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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 04, 1938

Page

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Unbranded Mutton Carcase Seized in Sunshine Court

Sunshine court heard an unusual case as shire health inspector Mr L E Thorpe seized an unbranded carcase of mutton from a local butcher's shop. The owner A Wintle of Hampshire Road sought its return. The meat was deemed wholesome, but lack of branding violated regulations, suggesting possible outside sourcing. An order for return was made.

Shire Health L. E. Thorpe Sunshine Court A. Wintle Hampshire Road Sunshine Thorpe Andrew and Gourley J.P

Anniversary of Albion Church Celebrated with Speaker

Albion Methodist Church marks its anniversary on Sunday with a 3 p.m. tea featuring a speaker from the Methodist Babies Home and soloist Mrs Lyons.

Albion Albion Methodist Church Methodist Babies’ Home Lyons

Final Day at Flemington Features Aurie's Star and Ajax

The racing program at Flemington includes marquee finals with Aurie's Star and Ajax as key contenders. Other notable events list Sweet Memories Ena, Damalis Pamelus, Marauder, Pooley Bridge, and Old Rowley in the Leonard, C M Lloyd, and Australian Cup meetings.

Leonard Stakes Aurie Sweet Ena Pooley Bridge

U.A.C.D. Cricket Club Hosts Smoke Night

The U A C D Cricket Club invited other clubs to a social evening to end the season. A good turnout enjoyed varied diversions as players praised their first year and plans were announced to form a stronger squad for next season.

U.A C.D. Cricket Club

Sunshine Horticultural Society Garden Competition Judged

Gardens entered in the Sunshine Horticultural Society contest were judged by Dave Matthews and John Oliver. They praised garden beauty neat house surroundings and the gains in Sunshine Gardens and municipal gardens near the station. The judges will provide write ups and improvement suggestions for competitors and the public via Dr. J R Parsons the secretary.

Sunshine Horticultural Society Dave Matthews Footscray Parks and Gardens John Oliver Essendon J. R. Parsons

Queen Victoria Hospital Auxiliary Holds Annual Meeting

The Sun shine auxiliary of Queen Victoria Hospital met at the town hall on Tuesday. New officers were elected: President Mrs J Perry Secretary Miss Sowden Treasurer Mrs J R Parsons Vice-presidents Mesdames C G Carlton and Drayton. The group handed over £37 10s to the hospital, modestly praised given epidemic restrictions. Afternoon tea followed at Mrs H Pengelly's home.

Sunshine Auxiliary Queen Vicctoria Hospital J. Perry Miss Sowden J. R. Parsons Mesdames C. G. Carlton Drayton H. Pengelly

Honour for Doug Stevens at P and A Parade

Doug Stevens, third son of Dr. and Mrs J H Stevens of St Albans, won his section and received best radio performance on the P and A Parade broadcast by 3KZ. A popular figure in Sunshine and St Albans, he is noted for sportsmanship and community support, with talents in cricket and football.

Doug. Stevens J. H. Stevens Main Street St. Albans Doug Stevens Sunshine Doug

Fines for Failing to Return Number Plates

A Sunshine court fined Albert F Richter of Bazentin Street £1 after a prosecution for neglecting to promptly return motor number plates. The article notes many motorists ignore the return requirement, causing police trouble and prompting prosecutions.

Sunshine Court Albert F. Richter Bazentin Street

Silver jubilee marks Sun shine Masonic Lodge gathering

Over 200 Freemasons attended the silver jubilee and farewell of Worshipful Master V McD Hummel at Sunshine Lodge War. Bro. Hummel traced back to founder H V McKay with officers including Munro Andrew Fielden Clark and Garde. Lodge grew from 18 to 187 members by 1929 and helped start Albion Lodge with strong membership.

Sunshine Masonic Lodge Hummel H. V. McKay I-P.m D. G. Munro S-W W. J. Andrew J.W S. H. Fielden E. R. Clark J. B. Garde R. H. Alford P.g.swd B. D.C J. McIntyre S.D W. A Fairchild J.D J. B. Richards J.G R. Dean

Sunshine School Forms Lower Third Grade for Reopened Pupils

After the infantile paralysis epidemic pause last year Sunshine School splits Grade 2, promotes upper section to Grade 3, and now forms a lower third grade. Mr Clapperton invites all former Grade 2 pupils to resume under these decisions to aid continuity.

Clapperton Cai

Dorothy Parsons Bazaar Aids Infantile Paralysis After Care Fund

Dorothy Parsons and her parents hosted a bazaar in their garden to support the Infantile Paralysis After Care Fund. The event raised £2 2s plus prior receipts, totaling £4 4s from two functions. She thanks all who assisted.

Dorothy Parsons J. R. Parsons Dorothy

Sunshine Horticultural Show Set for April 23

The Sunshine Horticultural Society fixed its autumn show for April 23 1938 with the printer in days. Local support and generosity exceed prior years and top Royal Horticultural Society judges praise Sunshine displays. Veteran judge called last year’s suburban exhibit the best he had seen. Fewer entries from some gardeners due to perceived strong competition, but Mr Parsons says Sunshine growers should exhibit their produce for a possible big surprise from judges.

Sunshine Horticultural Society Royal Horticultural Society Sunshine Parsons

Sunshine Progress Association Meeting Recaps Dog Carriage Ban Efforts

The Sunshine Progress Association held a well attended meeting on Wednesday. A letter from Albion Progress Association sought cooperation to stop carrying dogs in railway cars. Sunshine said it has worked with the council and some improvements, like locking carriages after dogs are removed, are in place and the matter continues. The group also asked the Braybrookshire council to remove diseased gum trees and replace them with better varieties and to interpret garbage definitions.

Sunshine Progress Association Albion Progress Association Sunshine Association Braybrookshire

Sunshine District Band to Perform Recital at Gardens

The Sunshine District Band will present another popular recital Sunday afternoon in Sunshine Gardens, continuing a series of afternoon performances in the park setting.

Sunshine District Sunshine Gardens

Dr Byrne Resuming Practice After Illness

Dr C Byrne of Sunshine who was on the sick list for about two months will resume practice on Monday next March 7.

C. Byrne Sunshine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vusual Flemington Kewpie C. M. Lloyd Stakes Ajax Damalis Pamelus Ae Seymour Kinggrove Conde Gibson Carmichael Mohican Caesar Star Bet Evening Mist U.A.C.D. Cricket Club Smoke Night FORGE Forge’s Atla le Dle Co Queen Victoria Hospital P. & A. Parade Sunshine Lodge Silver Jubilee Sunshine School DR. Byrne
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