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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1953
Page
3
The piece recalls Australian sacrifices in war, praising Anzac ideals and the duty to place the common good first in politics and society. It emphasizes honoring veterans and living up to the courage, cheerfulness, and selflessness shown by those who served.
English couple Mr and Mrs J J Pullen marked their Golden Wedding with a reception at 24 Hayden Crescent Albion. The pair arrived last May and received many gifts including cables from England and Africa. Mr Pullen served with the GPO London for over 40 years, retired 1938 with the Imperial Service Medal. They later lived in Great Tey Essex and spent years there before moving to Australia last year to live with their daughter. Floral decorations were by Spiers of Sunshine and included a worn item gifted to Mrs Pullen.
Sunshine Council will not move to subsidize a City of Sunshine Eisteddfod despite a suggestion from the Community Chest governing council offering cooperation. The proposal remains unresolved with no council action anticipated.
A memorial service for the late Mr. Albert Dunkley will be held at Albion Methodist Church on Sunday May 3 at 3 pm. Eight commemorative items will be dedicated in his memory to honor his long faithful service to God and the church. All friends of Albion Church are invited. offerings go to table costs and trust funds.
Letters writer Margrieta Apinis argues Australia bears blame for crime, alleging immigrants from East Europe were selected for physical labor over brains, with inspectors allegedly testing applicants for stamina, urging ethical civic responsibility.
Pianist Ima McKenzie will broadcast a performance of Frans Reizenstein's Sonata on Thursday April 30 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. The piece, written in 1948, lasts about 27 minutes and demands the Solomon method. McKenzie studied with Reizenstein in London, and critics praised her interpretation.
A film programme arranged by Vacuum Oil Company will be shown at Dobson Crescent hall East Sunshine next Tuesday April 28 at 8 pm The event benefits East Sunshine Kindergarten and promises an entertaining evening for families.
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