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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1936
Page
5
Eggs offered for sale by a breeder at 81 per 100. The note mentions hens and availability, with references to Oxford and Al̄bans areas.
The Albion community hosted a Scottish Night featuring dances and a composite orchestra. Proceeds exceeded £3, benefiting the Albion Mothers' Club with Miss F. Twomey delivering dances in national dress and Mr F. Stark serving as chief organizer.
Several meetings have organized the St Albans shire picnic to be held at Keilor next Saturday October 17. Busex buses will depart St Albans at 9.30 10.45 and 1.30 to transport families from all areas. Donations are being canvassed by the Mothers Club and school committee to ensure success. The Mothers Club has booked the hall for Cup Eve. The Progress Association plans a Tuesday meeting and a Wednesday hall event for the Girls Gymnasium Club. The St Albans State School collected 35 dozen eggs for the annual hospital egg appeal.
The Deer Park Cyclists concluded a 20 mile open handicap on September 26 with 17 entries. H O'Brien won fastest time at 54 3 secs, followed by R Shepherd, F Wilson, J Smillie, H Rollinson, and C Bell as fastest unplaced. Progress aggregate points list Bell leading, Shepherd and James next. Tomorrow's 20 mile championship will invite new riders with three prior performances and awards a sash to the winner.
The Sunshine B team beat Ringwood 108 to 96 with players Andrew Wilson Wintle Ellingsen and others, while the C team defeated Ascot Vale 59 to 46. B team travel to Canterbury with a large squad. C team to meet Newport at Sunshine. Sunshine Band praised for providing music at the green opening.
Mrs Margaret Cannon died at age 86 at her Couch Street residence Sunshine widow of Patrick Cannon. She left a large family 11 sons all predeceased and many daughters 43 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. The Cannon family long resident and esteemed locally.
On Wednesday night October 14 Mr Jackson will present moving pictures at the Baptist Boys' Club. Hyde Street Bands’ leading cornet player performs a selection and other items will entertain. Admission is sixpence, proceeds go to the new hall building fund.
On Thursday October 15 at 8, Sunshine Theatre hosts Picture Night to raise funds for the District Band. Main attractions include Jane Withers in Gentle Julia and George O’Brien in Whispering Smith Speaks. Organized by the ladies committee led by secretary Mrs Guy with popular prices.
In the Sunaria contest at South Street last week Miss Elsa Haas failed to reach the eight finalists yet earned high praise from judge Thorold Waters who called her an experienced intelligent singer. The article notes judging standards vary and commends Haas for her merit.
Two men prepare to swim when one notes their shins are in rough shape. The other reveals they were playing bridge earlier and I led back my wife's weak suit, a quip on a gambler’s misstep.
Property owners warn that any person found trespassing or damaging property on the Glen Galla Estate will be prosecuted without further notice. The executors of the estate of L. A. Fat are issuing the order for enforcement and penalties.
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