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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1948
Page
2
A WW2 era letter from Edgar Beattie in Lincoln thanks Australian donors for food shipments to Britain. He recalls wartime service in Rhodesia and Singapore, praises Australian air crews, notes food shortages and household struggles, and expresses hope in friendship between nations as the new year begins.
Liberal News and Views outlines finalizing plans for a Sunshine Community Hospital fundraiser carnival at Deer Park on Saturday April 10. The meeting on Monday April 5 at 8 30 p.m. in Shire Hall supper room will confirm wheelbarrow challenges and possible others. Sunshine Band offers free musical entertainment and cakes and fees are sought from volunteers. Transport seats should be booked by telephoning Mrs. Riley MW 9756 or Mr. W. J. Bell MW 9121.
The Younger Set lists a Dance Committee meeting tonight at 8 p m at Shire Hall to plan the April 24 dance. Magazine Committee meets April 5 at Bob’s home 2 Coolamon St. Executive Committee now meets Friday April 16 at D Baker’s 30 Burnewang. General Meeting Monday April 19. Working Court gathers Saturday morning at 10 80 am with afternoon practice.
The Local Association held its Annual Meeting with many ladies attending and listened to Mrs Sam McKay recount her trip to Britain. Plans for the Food for Britain drive continue with Guides manning four trucks and a Shire Hall rally set for Saturday April 10. The 1st Sunshine Guides celebrate their 2nd Class badges and enjoyed a damp but cheerful outing to Ferntree Gully and Upwey despite rain and a muddy hike back.
Seventeen members joined 1200 scouts at Gilwell Park Gembrook for Easter Camp. Rain hindered activities but provided learning as they gear up for Ringwood Pan Pacific Jamboree in December. Parents Committee to host gift sale Saturday May 22 before Scout Week. Food for Britain collection planned for Saturday April 10 with helpers to meet in uniform at Shire Hall at 8 15 a.m.
Relatives of Mr. John Montgomery of Kororoit Street Sunshine held a Surprise Party for his 86th birthday on Sunday March 21 with sons daughters sons in law daughters in law and grandchildren attending. A long district residence and Echuca fire brigade survivor now retired from McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd after 25 years.
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