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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1936
Page
7
Judith's letter to the children announces the Sunshine Corner column will print its last issue next week. The note thanks regular contributors and readers, with a promise of an extra special edition to come finalizing the long running feature.
A fragment describes a hurricane themed contest for children with a July timing and a small prize. The verses are garbled, asking to sort word fragments to reveal the correct reading of the rhyme.
The FIELD GUN CLUB held its usual fortnightly shoot on Saturday last with low turnout under thirty and many hares escaping. The next event is slated for July 25 at Diggers Rest, a favorite ground, where more shooters are expected and Reynard remains elusive.
Jessie Crosbie of Roslyn receives 10 marks for contribution to this section and Wilfred Clayton earns 9 marks for riddles. The page includes light verses such as What runs yet cannot walk a river and What has three feet but no legs a yard ruler. Town Boy jokes about old turkeys and teeth ending with Look on the sunny side urging optimism.
A head teacher notes gifts of two basketballs from the school committee pledged by H Skewes. The head teacher seeks warden stakes from Drayton and Henderson and Graham. more stakes and seedlings are welcome for a spring and summer show. Students H Drayton D McDonald S Smith J Wynham helped. Miss Sivenson and shire council donated standard roses. 41/14/- needed for remaining roses. Mr R V Seymour donated 4/-.
At the Sunshine National Poultry Association meeting a black Orpington show drew twelve entries judged by Mrs Young. Prizes went to G. Cuthbertson C Phillips and H Krause as exhibitors received guidance on judging, displaying stock unity and coloring. Mr Young praised cooperation with top state judges and noted improved judging skills among Dray and Phillip.
A birthday notice wishes eight year old John Fletcher of 17 Couch Street Sunshine a happy day and thanks Hubert Thornton of 130 Morria Sty Sunshine for the card. The writer notes Hubert’s birthday fell last week but printing delays prevented a timely wish.
Brayvrook Shire Council considers a poultry by law to regulate farmers while avoiding undue hardship. Draft provisions cover locations, fence heights, and minimum land areas for poultry farms. Restrictions include birdproof housing, setback distances, and council consent before establishment.
A deputation from the National Utility Poultry Breeders Association was appointed to press the case for local breeders. Messrs Drayton Betts Halliday and Pencott will lead the mission and seek backing from association officers in the city to place the industry on a regional footing.
The debate focused on adequate space for poultry. Secretary Botts cited a four square foot minimum per bird per Department of Agriculture guidelines as a basis for arrangement. Halli warned that control is needed to curb health threats from fowls near homes and streets and improper feeding habits.
Last Saturday night at the home of Mr and Mrs F. Starke on Adelaide Street in Albion a well organized party drew about 40 guests. Music by Mr Starke and Mr J Downing featured a varied programme from fox trot to Rory of Moor. Vocal items impressed. the hosts donated £1 11s 10d to the Albion Mothers Club funds.
Home training pay will be distributed to the men of the local battalion next week. Hundreds of pounds will be paid as reward for evenings and Saturday afternoons given to military training, with prize money for marksmen and machine gunners. Pay day marks the new training year with schedules for supports, companies, and detachments across Yarraville, Williamstown, Werribee, and Bacchus Marsh listed by date and time.
Members of D Company 12th Battalion will hold a dance at the MU Hall Byron Street Footscray on Thursday August 6. The event supports the company social welfare funds and features modern and old time dancing led by Sergeant G Barclay. Ex-members urged to attend. tickets from W C Marshall or at the door.
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