29 May 1936
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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 29, 1936
Page
1
A St Albans correspondent asks what happened to the Water Trust and whether the Keilor and St Albans Water Trusts still exist. They note no public information on meetings or promised reports from the county conference and urge resignations if trustees refuse to wake up to duties.
A racing list shows entrants such as Silver Rein Heroic Prize winner full Charge and Prince Conceit with Master Mathey among entries for the event. Other noted names include Headwind Mighweigit and Rebel Queen competing in a program featuring horses like This appears to be a historical handicap card with multiple horse names and placings listed.
A well known Balarat Shire landmark, the smithy of James Newman, Bal larat Traad, was demolished to allow road widening. For over 40 years the shop guided strangers, but with motor traffic rising its era ends. Only memories remain for older residents.
Sunshine travels to Fairfield for a hard fought Sub-District League match. Both squads feature fresh lineups with Grundy and Clarke in Sunshine and strong backs for Deer Park. A 2 p.m. bus leaves for the venue as fans anticipate a close, muscular contest.
A strong Braybrook Shire Council deputation waited on the Minister at the con railway station this morning. The outcome of the plea is unknown but a favorable reply is anticipated.
Information this week confirms an additional police constable will be allotted to Sunshine, with appointment set in the next fortnight. Over the past year requests for more protection have grown, and the new shift will let one constable stay on duty later at night and take on neglected duties, improving overall protection.
The Albion Masonic Lodge held its annual ladies night at the Masonic Hall with flattering music and fine catering. Wor. Bro. Prichard proposed the ladies toast to Mrs J. Thompson and was followed by responses from Wor. Bro. Thompson and Wor. Bro. Robson. Miss Pat McLean presented humorous items as part of the program.
Herman Rautman 51 a Sun shine resident since arriving from Copenhagen 22 years ago died at Austin Hospital. He ran a brusy foun dry for 10 years and served as Sunshine Horticultural Society treasurer and Sunshine Scouts Parents Committee member. Survived by widow and son Herman a scoutmaster. Funeral tomorrow from Frawers Street at 4 p.m. to Potseray Cemetery with E B Penn of Durham Road Sunshine in charge.
Diphtheria remained prevalent this week with several cases in Sunshine, including a fatal instance. Three cases presented very severe symptoms while some recently immunised children remain at risk. parents urged to take precautions for their children.
On Saturday Mnna Bernice Taylor Queen of the Roses led a fair in the Presbyterian School Hall with eager supporters. The event raised goodwill and friendship among attendees and was appreciated by all present.
A family rejects a doorstep visitor described by a child as a man with a moustache. The child relays a stern refusal for any engagement, signaling a quiet boundary in a domestic scene.
A fragmented report describes an upcoming amateur night with expectations of near record turnout. It lists numerous participants, judges, and performers across sections including junior vocal and instrumental, with names and locales scattered throughout the text.
No business apart from an ejectment case, with a quiet morning in the local court. Sunshine guardians of the law praise residents as respectable, noting minor Saturday disturbances blamed on visitors and strays rather than workers. The crowd is predictable, with Monday return to routine.
The Sun Shine Progress Association plans an annual meeting next Wednesday to elect officers for the coming year. Members are urged to attend as those who have the town's progress at heart will participate and contribute.
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