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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 29, 1926
Page
5
Federal Hurdles Joulni next beat Shanti. Heavyweight Handicap Ellaline next best Fathom. Pivamiony Handicap Halyard next best Lady of Lille. Commonwealth Steeplechase Master Mariner next best Gulgarri. Mt Alexander Handicap Olola next beat Knave of Hearts. Keilor Handicap Amontillaco next best Retsacnal. Results to date 13 races two horses each race 5 firsts 5 seconds 3 thirds.
Umpire Antonio and goal umpires Stitt and Fulton will oversee today’s Sunshine match. Reports cover Tottenham shooting, Cranbourne star Mc T E Sagds firing 25 starlings, Sunshine Golf Club selections, Sunshine United’s draw with Middle Park, moving pictures of Sunshine vs Kew, Braybrook vs Metropolitan Farm, a stroke competition at Sunshine golf, and Sunshine Juniors facing Burnley Kilometrs with listed players.
Sunshine community showcases festive gatherings at St Mark's Hall Sunshine with dances, concerts, card parties, and youth performances. Notable attendees include Rev Richardson and Miss Carlton's pupils, plus soccer, tennis, euchre events, and fundraisers for Anzac appeals and Miss Mavis Drayton’s Queen of Art.
Mr Hi G Acton, two years at Nations Bank Sunshine, to join head office relieving staff. Mr Armitage of Mampton to succeed. Mrs Penrose appointed Probation Officer at Children’s Court. Robinson family reports recovery after serious operation. Rev TL Boo, visiting Maidstone, notes Victorian connections. Res J Bachwedean and Mrs Richardson to be hosted by St Mark’s. Sun service led by Med W Keast, Drownhill at night. song service and anthem planned. St Mark’s holds working bee. health issues affect headlined events. Salvation Army leaders Gaskinjy visit for special services.
The State Government nearly rejects the Sunshine site and favours a location between Albion and Broadmeadows. The Premier will visit Tuesday. Dr J S Evans of St Albans, Keilor Shire Council, doubts Sunshine markets transfer, calling it a potential menace to residents due to nearby trades and odors. Critics fear odors could drift, echoing issues faced by Braybrook, South Kensington, Kensington, and Flemington. Sunshine Progress Association opposed the move at last meeting, citing little financial gain and stronger smells.
Empire Day was celebrated at Sunshine School on Friday though weather forced the ceremony indoors. W Roach Hew and AoE Brown led reads of thanks to speakers. Pupils recited and prizes were awarded as St Allans School decorated with flags for the event.
Rainy season boosts crops in Rockbank district with exceptional growth on Mc B Thomas property. Deer Park Junior Football Club secretary Tom Hocking plans a return match against Truganina. Local team to be picked from players L Christio T Melauiye J Thomson Hocking Brow Colgins KR Newman E O'Brien Broo McIntyre Brow C Harrison Russell Jos Dempster Coulson Thomas Kay Kofoed Griffiths Grigg Burnside.
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