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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1937
Page
3
The Sunshine Cricket Association rejected a proposal to arrange a consolation four for premiership contenders. Delegates favored the competitive finalship games and believed the social aim of the association should not dampen interest by extending play six weeks beyond the home and home matches ending February 12.
Estate valued at £58 464 left by Sarah Irene McKay of Toorak widow of Slugh Victor McKay founder of Sunshine Harvester Works. Will dated July 1 1985 lodgement for probate after May 14 death. Bequests include £500 to granddaughter Betty McKay Kidd and £250 to Sunshine Presbyterian Church, with remainder divided equally among Cecil Newton McKay Hugh Victor McKay and Hilda.
The marriage of Ethel Louisa Ellingsen eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Albert Ellingsen of Sunshine was celebrated at the Methodist Church Elsternwick on 16 October with Victor Whittaker of Leeton NSW. The bride was given away by Mr Jack Ellingsen attended by Miss Ducie Barnett and supported by Mrs A V Barnett. Mrs A Barnett sister of the bride hosted a reception after which the couple departed for their future home at Leeton.
Congratulations go to Mr and Mrs Cox of Ballarat Row on the birth of a son. The guild meeting date is changed to Thursday next week so president Mrs Lyons can attend. Meeting at Mrs Spratling’s home with speaker Mrs Graham. Mothers' Club cancels euchre and dance coverings to reduce epidemic risk and Footscray patronage.
Mrs Duncan wife of Mr L Dun can a well known carrier of King Edward Avenue underwent an appendical operation at St Andrews Hospital during the week. Latest reports indicate she is progressing favorably.
The Sunshine Football Club committee lauded for a season with revenue under usual by over £100 and no debts left unpaid. Members credited secretary treasurer L Harley F Hayden and star contributor Fred Duff for prudent management and high loyalty despite low public support.
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