Bendigo Cup Meeting Day Two Selections
selections for the second day of the Bendigo Cup meeting by Luckow note updated tips and likely contenders.
27 Nov 1936
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1936
Page
1
selections for the second day of the Bendigo Cup meeting by Luckow note updated tips and likely contenders.
Miss Kirby presented an all local talent show at Sunshine Town Hall last night. The program showcased Sun shine’s top performers and received loud applause for high standards and lively staging. June Fiori aided as fund assistant and Ern Roberts stood out as an accomplished accompanist. The evening ended with dancing amid broad enthusiasm.
Local business leaders plan a free bus service to attract trade from Sunshine to Footscray backed by the Progress Association and shire council. The move faces Transport Board scrutiny and Tramways Bonds opposition, risking tram and road service cuts and delayed Ballarat Road extension plans.
The 1036 season closes at Nettlefolds with a special Saturday December 2 event. Mickey Powell will present ballroom and fancy dancing exhibitions. The Sunshine Ballet is a local highlight with more attractions being arranged. Details appear in an advertisement on page 8.
Mrs Gunn of Braybrook Hotel Ballarat Road faced Sunshine court for keeping a bar unlocked during prohibited hours and admitting patrons on October 28. Police testified seeing four men in a bar area with three drinking. Gunn admitted two prior convictions and was fined £5. Other defendants including Russell Quinlan Skinner Elmer and Upton faced similar charges. Upton was cleared, others fined sixpence.
A dated record itemizes multiple small monetary amounts paid to various individuals and groups. Entries include Me Faithie 1s, Foundry Employees at McKay's 1s, C E Twist 10d, Ar guy and Australasian 5s, J Dun bar 1s 1d, Euroa 10d, totaling £18 8s 6d.
A benefit dance is planned at Sunshine Town Hall on Thursday December 10 to support the Nicholls appeal. Tickets are sold at The Advocate Office Sunshine Town Hall or by relief committee members.
About 250 ladies attended an afternoon reception at the Sunshine Town Hall hosted by Mrs A Lowe wife of the shire president. The venue featured garden style decor by Mr Barker full fern and eucalyptus displays and pink gladioli on tea tables. Mrs Lowe and Dr Lowe greeted guests with their son Kenneth assisting. A string orchestra performed while many attendees wore elegant frocks and hats.
Edward Radford sues Mrs Sarah Greenham for damages after a June 4 crash on Durham Road Sunshine. Judiciary heard both sides admit fault with negligence on both sides as Greenham drove on the wrong side and Radford swerved. Both parties to pay their own costs.
A delegation including R Bullen W Angliss shire councillors and local tradespeople and farmers waited on railway authorities to request trucking yards at Deer Park and electric light at the station. The request was favorably received and expected to be completed soon.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.