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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1936
Page
1
Florence Bell of Sydney Street won the Miss Sunshine title at the Scout Ball last night. Dr. W Pridham and Dr. J Gowland presented the prize to Miss Bell, whose win drew broad praise and many congratulatory messages from attendees.
List of race results and top placings for Murrumbeena Handicap Hurdle Leamington Steeplechase and related events with first second and third place receivers. Notable horses include Red Ray Higharde African Sixteen Annas Jetette Silver Reign Rancha Desert Chief Verbal and Trimon with Best Each Way Bets on Verbal and Desert Chief.
Attendance was modest but the Sunshine Football Club dance last Saturday yielded an enjoyable evening and a favorable ledger. M.C. Ern King, long time host, received committee thanks for his services. In Braybrook Shire Sunshine court, a building regulations case labeled CHARGE WITHDRAWN against a defendant named France was withdrawn upon plea. Several other cases are slated for hearing soon with little likelihood of further excuses.
Braybrookshire council considers R B Mitchell's plan to subdivide a block at San Crescent and Graham Street for three brick houses. Frontage falls short of by law, council debates waiving technicalities for progress while awaiting a fortnight to explore alternative methods.
The council plans to purchase a grass mower to tidy footpath edges in Sunshine. A prior motion to buy was postponed until spring, but with an early spring ahead and no roaming stock, neglect by neighbors risks the suburb resembling a backwater hamlet this summer.
Sunshine faces South Melbourne District in a critical league match at Albert Park. Sunshine aims to prove its premiership prospects amid a tough schedule while South Melbourne pursues solid placement after recent years outside the top four.
At a Kensington gathering Cr BE Drayton president of the Shire of Braybrook argued for moving the pig market from Ferkville Newmarket to an outer locality. He claimed removing the saleyards would eliminate noxious trades and transform Braybrook into an ideal residential area of the suburbs.
The Sunshine selectors on Thursday night delayed a final decision due to injuries. Jim Heenan may be unavailable, Plummer remains on the doubtful list despite recovery, and others may not strip. Grundy and Flynne are understood to be fit again.
Sister 5S A Jewell who led the first aid section at H V McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd for seven years leaves Saturday for a highly technical Collins Street post. She was farewelled with a handbag gift containing £50 16s, donated by 1300 employees. Chairman Mr L D Waterpon commended her kindness and patience in easing patients’ pain. Sister V Dunn will succeed her.
A local tale portrays a manager questioning a beekeeper’s dismissal over romantic indiscretion. The beekeeper allegedly kissed both a husband and the office manager, triggering a confrontation and a claim of wrongful discharge. The snippet highlights workplace romance and authority conflict.
Eleven coats available all size 4. Double breasted with wide lapels and a neat finish. High grade appearance at a remarkably low price, offering a comfortable waist fit and smart style. Limited supply highlights urgency for shoppers seeking tailored outerwear.
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