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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1936
Page
7
A playful story features a dictionary and a learned book mocking a fairy tale collection until the fairy tale book explains its own value through a girl’s life lessons. An editor’s corner page adds jokes and a sports recap, highlighting Tottenham’s 4 2 win over Melbourne High and trophy honors.
A surreal scene unfolds with a schoolmaster and pupils in darkness as talking fairy tales debate lessons. A physics or science book taunts a fairy tale volume while a boy discusses notes, bulbs, and tools. The fragment ends with Wilfred Clayton’s marks, 2 and 25.
Tottenham schoolboys beat Melbourne High 4 2 to win the Hartley Shield Victorian championship. Both sides had won their leagues and a late inclusion of junior players from Melbourne drew concern as the match opened with Tottenham kicking into the wind. H Bird set up Berkuson for Tottenham’s first goal amid early pressure.
A local contest closes Monday October 26 at anpan. Players must form words from Advocate letters with each letter used once, except A. Each correct word earns a mark. results announced November 13.
Sunshine Methodist Young Men's Gymnasium Club announces a display of tumbling and physical culture by junior and senior pupils at Sunshine Town Hall on Tuesday October 20. Tickets cost 1 shilling and 1 shilling 6 pence including tax. feature act by Black Knight or Rice troupe.
The Mothers' Club donated £30 to Sunshine School and organises a children's party on Saturday October 24 in the school building. An Australian Tea will be held on Friday with head teacher and vocational guidance officer Mr Gilva to advise parents. A district sports event is at Yarraville cricket ground Friday evening with a strong contingent of pupils. Parents are urged to attend next Thursday meeting and a swimming certificates presentation by Dr Frank Beaurepaire is planned for successful pupils.
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