Sunshine Football Club Eyes Bright Season Ahead
Sunshine Football Club details quiet yet steady planning for the upcoming season with a strong committee and most of last year’s players, aiming for a successful history. They may join the Victorian League pending Selwyn Park ground approval, while cower applicants are narrowed to Bert Barker and Tom Powell and a grand picture night is planned to boost funds.
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Sunshine Football Club
Kees
Downing
Dodson
Trogens
Jast
Sunshine FC Joins League Sub-District Competition
The Sunshine Football Club has been admitted to the League sub-district competition. Members view the admission as a step upwards. Tom Powell, last year's vice-captain, was appointed coach on Thursday night. Hert Barker of Woodend supported both, and the club calls for trainer applications in this issue.
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Sunshine Football Club
T. Powell
Tom Powell
Hert Barker
Woodend
Petition to curb nuisance from noxious trades proposed
The East Sunshine Progress Association submits a petition to the shire council urging action to remove a nuisance created by noxious trades. President B B Elton cites international examples. General elections are anticipated in 1929 across Australia Canada Britain South Africa and New Zealand.
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East Sunshine Progress Association
B. B. Eleton
Australia
Canada
Great Britain
South Africa
New Zealand
Municipal Library Cries for Expanded Facilities
A reader complains that without widening library facilities the town loses value. The letter notes promised 4 per month on new books would help, but warnings that the library will close four nights weekly undermine efforts. An attempted offset with two hours Wednesday afternoon won’t satisfy ratepayers, urging business leaders to push for council seats.
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Var
Sothern
St Albans Man Struck by Flying Metal at Newport Workshops
Mr A Thomson of St Albans was hit in the eye by flying metal at the Newport Workshops. He was taken to Evangeline Ear Hospital under observation for seven days and has since returned home progressing favorably. The St Albans Church Fayhtine Ladies Guild is preparing for a May event. A State school picnic at Mordialloc last Saturday, aided by local firms, proved a hinge success with transport and refreshments provided. children and parents enjoyed the day.
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A. Thomson
St. Albans
Newport Workshops
Evenant Ear Hospital
Bt. Albans
Messrs
CTD
Wilton
Lewis, Hounslow and
Cilendenning
Stevens
McKeochnie
J. Mette
Deer Park Football Club Secretary Post Declined
ALF. NEWMAN states he cannot accept the honorary secretary role for the coming Deer Park Football Club season. He had informed officials a week before publication that he would decline due to not being able to carry out the duties satisfactorily. He requests the correction to prevent misunderstanding and thanks the club for past favors.
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Deer Park Football Club
Advocate
Alf. Newman
Appendicitis death rate linked to social class in England
The appendicitis death rate in England is two and a half times higher among the upper and middle classes than the lower classes. The Registrar General comments the disease costs money and is incur red in proportion to financial resources.
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England
Keilor Shire Raises 11500 Loan Agreement
Keilor Shire secures a loan of 11500 funded by the State Savings Bank with interest at the stated rate. The Commercial Banking Company of Swell hey agrees to advance 1500 on overdraft. Proceeds to liquidate shire debts and fund creditable projects.
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Rethershare
James Hocking
Hank
Vaeterie
Viel
Rbere Ammen
Commercial Hanking Company
Swelhey
Hank of
New South Wales
Local Cricket Match Report Delivers High Scoring Innings
The local team chased 200, with ACS AL losing toss and conceding 200. McKenzie starred for the visitors with 7 sixes and 12 boundaries in a blistering 126. Wickets fall for Anval, Fearn, Dianghan. The Harpers bowled well. Ellas halting, Ambersin and others contributed single figures.
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ACS AL
Lou
Ylleiuge
Con. Ellas Cen
Ted
Ambersin
B. Phongfae
Melwentie
Daaage
Asnal
Fearn
Dianghan
Arane
MehKenat
A.N.A
Dusen
Me Bride
Maidstone Replanning Scheme Draws Local Opposition
Dissatisfaction rises in Maidstone over delays to private street construction caused by Town Planning Commission proposals. While municipal work stalls, other shire areas push ahead with private streets and receive limited encouragement. A public meeting of Maidstone residents to discuss the re planning scheme will be held on Tuesday 20th inst. Opposition grows.
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Maidstone
Town Planning Commission
Presbyterian News Good Councillors Only 16 per cent of Whole Council
An annual congregation meeting notes 16 percent council turnout and celebrates church activities. Rev. Tamtay commends workers, the Sunday period, and other church programs. Reports from Board of Management, Sunday School, Women’s Missionary Union, and youth teams are praised.
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Presbyterian News
Hse
Circh
Board of Management
Women's Miscienity Union
Presbyterian Girl
Ted Fee
Colin Robertson
Holidiy
Ehtreh
Sinebey
Techoreh
Cssemssil Aed
Huilding Committee
Laake
New Valuation Appointment at Keilor Shire
Mr Connally of Moonee Ponds is named to take a new valuation of the rateable property of Keilor Shire. He is expected to begin soon and will receive a fee per assessment, with the total number of assessments to be determined. Before starting, Mr Connolly will declare before a Justice of the Peace that he will perform the work impartially and faithfully. Those who refuse to answer lawful questions from the valuer may face a fine.
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Connally
Moonee Pons
Keilor
Connolly
Preference to Ratepayers in Thraybrook Council Dismissal
A reader questions council policy after a longtime clerk was dismissed, suggesting the move aligns with a new rule to give preference to ratepayers. The letter asks why nonratepayers were kept while capable local men are unemployed and promises explanation at the next council meeting.
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Thraybrook
Quick calls for carlift ban shows rustication overdue
Sir John Quick suggests motor car owners should stop giving friends lifts, highlighting a stance that his own suspension or rustication may be timely. The remark underscores debate over social courtesy and regulatory norms in the era.
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John Quick
Railway Revenue Reflects Sunshine Progress
Sunshine Station reports railway revenue growth driven by freight and agricultural traffic. February totals show gains across freight, parcels, and ticket receipts with overall revenue rising by 3,116 pounds. Increase attributed to wheat, flour, and agricultural machinery movement.
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Sunshine Station
Oc. Gibson
S.ml
Pele Thas
Sam
Lang
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Sunshine
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W. Rutley
Geelong Association
Whight
Footwray
B. Barker
W. Whitfield
Bert Barker
Messr
Ki. Willaton
J. Patrick
The
Cricketers
Sunshine Harvesters
Small Arms
Muicehy
Webbs
Diouabl
Prewett
Aml Curwoods
Tose
Poround
Loolf
Chee
A. McKenzie
Loo
AL McKeentie
Ob Tapsford
O Obrien
Will
Percy
E Allison
Laxford
O' Drie
Romoot
Bea Eliasson
Knever
Tee McKenzie
Ron Out
H. Barnett
W. Knever
Ro Boever
Hipelrick
Wo Bkoever
Bo Macraw
OL O'Brien
HH. Bima
Barrow
Eb Taxford
Wills
Rochead
West Daughter
Dr. Dawe
Perredl
Robinson
Amel
Courtray Bichon
Rem Ieee
Steve [Chinn
Pan Tevin
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