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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 28, 1927
Page
2
A Sunday program lists services after Ascension with Holy Communion at 8, Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11, Sunday School at 2.45, and Solemn Evensong with Procession and Sermon led by Rev. J. H. Richardson BA.
Dr Dobson moved to appoint a deputation to present Sunshine tramway extension claims to the Tramway Board. The motion gained unanimous support. The measure aims to attract workers, boost local commerce, and bring utilities including gas and sewerage, plus cultural offerings, to Sunshine.
Deer Park and Irish National Foresters battled to a 7 7 draw at home after a fast start by Deer Park who led 3 0 in the opening quarter. J O'Brien fed the forwards for Deer Park while J O Connor starred for the visitors, and Deer Park look to be improving as they prepare to host Werribee today.
Braybrook 3.10 vs Preston 6.15 lost by Braybrook last Saturday. Braybrook fielded J Craddock Curwood Johnson Houston Williams in place of unavailable players. Final score Preston 6.15 Braybrook 3.10. Best for Braybrook H Shields Johnson Crow Finn Cranwell Day Harris. Umpire Bunny Nugent praised Shields roving. Beam wireless success story noted with Ballan sending station and Rockbank receiving via England.
A Sunshine harvester works correspondent reports a Saturday championship shoot for the H McKay trophy and V A A medal at 600 yds. Conditions were mostly easy with a brief shower. V Little won the H McKay trophy with 48 of 50. H M Mortimer took the W A A medal with 141 of 150 while Little earned the clasp with 143. Best scores follow.
Chai. Jas. MeCsi a married man from the Land o’ Cakes faced charges in the local Police Court for stealing items valued at 16/ from H. V. McKay Pty. Ltd. He pleaded guilty and was fined £5 with one month’s imprisonment in default, later paid. Evidence showed hinges, a coat hanger, screws, and other small articles taken over about a year to save a few shillings.
Good soaking rains are badly needed by farmers and stockowners in the district. The rain that has fallen during the past few weeks has provided some relief but insufficient moisture remains critical for crops and grazing.
Mr Geo Laity, a well known figure in Mi bourne business circles, is identified with the address 130 Queen Sérest.
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