Obituary: James K. Bird of Sunshine 55 dies
James K. Bird aged 55 of 7 McKay St Sunshine died April 24. A veteran of the First A.L. Field Artillery Brigade, he served in the RSL Sunshine branch and held an executive post. He joined the Sunshine Mark Lodge and helped found the Lodge of Recollection. He supported MUSOOF and Friendly Society work. Employed at McKay Harvester Works, he lost a leg in an industrial accident but faced it with courage. Survived by a widow and a married daughter. Funeral at Fawkner Crematorium. Ernest W. Jackson & Son of Williamstown the directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Bird
McKay St
Sunshine
Jim Bird
A.L
Field Artillery Brigade
R.S.L
Sunshine Mark Lodge
Lodge of Recollection
Mr. Bird
The
Musoof
McKay Harvester Works
Fawkner Crematorium
Ernest W. Jackson & Son
Williamstown
Sunshine man Robert Klix dies at 73
Robert Klix of 9 Watt Street Sunshine died suddenly on April 26 at 73. He joined H. V. McKay Massey Harris Pty. Ltd. at a young age and was a valued employee. An early Sunshine resident active in local affairs, he was twice married and leaves a widow and grown family. Interment was yesterday at Footscray Cemetery with Nelson Gros funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kix
Watt
St. Sunshine
Klix
H. V. McKay
Mr. Klix
Footscray Cemetery
Nelson Gros
Footscray
Death of George H. Priest Former Duke of Edinburgh Hotel Owner
George H. Priest father of H. V. Priest and long time operator of the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel at Sunshine and Brunswick died last weekend in Brunswick district. Funeral held Monday at Fawkner Cemetery. Many floral tributes, including from Sunshine. He leaves a widow two sons and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Priest
H. V. Priest
Derrimut
Sunshine
Brunswick
Duke of Edinburgh
Fawkner Cemetery
Priest
Government Homes Criticised In Sunshine Branch Fight
Sunshine branch of the RSL and Dads Association urge a public protest against Railway Vepayments pre fabricated and War Service homes in Albion. The Shire Council rejected a public meeting, citing no gain, while condemning workmanship and materials but powerless to halt construction. The group pledges a vigorous fight for ex service occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Branch A.N.A
War Service
Albion
R-S.l
Dads’ Association
Anzac Day Observed at Sunshine Town Hall Ceremony
A large Sunshine gathering attended the Anzac Commemoration Service at Sunshine Town Hall on Tuesday evening with RS.S.R.L. members, Shire President, MLA Dr A Beachley, Scouts and Guides present. Hon R. A. Pollard spoke on the observance significance as the Sunshine District Band played. The collection for Soldiers Distress Fund raised £14 14s. At 10.15 am a wreath laying ceremony occurred outside the Shire Hall by R.S.L Dads Assoc and other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Town Hall
Rs.s.a.lla
J. Rochfort
A. Beachley
A. E. Shepherd
M'nnsters
Cubs
Girl Guides
Brownies
Sunshine District
Piper Gilchrist
R. A. Pollard
M.H.R
Labor
A.D.F
Soldiers Distress Fund
Shire Hall
Sunshine R.S.L Dads
Assoc
Ladies’ Auxiliaries
R.S.L. and
Dads’ Assoc
Muioof
Sunshine Football Club Faces Alphington in Upcoming Match
Sunshine Football Club prepares for a clash with Alphington tomorrow. Listed players include Morley, Stainer, Caddick, Mastin, Nuttall, Smith, James, Drayton, Kelly, L Simpson, Hunter, Jackson, Thomas, Henderson, White, Roberts, Silvey, F. Simpson, Morgan, Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphington
Tomorow
Morley
Stainer
Caddick
Mastin
Nuttall
Smith
James
Drayton
Kelly
L Simpson
Hunter
Jackson
Thomas
Henderson
White
Roberts
Silvey
F. Simpson
Morgan
Blake
Assurance on Commission Pre-fabs to Braybrook Council
The Housing Commission told Braybrook Council on Monday last that it has not ordered pre-fabs but is inviting tenders for houses built to a special design. The houses would meet general housing standards. A Minister of Housing letter said government imports would be limited to quality and reasonable price, and he supported maintaining housing standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook Council
Housing Commission
Braybrook Shire Council votes not to sell 34 acre reserve
Following an investigation by Shire Engineer H Robinson the Braybrook Shire Council decided it would be unwise to sell the 34 acre reserve abutting Fitzgeralds Road and Ballarat Road Deer Park. The council will approach ANZ Ltd to beautify the Ballarat Road frontage and consider a park area with trees. Western Riding representatives will join IC I for further site discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Robinson
Braybrook
Fitzgerald's Road
Ballarat Road
Deer Park
Lands Department
Lc.l. A.N.Z
Robinson
S.c.la N.Z Ltd
Ballarat Rd
Western Riding
I.C.I
Braybrook riding boundaries report due next week
The Braybrook Shire outlines a forthcoming report on realigning riding boundaries, with the Shire Secretary noting extensive work on the compilation. In St Albans, the Presbyterian Sunday School anniversary is set for Sunday April 28 at 8 pm with Rev. F Sadler delivering the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
ST. Albans
Bt. Albans Presbyterian Oor
F. Sadler
Sunshine wedding of Beryl Perce and Edward Nolan
At Sunshine Methodist Church last Saturday, Beryl Irene Perce wed Edward George Nolan of Wagga Wagga. Rev J B Longthorn officiated as 100 guests attended a Masonic Hall reception and honeymoon to the Grampians. The bride wore lace over satin with a tulle veil, bouquet of tuber roses, stocks and gladioli. Attendants included Valerie Pearce in blue lace and net. Best man was J Nolan. The wedding cake was made by Mrs W Peel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Methodist Church
Beryl Irene
F. Perce
W. Dechy
Sunshine
Edward George Nolan
W. Nolan
Wagga Wagga
N.S.W
J. B. Longthorn
Valerie Pearce
Masonic Hall
Grampians
Altona Catering Service
W. Peel
Learmonth Rousseau Wedding at Scots Church Melbourne
Norma Myra Rousseau wed Harold Lynton Learmonth at Scots Church Melbourne. The bride wore white broderie anglaise with satin slip and Juliet cap, carrying gardenias and water lilies. Bridesmaids Joan Klix and Joan Rousseau wore lemon organdie gowns. the groom’s family attended as noted, with best men and relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lynton Learmonth
Scots Church
Melbourne
Norma Myra Rousseau
Wedding at Victoria Palace Banquet Hall
The ceremony, conducted by Rev Crichton Barr, featured Wen H as beat man and Mr Peter Learmonth as groomsman with Ernest Siggley and a boy soprano performing Brother James Air. A reception for eighty five guests followed at Victoria Palace banquet hall. The couple planned a honeymoon to Lorne with the bride in agran sit and buswundy acce seres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen H
Peter Learmonth
Ernest Siggley
Brother James Air
Crichton Barr
Victoria Palace
Lorne
Sunshipe State Elections Campaign Opens in Shire Hall
Dr A S B R Shepherd WEA faces Madge James LCP as campaigns begin in the Shire Hall. Shepherd pledges stable government for Vietoria while Liberal strife hinders. Labor pushes price control and home purchase relief. Shepherd to speak at Kingsville Thursday and Weet Foots crayvo Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedi Oon
BR. Shepherd Wea
Madge
James
Dr. Shepherd
Labor
Shephes
Shepherd
Kingsville
Flower Show Tomorrow At Shire Hall And Harvester Gardens
Arrangements are completed for the Autumn Flower Show by the Sunshine Horticultural Society to be held tomorrow at Shire Hall with public viewing from 4 pm and formal opening at 7 pm by the Shire President. Visitors are invited to also see the chrysanthemum display at Harvester Gardens and exhibits in jams jellies and needlework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Horticultural Society
Harvester Gardens
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Robert Klix
Song IS Born
Danny Kaye
Virginia Mayo
Mink
Jimmy Lydon
Slattery
Richard Widmark
Linda Darnell
Patricia Roe
Key Largo
Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall
Manhattan Angel
Gloria Jean
Stratton Story
James Stewart, June
Allyson
Strange
Jeffery Lynn
Sunshine Football Club
Housing Commission of Victoria
Victorian Railways
Nolan - Pearce
M. Barker
Learmonth - Rousseau
H. E. Rousseau
Soudan St
West Footscray
Joan Klix
Joan Rousseau
A. R. Learmonth
Derby Rd
James Lear
Gabardine
Seymours Men's Store
S.R. Raglan
Hytone
Seymour’s Men’s Store
Hampshire Road
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