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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 23, 1934
Page
2
A jumble of humorous snippets and social quips from a newspaper page. Items lampoon wireless rumors and global figures while noting daily life quirks. A child’s bedtime prayer and a cabinet minister’s controversial speech are briefly referenced in light tone.
At Sunshine Harvester Works Rifle Club at 300 and 400 yard ranges on Saturday the turnout was disappointingly small. Officials lament the lack of interest in the club. Captain Franks posted a splendid 97 out of 100 at the 300 and 100 yard ranges, a meritorious score.
Friday's annual meet drew 21 boys and 17 girls schools at Carlton Oval with 800 pupils parading. Sunshine students earned multiple prizes including W Avery in 100 yards under 15 B grade third, H Curtain high jump under 15 B equal third, long jump under 16 B second, L Clark 220 yards under 14 third, Ida Duncan junior basketball passing first, and Beryl Newhouse in skipping equal third.
Elna Sunshine Anglers held a competition at Parwan on the Werribee River. Heavy rain swelled the stream and a cold snap cut trout and perch catches. Len Sooper won with 8 pounds 14 ounces, 2nd went to E. Tribe, 3rd to H. Taylor. Next week Lady Day at Bateman's Ford invites members' wives to fish, with a trophy donated by Mrs M Laurie. Referees O B Davies and Barney Lay, steward Peter Simpson. Buses depart 9 am. weigh in for ladies at 8 pm.
After a quarrel she sighs that the doctor orders slimming and laments George will not permit it. He gathers her in his arms and declares his deep love, saying he cannot bear to lose even an ounce of her.
A transcription lists Ballarat Bendigo Castlemaine Warrnambool Maryborough Gee long Daylesford Sale Wonthaggi Richmond Collingwood Brunswick Melbourne South Melbourne Caulfield Brighton Prahran Box Hill Swinburne Emily MacPherson College and Sunshine as named places and institutions referenced in the article.
Sunshine Digwora hosted a well attended Soldiers' League social on Saturday with Mr G Baker chairing. The event featured impromptu items and various musical numbers drawing applause and laughter as the convivial spirit prevailed. Mr Carlton proposed thanks, praising Baker and the diggers for a well conducted gathering.
Rev. G Roodbehear spoke on Dr. Livingstone highlighting Christian service and achievement. Misses M and E Taylor and Mr H R Sully performed musical items. Next Monday features the Club Magazine reading and an inviting program. The fortnight thought: Those who live on the mountain tops have longer day than those in the valley.
The next round starts Saturday November 24 with matches Spaldings versus Blakes and Bedfords, M.U.L.O.O.F. v Druids, East Sunshine B v East Sunshine A, and St. Albans v Nettlefolds. Standings show Spaldings 8 10, Nettlefolds 12 6, MULLO.O.F. 32 41, P.A.F.S. 24 3, East Sunshine B 3 2, East Sunshine A 83. Points awarded for best conducted club: P.A.F.S. 20, Druids 18, Nettlefolds 17, East Sunshine B 18, MULLO.O.F. 17, St. Albans 10, Spaldings 11, East Sunshine A 7. Top catches listed: A. Orr, J. White, T. Dialling, K. Jeffries with four each. others include Ht. Btevens, Muller, Wills, Jovan, K. Enever.
J Luxford of St Albans speaks for residents opposing a costly Albion only scheme while favoring local water development. He argues partnership with Keilor would burden Albans but says locals will push for water access soon, citing strong community support and railway electricity plans.
A famed entertainer Colonel Holt James, legendary for stockwhip artistry, will perform at the Town Hall on Saturday December 1. Proceeds from the show go to the Works Cricket Club fund, with Sunshine residents urged to attend a notable gathering of local and visiting talent.
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