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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1924
Page
5
An early morning blast at 246 on the Bunshing Deer Park area damaged a magazine depot. About £60 in gelignite was stored, a vandal likely visited during the night, and a smouldering bag caused the blast. The galvanised iron shed was shattered and debris flew hundreds of yards.
The letter to the editor from the Sunshine Advocate discusses river pollution near the Maribyrnong and asserts council testimony was forwarded to clarify what witnesses would testify. It notes no formal request was made to witnesses, but details the pollution at W Pridham Pty Ltd premises and the Maribyrnong River Anti-Pollution Committee's stance. It also mentions Albion Quarry’s new plant nearing completion, highlighting Bellis and Foreom engineering and a large workforce.
A reader from Bunshing urges immediate council action to drain and clean sewers. She complains drainage is dirty and spreads typhoid and diphtheria, suggests grass and weeds removal, hot water, sand, and a one day soak in households as a public health measure. Signed Jeannie Richardson from The Vicarage Sunshi.
The Sunshine Golf Club travels from Sunbury to play a friendly at the Pines club. A large turnout attended with a general afternoon tea. A stroke competition followed with Mrs Bell and Mr Hardie posting top scores.
The ordinary meeting of the Sun shine branch ANA convened at St Mark's Hall on Monday June 20 with Mr McBride chairing. Secretary Scott read the annual report and balance sheet showing a sound financial state before a carpet bowls contest between G Bosher and W Roney captains. Raney's team won narrowly thanks to EB Emith.
A speaker known as Gasper Junior responds to harsh charges of vulgarity and copyist behavior. He concedes self-critique while defending journalists and pondering originality, railways, and delays at Spencer, Sunshine, and Araybrook as he remains steadfast.
In Braybrook River Riding residents urge the editor to note that Burke Street channel work is incomplete and shoddily planned. They say the entrance to the football ground will become a swamp, the channel deepens unevenly, and sections end abruptly forcing water uphill toward the river. Ratepayers demand better supervision and levels.
Metropolitan League play halted Saturday as Sunshine United hosts Melbourne Welnh in the Docherty Cup opener at their new ground near Drayton’s Pottery. Team lineup includes Kulten in goal, Lavery and Springett backs, Nichol son and Donald Creenes halves, Arrowsmith Sheriff Griffihs forwards, with Wilken Bare regenerating. A large crowd expected to cheer the Sunshine United debut in red and white.
Deer Park and Darley fielded strong lineups in a lively return clash praised for fair play and crowd support. Key Deer Park players included Syd Twinn and C Wilton with several successful kicks, while Darley saw notable performances from Varley and Farrell. A club meeting confirmed a resignation and new president P O Bhannessy. The day’s highlight was Rockbank versus Darley at Rockbank with Deer Park seeking victory.
A letter criticizes riding bicycles on footpaths along Devon hire road as dangerous. It urges measures to stop the habit, noting pedestrians at risk and a local garden placed on a footpath with large stones that could cause injury. The writer objects to hindering pedestrians while appreciating town beautification efforts.
The notice announces a beginner’s class in cnleet dancing to begin in Sunshine. Mrs L Gullifer of East Malvern will teach at St Mark's Hall next Friday night July 18. Gullifer is an experienced teacher who has held large classes in several towns during recent seasons.
Heather docks discusses diverse gardeners from enthusiasts to producers, and the craft of growing delphiniums and wisteria for beauty and exhibition. It notes careful cultivation, soil and light needs, slug control with lime rings, pruning, and feeding to maximize color, fragrance, and cut-flower value, including new butterfly varieties.
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