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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1930
Page
2
An advertisement extols Sanders Eucalyptus Extracts as the purest antiseptic, urging use of drops on handkerchiefs and in baths, mouthwash, and drinks. It claims Dundedin 1926 First Order of Merit and Gold Medal at Amsterdam for superior quality and effectiveness in winter ailments.
One ton weight equal sale of best box blocks delivered in Sunshine and District at 30 shillings per ton from half ton. Orders accepted at Hampshire Road, Cham bers. Phone Sunshine 44ac. Bartlett, Toolerp Vale.
Report from Las sella Park Deer Park on preparations for a November sports day. Concert at Junehine Hall aided Errington Reserve funds. Local election officers listed, Luxford praises, boundary road deputation planned, school collections for shire appeal and Foundling Home, euchre party profits, snake bite update, unemployed relief committee discussions and funding limits.
Wallan H Valmadre, baker of Surrey Mills, faced charges in the Sunshine fourth for assaulting Checker W Bristow and travelling without a ticket. He was fined £5 with 10s costs, and 14 days in default on the major charge, plus £0 7s on the other. Witnesses described the struggle and Valmadre’s intoxicated conduct aboard the tram.
The article reports on efforts by transport firms in England to form clubs to fund safety measures and reduce fines for drivers of taxis and charabancs. It notes the challenge of unroadworthy vehicles and the plan to pool resources through weekly contributions to cover penalties and promote safer operations.
Principal reported term two enrollment figures with 140 students in Selinet 1a and 655 total across courses, noting fewer apprentices filling vacancies. Open Night set for November 20 and annual exam period from November 10 to December 12. Education Department letter discussed concentrating certain classes including iron moulding at Footscray Technical School.
A fragmented report notes dissatisfaction with a chairman and council. It mentions plans to protest if representations do not bear fruit and references evening classes and a government subsidy cut of two percent per annum.
Benjamin Crawford treig aged 65 died at his residence Hallarat road on 19h inet. The funeral was held at 644 Wet with interment at Footscray centers Moor. Walter A. Warne of Footscray led the funeral arrangements. He arrived in Australia in 1887 with his elder brother Braybrook. He was versatile in many arts and sports and led Braybrook to the district Draught Championship during the boom period. He also played cricket in the early nineties for Braybrook and was known as a skilled painter and decorator in the city. Funeral attendance reflected his community ties and long service.
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