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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 15, 1926
Page
5
The first in a series of dances hosted by the Sunshine United Deceauire Club took place at Our Lady Hall Sunshine. Guests enjoyed Mrs Feeney's orchestra and all looked forward to the next dance advertised in the Advocate.
An oblique column depicts a whimsical scene with playful romance and social quirks. It hints at weddings, humor, and a painterly cast of locals, noting affection, jokes, and vows shaped by a lively street mood.
Mr H KB Chalmers of Sunshine left for a three week holiday to Queens Island. The Warne who died recently supported the Advocate since its inception. The Lusiives is being carried on by Mr ALK Wondern. A complimentary smoke night honored Mr George Sayer ex president of Footscray Football Club for his work beyond football. Sympathy was shown for George after an attack by another at the Football League. Mev John Downing, Harvester Club secretary at McKay’s works, resigned due to other duties. George Wilson is new secretary and Hugo Buckingham president. Rev A E Brownbill the new Methodist minister in Sunshine district begins work with renewed activity.
Tennis at Sunshine features the Glad Kenge championship with two more games. Gordon Stewart defeats A Thompson 6 0 5 0, Bynan tops H Dedrick 4 8, and Clarke Jarmyn improves to beat Fordie 9 8. After the singles, Kapalngloa plans to wed. A match between Flynn's and Konus is anticipated. EE, the wart, of Bendigo, will sing Sunshine soon to cheers.
The Girls Friendly Society at St Marks Church began work on Tuesday with a meeting planned to enrol candidates. Newcomers welcome at the St Marks branch as they prepare cassocks and surplices. The Vicar Rev J H Richardson praised the choir, praising bright services, and upcoming Whitsunday Trinity services are anticipated. Braybrook congregation annual meeting held last Wednesday despite cold wet weather with the Vicar and Mrs Richardson in attendance.
The Railways Commission decides to broaden the suburban radius to stimulate growth. The Balleat line will extend from Rockbank to Molton twenty three miles and from Sydenham fifteen miles to Diggers Rest and Sunbury. The plan aims to please residents in these districts.
The Williams Town Barnett Glaxw versus Sunshine Harvester Rifle Club match was incomplete due to adverse weather. Saturday’s shoot crowns arts trophy contenders. In social news, at the next euchre party Jim Patrick will be master of ceremonies and W Wilson runs the cards. A starling Tottenham shoot saw Bowman, Watkins, Tubb, Sydien and Newport perform well with Tubb hitting 11 on the first barrel.
The Footscray Domestic School of Art plans a queen carnival and a concert next month to raise funds. Miss May Dray is organising with Miss Drayton as Queen of Art. secretary G L Coulter notes the United Oddfellows Lodge will stage entertainment on Saturday the 22nd for a presentation to Mr E Wills.
Hurdle race favors Major Bruce with Lady Lack as next best. Juvenile Handicap picks Lady of Lille over Winning Ticket. Spear Maiden at Sandown favors Priam Rowe with boat as next. Sandown Park Hampered by uncertain names. Adi Sandown Par and Cool are listed as next best selections.
The Maids tone Progress Association met in the local hall on Tuesday with fair attendance due to wintry conditions. President W Greenham chaired. Dr Pridham attended. Topics covered include Water supply for Studley Carlile and nearby streets and a deputation to the Board of Works. Mentioned were footpath work in Summerhill road, wandering stock problems, and council screenings for local streets. Reports addressed rubbish and by law issues, praising Justice Mann on building frontage clauses and urging action against speculative builders.
Footscray proposes replacing the fifty year old town hall with two new structures. Ratepayers must approve funding as repairs grow costly. Plan to place the new building at the convergence of the Bar Bend and Geelong lines prompts public discussion before council decision.
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