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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 15, 1926
Page
1
Article fragment discusses fashion and footwear beliefs, focusing on foot beauty and health. It references young women and fashion advice on shoes, stockings, and comfort, with mentions of foot shape, insteps, and proper footwear for prettiness and comfort.
The Advocate reports a cheque of £3 5 from Braybrook Shire Council as a refund for Mina Feeney’s party use, bringing the Braybrook fund to £106 6s 4d. The Sun Shine Harvester Co and Mr H V McKay are among major contributors to the Lord Mayor of Melbourne’s fund for Dandenong Ranges victims.
If a garden plant wilts, inspect the pot by removing part of a potato pulp and placing a hollowed piece on the soil. Do not water for two to three days, then check the potato to see if worms or pests are drawn to moisture. Give the potato a chance before deeming the plant beyond hope.
The Footscray Industrial Cricket Association final drew a large crowd as Mt Lyell defeated Sunshine Harvester by 62 runs. Brown led with four wickets in the first over including a hat trick, while Lowe Simpson and Stephenson contributed with 56 in the target chase and Sunshine bowler Stephenson took 1 for 83.
Sunshine Police Court heard a complaint against W Pridham Pty Ltd for emissions from pits at Footscray Braybrook district. The court held the charge in abeyance for five weeks to allow expert advice on abating the nuisance, with possible immediate action if odors return after council meeting.
The Maidstone Progress Association sent a protest to the Town Planning Commission challenging rights of owners of 20 ft by 68 ft blocks to build homes. The protest was received and a conference with Braybrook Shire Council is planned to discuss the issue and reach a final decision.
The piece notes Heroic and other horses in current racing talk, with Praises for Night Patrol in South Australia and Stradbroke's profits from racing. It contrasts high earnings for jockeys and actors with the basic wages of essential state workers, and remarks on public perception of horse racing and money.
Dr George McKay voiced strong opposition to wine and spirit licences for grocers and hotels at a Sunshine Licensing Court session. He argued these modern licences tempt women to seek drink and harm the district’s interests, urging stricter controls. Barrett replied efforts target hotel licences, with transfers possible and opposition to further licences before 1930.
The first annual ball of the Smashing and District Lawn Tennis Association will occur soon. After Rev A E Brownbill declined the Subine Prohibition League secretaryship to favor a candidate better acquainted with the district, Dr Harry Skewen was dominantly elected.
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