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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 31, 1939

Page

7

Scout Gymkhana at Medway Tomorrow

The Medway Golf Links at Braybrook hosts a scout gymkhana on Saturday April 1 with a march past and scoutcraft displays. Numerous sideshows and bands will entertain all ages, with free admission and expected attendance in the thousands. Frequent bus services from Footscray station via Paisley Barkly and Gordon Streets will shuttle spectators.

Medway Golf Links Braybrook Footscray Station Paisley Barkly Gordon Streets

Keilor transit changes and local plans emerge

Mr J E Faulkiner leaves Keilor bus service for a city taxi post and Mr John Duncan takes over. Arch McDonald lies in hospital for knee surgery. A progress association is to be formed to address water trouble and school site issues. Santacrew sells his market garden before moving to the city.

J. E. Faulkiner Keilor John Duncan Arch. McDonald Santacrew

Teachers' Classifier Election Sparks Wide Interest

The push for Mr. M. P. Kearney to join the Classifiers' Board reflects broad teacher discontent with current service conditions. Support grew at a large meeting in the W.T.U. Rooms on Wednesday night 15 inst as teachers from all classes and the Women's Branch rallied behind his candidacy.

M. P. Kearney W.T.U Kearney Melbourne Patie

Tailor and Grumbler Dialogue About Coat Sleeves

A brisk exchange has Grumbler complaining that a coat sleeves are too long and seeking half an inch taken off. The tailor asks for the amount and the Grumbler shifts to a fish market aside, expressing no clear size preference for bream and stating he has no ideal.

Grumbler Tailor

Farewell Sermon At Sunshine Methodist Church

Sunday evening at 7 at Sunshine Methodist Church Rev A A Lyons preaches his farewell sermon to bid farewell to Rev and Mrs rooms and family before they leave West eestrum duties. A welcome is extended to all attendees.

Sunshine Methodist Church A. A. Lyons Rooms West Eestrum

Angling Notes from THE COUNT on Sunshine Club trip

The Sunshine Angling Club enjoyed a Maribyrnong River outing with a large turnout. Cream are moving upstream and fish are biting well, with good bags expected for some time. The cricket match at Albion next Sunday hinges on fast bowler Whirlwind Willey. The Big River Easter trip is anticipated to be a success with some seats left on the bus leaving the Post Office at 4 a.m. Good Friday departure from Big River is 2 p.m. Monday.

Sunshine Maribyrnong Albion Willey Big River Monay

Sunshine Bowled Out After Tight Batting Display

Sunshine were defeated by 28 runs after 3 down for 56 chased 164. J Patten top scored with 50 and Patten added 50 partnership with Stan Taylor, who made 46. Vic Patten steadied 53 and Sunshine collapsed at 1738, Mitchell Taylor taking 46 required. Collingwood to Ashburton on April 1 for the partnership of the Association.

Sunshine Harry V. Patten Stan Taylor Vic Stan Taylor Collingwood Ashburton Pantnership Association J. Patten C. Male B. Holdsworth J. Taylor Lowe Enright Heldaworth Brown Holdsoe Holdsworth Tae Fraser C. Enright Penrose McGrath Male Keele Fraser

Surcharges Collected by Australian Post Office

The Wrong Man Pays The Commonwealth notes that the post office and all postal administrations must collect surcharges on insufficiently prepaid articles. In Australia the collected surcharges amount to about £23,000.

Commonwealth Post Office Australia

Postal abuses and penalties for underpaid mail

The text outlines common postal violations such as underpayment relative to weight and improper handling of second and third class mail. It notes penalties per annum and the burden on addressees, and states the department offers advice and invites inquiries to avoid these issues.

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John F. Carroll Ll.b Paisley Street Footscray Fhone W'town J. E. Sievers Ll.b Hampshire Road Next Naonal Bank King Sunshine G. W. Pennell A.N.A Burke Street J. M. Burke Durham Rd Mortuary Parioura Ciguson and Verdon Streets Anstown Phome Sydney Road Brunswick Upwey Belgrave Sabes Brien’s Comfort Coaches Rend Street Sunshine Motors T. H. Allen Medway Keilor News Les Alexander Street Collingwood Lo.r C. Ogilvie Thorley Libbis Devonshire Road Gamhay GUY Bros. Pty. Ltd Melon ST Co. Guy Gordon St R. Guy Stanley St L. A. Cooper SALE A. Beachley Cartage Contractor Thorpe ST R. Thompson Scovell & Ce Oper Nicholson Barkly Pros Footscray Sunshine’s C. Williamson
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