East Sunshine Cricket Club Presentation Dinner
A west coast cricket club wind up dinner was held at the Hotel Federal with 46 members and friends attending. In the chair due to Mr C R Dunlop’s illness was Mr W Hallahan. Toasts by Norm Green and Ern Brown led to season trophies for seniors and juniors including batting averages, bowling averages, fielding awards and most improved player with several tied recognitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Sunshine Club
Hotel Federal
the Tivoli
C. R. Dunlop
W. Hallahan
Norm Green
The
Sunshine Cricket Association
Ern Brown
Mr. Green
Keith Kelly
Sid Laver
John Chambers
John Morrow
Don Wright
Bert Davenport
Mick Ritchie
Reg Dunlop
M. Wenmouth
Albion Kindergarten First Annual Meeting Announcement
The Kindergarten Committee will hold its first annual meeting on Thursday April 24 at 7 pm in the Baptist Hall Ridley Street Sunshine. Election of officers will take place. Attend to see the committee’s progress over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Hall
Ridley Street
Sunshine
Emergency Tramway Services Launched West Maribyrnong Route
State Member Dr A E Shepherd urged the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board to start emergency tramways from West Maribyrnong to Puckle Street and the Gordon Street extension. Residents praise the service and hope it continues when buses return. Passengers note improved comfort including folding chairs and residents seek extensions from Footscray to Moonee Ponds via Rosamond Road and Raleigh's Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board
A. E. Shepherd
West Maribyrnong
Puckle Street
Gordon St
Footscray
Moonee Ponds
Rosamond Road
Raleigh's Rd
Sunshine Scouts Prepare for April Flood Appeal
1st Sunshine Scouts call all on duty for Britain flood collection. Meet at Shire Hall at 8 15 a m Saturday April 19. Patrol leaders and seconds meet with Rovers Tuesday night April 22. Guest speaker Frank Barnes captain of St John Ambulance Brigade Sunshine Branch. Anzac service April 25 at 7 40 p m Shire Hall Sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Shire Hall
Rovers
Frank Barnes
St. John's Ambulance Brigade
Sunshine
Sunshine Branch Dads Association meeting announced
A meeting of the Sunshine Branch of the Dads Association at the R.S.L. club-rooms will be held on Tuesday next, April 22 with 8 p.m. start. All members requested to attend to hear conference report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Dads Association
R.S.L
At &B P
Ladies Auxiliary Euchre Night Hostesses Named
The Ladies' Auxiliary lists Mesdames Gum and Chamberlain as hostesses for the euchre event on April 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Ladies' Auxiliary
Mesdames Gum and Chamberlain
Dance Hall Liquor Ban Act Displayed at Shire Hall
A copy of the State Government act prohibiting intoxicating liquor near dance halls will be shown in the Shire Hall. The measure aims to regulate venues and curb public intoxication in dancing districts.
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Shire Hall
St Albans Monthly Meeting Debates Council Plans
The St Albans monthly meeting chaired by N G Self notes Keilor Council will assist with Arbor Day planting and a 20 acre parkland site in Station Estate. Election talk centers on Harold Easton as candidate after Dr Stenson retires in August. Efforts to survey river works stall. L N Webster help sought. A Christmas carnival for Errington Reserve is planned with Army unit help and transport issues. Funeral services for the deceased are summarized by the Presbyterian minister and Nelson Bros.
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N. G. Self
Board of Works
Alfreda St
Keilor
Shire of
Braybrook
West Esplenade
St. Albans
Station Estate
Dr. Stenson
Harold Easton
Easton
Progress
Sydenham Progress Association
State Rivers and Water Commission
L. N. Webster
M.la
St. Albans Progress Association
Sydenham Association
Errington Reserve
Obituary of Benjamin Foreman in Sunshine district
Benjamin Henry Foreman aged 74 of Monash Street Sunshine died at home on April 16 1947. Born in London England he moved to the area forty years ago leaving a wife and three married daughters. Funeral held Thursday from his home with interment in Footscray Cemetery Rev R F Adams officiated and Nelson Bros. were funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Henry Foreman
Monash St St
Sunshine
London England
Footscray
R. F. Adams
C. of E
Grave
Nelson Bros
Obituary of Alfred Ivory of Footscray at 84
Mr Alfred Ivory aged 84 of 41 Alexander Street Footscray died on 15 April. Born in Dunolly he leaves a widow and seven children. one daughter predeceased him. Funeral was held Wednesday from Nelson Bros Chapel Footscray and interment was at Footscray Cemetery. Floral tributes came from the Queensland Government Tourist Bureau and staff of H V McKay Massey Harris among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Ivory
Alexander Street
Footscray
Ivory
Dunolly
H. V. McKay Harris, Pty. Ltd
Sunshine
Nelson Bros
Droop St
Queensland Government Tourist Bureau
H. V. McKay
Death notice for John Capitaneas of Sunshine
John Capitaneas of 60 Benjamin Street Sunshine died Friday at the age of 73. Born in Maryborough he was a bachelor. Funeral held Tuesday at Nelson Bros Droop Street Chapel with interment at Footscray Cemetery. Rev. W. E. Dexter officiated. Nelson Bros. arranged the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Capitaneas
Benjamin St
Sunshine
Maryborough
Nelson Bros
Droop Street
Footscray
W. E. Dexter
C. of E
Younger Set News General Meeting and Activities Summary
Younger Set News announces a general meeting at Shire Hall on Monday at 8 pm with election of 1947 48 sub committees. A bus leaves from King Edward Ave Sydney St corner at 9 am and 9 16 am. Basketball practice matches against St Albans and Our Lady's at Devonshire Rd court tomorrow at 2 pm. A basketball meeting is scheduled Monday at 7 30 pm before the general meeting. No 3 team entry to WWBBA may be considered. Practice for new girls and No 2 team members at Baptist Hall Tuesday April 22 at 7 15 pm. Mixed doubles tennis entries for Friday April 25 close Monday April 21 with F Richards or L Gooding. Dance for April 26 cancelled until further notice.
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Shire Hall
Pienie
Emerald
Jean Duxson
Adelaide St
King Edward Ave
Sydney St. Corner A
St. Albans
Our Lady's
Devonshire Rd
W.W.B.B.A
Baptist Hall
Ridley St
F. Richards
L. Gooding
Technical School April Meetings and Anzac Day Service
The School Council meets Tuesday April 22 at 7 p.m. The Parents Association postpones and will meet Tuesday April 29. Anzac Day service Thursday April 24 at 2.50 pm at the Technical School with Rev. A H Small from the Sunshine RS SALA addressing students. parents invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Technical School
A. H. Small
Sunshine
R.s.s.a.lla
Albion Methodist Ladies Guild Plans Kitchen Fund Raising
The Albion Methodist Ladies Guild has started a year of work to raise funds for a church kitchen. A social afternoon at the church is planned for Wednesday April 23 to attract supporters, with a bazaar scheduled for July to aid the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion Methodist Ladies’ Guild
Braybrook to Host Practice Match Against Yarreville Socials
Braybrook Football Club schedules a Saturday practice match for A and B grade at Wembley Park against Yarreville Socials. Bus departs Sunshine P.O. at 1.30 and Ballarat Rd. terminus at 1.45. C grade to train at Braybrook with coach Alex Young. all players invited.
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Braybrook Football Club
Wembley Park
Yarreville Socials
Sunshine P.O
Ballarat Rd
Braybrook
Alex Young
Also Mentioned on This Page
East Sunshine Cricket Club
Albion Kindergarten
Sunshine Scouts
Dads' Association
Haller
Becker
Steinberg
Aucher
Lindahl
Menzel
Liszt and Sohn
Melbach
Thurmer, Emil Dressler
Cr. Nicholson & Paisley Streets
St. Albans News
Progress Association
Konagaderrer
Braybrook Council
H. W. ‘McKay
Mr. Alfred Ivory
John ‘Capitaneas
Technical School News
Albion Methodist Ladies' Guild
Forges
Art Serge
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