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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1935
Page
3
A discussion notes the difficulty of judging intoxication in drivers under the influence. It cites medical disagreement and urges conferences among authorities medical experts and motoring bodies to standardise practical tests such as speech or walk tests for driving fitness. It emphasizes fairness, recognizes many drivers drink moderately without danger, and calls for better evidence and procedures.
Local fishing club failed to weigh in for the second time this season at Winchelsea. Of about twenty anglers only five reported runs. Leo Fisher and W Taylor hooked fish but lost them. A monster eight pounds was broken off near a snag. Boisterous weather blamed. next Sunday is Ladies Day at Parwan Bach, with prizes, bridal partners, and weigh-ins including minnows and carp up to ten feet.
The Sunshine Harvester Works Rifle Club held a Saturday contest over 400 500 and 600 yards. Strong gale like wind slowed scores with V Hodge posting the best card while young Alan McKay and V Patterson showed promise. Scores ranged with V W Hodge 85 1d 99 8 BE Wright 8710 87 J P Raymond 89 6 96 EB Wright 83 12 08 A McKay 78 18 06 H Barnett 1 BE IO 0F V Patterson 4 0 1S Bo Patterson 76 12 87 A Kil ss 5 55 7010 BT Farnsworth 7116 87 F Memon 7016 J Wiles 7218 06 J F Raymond B McKay and A Dumbrell did not complete the event.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions an idle figure and questioning tone about things sinking or being found. It lacks clear names, places, or events to identify a coherent news item.
A postponed tennis match between Linton and Metherinta occurred last Saturday. All other teams had a bye. Results show Methodists 61 over Linton, with multiple doubles and mixed results among players including David, Willaton, Storer, White, Belt, Johnson, Self, and Taylor, plus several 7/6 and 7/4 scores and a 1/0 finish.
A nostalgic review of Little Memories of Big People recounts intimate stories of famed figures like Elien Terry O Henry and Churchill. The writer shares delightful anecdotes and conversations, praising the book's charm and the author's engaging voice. Public notice notes the book sells for 5 shillings and lists Robertson and Mullens Ltd as the supplier.
A policeman testifies about a struggle during a confrontation as the defendant challenges the account. The prisoner interrupts, claiming a rescue and pressing for clarification of the events.
Deep sympathy is extended to Mr and Mrs Leslie James Holman of 42 Chapman Street Bun shing on the death of their only daughter Patricia Lorraine who passed away at the Children's Hospital on November 1. The largely attended funeral, conducted by Rev AK Winter, from the grandparents residence to the Fountainary cemetery was arranged by Nelson Brown.
Nettlefolds Sports and Social Club to host a dance at the club social hall on McIntyre Road Monday November 25. Free transport to Sunshine post office after 8 pm. Ern Roberts' band to provide music. Admission 1 shilling 1 pence includes supper. Proceeds fund a Christmas treat for children.
A garbled interview fragment shows a speaker identified as Jones claiming uncertainty and inability to row a wife. He mentions giving something to a waitress for lunch, with unclear surrounding context and missing details.
A fragmentary poem reflects on morning rain and gratitude for nature as God washes the streets. The speaker notes the storm and questions why it rained while appreciating petals left in the yard and the unusual quiet after years of hardship. Sentences present observations and personal reflections on rain, birds, and divine mercy.
The engagement is announced of Lillian Veronica Daly daughter of Mr and Mrs J Daly of Emily Finley Street Footscray to David Youngson son of Mr and Mrs D Mitchell of 34 Swan Street Footscray. Also announced is the engagement of Joan May third daughter of Mr and the late Mrs James Kilpatrick of Edgar Street West Footscray to Reginald Thomas eldest son of Mr and Mrs Reginald Leech of 30 Eldridge Street North Footscray.
This week's specials feature a Chevrolet 1945 Tourer in excellent mechanical shape and registered until March with low mileage, an Idler Sports Tourer with twin spares, a Morris Cowley Roadster 11 hp with reg or price, an Armstrong Siddeley 5E Dan 1028 luxury family car, an Amilcar Sedan 10 hp in good condition, a Whippet Tourer IV3i well kept by its sole owner, an Essex Super Challenger Window Sedan with low mileage and pristine condition, a VAUXHALL 14 hp sedan from a professional owner, a BRITISH Bedford 2 3 Truck, and other roadworthy vehicles with varying prices and terms.
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