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Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 23, 1927

Page

2

A Courthouse Vision for Sunshine Public Utilities Demand

The Sunshine Advocate argues Sunshine lacks a proper courthouse and public offices. It criticizes the Shire Hall for inadequate space and calls on citizens to back council efforts to secure better public buildings and law enforcement facilities from the government. It compares Sunshine to larger centers with fuller public provisions and urges civic pride.

Sunshine Santa Claus Shire Memorial Buneshine Shire Hall Violet Shire Council

St l Progress head seeks correction to speech report

Mr Luxford president of St l Progress Association says a Sunshine report misquoted him calling Keillor Shire councillors a lot. He explains he meant they "met in a sleepy hollow" not implying somnolence. Lamp at St Albans crossing noted. Maribyrnong news budget missing due to correspondent’s illness.

Luxford St. l

Rifle Shooting Teams Clash In Practice Match At North Williamstown

A Saturday practice match at North Williamstown featured captain Harris leading a team to a 414 total against the assistant secretary’s side, with W Harper top scoring 64 in rough conditions at 600 and 700 yards. Next week aims for a 900 yard range and a full muster.

North Williamstown Agre Harris Little W. Harper W. Harpore L. Mills J. Waddel W. Noone

Melton News From Our Correspondent

F Carey of the Golden Fleece Hospitalized with plearing improves. Melton football lost to Bacchus Marsh by four points. Junior Football Association rules deemed too elastic amid protest rumors. Shire re subdivision trims North Riding. August elections will reduce councillors. E E D Clarke funds Melton water bore at Melton South. mill and pump underway. Council spurns cement trough. Dr Burr says parental talk harms youth. recommends strap usage.

Golden Fleece F. Carey Melton Bacchus Marsh Junior Football Association Foolem Vale Foolem E. E. D. Clarke Melton South

Pro Association debates St Albans electric supply plan

At Mechanics Hall the Pro Association discussed a State Electricity Commission plan to supply current to St Albans. The scheme covers rail station, houses, Boundary Road, West Esplanade and East Esplanade areas with a guaranteed £230 annual revenue, leaving about £200 for 30 to 45 houses about 10 shillings per month each, plus options for additional streets. If rejected, electric light may cease for some time.

Pro Association Mechanics’ Hall State Electricity Commission St. Albans Boundary Road Wilson G. Errington Millawa Street Walter Street Messrs J. McKeehnie J. Sheridan F. Stenson W. Coleman R. Mounsey A. Clarke E. Perrett Braybrook Keilor

Wedding Bells for Mina Bilton and Iliam Wilding at St Mark's

The marriage of Mina Sylvia Bilton and Iliam Wilding took place at St Mark's Church with Rev J H Richardson officiating. The bride wore white georgette and pearls, attendants wore bois-de-rose and beige crepe de chine. reception at St Mark's Hall hosted by Mr and Mrs E Foster. Honeymoon spent at Belgrave.

Mina Sylvia Bilton Iliam Wilding St. Mark's Church J. H. Richardson B. Foster S. Smith E. Foster Mr.s. Smith St. Mark's Hall Coull Dixon Sunshine Soccer Club Belgrave

Simpson wins Sweden leg of International Grand Prix

The second International Grand Prix event was held in Sweden on July 10 over 202 miles. J. H. Simpson riding a British A.J.S. motorcycle took victory, marking his second international win this year after he also won the Grand Prix in Germany earlier this month.

Sweden J. H. Simpson A.J.S Simpson Germany

Cinderella Ball for Sunshine Baby Health Centre a success

A Cinderella Ball at the Town Hall under the Sunshine Baby Health Centre auspices drew a lively crowd with 24 couples on the floor at peak. Hoffman's string band delighted dancers while decorated supper rooms featured lemon streamers ferns and jonquils. Local ladies organized the menu and Cairns Niagara Cafe supplied beverages.

Snnley Sunshine Baby Health Centre Hoffman Phington Iceland Cairns Niagra Cafe Dudley

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