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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1935
Page
1
Williams complains about base ingratitude after helping neighbor fix a wireless set. A quarrel erupts over socket placement, with Williams describing a near blow for the “first socket.” Binks asks for details as the tale unfolds demonstrating education without commonsense.
The Melbourne Cup carnival opens with the W R C Derby at Flemington. The three year olds look evenly matched though form is erratic. Palfresco and Beamish Boy emerge as leading contenders with Feldspar and others close behind. Peter Pan stands out in form, while Hot Shot Sarcherie and Palfresco may fill placings.
St Mark’s prepares for the inter-cub sports opening at Olympic Park tomorrow with E Grade and G Grade squads listed. Teams include J Scanlan, C Roberts Jr Major, A Mudford, and G Pippett among others. Bus departs post office at 1:16 pm. all members to wear full uniform for the parade.
Sunshine shire council launches a weekend clean-up drive inviting civic minded residents to weed, mow, and trim hedges along footpaths. Council workers will cart away debris next week, urging residents to join and transform the town into boulevards of beauty.
The Bray Brook Shire audit costs £32 this year, £2 less than last year, and £3 less than 1931's £35. The work is carried out by auditor Mr W T Venman appointed by the Government.
Mrs Geraldine Caughey died at her son’s residence in 18 Gunnedah Street Sunshine on Sunday. Born in Hamilton she is survived by her husband and grown children. Funeral was Tuesday at Footscray cemetery with four sons Oswald Aubrey Eric and Keith as pallbearers. Reverend A E Winter led services. Nelson Bros. arranged the funeral. Modern theatres stay cool on hot days due to fans inside.
Correspondence from the Public Works department to Braybrook Shire Council notes on Monday that sewerage installation at Sunshine State School would receive consideration. Dr. Robinson and Dr. Pridham remark it was decided further attention should be given at the next council meeting.
Construction of the Sunshine Swimming Pool dressing sheds progresses steadily with one near completion and the other on the way. Officials say they should be ready for use unless summer weather delays occupancy.
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