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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1926
Page
1
Victoria MLA Jack Holland criticized Parliament for cant and hypocrisy after twelve months in office. He described a dance palace scene with young women in short dresses smoking and drinking, saying it reflected poorly on the nation’s youth and civilization and left him hopeful only for future improvement as the young mature.
The Sunshine Swimming and Life-Saving Club schedules a Saturday carnival with races for schoolboys and girls under 14, novice and 50 yard handicaps, backstroke, plain dive, life-saving, high dive, and a comedy diving exhibition by Messrs. Rudd and Liverson. Entries close with secretary W. R. Wild, 8 Forrest St., by December 4.
Mr. J. B. Gray of the Sunshine Brothers' Association urged public meet attendees that re and open spaces are essential for the future of the race. He recalled a Richmond visit showing three feet equal one yard, joking about yard sizes for Richmond homes to amused listeners.
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Sweet Daddies presenter Mr Guainford teams with Sir Benjamin Fuller to bring vaudeville acts from Bijou Palace and Princess Theatres to the Sunshine Theatre. The first visiting artist, Tom Rees from the Bijou, appears Saturday November 27. Harold Lloyd in Why Worry? plays tonight with The Exchange of Lives supporting. Special programs follow Monday and Wednesday. Sweet Daddies shown Wednesday night as Hoyts direct release.
A social evening in the Masonic Hall honored Mrs. T. Fawcett, organized by Mesdames W. Troon and W. A. Thomson. Miss Feeney’s orchestra provided the music as residents enjoyed hats, songs, several musical items, and a cordial supper ending with Auld Lang Syne.
The Footscray City Council received a letter on Monday night about a metropolitan municipalities conference to seek a government subsidy for advancing children’s playgrounds. Dr W E Glendening was appointed as delegate with support from Drs Robinson, Drayton, Dobson and Dempster. Reports of socials and meetings should be sent to The Advocate.
A letter from a Ratepayer's Wife praises The Advocate for publicizing improvements to ladies and gents lavatories at the Shire property while noting the council cannot fund beautification yet. The piece expands into critiques of municipal governance, aging councils, and the need for better financial management and expertise amid rising costs.
A council debate over posterity leads to a quip about posterity doing nothing for anyone. The Shire President rebukes Dobson and Skewes for calling themselves only working men, arguing that all workers contribute and deserve pride in their labor.
The Presbyterian Church will hold Sunday School anniversary services over the next two Sundays, November 21 and 28. The young people will sing with an orchestra led by Mr. Morrison, church organist and choirmaster. Four clergymen will conduct: Rev. P. Widmer, Rev. W. Goyen, Rev. M. S. Campbell, and Rev. F. Tamagno.
The Advocate presents a display of Xmas art productions and urges readers to view and call for details before purchasing Xmas cards. Reprint time and address are provided for inside viewing.
Council considered multiple resolutions including works on neutral aging, water mill on Norfolk Howl and Miauden Streets, and laying mains in Hampehig wud. Loans of 000 and 500 discussed for permanent works and public hall, with rate changes in Central Southern River Sidings and Western Riding. The Advocate advertises local printing and free posting in Australia for 2/2 per quarter.
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