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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 12, 1934

Page

3

Ale ently death y hia mem niting

Local obituary notice honors Ale ently who died recently. The fragment lists memorial details and mourners, noting involvement with community groups and past roles. Further specifics are unclear in the readable text.

Antler Week Hit In Noted Ruck Yet

A fragmentary item notes a week with an antler event and a notable hit. Details are unclear, but the reference implies a sequence of occurrences during a period described as a week.

Antler

Rye Practice Ends Amid Quiet Rain Behind School

In a brief, muted scene, rye practice nears its end as rain taps the field while players gather for drills. The coach plans later indoor sessions, stressing focus and safety as the season nears.

Sunshine Anglers Club Angling Event at Werribee River

The Sunshine Anglers held a Sunday competition at the Werribee River pavilion in poor weather. J. L. Smith led with three bream weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces, followed by Geo Green and R. Klix. 15 fish weighed in totaling 9 shillings 1 ounce. Next event is at Bateman's Ford on Jackson's Creek with 7 pm weigh-in. The ladies committee hosts a whist drive at Town Hall on Wednesday October 17.

Sunshine Werribee River J. L. Smith Breany Geo. Green R. Klix Leo Fisher G. Br, Crick C. Degg C. L. Mitchell Foo H. Lay Bateman's Ford Jackson's Creek E. Hyett Bert Craddock W. J. Vummerey Messrs W. Johnon W. Gardiner

Ashes for Sale at 5 Thorpe Street Sunshine

For sale ashes available from A Beachley at 5 Thorpe Street Sunshine. Contact by phone at 128.

Beachley Thorpe St Sunshine

Returned Soldiers' League Meeting Discusses Unemployed Diggers

The Sun shine branch meeting chaired by Mr Baker reviewed actions for fourteen unemployed ex diggers. Members said the branch had done all it could, with some securing work via the secretary and Deer Park. An invitation to an unveiling at the Presbyterian Church and a Duke of Gloucester dinner were noted. Poppy Day funds were to be raised, and a letter sought reasoning for executive secrecy over a broadcasting licence.

Sunshine Baker Preston Sutherland Garrow Deer Park Hugh V McKay Presbyterian Church

Winter at London Zoo Describes Cold Weather Wildlife Reactions

Ki G Boulenger notes polar bears endure cold with minimal baths once temperatures sink below fifty degrees. Elephants suffer cracked skin, while flamingoes and monkeys interact with ice and snow. Sandy the famous ape enjoys snowball play, as zookeepers manage winter care with oil to ease discomfort.

Zoo Polar London Sandy

Trooping of the Color at West Footscray Oval

The 2nd Battalion Footscray Regiment held the fourth annual trooping of the color before about 6000 spectators with Major General E. Tivey taking the salute. Crowds included dignitaries from Footscray and nearby towns as four guards performed with precision.

D2nd Footscray Regiment West Footscray Oval E. Tivey Cmg Dso V.D Col. Derham Bie Footscray Inamis

P A F S Centenary Ball Draws Crowds at Footscray

A large gathering of local protestants attended the P A F S centenary ball at Puilera Hall Footscray with the Mayor and Mayoress of Footscray and Williamstown present. Bro Ledgerwood welcomed guests and Councillor Gray spoke for Williamstown. Dancing continued until midnight with the Blind Orchestra.

Footscray Sunshine and Footscray Lodges Puilera Williamstown Bro. Ledgerwood W.M Footscray Lodge

Birthday Party At Adelaide Street Residence

A pleasant evening celebrated Mrs H F Gilbert's birthday at Adelaide Street Tuesday night. Friends enjoyed music, dancing, and billiards as Mrs Gilbert cut a cake made by her daughter and decorated by Mr W Timothy An. A bouquet of red carnations was presented by Miss L K Baker of Kow.

Mra H. F. Gilbert Adelaide Street Mra Gillert Mex W. ‘Timothy An Mixa L. K. Baker Kow

Keilor Water Supply Urgency Urges Metro Board

At the Kellorshire council meeting Cy Dooly stated the Keilor town and surrounding countryside have an urgent need for an adequate water supply. He urged the Metropolitan Board to undertake a scheme and pledged to devote himself to advancing the project.

Kellorshire Cy. Dooly Keilor Townahiy Metropolitan Board

Man Who Slept for Two Years Across History

Report lists remarkable long sleeps including W Fox toy who slept fourteen days, a German Arnheim case after tram injury lasting two years and four months, Marguerite Reverval the Sleeping Woman of Thenolles who slept nineteen years, and Rip Van Winkle style records of Harms Ho sleeping twenty six years.

Huddersheld England W. Foxtoy Royal Mint Arnheim Marguerite Reverval Thenolles Rip van Winkle Harms Ho

Noxious trade proposal blocked by Keilor Shire Council

At a Keilor shire council meeting a Kingsville applicant sought a licence to run a hides and casings factory on Cemetery Road. The inspector and several councillors argued the operation would be a noxious trade. after debate the council refused the request citing health and area impact.

Keilorshire Meg. Clark Kingsville Street Footacray Pmmit Cemetery Road Keilor T. Pullen Stenson Clark Gippsland Kellor Cr A. Dickson Braybrook Noxinuyrade Metropolitan Board Stevens

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