23 Sep 1938
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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1938
Page
1
Notable picks list multiple horses across hurdles and handicaps with Aurie's Star and Keerie highlighted as top bets. Includes mentions of Fulham Kerry Ray David Quex Merrit O'Flaherty Ellison Lindsay Philax Firewood and others in various races.
During the week a glove a ladies hand bag and a girl's beret were found and handed into this office. Owners may claim by applying with proper description.
The Albion Cricket Club outlines plans for Charlie Vande and a community singing evening in the shire hall on Tuesday September 27 at 8 p.m. The competition is popular and many entries were accepted. A practice match is set at the ground won Saturday next at 2 p.m. A cordial welcome is extended to all players old and new.
Work on the foundation of the new girls school progresses with plans for laying the foundation stone by the Minister of Public Instruction Sir John Harris MLC on Wednesday 28 September at 2 00 pm. Chief Inspector EF P Eltham and other department officers will accompany him. Local industries parents and others are urged to attend to show support for new educational facilities in the district. The building is planned to be among the finest in the metropolitan area and to spur further development soon.
The draw lists Waratah versus East Sunshine Albion 2nds versus UAOD Grand United versus Sunshine MUFOFD versus Druids St Albans versus Albionists. Matches to be played on the grounds of the first named team. Mrs G E Dobson of Maidstone is appointed Justice of the Peace. Mr C A Boyle of Sunshine named Meat Inspector for Braybrook Shire after the death of Mr Joe Kennedy.
The annual event on the school oval featured over eighty events with strong house rivalries. Organisers led by H. M. David praised by officials and Parents for support as amplifier use aided announcements and competition direction.
A civic notice declares Thursday October 6 as a day for all residents to participate in community events regardless of age. Organizers urge attendance at local venues and public gatherings to celebrate inclusive participation.
A large gathering celebrated the marriage of Ella McLeod and Douglas Stevens at Sunshine Presbyterian Church on Saturday September 17. Ella wore ice blue satin lined crepe with a tulle veil, carried blue hyacinth and forget me nots, and was given away by her father. The groom is from St. Albans and the couple received many kind gifts at the reception back at the bride’s home.
Mr. R. V. Seymour announces the shop will close at 12.30 p.m. on Wednesday September 2 for a show holiday. The notice specifies a brief early close for the occasion.
Mr Newman of Blaternwick gave a timely lecture to the Horticultural Society on September 20 at the shire hall. He demonstrated potting with many plants soils sands and manures. Topics included Asparagus Sprengeri maiden hair Rex begonias cyclamens dracena pelargoniums and rare lilies Valeta and Hippeastrum. Members praised Dr J R Parsons on his election as shire president. Competitions results and plans for the annual spring show set for October were announced.
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