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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1944
Page
4
A garbled classified page fragment lists various odd items and notices. Entries mention a pram, a dog, a gent's overcoat, dentures, an Australian terrier, tyres, and furniture ads. Names and locations appear distorted. overall it resembles a noisy early 20th century marketplace column with mixed items and contact hints.
M A L O O F Loyal Sunshine Lodge and Saxt Lodge announce meetings at St Marks Hall and Mark’s Joint building in Sunshine. Secretary Trahan Forrest, and W Tisdale, Branch secretary, list meeting times and locations in Sunshine and Span communities.
Members of Sunshine Lodge No. 278 are reminded the lodge will meet in the rear room of the Sunshine Picture Theatre on Thursday at 6 p.m. Secretary Al Morris issues the notice.
The Shire invites tenders by noon on May 1 for the construction of an underground storm water drain in Macedon Street and Council Road. Plans and specifications are at the Shire Hall. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. A Hargreaves, Shire Secretary.
Notice to all residents that rates and sanitary charges must be paid by Wednesday May 10 1944 to avoid six percent interest per annum. Collectors will be at Public Hall St Albans May 8 1944 from 1 to 4 pm and at Courtlae Ball Royal Avenue North Essendon May 9 1944 from 9 am to 4 pm for collection.
Hospital records list Jessie McPherson Hospi and Mireth Halat as patients on 11th street in Halstead with unspecified treatments and pending discharge.
Obituary states the death of Ingle On Hundlay on Aprik at Brinee Honey Hospital. Wife of the Inte Feed Towle and mother to Lobel Fred and 1 John. Survived by Bill Hylla and Kate. Funeral arrangements and peace.
A fragment listing church names and events includes Alban's Saint Albans St John Deer Park and Sunshine Baptist Church with Sunshines and Salvation Army items. It notes 40 pan Sunday School times and meetings at Church of Christ with Pastor A Bennett.
Police Offences Act notice for Coursing Trials at White City Ground Tottenham on a Monday in May prohibits direct or indirect watering betting or wagering. Any person on the grounds who bets or offers to bet risks arrest without warrant and penalties. Dated Melbourne April 28, Engar Smith, Secretary of Victoria Court...
James Pillar, candidate for county council, argues for centralized reform and stronger business support. He stresses improving oversight and efficiency while urging party unity, urging voters to back his plan for a modern county governance program.
A fragment notes a Sunshine Younger Se meeting at the Buen theatre with members discussing plans for May events and a social dance at the Shire Hall. It mentions a debate, a chairman, and supervision by Mise Zot Viving with upcoming concerts and gatherings.
Mr J P Abbott asked whether Chinese laborers were paid at Civil Construction Award rates of 10 to 2/6 a week, and if rations and quarters were provided. The minister replied that Chinese workers were receiving wages usually paid to COC employees, and no further steps were noted.
A health association promotes home grown foods and outdoor activity. The article cites apples onions oranges and pears for nutrition and blood health, with advice to give children fruit at meals. It notes the value of exercise and proper diet for overall well being and mentions improved digestion and regular elimination.
In St Albans on a Saturday afternoon the Mevhuwies Lhatiute fundraiser raised about 636 for Crow fund and lauded donors. Special thanks go to Me W Tarner and Mrs Jensen for displays. Winners in cake and other contests were announced, and a parish euchre party proceeded with prizes. A hospital appeal meeting is planned and local ALPS members discussed future co operation. An anniversary service for the Presbyterian Sabbath School is upcoming with young singers and teachers leading two special services.
The Strai gh-Out Ging Collectors seek volunteers to collect weekly contributions from Kamaroohatt Layaon al and munition homes at Tottenham. About £200 has been raised by canvassing and four weeks of totals show £15 2 0 £25 1 8 and 28 18 53, with overall to date £6080 6 4. Helpers are asked to donate one hour per week, report to Mr R V Seymour at Sey mour's corner Hampshire Road, to aid servicemen and fund both AG and Crows fonds.
The Opportunity Club faced fears in a tense match as key players rallied to secure a narrow victory. Coaches praised resilience and cited a sequence of sharp passes that broke a stubborn defense.
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