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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1936
Page
1
Historic race card from Lucknow showing events including Royal Handicap Dark Sky Adam in the air and Burlesque. Noted purses and entries list colorful horses like Ramado Roth, Hoghe, Sandringham and Rebel Queen. Stadium names Pony Hunt Buckinghams appear with stakes and place bets.
An unlighted vehicle on South Road on May 15 was issued with 10 shillings at Sunshine Court before W. J. Andrew Goorley J a P Norman Wilde Selwyn Street Elsternwick with Constable Webb of Otseray as informant.
Parents continue to apply for immunisation for school children as more batches are treated. Dr C Byrne and health inspector K Thorpe remain busy while the campaign pushes toward reaching about forty percent coverage, after an initial outcome near ten percent.
An appeal on behalf of Mrs P Rye, widow of a man killed near Green Gully sand pits, was launched by W J Parr for the Shire of Kei. Donations may be sent to the shire secretary McN Woods at Keilor or The Advocate office for acknowledgment. A charity function is planned at St Albans Hall on June 23 to aid the appeal.
Friday evening euchre proved very enjoyable with Mrs Bune tin winning the ladies prize and Mr J Canilleri the men’s. Consolation awards went to Mrs Thieusaty and Mr Duck Storey. The Sunshine Football Club runs the events held weekly with a monthly aggregate prize and the second tournament planned for tonight.
Friday publication notice inviting readers to read and advertise in a maritime themed periodical. Mentions Fridays as the release day and notes advertising opportunities within the sea focused content.
The Presbyterian Girls Fellowship staged a Queen Competition finale with Queens of Wattle Heather and Roxe crowned by Dr EB Drayton. Attendants, heralds, bagpipe and brass pieces accompanied the coronation as Miss Uren led a program of about 30 skilled juvenile acts showcasing dancing singing and acrobatics.
Patrons of the Sunshine United Friendly Societies plan their first annual ball to be held at Sunshine Town Hall on Thursday next. Tickets are limited and must be obtained from the Dispensary in Sun Crescent. The committee reports strong progress and final arrangements are underway. A notable addition is announced for Nettlefold's Sports and Social Club: Miss Coral Gunning will perform at the club's dance on June 27 with more details to follow next week.
After a solid win last Saturday Sunshine meets Abbotsford tomorrow at Selwyn Park. Sunshine face changes with Sheehan Clarke Blyne and Howard out and Greenwood Gibson Maddox in. Newcomers bring strong local form while Abbotsford, though solid, is not feared. curtain-raiser Park St Albans vs Sunshine schoolboys at 1 pm.
Constable W G Bourke of Sun Shine is on 16 days leave with duties covered by a relieving constable from the depot. Mounted Constable Mot of Mildura has replaced Constable Whitcher and is adjusting to duties. Friends of Miss Jean Milne note she is progressing well after an operation at St Andrew's Presbyterian Hospital East Melbourne with advisers hopeful for full recovery.
St Albans council members and residents dubbed the “Terrible Twelve” pressed for action on a water supply trust. At Monday’s meeting Dr Lowe and others criticized evasive delays and demanded a definite report from the trust, noting promises to provide a fortnight-old update have lapsed.
At a Monday council meeting Gr Dedrick claimed racing dogs at White City were transported to the course in nonlocal meat wagons from suburbs such as Hawthorn. He alleged dogs were returned to the wagons after racing to avoid kennel fees, and urged public health action. The matter was referred to the inspector for immediate action.
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