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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1924
Page
2
Poultry Notes advise careful incubation of eggs either under a hen or in an incubator, noting 19 to 21 days to hatch depending on freshness. Emphasizes tank checks, lamp cleanliness, heater overhauls, thermometer use, proper heat, and keeping hens confined. Also covers brood coops, foster mothers, and coop maintenance for safe hatch completion.
A historical discussion on fruit tree health notes common diseases and drought frost challenges. It highlights spraying as a current control method, praising a locally designed engine driven spray set from a southern hemisphere manufacturer. The piece describes its efficiency, cost, accompanying expert guidance, spare parts, and a jetter attachment to combat blowfly in sheep.
A local communications note highlights 80 social events including balls and dances at Clontarf and Railway Place in Sunshine. The listings emphasize community gatherings, social functions, and dance occasions across the area.
Tailor Mr Foley, late of Charles Lane and Company, will visit the establishment every Thursday at the fairdressing Saloon. Represented by Mr Jack.
A long notice describes a Friday social event supervised by Moses Vincent and Anerisan, with Miss Freda Hor and W. Tittate hosting, and the Hall packed for a convivial evening. It notes a prize for best all round performance, praises quality and effort, and mentions preparations for a general sports meeting on the local football ground around Christmas time. The piece also covers post office transfers to Mr Diggs, cricket enthusiasts, and anticipated fundraising at a Footwear charity. It cites a recent sale of Mesm Hullarat Rew property and hints at a forthcoming committee to organize seasonal sports, details to be announced in the Advocate.
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