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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1925
Page
1
A report notes an impromptu election result broadcast by wireless outside the Advocate offices last Friday evening. Chariton’s speech was clearly heard from the door during the event, with listeners gathered nearby as results were announced.
Labor pre selects for the Flemington State seat after MLA B C Warde’s death. Railways Union candidate J F Chapple is named, J J Collina of Sunshine Theatre is rumored to stand, and W A Brocket of Footscray is urged to carry the Nationalist banner.
Sunshine Diggers batted first in Williams Town, tallied 236 off 1st innings led by Prescott and Sherland. In second innings Sunshine chased but finished short as Dyett and Ellingson remained not out, with McKenzie securing the final wicket for Williams Town.
A Saturday fire swept through Me MePhail property near Deer Park, burning about 0 acres of grass. The blaze, fanned by strong wind, endangered Stonycroft estate and was fought by Mr Geeigg, local volunteers, and railway workers whose efforts saved several miles of fencing and aided stock removal. Mc Wilson praised helpers who gathered at Stonycroft for refreshments afterward. The Melbourne Cup results were mentioned in passing as locals discussed community efforts and ongoing works planned to complete improvements by Christmastime.
A Hithenslen correspondent notes the Agriculture Department endorses imported reaper and binder gear amid widespread demand, promising protection for the industry. The government reports plans to safeguard local workers while supporting hundreds of operators in coal and related trades during a period of postwar transition.
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