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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1924
Page
4
Brief notice advertises rental housing at a Purn rail works area. It mentions a Lew home, modern amenities, and convenient location near Yostyt and M Kays. The advertisement invites married couples to apply to the office for terms and arrangements.
Fragmentary notice describes a double seater and related terms with vendors names and items such as tiles and VATLANDS. The legible parts indicate a sale or order for a double seater and associated goods, but many phrases are garbled, leaving uncertain dates, prices, and entities.
Lost item notice for cap from a petrol tank. Description garbled unclear readable details include location and person names missing. Local clerk notes recovery attempt pending and asks for any information leading to ownership.
A classified vacancy notice seeks a wiper for the Western Pacific office. The ad lists duties and requires basic clerical skills with a willing attitude. Applicants are directed to submit resumes by post.
Sunshine Advocate reports that Hampshire road, a main thoroughfare, is remettled and side footpaths dressed with screenings. The Advertiser notes Footscray council sources metal from its own query at a cost of 3 per yard.
The Sunshine Rifle Club ball at Federal Hall Footscray featured somnel phii fancy dress, excellent music by Wet Tord's Jazz band, and a balloon scramble. Prizes for costumes went to Miss Irene White and Miss Rose Samuel among others. Miss Nettie and Mrs Word also received awards. The event included other amusements and a late night closing as attendees enjoyed the festive mood and dancing.
Strong language from Essendon condemns pollution by the Uraybrook stink factories. The paper notes ongoing discharges into the river, promises public action and a forthcoming list of shareholders in anti pollution circles. It aims to publish details on dividends and shareholders if improvements are not made.
The Metropolitan Board of Works selects a single representative to advocate for Braybrook Keilor Broadmeadows Bulla and Werribee, giving these metropolitan municipalities a united voice in regional affairs.
Surday Jast apes ye at Mark's as special offering day. Morning services featured Holy Communion at 8 and 11 with the Vicar preaching on Launch out into the deep. Evening service saw Rev Tidmarsh absent ill, yet the church was well filled. Choir solos by Mish Lean Chadwick Bartleunt and an anthem Seek Ye the Lord highlighted the day. Offerings totaled £20 for the church’s good work.
A reader signed Progressive questions a candidate H Skewes about access to a wrost, rost, and a long-used footpath in front of his home, asking if the claim is accurate after thirty years. The letter also notes criticism of the shire engineer and asks voters to consider replacing him only if a clearly better alternative exists.
The Sunshine United held a Saturday evening dance and social at St Mark's Hall with strong attendance and festive mood. The event owed much to the ladies' committee and pianist W Springett, hailed for excellent service. J D Lawrie led thanks from attendees, followed by hearty applause. Meanwhile, Sunshine's Water Supply Department replaced 4 inch mains with 1 inch pipes in several streets, signaling a needed overhaul of the local water system.
Public notice lists business offer YES WE DO Bobbed and i Shingled Hair Cuts at 89 Nicholson Street Footscray opposite Forge's with private rooms for ladies and children. Mr and Mrs G Baker referenced at Footscray address.
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