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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 18, 1941

Page

2

Unkempt Gardens and Playgrounds Discussed by Sun Shine Progress

At a Sun shine Progress Association meeting comments from Mr 8 C Graham spurred repairs to Withers Street playgrounds and other town garden plots. Dr Lowe noted the Parks and Council committee sought 100 to fund maintenance and improvements with plans for an extra employee and enforcement.

Sunshine Progress Association 8. C. Graham Withers Street Lowe Council Parks and Feng Committee Hie Engity Aeenet Vietoria Bart Dleemen Berpest Jena Lawes Cr Drayton Geeham America

Correction Notice on Inventor Attribution for Theatre Taaldeste

An apology is issued to Dr Pridh Theatre Taaldeste and to Pridham regarding an error in inventor attribution for a motion before the Connert recengiice a junior bork. The statement was misrecorded and the reporter’s draft was indecipherable to the machine compositor.

Pridham Connert Bork Willa

Braybrook Council Announces New Air Raid Wall Sheets

Braybrook Council prints wall sheets with public safety guidance for air raids and will distribute them to households within a few days to inform residents on protective measures and procedures.

Braybrook

Keilor Shire Council Criticizes War Shelter Costs

At the Keilor Shire Council meeting Dr Wy Parsons attacked the State Emergency Council for Defence over forcing wall sheet costs onto councils. He noted some municipalities agreed while others saved ratepayers money by resisting. The president Dr Jolly called the expenses scandalous and questioned the proposed split for air raid shelters with 50 per cent Commonwealth, 25 per cent municipal, and 25 per cent State funding. A motion by Dr Hilbert to refer the matter to local MPs was moved.

Keilor Wy Parsons State Emergency Council For Defence Dr. Jolly Commonwealth Hilbert

Anzac Service Next Friday Observed at Shire Hall

Anzac Day events will be held next Friday outside the Shire Hall with wreaths placed on the memorial tablet. The local ROSS branch will send a speaker and a combined service will feature Rev Dr John McKeagie and district clergy. A fundraiser for the Sailors Distress Fund will be offered during the evening.

Renina Shire Arial ROSS Menerin John McKeagie Distrihurches Haniel Joey

New Innovation at Our Lady's Church Sunshine ANZAC breakfast

Sunshine and surrounding suburbs host a communion service at Our Lady's Church Sunshine on ANZAC Day morning. The Catholic War Veterans association includes Sunshine, Williamstown, Footscray, Yarraville and Newport units with parade and breakfast led by Ken King president of the Seoul branch. Speakers include Cr Vath and MLA Mr Mallen. First such event aims to honor 106 veterans from the Taxi war and current conflict.

Sunshine Williamstown Footscray Yarnaville Newport Our Lady's Chur Sunshine Umes Bod Rysex Ken, King Seoul Ferrie Yarraville Catholic War Veterans’ Association Kel Shire of Braybrook Vath Mallen ROR Saa Histriets Shine

Sunshine A N A Bravery Event Nears Amid Debate Plans

The Metropolitan Committee delegate report outlines plans for the NSA camp and a rival debates competition after a wartime pause. Two men should comprise the first speaking team with a right of reply. Ted Duckett narrowly beat Ken McDougall with Fred Richer third. The 1.O.R. bowls team visits next meet. A general knowledge contest against West Footscray is set for April 28 at the secretary’s residence.

Regutars Metropolitan Committee Ted Duckett Ken. McDougall Fred. Richer 1.O.R West Footscray

Sunshine Football Club Disbands After Failed Revival

The Sunshine Football Club withdraws from its bid to return this year after a weak local response and a decision by the Sunshine committee to delay affiliation. Despite support from some residents and signals of possible backing from the Victorian Football League, the club ends its current run while hoping to reorganise and resume in the future.

Sunshine Etti Aent Victorian Football League Footscray Foothill Club Gy Bak Dent Faceigues Sunine Ub Ts Foot Wes Bry Sunshine Dietrich Mootscray

Anglers Tour Edwards River Easter Competition

Local anglers travelled to the Edwards River for Easter with all enjoying the day. Mr. E won the competition again and Harry Hall claimed the junior trophy. Frank Heron caused a stir with his new bathing costume but was not welcomed. The next contest will be at Charcoal Flats on the Goulburn River on Saturday 26. The bus leaves the post office at 1 p.m. weigh-in at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Edwards River Harry Hall Frank Heron Charcoal Flats Goulburn

Autumn show set to outshine outside Royal Horticultural Society

The Sunshine Horticultural Society hosts a Saturday week flower show praised for superior scope. With 140 schedule items, the event features dahlias, chrysanthemums, and competitions in gardens, cooking, preserves, needlework, and children's entries. Entry closes Thursday night with Dr. J. R. Parsons overseeing finals from 7.30 to 11. Residents are urged to obtain a copy of the schedule.

Sunshine Horticultural Society Royal Horticultural Society J. R. Parsons

LODGE NOTICES MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Branch will meet on Tuesday next in Caxton House rear of the Sunshine Advocate office at 8 p.m. Secretary W Tisdale 95 Anderson Road. Yeomans 19 Ridley Street Sunshing Manchester Unity Loyal Sunshine Lodge next meeting on Wednesday next at St Marks Hall Forrest Street Trebor Forrest Street Westcort.

Caxton House Sunshine “Advocate W. Tisdale Anderson Roaders Yeomans Ridley Street Manchester Unity Loyal Sunshine Lodge St Mark's Hall

Sunshine Lodge No. 474 to Meet Thursday Evening

Sunshine Lodge No. 474 of the United Ancient Order of Druids will meet at Caxton House rear of Sunshine Advocate office on Thursday next at 8 p.m. Morris, Secretary, 72 Anderson Road.

Caxton House Sunshine Advocate Morris Anderson Road

Sunshine Tent Meeting at St Mark's Hall

The Lodge will meet on Thursday next at 2 p.m in St Mark's Hall. Junior Tent will meet at 7 p.m. John Downing PCR.

St Mark's Hall John Downing

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