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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1924
Page
4
A lengthy notice lists church and community gatherings. It mentions Methodist, Salvation Army, and Holiness meetings, Sunday school anniversaries, a men’s supper, and a series of devotional sessions at various venues. Names of churches and streets include Saint Albans and King Street, with references to supervisors and organizers.
A fragmented classified note advertises a BIKE for sale along with assorted odd items and names. It lists a Morris Street location and references various unclear names and terms, suggesting a generic sale or yard-style listing with uncertain specifics.
Negotiations progress for Colonial Gas Company to lay main lines in Sunshine with free domestic access once supplied. Sunshine residents hear of a strong G U O F lodge fund to aid Mr G Pitt’s distressed family, while Geelong’s Harvester Works site near Sunshine is noted as a near miss. Local licensee fined for late hours and open door amid broader concerns over revenue versus public safety.
A fragmented report outlines inspections and proposed yearly estimates for four projects on Linden Lane to Benjamin Street including water mains and street lighting. Citizens discuss street paving, drainage, and board priorities while noting personnel duties and community needs.
Braybrook Cricket Club beat Williamstown City at Williamstown on Saturday. Braybrook posted 98 in the first innings and chased down the target, winning by wickets with 6 runs in the second innings. A. Lee top scored with 30, while Beata and T. Robinson led Williamstown City with scores of 58 and 29 respectively.
Sunshine Cricket Club plans a home game against Williamstown City. Team selection relies on ground conditions with players Ellingsen Lowe St Carrick Carrick Scott Clark Giruth Wynhym Hopkins Ling W Dodve Peurvs and others in contention behind the scenes.
A Ladies bowling club met on Wednesday with strong attendance. Apologies were received from Mrs. G. McKay and Mrs. J. Coakes. Mrs. Oakes was elected president, with Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Hutchinson, and Mrs. Clough as vice presidents.
Social and personal notes state Mrs Clough will be away on Thursday 6 November while Scout Thomas of Sunshine has returned from England after a very enjoyable trip.
The St Albans Mechanics Hall hosts a social with a ball and supper after a Saturday cricket match. The Ramblers visited, scoring 84 while St Albans made 27 for two, and the club announces a forthcoming dance and party with an assured supper.
St Albans bowler A Dickson led a tight bowling spell taking multiple wickets. Richmond Ramblers were all out after a brisk innings with Perry and Dickson contributing notable scores. Sundries and late partnerships shaped the final totals as St Albans chased or defended in a tense finish.
Deer Park residents Mr and Mrs J Riley relocate to Sunshine and will be missed by church followers and Sunday school children. Footballer Mr Wikron faced a deadly snake encounter in V Greig estate, wounding the reptile after a tense struggle. Local cricket awaits a later match, with secretary Mr J Palllim guiding club duties. Mrs Simpson has recovered from surgery and plans to return home. Young Richard McGlashan narrowly escaped drowning in the local creek, saved by timely rescuers. Preparations begin for the annual breaking up day picnic and prize distribution at Christmastime State school.
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