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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 21, 1937

Page

5

Sunshine Field Gun Club Shoots Ease Off In New Territory

The club reports two shoots this season with good attendance but scarce hares. Tomorrow May 22 the shoot returns to one of the original grounds in the district with better sport seen last season. Visitors are welcome and expenses stay under 2 shillings with a 2 shilling and sixpence membership. Libbis' bus leaves at 1 15 pm from the post office and Lynch's garage shortly after.

Libbis Sharp and Lynch

Deplorable Condition of Railway Bridge Near McKay’s Clock

Dr. Dedrick condemned the Railways department over a bridge near McKay’s clock. He warned it was loose at one end and could collapse any moment. Dr. Garde supported the claim and daily travelers fear an accident. A motion to address the issue was carried unanimously.

Dedrick Railways Department McKay Garde

Returned Soldiers' Club Faces Flood and Repairs

The Soldiers' Club monthly meeting discussed repairs after heavy rains caused flooding and cracked walls. Tradesmen Montgomery and Mounsey proposed fixes to the main roof drainage and down pipe, while the council's inaction was questioned. The meeting also supported the Widows and Orphans Fund and noted £16 raised at a recent dance and £9 6s 11d in the Christmas Tree balance.

Soldiers’ Club Messrs Montgomery Mounsey Montgomery and Perry League Widows and Orphans’ Fund Ladies’ Auxiliary Meira Howard Garrow Soutar Jenkins Graham Davies Robert

Sunday Closing of Shops Spark Debate in Sunshine

A letter to the editor argues against Sunday shop openings and Sunday play on reserves. It defends Sabbath observance as a long-standing institution benefiting physical, mental, and moral well being, warns of Sunday commercial encroachment, and urges universal closing to preserve liberty and faith.

Sunshine London Paris

Children’s procession proves unique Coronation week highlight

A rainy Friday evening saw a varied display of decorated conveyances in the shopping week event. Judges Cr. A Lowe and C G Carlton, with Dr Dedrick and others, awarded prizes to young participants for decorated motor car bikes scooters prams and carts headed by John Ormiston and Bobby Dean in top prizes.

Cr. A. Lowe C. G. Carlton Dedrick Messrs A. Dodson C. Harley N. Donald G. Ackland John Ormiston Bobby Dean Mavis Dean Dulcie Dodson Billy and Percy Jackson Keith and Ross Campbbell Mavis Penley Red Cross Emma Pike Allen Gingell Bill Smith John Nut

Sunshine Club Opens Season With Welcome From President Dinnell

The official opening of the Sunshine Club season is set for tomorrow with President W. Dinnell inviting all golfers. The club has many new members this year and plans winter competitions starting at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday to avoid cutting into social time. Last Saturday’s Stableford bogey scores are listed.

W. Dinnell Sunshine Club

Faith Versus Atheism Cited In Brief Letter

A short letter asserts belief in God over atheism, claiming faith brings hope while atheism brings despair. The writer says they would choose faith despite ongoing doubt and declines further argument.

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