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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1935
Page
6
A local notice states Les Libbis Sulshing Garage announces new backroading service offered daily from 88 Lovedale Street in Sunshine. The message is directed to the business people of Sunshine and mentions the contact point at 105 Phans Street.
A retired schoolboy recalls a plan to trim schooling to a few sheets of foolscap while arguing that education is wasted on boys who prefer football and mischief. He mocks arithmetic with A B C and notes old friends still toiling in farming, while lamenting aging workers and calls for pensioning off teachers’ lessons.
The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria warns drivers that all cars with windscreens must carry a hand or automatic wiper. Regulations under the Motor Car Act require a device for clearing the windshield in front of the driver and kept in good working order.
The Commonwealth Government plans to form a 50 man corps to guard the Maribyrnong ammunition factory. An external lighting system will be installed and controlled from inside to illuminate the grounds at night if intruders are suspected, as a precaution against sabotage.
Results from St Albans district event show Eddy versus Spuwart set for next Saturday at St Albans. Mixed doubles champions Kiddy and Misa Gillies edged Davidson and Mrs Spewart 6 1 6 2, while Simpson and Beardmore beat Spewart and Eddy 6 5 6 3 in men doubles handicap. Ladies doubles handicap title went to J McKechnie and G McKechnie 10 2 over Oakes and Haas.
The Sunshine Chess Club reports early handicaps in its handicap tourney showings with J Lancaster and F Ormaton leading at four and three points while others trail. Melbourne and Suburban Chess League notes a forfeited match by Melbourne against Yarraville, highlighting weak support from the inner club scene and urging senior clubs to field representative teams to promote the game.
A jumble sale will be held at St Mark's Hall on Friday April 6 from 10 30 AM to 6 PM organized by St Mark's Ladies Guild. Proceeds support charitable causes while shoppers can enjoy good bargains and profits.
At the recent police examination for first constable only five constables passed with Constable H. W. Cook of Footscray topping the list with 162 marks out of 200.
McIntyre and Minn Alice Self beat F J McCreery and Misa M McKechnie 6 3 6 4 in a doubles match. The tournament continues over the weekend with play times posted in the Club Room and at Mr Perrett's shop.
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