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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1953
Page
3
A local council faces questions over allowing Sunday sport at Selwyn Park as residents weigh rest and worship against sport and social activity. Proponents urge balance in shorter working weeks, while opponents warn against eroding Sabbath traditions and public well being.
Sunshine Boat Mothers Club elected officers with Mrs Ky Warnken as president and Mrs M Miller as secretary. The bazaar planned for March 28 was postponed to September to allow preparation time. About 220 articles including tinned goods were donated for the grocery stall and 80 perishables were sold to fund the stall later. The club will give £30 to the Mead Teacher for library books for the children.
Members of the Sunshine Dads Association Women’s Auxiliary are reminded the box leaves the post office at 9 am for the trip to Healesville on Sunday.
At the February Sunshine Haxt School Committee meeting Mex A Wilwa, longtime treasurer, was thanked for her service before resignation. Mrs Wilson recently moved. R K Warnken elected to fill the vacancy and act as secretary in place of M Stanley who resigned. Remaining seats to be filled at next meeting. Nomination forms available from head teacher.
A committee gathering will be held at Mrs C. Birkbeck's residence 59 Westmoreland Rd Sunshine on Tuesday March 1 at 2 pm. Full attendance is requested.
At the 21st annual Sunshine District meeting of the Local Association of Girl Guides Mrs Ebeling congratulated the district on progress. Visitors included Mrs Shepherd and the Mayoress of Sunshine Mrs Downing unable to attend due to illness. Mr Crick welcomed guests as reports noted re‑election of Mrs Crick, Mr Anthony, and Mrs Lowe.
Sunshine Technical School Ex-Students announce a meeting and social at the school on Wednesday next at 7 30 pm. New members welcome. A committee meeting is set for 7 30 pm. A dance will be held in Massone Hall on Thursday evening.
Mr J W French president of the Technical Schools Association of Victory and guest at Sunshine Technical School outlines challenges for Victoria’s technical school administrators. Resignations in dressmaking and female education staff noted, and the annual flower show set for April 15 opened by Mayor Dr J Downing.
A 26 event programme closed the season at Tracey's Speedway in Maribyrnong. Spectators enjoyed a sea of entertainment including a beer race between local and imported stars. From weekly rent of 425 the speedway raises funds for improved facilities at Maribyrnong public hall and reserve.
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