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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 08, 1924

Page

5

Sunshine Defeats Boarders In Friendly Cricket Match

In a friendly match Sunshine won by 31 runs after dismissing Mrs Aird's boarders for 41 and chasing 72. Next week semi finals see Sunshine vs Albert Park at Coburg and Altona vs Coburg at Sunshine with three Saturdays of play. Bowling figures: Kennersley 3 for 9 Hi, Vickers 1 for 4, Hollingshed 1 for 5, Divine 1 for 9, Dunne 1 for 29.

Kennersley Hi. Vickers Hollingshed Divine Dunne L, Crothers McGrath W. Divine McGrath A. Vickers Lowe W. Dunze W. Kinnersley G. Ellingsen Tailor H. Vickers B.w Dodsen W. Condon H. Acton A. Stacey Mounsey Sundries A. Mounsey Sunshine F. Kutcha Vickers N. Donald C. Ellingsen R. Lowe Divvine A. Dodsen Hellingshed F. Pearce Aera T. Mooney Ellingsen Es . A. Mounsey A. McGrath Os Bundries

Not His Fault Sunset Painting Sparks Father Daughter Talk

A terse exchange unfolds as a student claims a promise of marriage, a proud father explains the sunset painting by his daughter who studied abroad, noting such artwork is rare in the country and revealing cultural tensions.

Deer Park Children Enjoy Outing by Special Train

On Tuesday March 4 Deer Park school children and friends joined with other schools and rode a special train to Williamstown beach for a day outing. The day was fine and the children enjoyed themselves. The next day a heavy thunderstorm swept the district with long rain. grass and gardens look well.

Deer Park School Williamstown Beach Distriet

Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting Report

The Sumerne Presbyterian Church held its annual meeting on a Wednesday evening with fair attendance due to bad weather. Rev. P L Tarmagn presided as reports showed general progress, a small year-end credit balance, and funds raised for a church building stone while emphasis on youth work grew. A musical program featuring Miss M T Donald Miss J Burkle Mrs Stacey Miss Rain and Mr Pils vocal Mr Hiscock and Miss Nutta violin Mr Lauri mandoline and more accompanied the session.

Sumerne Presbyterian Church PL Tarmagns M. T Donald J. Burkle Stacey Mr. Hiscock Miss Nutta Mr. Lauri Mur

Footseray and Pootseray: urban transport and industry debate

The article discusses Footscray and Pootseray, noting public transport, tram connections, and city development. It mentions observers, local governance, and comparisons with other metropolitan areas, highlighting potential economic activity and civic sentiment.

Musical Tribute Closes Service With National Anthem

A church service ended with a note of thanks to the artist and choir director. The gathering then rose for the National Anthem as part of the closing ceremony, honoring the performers and their contribution.

J. Meaney Mina Meanes

First Crossing of Murray Dates Confirmed by Engineer

Engineer in charge of the Hume weir at Albury, Keith Ross, states the Murray River was first seen on November 16, 1824 and crossed on November 20, 1824. The dates align with Wyme Hovell diaries and Bland’s travel records, with the tree inscription as supporting evidence.

Murray River Hume and Howell Keith Ross Hume Weir Albury Ross Wyme Hovell Bland

Hovell Tree and River Naming Dispute at Albury

Historical notes from Albury discuss Hovell's Tree and the river naming. Debates focus on the dates November 16 and 17, the naming rationale, and who first saw the river. Researchers offer conjecture about the true site of the event and the river’s naming after a fellow explorer.

Unclear text fragment about a conversation and proposals

Fragmentary dialogue mentions acceptance, marriage plans, and neighbor opinions. Several garbled phrases obscure clear facts. No definite names, places, dates, or events can be established from the legible content.

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