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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 01, 1936
Page
3
An enterprising investor is sought to erect a small hall for clubs and meetings in Sunshine. Demand exists for four to five nights weekly with a reasonable outlay. Locals report existing halls are too large or busy and the Buffaloes lodge seeks a suitable venue for fortnightly meetings.
On Saturday, W. T. Reteris the Sunshine quarry owner will depart aboard the Nanking for a three month voyage to Japan, accompanied by Mrs Munro of Warrick Road. Former Nettlefolds employee Alf Jordan will travel to England in June to visit relatives and celebrate his long service with a complimentary social planned for June 20.
East Sunshine Cricket Club reports a prosperous season with a credit balance of £4 11 7, receipts £92 3 4, and expenditure £44 11 9. Under President J McL Morris and Secretary M Close the club praises Druids for two late-season wins, announces trophies awarded to players, and invites members to a dance on May 6 at Town Hall with supper and novelties.
Donations for a £200 timber fund to build a Baptist Boys' Club hall are listed with amounts from Dr. E.K. H. Drayton to Mr. F.T. Gray and others. Pastor Brice thanks donors as the plan advances with voluntary labor. Tickets for a May 14 Sunshine Theatre Community Singing, led by Will Sampson, are selling well to support the cause.
Nettlefold's Sports and Social Club postponed a dance planned for Anzac Night amid debate over observing the day. The club will instead hold the next dance on May 10 at Hall McIntyres Road with Peter Bernard reengaged for May 16. Proceeds will benefit the club's cricket section.
Tomorrow marks the start of the amateur cross country season with clubs from the metropolis entering a five mile pack at Caulfield racecourse. The parade begins at three, followed by three packs and a half mile run-in. St Marks Club fields all members to prepare for fixtures. A special meeting decided handicap races at half-time in local football matches. A bun leaves the Post Office at 2 p.m. tomorrow.
A former Melbourne staffer named Max MacAlister defrauded Anglican supporters and others after joining the Advocate as a Newsgatherer. He allegedly misappropriated 4122 from Walter Yates, a Melbourne Club valet, and was arrested by Detective J Deacon in Canberra. Committed for trial at the Supreme Court on May 18.
The Sunshine Anglers finalised freshwater contests last weekend at Coliban Reservoir. Len Cooper led with 1 trout and 1 perch, winning the freshwater championship. Harry Weaver took third with 1 trout. The club lists members and notes upcoming Maribyrnong River trip and fisheries plans for yearlings.
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