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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1937
Page
8
During Dr Stenson's railway fare report at Keilor Council last Saturday the term slum was criticized as overused. Dr Dickson urged substitution with congested to avoid stigmatizing residents in crowded districts. Dr Gooch joined the objection citing overuse and implied harsh imagery, though the exact jokes remained unconfirmed.
In a thrilling Bacchus Marsh course race the Deer Park Amateur Cycling Club staged its largest event to date. E Woods led early with Clack and Rollinson in pursuit, finally winning as Rollinson and Holloway filled minor places while Pengelly earned time honors and Allen was close at the finish. New members are invited to join the club.
Keilor Shire Council members discuss wartime air raid dangers as Dr Stevens argues for dispersing populations into open spaces to minimize casualties. He cites damage in Spain and China and urges planning to reduce death toll in Australia. The debate continues with council president Fare guiding next steps.
Sunshine anglers report a strong freshwater season start at Darra well Guim with a record entry. E Nicholls wins the trophy. H Weaver second, C Bailey third with a 2 lb 5 oz brown trout. Laurie Block earns novice trophy. Next Sunday moves to Clarkefield on Jackson's Creek.
The committee of the Deer Park Tennis Club has prepared for an all night dance on September 17 from 8 pm to 2 30 am. The hall will be fitted with amplifiers and novelties galore, with a first class supper and a moderate admission charge.
In cooperation with the Country Roads Board, Braybrookshire council has planted trees along Ballarat Road from Deer Park to Rockbank. The Board supplies materials while the council handles fencing and planting. The plantations will be maintained by the Board and future work aims to extend to McIntyre Road, creating eight fine avenues.
Sunshine Harvest Rifle Club members fired at 800 yards on Saturday. Capt Hodge and Vice-captain A Masson led with 48s on handicap 4, Hodge winning on count back with a four ball finish and Masson claiming an inner with his penultimate shot.
At the last meeting a hearty welcome was given to Bro. Baird the new district president. Sick visitors were reported including Bros. Watson Noble Ellens and Nelson. Attendance issues were discussed and the main business planned for the Druids annual conference. A euchre tournament followed with prize winners C Hanlon Smith Grenfell Crick Butterham Hauser. Delegates attended the Sunshine and District Cricket Association meeting and emphasis was placed on harmony and cooperation with affiliated clubs.
A woman visits a chemist and buys face cream lipstick and eyebrow products. She asks for black hair dye at one shilling a bottle and says she will use it to look her best for burying her husband tomorrow.
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