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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1928
Page
4
Sunshine Picture Theatre in Fingland screens a modern Cine rietta story laden with sensational scenes. The film features Dorothy Gish and American Beauty style stunts, drawing attention for its provocative sequences and British studio prestige.
Residents at Dene Park discussed leveraging the upcoming water main extension to Nobel's leather factory to urge the Metropolitan Board of Works to lay a main large enough to supply Deer Park. Speakers, including Cy Glendenning and others, supported funding of about £4,000 by import to ensure a reliable supply and praised local representatives for their efforts.
Sunshine Golf Club held a Saturday competition drawing members and guests who vied for the top nett score and event prizes. Notable performances included Mr Stick and several players sharing lead spots while other events featured bowling scores and handicaps, with prizes announced for top finishers and standout pairs across divisions.
MARIBYRNONG reports two motor accidents near the Maribyrnong River and Ascot Vale. Jolson, a well known farmer, suffered shock after a collision near Ahwuens bridge and remained hospitalized. Local resident Connor and another occupant were injured in a separate crash at Road and Barnde Ascot Vale, with both treated in hospital and recovering. A Northcote incident involved brickworkers and a brawl with hooligans after a vehicle travel. Final scores not known.
A fragment from a women’s page describes velvet garments with bold patterns and draped bodices, praising regal touches for a Midsummer look. It includes a recipe for fried bananas with lemon, a banana marmalade and orange marmalade method, plus sewing guidance for a velvet frock with size patterns and yardage notes.
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