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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1927
Page
5
In the Sunshine dispute H V McKay Pty Ltd proposed to Trades Hall that they restrict women's employment to prevent operations and support government appointment of a Royal Commission to investigate women labour in the iron steel and other metal industries in Victoria, with both parties to accept the outcome.
The Advocate Bowling Notes report Becchus Marsh bowlers duel Sunshine in a return match as ten rinks compete in an electric light mixed rinks tournament. Some top players were absent weakening several rinks but interest remains high. Substitutes can be arranged via secretary Mr Roach. Two more rounds planned, with two rounds on March 24. Last Tuesday saw a successful second eucre tournament. The Sunshine Lodge guests enjoyed the visit and the club plans further fixtures, including a progressive inning. Mixed rinks results list players and outcomes from several matches with Roach and Norman prominent in several results.
A collage of short anecdotes and fables for young readers. A birthday moment with Little Florence nicknamed Twodies, a classroom quip about Asia, a seaside cliff rescue tale, a shipyard measuring misadventure, and a closing moral urging the cultivation of common sense for better living.
The Sunshine Methodist Church opened last Sunday with capacity for 400, a transformed interior and inverted lighting. Dedication by Rev A K Brownbill included a Communion Table donated by Fred Ellingsen and other items from local groups. Brownbill spoke on religious expression through acts, tying Israel’s temple to modern church sanctuaries.
The King s Prize meet opened at Williamstown drawing Sunshine riflemen from across Australia. J P Raymond led Friday and Tuesday results with major prizes, including the Gargoyle and David Syme Aggregates, totaling 120 qualifiers and strong scores from Harris and Raymond among others.
A 25 year old man explains his girlfriend earns 5 pounds weekly and they plan marriage in two or three years but cannot save. He details weekly expenses 50 shillings, board 27/6, leaving 22/6 for dress and travel. He says he spends little when not with her and debates who should pay for theatre seats in dating. He notes a football style analogy about cheaper seats. The narrative also mentions semi final match results at Yarraville with Sugar Refineries scoring 114 and Sunshine Harvesters leaving for 27, plus comments on Wood and Carlton assisting sugar workers before a bowing rally.
In a letter to The Sunshine Advocate dated March 10, Maribyrnong writer KAR.NONE argues Dr Ravenhall should not lose his seat to Mr Giles and urges Mr Barlow to stand against Ravenhall. The writer insists Ravenhall’s character and public stance merit scrutiny and favors letting the people decide the outcome.
The Returned Soldiers Cricket Association semi final began with Sunshine batting. Openers Lewberg 30 and Dyett 7 helped by Ellingsen 1, Crantle 46, Greenlaigh 43, Carrick 85, Pickergill 4, Sutherland 12, Stevens 19, Rennie 46, Eason 0 not out to a total of 286. Coburg's innings started with 5 runs for no wickets.
A serious position has arisen over Sunshine Technical School meant for public benefit. The advocate quotes principal Mr Baxter confirming rumors that the Education Department may discontinue look keeping, type writing and shorthand classes unless attendance improves, urging parents to enroll children to keep the programs alive. The teachers hold high qualifications and Sunshine charges lower fees than rival schools.
In a Sunshine Lodges Cricket Association game J Patten and K Graham top scored early for first innings with 15 and 8 runs respectively while H O'Brien led the bowling with 8/22. Second innings P Harrison and J O'Brien posted 36 and 11 as J McIntyre dominated with 3/32. Final total 126 all out for the innings, reflecting a low scoring contest.
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