Thompson wins sunny Sunshine 30 mile cycling handicap
Vin Thompson took victory in a 30 mile handicap run under ideal conditions from Albion to Melton and back. Hoare finished second with Knight third as O'Brien Bickley and Grenfell led early and McPherson Payne and Thompson posted strong rides. Next Saturday offers an open race with no local event and the following week the thirty mile trophy race returns to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Professional Cycling Club
Albion
St. Albans
Sydenham
Melton
M. Bickley
W. Grenfell
R. Grenfell
E. O'Brien
L McPherson
S. Grenfell
N Pengelly
H. Payne
V Thompson
S. Knight
Jo Preston
R. Hoare
Sydenhame
W Grenfell
M Bickley
Kb O Brien
O’brien
Thompson
Knight
Hoare
O'Brien
M.bickley
Preston
R Grenfell
Vin Thompson
Messrs Baird and
Blyth
Fifty Acre Camp Site for Scouts Near Point Cooke
Footscray Sunshine Scouts Association hopes to announce the purchase of a 50 acre camp site near Point Cooke featuring Point Cook House built in 1851. The site offers bay views, a nearby bathing beach, and is within biking distance for troops. Preparations plan camping sites and a long term development to create a premier Australian scouting centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Footscray-Sunshine Scouts Association
Point Cooke
Point Cook House
Footscray
Laverton
D. Matthews
C. H. Hoadley
Gilwell Park
Geo. Cuming
Australia
Matthews
Shire to Compile Funds Report for Next Council Meeting
The Shire Secretary Mr Har Greaves will present a statement of money received in cash at the Shire Hall and collected by the Inspector at the next Council meeting. Robinson has requested the information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Hargreaves
Robinson
Shire Council Reports on Road Works and New Projects
The Shire Engineer Mr H Rob inson outlined progress at the last council meeting. Ashley Street nearing completion with concrete channels. road into McPhersons Pump Factory under way funded by the company. Inkerman and Havelock streets started private street works. Ballarat Road corner to receive a picket fence. Bosquet Street drain extension plans prepared. Hampshire Road culvert and channel works progress. Station Road South bitumen surfacing underway. Boundary Road extension begun. trees planted along Station Place and Derby Road. old trees removed on Hampshire Road. Ballarat Road signs received and to be placed after site assessment with Mr Mathieson.
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McPherson
Inkerman Street
Havelock Street
Ballarat Road
Duke Street
Gunn
Aplin
MMBW
Hampshire Road
Station Road
Boundary Road
Keilor
Shire
Station Place
Derby Road
C.R B. I
Mathieson
Health inspector report details dog fees and disease data
Health Inspector Mr L E Thorpe notes dog registration income of £16 5s for the fortnight, total to date £248 16s. One diphtheria case reported in Albion. Some buildings in Mardstone erected without permission will face legal action. Four men in Sunshine area now employed by the Council from the 1st of this month. work described as satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tottenham Plumpton
Albion
Mardstone
Sunshine
Council
Deer Park Dominates Parksides In Final Quarter Rally
Deer Park overturns a ten point gap in the last term to win 18.24 to 9.14. Gunner Hunter leads rucks with four quick goals as Deer Park's defense falters Parksides. Wiggins and Graham spearhead goals with six and four respectively. best players include M. Hunter E. Hunter Grant Patterson and Pope amid tight scrimmage and open play.
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Parksides
SC.1
LCL
N Gunner
Hunter
Parks
Deer » Park
Vincent
Neal
Thomas
E. Hunter
M. Hunter
Grant and
Patterson
Wiggins
Pope
A Sure Investment Ad Turns Up in Sunshine Advocate
A brief ad note in the Sunshine Advocate promises a safe investment with a unique pitch. The item underscores the paper’s role in presenting promotional notices alongside regular news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Advocate
Sunshine Mothers' Club Fundraisers and Events Planned
The Sunshine State School under Mr Esler plans a picture night at the local theatre on Wednesday June 21 with tickets available from scholars. A community singing afternoon at St Mark's hall on June 28 at 2 16 pm features an address by Mrs Quinton on Travancore home for mentally handicapped children. The club also runs a Monday euchre tournament and aims to instal a school library. A juvenile ball on August 3 prompts a June 20 meeting at 7 50 pm on costumes. Mrs Green attended the Victorian Federation conference urging more bursaries and year round scholarship notices to teachers for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine State School
Esler
Murrumbeena School
Mothers’ Club
St. Mark's Hall
Quinton
Victorian Federation of Mothers’ Clubs
Travancore
Green
Victorian Federation
Education Department
Scholarship Awareness Gap Affects Student Opportunities
The report notes students miss scholarships due to financial barriers and lack of knowledge about available aid. It highlights how some cannot access funds while others struggle to learn of offerings, affecting their educational paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tren
Sydenham Mechanics Re opening Ball a social and financial success
The Sydenham Mechanics re opening ball held Friday last was a standout event. President Joe Mullican thanked attendees for support while Shire of Keilor President Dr W R Pae praised improvements and the well run function. Treasurer Jolly noted progress and urged more work, with praise for the supper and floor and acknowledgment of the ladies’ help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydenham Mechanics
Joe Mullican
Shire of Keilor
W. R. Pae
Mr Jolly
Parsins
Slong
Judge Demands Offer Before Sentence After Heist
Prisoner pleads no further plea as the judge prepares to pass sentence. The court notes a £10 sum allegedly taken by the lawyer, leaving the prisoner with no additional offer.
Reserves overpower Heidelberg in a 11 goal win
The Reserves defeated Heidelberg 11 goals to none at home with J Cramond and C Taylor among scorers. Clayton and Cramond each netted four times while Higgins and Gray added goals. The win boosts morale ahead of next away match at Point Cook and celebrates Victoria selection for J Douglas and G Clayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidleberg
J. Cramond
C. Taylor
Higgins
Clayton
Cramond
H. Taylor
Gray
Point Cook
Sunshine
Sharp
Cook
Wise
Farrow
Noble Gi
D Gray
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W. Thompson
SE Building
Council Reports
H. Robinson
Ashley Street
L. E. Thorpe
1.C
Sunshine Mothers’ Club
Sydenham Ball
Les
Alexander-Street Footscray
Kyle
Yallourn
Patersons Tr
Nicholson Street
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