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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1924
Page
5
An advertisement-style pitch asserts Wittner's boots and shoes come with a personally backed cast iron guarantee that promises fair wear or another pair. The bold claim invites customers to assess whether they can do better elsewhere.
The Sunshine Golf Club held its annual meeting at the Bowling Club Pavilion with strong attendance. President Thacker chaired. J R Lowe acted as secretary in Roach’s absence. The balance sheet showed receipts 46 11 and expenditure 35 5 7 leaving a credit of 9 5. The annual report pleased members. new rules were adopted after discussion. Officers elected include President Williams, Vice President Adamson, Honorary Secretary and Treasurer A Roach, Asst Sec Lee, Captain Thacker, with a committee including Mrs Thacker and Mrs Williams. An opening subscription for the season was decided and services of Miss [unclear] to be recognised. season opening date left to the Committee.
Football note states the club hopes for entry in a premier association with a working bee to prepare. A report in next week’s issue will cover progress, and preparations continue for a Saturday phase in the program.
The St Albans Progress Association holds its monthly meeting Monday at 8 pm with broad resident interest on the agenda. Tennis handicap results are listed from the first round, with Ke Sheridan and FE Perrett defeating McKechnie and Read to progress toward the semi finals. Upcoming handicaps include ladies and gents singles events, with detailed draw notes and suggested play-off dates. On Saturday, St Who cricket club visited Sunbury, a cold but enjoyable match resulting in a win for the visitors. notable batsmen and bowlers for St Albans are recorded, including A Dickson, A McDonald, EB Lushford, and L Dickson with five wickets.
A notice announces harvest festival services linked to St Albans Presbyterian Church. The item notes the event's aim to gather parishioners and community members for worship and seasonal observance with a schedule to be detailed in forthcoming church communications.
Heather deer describes a tropical garden display by the Murray with pink Mamam Cochet roses and three tall rose trees. It notes new acquisitions Thalictrum blue lace flower Western Australia Schianthus Westoniensus and cordlings, plus seed sowing tips and early pea crop prep with English Wonder variety and fertilizer guidance.
The local Soldiers' Association branch invites members to a card party and dance at the shire hall on Monday, March 17. Attendees will play the old style hemp cards and enjoy evening entertainment in a community event.
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