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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1924
Page
5
A diary style piece laments election notices and dream visions of candidates. The narrator praises Sunshine winning a football game again while critiquing Gasper Junior and the noisy campaign scene. Mentions Railway Riding and a dancing class titled Sunshine.
Sunshine Golf Club edged Sunbury by three holes in a late season clash on a fine day. Ladies from Sunbury led but Sunshine’s only win came from Mrs Williams. men’s results favored Sunbury. A course record of 36 over nine holes was set by De North.
A lively Mechanics Hall event hosted by the local Church of England featured a euchre party won by Me Prescott and Mrs Parry from Sungline. Raymond Kerdell provided readings, with Indy entrants for the G.F.S. and a memory contest won by Mrs Read and Miss Bird. Proceeds benefit the Home Mission Fund as the Progress Association plans its full monthly meeting Monday night.
A lively Saturday night dance in Braybrook Hall drew a crowded, joyous crowd with enthusiastic dancing lasting until closing. Madam Shortell and Dempster organized the event with J. O'Sullivan as door keeper and Dr. Dempster as MC. Proceeds benefit Sunshine Catholic School. Feeney and Young's band provided the music.
Sunshine United suffer a heavy cup defeat to Melbourne Welsh but vow to press on. They prepare for a league clash at Sunshine with a selection including Sheriffs Fulton Springett Byrne Adderley Drennen Donald J Springett Arcowsmith Wootten Griffiths. The lodge tourney prize was awarded by Bro Hamid Brow and Bro A C Brown won the playoff. Members plan a visit to Olive Leaf Lodge Carl ton on Tuesday 4 July.
Sunshine branch LAS held a meeting last Thursday with a good turnout. one member was initiated during the session.
Sunshine schoolboys defeated Wraybrook 7 goals 1 behinds in a brisk Wednesday football game. Braybrook showed spirit but were overwhelmed by Sunshine’s pace and finishing, with key players contributing to the final tally.
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