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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1936
Page
3
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By Arthur A Lyons an account of local preachers in Victorian Sunshine region. It notes arrangements, exhortations, and debates among early locals Nelson, John, Caleb Powell and others. The article mentions a 100 year old church foundation, local trials, and a Local Preachers Day observed on September 6 with a regional association service.
Mrs James Warmington former resident of the Sunshine area died this week after illness. She leaves a husband and four children. Funeral from her residence Rosanna to the Met General Cemetery was largely attended. Services were at home and graveside by Reverends Cy Harland Lawton Tenthcote Fletcher and Evans. Sunshine attendees included D A Peterron W Roach and others.
The Sunshine District Cricket Association held its annual meeting at Sunshine Town Hall. Drayton chaired. delegates from East Sunshine, Sun Shine, Druid, Nettlefolds and others attended. The season showed prosperity with Druids as premier and the association shield won. new clubs entered and tours planned to Wonthaggi.
The story traces a woman who marries the man another person desired, highlighting themes of choice and happiness within a social context.
At the Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning the Rev Kevan paid tribute to the late Mex James Warmington praising his fortitude and cheerful nature through years of suffering. Sympathy pours to the bereaved family including his wife Mrs Adamson and four sons John Wilson Stuart and Ian plus old friends Mr John and Mr Tom Adamson.
The Sunshine Anglers hosted a fishing competition at Hildon Reservoir with Peter Simpson taking first prize for a bag of twelve trout weighing 11lb 6oz. Bert Craddock placed second with five trout and two Macquarie perch, while F H Lay finished third with four trout and one Macquarie perch totaling 7lb 2oz. A total of 23 trout and 10 Macquarie perch weighed in for 44lb 6 oz. Next week the club meets at Launching Place at 5:30am with weigh-in at 6:00pm.
At the Keilor Shire council meeting on Saturday Norman Woods, shire secretary, was appointed a justice of the peace and received the council’s congratulations. The session also discussed finishing post permission for Hartley’s Pty Ltd to the Colac to Melbourne cycle race and barriers for the finishing area on Ballarat Road Albion. Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board supplied details on Sun shine station staffing and fire equipment. Miss M A Britton replaces ill Heath-listed Dr F B Plier at Sunshine State School on a temporary basis.
At the September meeting Mr FL Bennett chaired in the president's absence. The group discussed a future picnic to Stinton and Sonnranunculus farm near Geelong on October 17. Interested persons should contact the secretary. Schedules for the airing show are available from the secretary at 41 Anderson Street.
The Progress Association notes a Crown Law department reply on Sunshine court house funding. It seeks continued agitation for Hampablee Road fencing opposite the Town Hall to replace the current post and jail structure. Shire council support backs a ministerial request to urge urgent construction. Dr E Drayton thanks colleagues for support and satisfaction with his leadership during his term.
The golden jubilee of St John’s Anglican Church Deer Park begins with a jubilee tool at Deer Park Public Hall. Guests include Rev B A Kay and Mex Ray. A 60 candle cake will be lit and shared. Attendees feature numerous reverends and local notables. A Melbourne concert follows. A jubilew service Sunday at 7 15 pm led by Rev R McVay. Children addressed by Mr Chas Muling at 2 15 pm Sunday. Final service on same day by Rev Dr A Law Toorak. Large congregations expected.
Following an August 14 High Court judgment, Keilor Shire Council plans to auction 19 allotments at North Essendon owned by Keilor Land Pty Ltd. The £1326 4s 2d general rates and street construction debt is pursued under Local Government Act provisions charging municipal rates on private property. Metropolitan Board notes sewer work awaits completion of houses, with sewers largely to be laid on private land.
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