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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 27, 1950

Page

3

Harriers Hold Presentation Dance at MARK'S Harriers Club

The annual presentation event at MARK'S Harriers Club drew visitors, parents and councillors. Trophies for the 1950 season were handed by President L James and Secretary A Philpott along with Crs. Beachley and Castley. New coach Arch Campbell spoke on trainees while Social Secretary Merv Petherick was praised for arranging the evening. Bettess' Band provided music.

Mark’s Merv Petherick Bettess

Albion Children Essay Competition Held by Fathers’ Association

Pupils of Albion State School in grades III IV V and VI will compete in an essay contest on Co operation between the home and the school. Prizes of 10 shillings 6 pence go to grade winners. A junior drawing contest offers a toy for first prize. Entries close November 9 and prize giving occurs at the bazaar November 25.

Albion State School Fathers’ Association

Music Classes Fill Cultural Need in Sunshine

A series of lectures on Music For All of Us by the Adult Education Council at the Technical School concluded last Thursday. Mr H Jeffrey, an expert, led sessions with humor and insight, followed by a social at Mr and Mrs E Hargreaves. The council thanks contributors and hopes for a repeat course next year, with details to be announced in the Sunshine Advocate.

Adult Education Council H. Jeffrey Jeffrey E. Hargreaves Hargreaves Poolman Kayser Durham-Smith Dorothy Bennetts Sunshine Council of Adult Education Sunshine Advocate

Auction Sale Price For Five Room House

A fragment notes an auction where £1500 was paid for a five roomed house located at 12 Drum. The terse record records a real estate sale event with the stated amount and address.

Sunshine Old Boys Association Annual Meeting

The Sunshine Old Boys Association held its annual meeting with wide attendance and keen interest. Officers elected for the coming year were President J T Hyde. Vice Presidents W Singleton G Kirby A Hatchard R Hiskins. Treasurer A Buttimer. Social Secretary Reg Hand. Sports Secretary J Riley. Secretary Bill Hallahan. Reg Hand hosted a social in the theatre hall afterward for members and friends.

Sunshine Old Boys‘ Association Sunshine Old Boys’ Association J. T. Hyde W. Singleton G. Kirby A. Hatchard R. Hiskins A. Buttimer Reg Hand J. Riley Bill Hallahan

Appalled by speed of brown coal trucks on Ballarat Road

Dr Dobson voiced strong concern at Monday's Council meeting over the rapid passage of coal laden vehicles along Ballarat Road. He urged authorities to address the dangerous practice and investigate enforcement options.

Ballarat Rd Dobson

Plastic icing for cakes at St Mark's Hall

An article invites housekeepers to a talk on plastic icing at St Mark's Hall on Thursday 2 November at 2 30 pm with visiting artists providing a musical programme.

St Mark’s Hall

Oak finished ice chests and walnut furniture sale

Strongly constructed oak finished ice chests are described as well packed and ideal for hot days. The ad notes solid hardwood construction with walnut finish and ample book space, plus strong walnut veneer crystal cabinets and mirror backed items.

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