Shire Meeting Calls for Blanket Fund Appeal
A public meeting at Sunshine Shire Mall on June 29 chaired by Dr Gr W Pen pall JP urged action to aid necessitous homes with a blanket fund. The Indien reported visiting homes to assess needs and resolve to appeal publicly with The Advocate's cooperation. Secretary treasurer Edgar Hargreaves urged prompt contributions as winter nights grow colder.
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Shire
Gr. W. Penpall
J.P
Sunshine
Edgar Hargreaves
Dream Vision of Election and Gatekeepers
A reader shares a dream-like tale about the afterlife audition for Brooke shire politics. George Pen as president of Brooke shire tries to enter heaven but is barred for not appearing in the Book of Remembrance while Billo Prid is welcomed for his deeds. The dream ends with relief that Billo would be elected without opposition.
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Oxley
Billo
Pearly Gates
George
Brooke Shire
Peter
George Pen
Brookeshire
St. Peter
Billa
Billy
Neuritis Relief Promoted By Aspane Pain Balm
An advertisement touts Aspane as a fast acting balm for neuritis relief. It claims women near middle age suffer most and promises quick absorption and genuine effects with a two shilling jar sold by chemists.
St Marks Harriers Post Dramatic Cup Race At Home
St Marks Harriers contested the third round of the football cup in ideal conditions. Mattinson and Knight led a late sprint drama as Knight collapsed near the finish and Mudford sacrificed third to watch the finish. Aggregate scores saw Sea leading with Roberts, Mattinson, and Knight among top scorers. Next race set for Moonee Valley Racecourse with club members urged to post by 1410.
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Mattinson
Knight
J McKenner
Mudford
Rac
Cluby
Moonee Valley
AML
Aire
Cr. Seawon
Roberts
Mattinsen
Hitler
Ellensa
Philpote
Ur. Hewitt
McKinnoe
Hulett
Clemson
Fragmented wartime dialogue prompts child’s question
A father recounts his wartime deeds to his young son. The boy asks why all the soldiers were needed, highlighting a simple, puzzled child’s perspective on war.
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Conerous
St. Mark's
Maidstone
Maldatone Methodist
Liddy
GR. Godbetear
AGM
Christ
Chow
Mothers’ Club Euchre
Mexdames Facey
Johnson
Middleton
Treweek
Killeen
Secret Tabley
Mexdames
Taylor and McKennay
Mullen
Balarat Road
Thomasueet
Melbourne
Ballarat
Fairfield
Warn A
E. Carlile
J. McGrath
L Hunt
South Morang
Gatm
Pam
Maidstone Hall
Kershaw
M. C
Tom Chester
Maidstone Tennis Club
Batman
Maidstone Merrymakers
Jed
Rale
Wateh
ST. Mark’s Harriers
Les
Libbis
Sunshine Garage
Lonsdale Street
City Depot
Sunshine Phone
Kay Bros. High Class Tailors
Hampshire Road
Sunshine Next Door
State Saving Bank
G. Penrose’s
Dodgers
Pennant
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