23 Oct 1931
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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1931
Page
1
A fragment from a Maidstone era column laments waning support for a local association. It notes illness among members, calls for renewed public engagement, and argues the group should serve the entire community rather than factional interests. The piece questions accountability and urges residents to act as watchdogs.
The incident occurred near a Brooklyn Meat Supply shop when a man seized a rusty box from a bag and hid it close to the counter. Police reported limited options for action against officials, while the Advocate urged civic groups to rally in support.
The list outlines several races at Moonee Valley including the Gardinal Mia Mia Hurdle and the Cox Plate. Horses such as Varte Tas and Lampica Misselow feature among selections with notes on win and place outcomes.
Confusion swirls over Maidstone’s possible annexation by Footscray as Braybrook faces financial strain and a revived movement. Locals fear border shifts will affect governance and rates, with calls to question MLA Prendergast and a new committee forming after a November meeting.
The Wednesday evening ball at Town Hall by the Sunshine Scouts featured festive decorations and a fine supper. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Meky and Gr. Skewes with Vie. as committee chair and Mr. Ivory as secretary guiding efforts. Estimated profit around £15.
The Fall in the Presbyterian Hall will be opened tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m. by Mrs. Geol McKay.
Mr Janes Valentine Harris secretary of HV McKay Ply Luh was struck on the head by a flying ball while playing golf in Flenington on Saturday and died Sunday He was a popular officer of the company The funeral took place Tuesday at the cemetery with several bearers and relatives present The funeral arrangements were handled by Wyck Apps & 8 Ply Ltd A memorial service followed at the grave A second service is planned at Shire Hall on Wednesday November 18 with a band and supper tickets on sale at 4/- and double tickets available A social event is planned with dancing from 8 pm
W. OH Ponsford Ryder and JL Hendry, famed Australian cricketers, with manager Mr. Kelly, visit Sunshine to lecture at the Town Hall on Thursday November 19. Also invited are Mr. BP O'Hara Wood for tennis talk, Kel Young for boxing exhibition, Fitzmaurice the singing footballer, and the Sunshine Mouth Organ Band to perform selections.
Keilor service today and upcoming schedule shows Mr A Graham taking charge promising satisfactory service adhering to lime timetable. Services depart Keilor on Friday during the day and Monday, with various times including 7.40 and 8.55, plus 4.45 Saturday and Sunday runs. fares listed and weekly timetable ends with Sunday services and rates.
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