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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1936
Page
2
Last Saturday the men competed for a trophy donated by Mrs Fowler, with W Dinnell winning after a solid round against bogey. The club records appreciation for her generosity, noting prior tokens of support. Mr R K McDonald supplied a ladies trophy won by Mra J Perry. Tomorrow features a mixed foursomes with partners to be arranged as players arrive. Some of last Saturday scores are listed.
A. G. L. Day of Sunshine claimed £25 damages from Cameron Stewart of Williamstown after a collision at the Barkly and Gordon Streets intersection on August 1. The court heard seven police witnesses and awarded Day £14 17s 6d damages with £7 13s 6d costs against Stewart.
In a bogey competition with Stableford scoring, players gain points as in bogey play and only the points tally. Results list Mrad Perry 5.5.4 0, Mrs Loren 6 14, Miss Thompson as Mrs Deed 12, Mrs Hiscock 10, Mrs Johnston 6 10.
At the monthly meeting of the local poultry breeders, secretary Willmas and speaker Butler urged voting for a marketing board elected by the industry. They argued the board would improve egg quality and control sales, with trains of experiences in candling and export stamping referenced. The group noted 72 percent of eggs were fit for export this year, versus 64 percent last year, and a pulping plant was deemed desirable but unaffordable.
Last Tuesday 25 East Sunshine members and Indy friends attended a Port Melbourne Social Club event in Bay Street. The president welcomed guests, artists performed, and sketches drew Jimmy and Percy resembling team members. An October 3 Sunshine Town Hall appearance is anticipated with many faces on the blackboard and a return trip by parlor coaches planned for about 60 members.
The Sunshine Cricket Association announces a October 3 start with matches listed: East Sunshine Avy versus Nettlefoldn at East Sunshine, Druids v St Albans at Druids, M.A.LO.0.F. v East Sunshine B at M.U. ground. Umpires assigned, new umpires trialed, and a standard ball to be used amid reform efforts.
Council notes progress on concrete footpaths Hampahice to the railway and opposite the shire, with paths bolted and replaced by concrete. Planting at Prime Plantation and Routorks Park proceeds with fencing and grassing. roadway widening, tram terminus access, and drainage work along Thomson Street and Ballarat Road continue. Culverts at Loi Creek, cost to date about £10,509, and revised Ballarat Road drainage adds £150.
Stanley Brown of Deer Park, pupil of Miss Keeney, scored 86 percent with honours in violin Grade H6 at the Australian Music Examinations Board. He earned high commendations for intonation and bowing from examiners. Prince's Premier Laundry, dubbed the modern laundry in Australia, opens Sunshine depots with prompt service, listed in this issue's advertising volume.
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