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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1940
Page
3
The Bray brook Council heard that Korrooit Creek receiving effluent from Deer Park factories shows chemical pollution. Government analysis notes Sample 1 is marginally suitable for stock use while Sample 2 is highly polluted and acidic, posing irritation risk to swimmers. Further bacteriological tests will follow once results come in.
On Sunday September 8 Sunshine Church of Christ will conduct the evening service by Endeavour Society members. Visitors and members anticipate an interesting meeting with special singing by the church’s young people and vocal items by Miss E Larcombe and Mr John Stevens. The youth have shown strong interest and are prepared to lead the service.
From Friday to 9 p m Hampshire Road bustled as residents joined a penny collection led by Mr Seymour. The Sunshine Band performed in the street while volunteers managed the line and urged donations. By Saturday morning total receipts reached £105 13s 11d with expenses at £30, thanks to voluntary help and widespread public support.
On Wednesday September 4 Sun Shine golf associates enjoyed a Canadian foursomes day with Mrs Herweg and Mrs A Perry delivering a notable combined score of 95 from 51 out and 44 in, net 70. Runners up included Mrs J Perry and Mrs Buttimer and Mrs Lorenz with Mrs Hauser.
Nobel's Soccer Club aims for a third straight State final after beating Northcote Old Boys 14 0 and Yallourne en route to the semi final. Journeying to Olympic Park they face Brighton with a likely eleven including Sharp Weir Whittaker Barton and Young. The curtain raiser pits Prahran against South Melbourne with the Dockerty Cup date set for 14 September.
The Deer Park lodge held a send off for Essie Carrick who is leaving town to join camp. Carrick ran a local store for over two years and was active in lodge social harmony work. Bro Basil Townsend praised his contributions as other members spoke.
Two listed opportunities. First a five room terrace house with land 60 by 100 feet offered at £500, described as cheap investment and promising rental return. Second vacant land 50 by 130 feet in Albion, in a good position, priced at £85.
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