserve describes a burglary during a carnival event. A back door was forced and ransacked premises indicated entry through the bank, with doors sealed after exit. Sunshine police are handling the case. The Homesewives Association warns shopkeepers about fake badges claiming association ties and urges caution.
A brief reader note from Sydney Street praises the new postman for delivering letters before 100 acm. The writer contrasts this with prior delays and expresses appreciation for the refreshing change in service.
Friends of Mr. Cel Phillips celebrate his fowls’ progress in the Burnley Kee Laying Competition. One bird is fourth with 2170 eyes and first prize overall. Phillips tops teams class with six birds near top, and he is a president of the local association. The meeting set for Tuesday will feature Mr. J. Naylor lecturing on winter crops.
Firefighters rushed to a West Footscray blaze at an unoccupied single story dwelling on Barkley and Palmerston streets. The house owned by Mrs Wi Stewart suffered severe damage and investigators deem the cause unknown with suspicious circumstances. Fire crew of two engines one pump and eight firefighters attended the scene yesterday evening.
The Sunshine Football Club aims to finish the current season strongly aided by committee oversight and loyal supporters. Officials anticipate clearing outstanding balances and liabilities by the February 24 meeting while a football writer previews last season.
The Sun Shine Theatre announces mine arrests for securing star pictures every Wednesday and Saturday starting tomorrow. The opening feature is Paul Whiteman in the King of Jazz followed by Son of the Gandhs Dynamite Green Goddess and Khokery Nook.
The Sunshine Lady Cyclists' Glob hosted a oils o race on Saturday with Miss HR O'Brien winning after easing nerves at the start. She led from the wards to the finish, beating Miss Smith by 70 yards, with Miss Krause 60 yards behind in third. Miss Jean Thebertson debuted on the track. The club meets Tuesday at 208 Lampshire Road. next race set for February 7.
At Roeckbank Sports on Monday Gr Pennell demonstrated riding skill as he sat a horse amid banter. The genial rider entered for the flag and barrel race and narrowly lost to his son Noble, finishing second. Rough riding is teased as a Braybrook Sports feature tomorrow with speculation Dr Pennell may not ride an outlaw.
Reports from the Sunshine coast event mention Abr. T Pomeroy winning a crabs tournament runoff while a secretary named Po Webbiberin presides. A car frame found off Ballarah road near SLO on Wednesday evening was stolen and dumped. Miralee Treloar of Pootscray alerted police. Constable Murer conducts inquiries.
The record lists several horse selections and races at Epsom including the Epsom Plate and Epsom Purse events. It notes entries like ARTHUEALIE and SOP ALONG with various handicaps and promising contenders. The column comments on thieves and pens, mentioning Mr. Whotais Leonard and Percy Street, and references a prize at Thentleigh Spreenkway with Neble Paine hosting.
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