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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 12, 1937

Page

4

Private Number and 36 Hours to Kill at Sunshine Theatre

The Sunshine Theatre to screen Private Number starring Robert Taylor and Loretta Young in a melodrama of forbidden romance and family concealment. Also on the bill 36 Hours to Kill with Brian Donlevy Gloria Stuart and others, featuring a transcontinental chase and a lottery twist. The General Died at Dawn returns as a future special attraction.

Aone Sunshine Theatre Robert ‘Taylor Loretta Young Robert Taylor Taylor Loretta Patsy Kelly Miss Young Brian Donlevy Gloria Stuart Douglas Fowley Isabel Jewell Stepin Fetchit Romaine Callender Warren Hymer Douglas Vowiey Brian Donnevy W. K. Burnett

Sunshine Horticultural Society Plans Autumn Show and Lantern Lecture

Forty members attended the Sunshine Horticultural Society meeting on March 10 with an illustrated lantern lecture on Bulbs and Corms by Mr Blake Lloyd of Brighton. The autumn show is set for April 24 featuring a cottage garden display and prizes donated by the shire council. Schedules are available from secretary J R Parsons. Monthly competitions awarded in various categories to multiple members.

Sunshine Horticultural Society Bkloyd Brighton J. R. Parsons Anderson Road Higgins A. Hatchard J. Hatchard J. Nevill Guy E. Smith Oé J. Cambridge Wiffen

Council Renews Demand For Improvements at Noxious Trades

Braybrookshire council held a lengthy meeting on modernizing noxious trades plants. Three firms agreed to meet demands after licences were threatened. G W Pennell had made only partial changes. The medical officer urged drastic action and warned of evasion. The council will require plans for new machinery before installation.

Braybrookshire Victorian Casing Co Watkins J. W W. Duckery G. W. Pennell Dr. Byrne Pennell Byrne Pennell's Thorpe Dedrick

Postponed Sunshine Angler Meet Off Williamstown

Last weekend the Sunshine Angler postponed competition fished off Williamstown due to lack of boats at Altona and Gall’s. J Tate led with six flathead totaling 3 lb 5 oz, G Brown next with eight flathead for 2 lb 10 oz, B Craddock third with four flathead at 1 lb 11 oz. Total catch 27 flathead and one silver bream weighing 11 lb 8 oz. Next trip three days departs at 1 30 pm Saturday from the post office. weigh-in closes Monday at 2 pm. Referees are O E Davies W Gardiner W Tandy C Anderson. stewards L Cooper G Green. Easter trip to the bridge at the Big River. entries close at next meeting night. Social committee to meet next Thursday at 8 pm.

Sunshine Williamstown Altona Gall's J. Tate G. Brown B. Craddock Lowe L. Fisher N. A. McKenry G. R. Crick King Parrot Creek Goulburn O. BE. Davies W. Gardiner W. Tandy C. Anderson L. Cooper G. Green Hridge Big River Enjer

Albion State School Election Sees Parents Vote for New Committee

The Albion State School votes open to all parents on Thursday 18 March to elect a new school committee. The retiring group is praised for achievements and will hand over duties as entertainments under the committee halt until the new body assumes office.

Albion Mothers’ Club

Am I the first man you've ever kissed

A fragmentary exchange begins with a question about first kiss experience and mutual curiosity between speakers. The terse line suggests a flirtatious or intimate moment, though context is missing.

Ralph McKay Wins Stradbroke Cup Yacht Race

The Victorian Motor Yacht Club's Stradbroke Cup race from Williamstown covered 64 miles. Ralph McKay aboard Alancia edged Jack Daw by 30 yards to take the Cup, with Varuna third. Captain Patten led Alancia. McKay, Oscar McKay, and Tom Gardiner credited. The Cup, held 12 months, comes with a trophy valued at 3/3/.

Victorian Motor Yacht Club Williamstown Ralph McKay Jack Daw Varuna Patten Oscar McKay Tom Gardiner Stradbroke

Nugget McKenzie Adapts to Mining After Pension Refusal

Deer Park resident Nugget McKenzie who lost a leg in a St. Albans quarry accident has been refused a pension. He now works as a prospector and woodcutter near Bacchus Marsh, drawing sympathy from locals and plans for a further appeal. He is a brother of Mrs Vincent, noted for public and charitable work in the area.

McKenzie Deer Park St. Albans Bacchus Marsh Vincent

Repairs to Barb Street discussed by Braybrookshire council

A letter from B Randall of Maribyrnong urged repairs to Barb Street and Middle Road. Engineer H Robinson said the roads are in bad condition and repairs could exceed £100. Some members suggested awaiting next year's estimates, noting prior ratepayer legal wins on street construction.

Braybrookshire B. Randall Maribyrnong Barb Street Middle Road H. Robinson Pridham Glendenning Randall Barb Street Row Hargreaves Council

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