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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1936
Page
6
A local salon entry lists Blake's Hairdressing Salon at 260 Hampshire Road next to McGrath's with three chairs and no waiting. It shows Ladies Hairdressing by computer, permanent wave services from 15 shillings, Marcel Wave options, water wave, resets, shampoos, hot oil treatments, and Marcel retonch with various prices.
Aunt Judith shares a tale of thirst and cruelty with children, contrasting ancient torture in dungeons with modern times, and invites imagination of sailing adventures with Johnny. The letter references water deprivation as a form of torment and notes no such cruelty in the British Empire while hinting at eastern practices.
An early entry by Yvonne Tanner wins the prize with address at 2 Alice Street Sunshine. Dorothy Hummer of 11 Graham Street Sunshine is noted as the competition writer. The corrected sentences from last week include a hanging, a hall crowd, a walk on Sunday, work time over, no money to spend, and seeing fifteen cows on the way to school.
A knowledge contest asks entrants to decode titles abbreviated as PM GA L.L.C.M M.D CBR LLM B.V.Se. The first correct solution will win the usual weekly prize.
A welcome note greets new members Chae Adams Yvanne Vanner Brian Haye Joanne Tanner at Sunshine Corner. Addresses listed include Survante Street Alice Street in Sunshine. Aunt Judith wishes newcomers luck and invites continued participation and future events at Corner.
Dorothy Hummel reviews the Sunshine Corner weekly, praising Aunt Judith's letters and the fun of the competitions and jokes section. She notes the magazine is aimed at children and finds every feature engaging, urging readers to participate and enjoy.
Dialogue hints the grandfather died with no serious illness. The exchange shows misremembered details and playful miscommunication, with a tonal shift suggesting a homely, intimate scene rather than formal medical discussion. The snippet foregrounds family talk and affectionate sarcasm.
Johnny wanders a ship with Jack Mellon and crew during a voyage, faces a scare when Jack is knocked unconscious, and ends up overlooked as the vessel sails away leaving England behind. He dreams of flying and wonders about storms islands and tropical shores as the ship continues its journey.
Deer Park cyclists reported February races with handicap results for four laps and six laps and a one lap time trial. Winners included W O'Brien J Roy and K Gray, with points tallies for progress and upcoming events including an eight mile and a twelve mile handicap and trophies donated by local sponsors.
Braybrook Shire Council approved a public memorial for His late Majesty King George V. E Hargraves, shire secretary, designated to lead the fund drive at the shire hall. Local business people and residents urged to contribute. amounts will be acknowledged in The Advocate and press outlets.
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