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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1932
Page
2
The St Albans Progress Association marks a silver jubilee celebrating decades of local improvements from kerosene to electricity and better roads. Leaders like Mr. Luxford are praised for persistence, with a large gathering, speeches, and a late night celebration highlighting community spirit and future progress.
The Harvester Cricket Club elected officers at its annual meeting with W. Rh. McKay as President and John McLean as Senior Vice-President. Delegates Downing and Cousins were named, and committee chairs announced as part of the year’s leadership. The club voted to leave the Industrial Cricket Association for the Footscray District Association. The report noted 7 wins 1 loss and 11 draws in the first round, semi final defeat by the Cuming-Smith team, a reduced debit balance, and Life Memberships awarded to Vic McKay and John.
At the Maidstone Methodist Church last Sunday Rev Dennis preached a splendid sermon to a crowded church. The Sacrament was observed at service end. A.C.M meeting is set for next Sunday with Miss M Govan presiding. A minor accident occurred at Ballarat Road and Omar Street when a motorist struck a horse in darkness but both escaped with minor damages. Euchre and Dance events were held in Maidstone hall with prizes won by various attendees. The Maidstone Football Club ladies committee held their season closer with a Euchre and Dance. The mother of Mr Les Collins is gravely ill and prayers are asked for her recovery. River riding voters regret Dr W Pridham’s loss in the presidential race. Maidstone Band C grades plan a practice for the Footscray District Vennis Tournament starting the 17th with selected players listed.
Holy Communion at St Andrews officiated by Rev Harwood. A novelty night drew a good crowd. Monte Carlo won by Miss Leader and John Dodd. Longtime resident James Rocket dies at 84. funeral at Footscray Cemetery. Sadie Middleton returns from hospital after two operations. New salamander track in Darnley Street aids six local families. Braybrook Cricket Club to begin practice with home matches planned. Ground Management to mow tall grass on local grounds.
About ninety nine entries were received for the Shire Hall Baby Show. Judging had begun when the edition went to press and a full report will follow next week.
A member cites stray dogs as the district’s greatest nuisance, reporting 15 dogs in one street and 23 in another with five near a rubbish tin. The association asks the council to procure a dog cart for regular raids.
The Progress Association held its monthly meeting chaired by President J H Adams. Two new members were nominated and attention was drawn to issues in Ridley Street and the Durham Road footbridge. Members protested the M M BW rate increase and extra school fees and supported removing the saleyards to relieve unemployment.
Brunswick 11 9 87 defeats Sunshine 10 6 66 in a windy final round. Gregory scores 5 goals, Bleasby 2, with Guy, Battimer, and McKinnon also contributing. Perry, Dempster, J McIntyre, Gregory, and B Guy named best players. Sunshine set to face Thornbury in semi final at South Kensington.
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