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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1924
Page
4
A queue of about 100 yards formed of intending passengers stretching from the station into Ireland street and around Stawell street. The scene marked a record occasion as the department announced weekly tickets available after noon on Saturdays.
Sunshine Golf Club held a wind affected stroke competition last Saturday with large turnout. Winners listed include Masers Williams cone Hardie in net and Meo Willits declared winner after Mr Hardie withdrew to favor Willits. Afternoon tea provided by Mrs McDonnell and Myra Hel.
Sunshine United faced a loss at Mindell Vek Ten as pace and limited training hampered performance. Officials urged players to train twice weekly at Topo football ground, with Mr J Souter present for guidance. Team lists and next match vs Melbourne Welsh at Middle Park cited, plus upcoming league meeting on June 25 with Mr J Lawrie reporting.
Leonard Grimble faced charges of abduction over Alice Amy Grimble nee Trewin with Arthur Wright. Police withdrew Grimble’s charge. Wright faced trial. Key testimony covered ages, travel from Deventer to Brighton, and a sequence of hotel stays and trains ending with a country job near Shepparton. Grimble committed for trial on July 1 with two sureties of 200 pounds.
A Monday evening program at Shire Hall by the girls preparatory school featured a varied lineup. Performers included Marjorie Anderson with Minuet, Jean Craven in a recitation, Elvire and Bonnie Lethbridge in a Dancing class duet, and Doris Clarenshaw with Westward Ho duet, among other acts such as songs, dialogues, and a charade.
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