05 Oct 1934
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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1934
Page
1
A rough spoken fragment recounts Aunt Maria criticizing a new lover who boasts of earning money and hints at a neighbor’s gossip about washing duties. The narrator’s girl had her photo taken weekly, implying a small personal scandal or domestic chatter in a neighborly, informal scene.
Sunshine finished runners up for the third time as Kew dominated the final with pace and netball skill. Despite rain recalling semi final form, Sunshine failed to convert chances as bad position play and short passing frittered away hopes. Final score Kew 4.14 38 to Sunshine 2.6 18. Cartledge kicked both Sunshine goals. best players were Rust Laffan Day James Thompson Stockdale Outen.
Sunshine and District Women’s Basket Ball Association held its final dance and presentations at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday with over 100 attendees. President N Parsons presented cups to the Nettlefalds team for 1034, Miss May Brock who umpired the semi final and final was absent with a handbag, and Mr Tisdale acted as MC guiding the dancing and festivities.
The Sunshine Mothers Club held a picture night to raise funds for a children's Christmas treat. Attendance was not as strong as hoped. A subsequent event, an Australian Tea at the school in November, aims to boost support. Mrs V serves as club secretary.
The readable text shows an unclear conversation fragment involving a character named Bobby and a reference to a tiger and Bethy. No coherent event or outcome is evident.
The V R O plans an October meeting headlined by the Maribyrnong Trial Stakes two year old race with Matinee needing only peak track speed to win the first division for fillies. In the colt division Young Idea and Preference loom as strong contenders with Hoth and Galloping potential. Waltzing Lily and Hail Mary tackle October Stakes with expectations of a strong showing. Stand Handicap splits due to field size. Kuvera leading in division one while Brave Boy and Picatus chase the finish in division two. October Stakes features Waltzing Lily against Hall Mark and Phenomenon. paddock high weight Talkette and others in the mix. Best two way bets Brave Boy and Talkette.
Nettlefolds, fielding a stronger game, defeated Brunswick by one goal to nil in the semi final replay of the Women's C Grade Hockey. The victory earns Nettlefolds the right to face Sunbine in the final to be played tomorrow at Middle Park.
The upcoming Centenary stirs nostalgia as Sunshine residents revive youth memories and dust off family albums. A donation of a 265 year old night shift photo from Mr IT. Gix shows the I. V. McKay works crew with HV McKay Geo McKay among the figures. Residents with old photos are asked to bring them to the office for potential reproduction in the Ad volute.
The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows held its annual social and dance to an audience of about 850, with 40 visitors from Ballarat Castlemaine and Bacchus Marah. Clarenshaw’s Orpheus Orchestra provided music as performers Miss Delma McDermott and Mrs McMillan entertained. Grand Lodge officers praised the night and Willan received a P.N.G. certificate.
The movie manager blasts his assistant after discovering an advertisement that lists next week's show as Smiling Eyes with a strong comet. He questions what is wrong and rails at the error, underscoring a chaotic publicity effort.
A batch of ratepayers faced Braybrook Shire Court for failing to pay council rates. Ten summonses were issued. five cases were heard with the rest withdrawn after payment or satisfactory arrangements with rate collector Mr R Barnett. Orders totaling £21 18s 9d were made. further summonses are expected to be heard next Thursday.
Rain has made the athletic ground muddy at the technical school. The annual sports meeting is postponed and will be held Friday next, October 12, hoping for better weather and favorable conditions.
Sunshine Golf Club players braved a Canadian pour for a wavey Saturday competition with solid scores. Upcoming four ball event features Vogey and team leader TL Morris as steward. listed last Saturday results show pairs Thompson Morris Johnston Fawcett Hidcock and others with varying scores.
At Ascot Vale the Shire of Brayheick president and Mrs Pridham hosted the Shire Return Bull committee and friends. About 16 attended with dancing, music, and games. Meg R McKay thanked the hosts and hoped for an eventful term. Many local residents were listed as present or sending apologies due to sickness or business. During the event senior police arrangements were noted with Constable Remington in charge at Sun Shine Police Station.
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