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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 18, 1937

Page

4

Filching of Crown Lands Debate at Braybrookshire Council

At a Braybrookshire council meeting Dr Arthur Ded tek criticized government policy on selling Crown lands and diverting proceeds to consolidated revenue. He argued funds should fund park lands and riverbank development. Dr A Pennell warned asset depletion would continue. The matter was referred to the Municipal Association.

Braybrookshire Arthur Dedtek Perez Maribyrnong Melbourne A. Pennell Municipal Association

Houses Erected to Your Own Design

Housing ad offers plans and specifications for customizable homes with exceptionally low deposits and easy weekly payments. Office inspections available or a representative will call with particulars.

Railways balk at Sunshine Gardens recreation land plan

At Braybrookshire council a motion urged Victorian Railway Commissioners to grant recreation ground near Sunshine Gardens and the council’s main land for offices. The department refused freehold rights and land transfer, citing railway junction use. The council plans another push while awaiting a central ground and better fence on railway property opposite the town hall. The motion passed unanimously.

W. R. Dempater Braybrookshire Victorian Railway Commissioners Sunshine Gardens Council Main Vieini Cr R. Parsona Railways Department Dedrick Dr. Lowe

Improvements to Sunshine Park at Braybrookshite council meeting

Dr E Drayton returned from holiday and welcomed the start of Sunshine Park cleanup. He proposed leveling the centre playing space for cricket and other games as district building activity grows. He moved to obtain an engineer's estimate to place the ground in a reasonable playing condition. motion carried with Dr Glendenning's second.

Glendenning

Albion Playground A Credit

In contrast to other areas the Albion playground in King Edward Avenue is kept in excellent condition and widely used by local children. Mr Ern Nayler, president of Sunshine Football Club, funds repairs and painting with £5 yearly from council, and provides supervision free of charge. The council approved another £5 and extended thanks to Mr Nayler. the motion carried unanimously.

King Edward Avenue Ern. Nayler Sunshine Football Club Nayler Dedrick Mr Naylor Dr. Lowe Pridham Naylor

Deer Park Tennis Club Hosts Dance and Guild Birthday

The Deer Park hall hosted a euchre dance by the tennis club with modest attendance but lively spirit. Prize winners included Mrs Chapman and partner, Mrs Nylen, Mixx Edwards, E. O'Brien, and Norris. The Ladies' Guild celebrated its first birthday with orange and lemon decor and a two tier cake. Mrs Spracing organized the decor, while Mrs Lyons presided and Mrs Burnside assisted. Guests enjoyed supper, with gifts presented to Mrs Lowe and Mrs Lyons. The guild’s work was praised and thanks extended to active and honorary members. Friends of Mrs F Foley were glad to learn she is recovering after surgery. In school affairs, Mr P Spratling was elected to the school committee to fill Mr J Salmond’s vacancy.

Deer Park Hall Chapman Nylen Mixx Edwards E. O'Brien Norris Ladies’ Guild Spracing Lund Hespera Mrs Lyons Lowe Guild Burnside F. Foley P. Spratling J. Salmond

Anthony Adverse at Sunshine Theatre Tonight and Saturday

The Sunshine Theatre presents Anthony Adverse with Fredric March and Olivia de Havilland in a blockbuster based on the best selling novel. Supporting feature is Three Cheers for Love starring Eleanor Whitney and Robert Cummings.

Anthony Adverse Warner Bros Hollywood Sunshine Theatre Fredric March Olivia de Havilland Anita Louise Donald Woods Edmund Gwenn Claude Rains Louis Hayward Gale Sondergaard Steff Dunn Billy Mauch Akim Tamiroff Ralph Morgan Henry O'Neill Cheers For Love Eleanor Whitney Robert Cummings

Saving the Babies Church Drive by Methodist Young Men

Sunday services will be held by specially trained young men in Sunshine Maidstone and Albion at 3 pm and 7 pm. The Methodist Young Men's Movement funds the Babies Home in South Yarra and supports Brown Baby work in the Pacific. Since opening in 1929 the home cost £27100 and 230 babies have been adapted for adoption. The preacher will share slum life stories at the address.

Sunshine Pam Maidstone Albion Methodist Young Men's Movement South Yarra Pacific Fishermen's Bend Ife

Appeal for Historic Exhibits for Australia 150th Anniversary

An Australia 150th anniversary committee calls for pictures documents and articles of historical interest for exhibition at the Commonwealth Bank Buildings Sydney likely opening January 21 1937 for four weeks. fragile items shown in glass cases loans insured watchman on duty and lead entry in the catalogue with Mr J M Cunningham in charge.

Australia Commonwealth Bank Sydney J. M. Cunningham

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J. 8. Dunbar Pty. Ltd Collins Street Walter A. Warne Undertaker Barely ST Footscray Footscray 9 B. Bowdern James Hall and Sons Lombard Buildings Queen Hall Andrew Fes Gampehire Reed L. Duncan King Edward Av CARRIER + Albans Deer Park Posmay Sproul W. H. Davies Hearen Sunshine Park Albion Playground A Credit MR. E. Nayler STORY P.P.L P.P.L. Professional and Amateur Revue Barkly Theatre Patersons Nicholson Street Bourke Street Smith Street Fitsroy Reid Street Wangaratta
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