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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 23, 1938

Page

4

Selwyn Park Track Proposal Wins Support at Meeting

The St Mark's Harriers urged the council to build a four-lap running track at Selwyn Park. Dr Robinson and Dr Lowe debated costs and benefits, with a loan of £50 proposed and eventual approval as the motion carried.

Helwyn Park St. Mark's Harriers’ Club Sugvesting H. Robinson Lowe Harriera Robinson Monster Sports Victoria Watson Port Mad Dedrick Sunshine Glendensing

Druid Society Sees Meetings and Social Plans Detailed

The Sunshine Druids held a September 16 meeting at St Mark s Hall with many members present. New president Wittick spoke as A D P while plans for a club social and charity events were laid out, including a theatre fundraiser on October 6 and a Masonic Ball on October 29.

Sunshine Druids St. Mark's Hall Roskilly A.D. D.P Wittick Cricket Club Yicrare Sunshine Theatre Pest Shore Beable National Insurance Cruics of Victoria Andre Unis Lodge Minimare Mente i Hsa

Albion Lodge Entertain Ladies at Wis Night

Albion Lodge held a Wis night for 170 dancers at the Masonic Hall with wartime warmth. Fay Mann helped hand out daffodil bouquets while guests and many named members enjoyed a catered evening, music by Jack Switzer, and a festive alders finale.

Albion Lodge Masonic Hall War Heo Goo, Jase Js. Jans Cruffel Bro W. Lee Lee Hope of Yarraville G. Hall Hall Robbie Burns Calway Mis. Tippett Gellibrand H. Kolley Mra. Kolley Verdun Bruce Smith Smith A. Paton Paton Williamstown St. Andrew Geo, Gann Jack Switzer

Sunshine Cycling Club: Grenfell wins 35 mile handicap ahead

In a windy race before a large crowd at Rockbank, 8 min handicapper Grenfell wins a tight 35 mile event by a tyre from R Grenfell. Slater finishes third as Connelly and others push to the lead. 37 finishers clock fast times despite gear trouble and a 3 mile lead group. Preparations begin for a 40 mile handicap in two weeks with record entries.

Grenfell Rockbank I. Wight H. Slater R. Grenfell Teaders Melton L. McPherson Jin Connelly G. Dickson J. Preaton Miles N. Pengelly E. Gregory Connelly HW. Slater J. Preston Sunshine Club

Merle Ellingsen earns honors in music exams

Merle Ellingsen daughter of Mr and Mrs J Elling sen Drummartin Street Sunshine passed University Examinations for piano gaining honors in Grade IV. In London Coll examinations held in June she passed Advanced Intermediate with honors 88 marks. Teacher Mr Zid Robinson.

Merle Ellin Merle J. Ellingsen Drummartin Street Sunshine Merley Zid Robinson

Repeal the National Insurance Zone Act, Letter to the Editor

A reader argues against the National Insurance Zone, calling it reactionary and unjust. The letter criticizes contributions for men and lower benefits for women, loss of sickness pay, and rapid forfeiture of payments after unemployment, urging repeal and describing broad public opposition in Australia.

Sydney

Deer Park Amateur Cycling backs a 40 mile handicap race

Deer Park cyclists held a 40 mile handicap over an out and back course from the Albion railway gates with 25 riders. Hy omnes posted fastest time of 1.41.59, winner J. Smellie came in 1.42.58 and next Saturday the club plans a 60 mile race from St. Albans road near Albion Gates with £8 in prize money and prizes for top places and fastest times. Members may join via secretary Mr Cameron.

Deer Park Albion Railway J. Smellie H. O'Brien G. Alldis O Cameron C Allen Astest Hy Omnes St. Albans Road Albion Railway Gates Brooks Saddle J. Roy Duffy K. Gray Ae Cameron Albionnes Hocking Street Footscray

Memorial window dedicated in Deer Park notes tribute

The Deer Park service remembered Reith and Jock Mourles with 200 attendees at the memorial window dedication conducted by Bishop Baker. Rev A Lyons read the Bible and Mrs Lyons sang while the window was lit for an overflow crowd both day and night, inviting parishioners to visit Sundays.

Reith Anl Jock Mourles Bishop Baker Rev A. Lyons

Methodist Church Service Stirs Parish with Reading Verse

Parish records describe a Sunday service where hymns and readings were presented. The choir and attendees participated as the pastor led prayers and reflections, with emphasis on communal worship and spiritual renewal.

Branch meeting notice in St Mark's Hall Sunshine

The Branch A.N A and A.W.A will meet Tuesday at 8 p m in St Mark's Hall Sunshine F W Scott secretary Hawksburn address I Rewell secretary Chapman Street Sunshine Mr F W Scott will attend at Advocate Office between 7 30 and 8 30 p m for convening members attendance notes

A.N A A.W.A St. Mark's Hall Sunshine F. W. Scott Hawksburn Rd Hawksburn I. Rewell Chapman St Advocate

Manchester Unity 1.0 Lodge Meeting Notice

The Loyal Sunshine Lodge of Manchester Unity 1.0 will hold its next meeting on Wednesday at St. Mark's Hall 8 p.m. Forrest Street. J. L. Westcott presiding.

Manchester Unity C.F. Loyal Sunshine Lodge St. Mark's Hall

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