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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1938
Page
4
The Editor comments on Maidstone ratepayers protests to Braybrook Shire Council over charges for Carnaly Street reconstruction. Evidence suggests past charges for similar work and a conference between council and ratepayers is proposed to avoid costly legal action and foster community spirit.
A Sunshine editor letters page urges Maidstone Braybrook and Maribyrnong areas to unite for thousands of healthy working class families. He advocates cooperation to boost livelihoods and criticizes national health insurance and banking policy while calling for democratic reform and government responsiveness.
The Advocate letter argues the Lyons National Insurance Act reduces wages and overburdens workers. It condemns government and M.H.R. Casey and warns voters to note anti working class stance before elections. It also praises MPs like A Drakeford for loyalty.
Property trespass warning for Glen Galla Estate with prohibition on damage and poison threats attributed to The Executors Estates L. A. Vairbehm.
A letter from GE Dobson of Maidstone urges MPs to study division data and continue public attention on the question. He argues for careful consideration by representatives to ensure community wellbeing and national welfare as a path toward installing stable government.
St Mark's Amateur Athletic Club hosted its annual Presentation Night at Manunie Hall Tusilay week with large attendance. Notables included Dr and Mrs Varsone, Mr Bennett welcomed guests, presentations for track and cross country winners, and Miss V King honored for service. Music by P Wrager and B Carrell provided entertainment and supper followed.
Trials at Selwyn Park showcased strong performances with H. Walker edging Cox in the mile, W. Avery and A. Mudford winning 100 yd heats, and Beynon hailed as a top prospect after a 230 yd win. Dunkley and Hale tied 6 ft 2 in high jump, Mattinson won shot, signaling selection potential for the opening day.
The report lists top placements in events led by R. Hale and F. Dunkley. Dunkley wins the mile heat and throws, while Hale shares high jump glory with Dunkley. Other finishes include Beynon Pippett and McKay in sprints and field events with detailed distances and times.
All Aboard Club held a garden party at Mrs Nuttall with 40 ladies present. Mrs Wright could not attend the Central Group address. A Shire Hall meeting fixed plans to take Ward 16 old men on November 17 with a social travel talk by Miss Boster on November 3. Sympathy extended to members with ill husbands.
An appreciative audience gathered at Shire Hall on Tuesday night for the Third Annual Display of the Methodist Young Men’s Gymnasium. The program showcased varied acts including junior pommel horse, senior pyramid on parallel bars, and instructor routines from Weber and Rice’s Health and Strength College. C. J. Whimpress and Ian Weber performed hand to hand balancing, while George Pryde was credited for much of the preparation.
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