Braybrook youths miss message from council on travel scheme
A letter from a Braybrook reader laments that five finalists in the Sun Youth Travel scheme did not receive congratulatory letters from Melbourne’s civic leaders. The writer credits Doctors Pennell Barclay and Beachley for hard work and thanks the council body for financial support, urging the Shire to improve its civic recognition as it contemplates city status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Sun
Melbourne
Council
Drs
Pennell
Barclay
Beachley
Veteran Les Singleton Granted Service Badge Honor
In a letter to the Advocate the writer corrects circulating claims that Les Singleton of Leith Avenue Sunshine is undeserving of a service badge. Singleton enlisted in 1940, was rejected, reoffered his services and was accepted into the Air Force, earning an excellent record and a discharge as Flight Sergeant T. J. Hyde.
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Les Singleton
Leith Av
Sunshine
Air Force
Sunshine Womans Temperance Union Meets At Presbyterian Hall
The Sunshine WCTU held its monthly meeting in the Presbyterian Church Hall. Lorraine Greig was received as a Little White Ribboner. The May meeting will be a drawing room session at Mrs F Barrie 67 King Edward Ave on May 3 at 2 pm. Women urged to attend and support temperance efforts. Mrs J Mounsey is secretary.
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Sunshine Women's Christian Temperance Union
Presbyterian Church Hall
Lorraine Greig
F. Barrie
King Edward Ave
Deer Park
King Edward Av
Sydney St
J. Mounsey
Anderson Rd
Braybrook Motor Cycling Notes Highlight Local Meet and Changes
The Braybrook Motor Cycle Club reports a successful Sunday meeting with riders enjoying perfect weather. Gordon Greenway won the under 350 c c class and J Teunissen won the 351-600 unlimited class. A major scramble is planned next Sunday at Newport Laverton with Braybrook Footscray and Newport clubs.
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Braybrook Motor Cycle Club
Gordon Greenway
Yakka) Teunissen
Triumph
Braybrook
Footscray
Newport
Laverton
Geelong Road
Braybreak
Sunshine
Fugal Affleck
Darwin
Bob McKenzie
Squirrel” Anderson
Alan Tanis
Frank Farragia
Bol Conn
John Williams
Bill
Eulenstein
Daylesford
Belvedere Hotel
Railway Station Painting Delayed by Staff Shortage
The Railways Dept was asked by the Council to paint Sun shine station before the city proclamation. On Monday the Council was told this cannot be done due to shortage of railway staff and inability to get a pirate contractor.
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Railways Dept
Sunshine Station
Verse Scriptural Inscription St Alban Stated
A religious inscription attributed to E T from St Albans cites John 14 offering assurance of eternal mansions in God’s house. The short verse references belief in divine promise and eternal dwellings as a message to readers.
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Marty Mansions
E.T
St. Albans
Keilor Shire Rates Due By May 10 1851
Notice warns Shire of Keilor ratepayers to pay all rates and sanitary charges by Thursday May 10 1851 to avoid interest at six percent per year. Rate Collector will attend Public Hall St Albans April 30 1951 from 1 to 4 PM and Doutta Galla Hall Essendon May 1 1951 from 2 to 4 PM for collections. N A Woods.
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St. Albans
Doutta Galla Hall
Royal Avenue
Nth
Essendon
N. A. Woods
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Sunshine Catering Service
Reg. Hand
Chapman Street, Sunshine
T. E. Robinson
Ipshire Road
Forge
Sackville
Dunlops
Raglan
Bramac
Forge's
Nicholson Street
T. J. Hyde
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
W.C.T.U
C. Ramsdale
Dawson ST. Sunshine
Lily - Anne Art
D. L. Parsons
Dickson Street
Rotary
Alfred Street
Rising Sun Corner
Shire of
Keilor
Tt. & N. Motor Cycle Service
B.S.A
Adj.s
Matchless
Wuick
Hampshire Cres
Sunshine Beauty Salon
Miss Scatswcart
Marigny
Jamal
Hampshire Road
Parsons & Lewis Pty. Ltd
Baer
Graham ST
Thorpe Street
Nelson Bros. Funeral Directors
Droop ST
Douglas Pde
Williamstown
Will
P. E. Roberts
Mrs. Hibbs
Sun Crescent
R.A.C.V. Station
Sunshine Garage
S. C. Titford
Devonshire Road
Messrs
Mark & Nylen
McCormick’s Milk Bar
Westfield’s
Perry's
Derrin
Durham Road
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