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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1927
Page
2
A pasted fragment recalls Maribyrnong Labor secretary Dr Danmpster opposing Unimproved Land Values despite party policy and hints at public dispute over rail policy. It notes an Advocate issue boycott and references a June 6 1926 date with mentions of Baby Health Con formation and a role in rail policy reform.
The Shire Council will fit a land plot at Withers Street and Station Parade with swings seesaws sand boxes and other play equipment. The Ladies' Committee is staging fund raising entertainments including a Wednesday dance by Mrs Wilson to help fund the Withers Serust site.
The Farinus awarly of the Royal Life Saving Society awarded Comken R. Gante a Bronze Medal. Others named include Misno M Clark A Comkes F Cosken and many more. Some members passed Bronze Medallion tests while others await exams next Sunday. The club praises instructor Me Ruach for elevating skill levels. A silk bathing costume prize went to Alice Conkey with Jean Milow and another entrant placing.
The Deer Park Football Club secured Joseph Brophy as assistant secretary and playing coach, a popular figure with long official and playing experience. His knowledge is expected to bolster the club toward the premiership this season. Col Anderson, a Keilor footballer previously with Deer Park, may join a prominent League team.
Dry weather and lack of cover reduce quail numbers this year, leaving few birds for hunters as shoots report scarce terrain and low bag limits in the region.
The Advocate notes Mr Collins’s letter urging free town hall use for a playgrounds drive in Braybrook. It counters that the movement has broad civic support and that the hall should not be granted free to sectional interests. Editorial dispute stresses ratepayers’ perspectives and public access.
A list of old time tips for cleaning and preserving items. Ingredients like potato, onion poultice, vinegar, glycerine, and emery powder appear. Advice covers removing stains, tenderizing beef, keeping butter stoppers from sticking, preserving suet, cleaning brass, and renewing candlesticks. Practical household tricks rely on common materials and simple steps.
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