Sunshine parish patriotic fund drive totals revealed
The Sunshine district reports a total patriotic fund collection of £478 19s 11d with £618 17s 9d raised since April. Donations from individuals and groups funded war effort support, a church honour roll for local soldiers, and continued weekly collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Thompson
A.C.P
Souter
R.C
C. Grant
G. McKay
McKay
Massey-Harris
Marcey-Harris
Hall
Soutar
P.F
Moore
Friend
Taylor
EB. J
Mies Ayton
R. V. Seymour
Sunshine
Sunshine Branch of St Mark's Soldiers' Friends Reports 1940
The secretary and treasurer Miss Elsa Haas presents the first annual report of St Mark's Sunshine Branch. Meeting series began February 25 1940 with 42 members. Members knitted 203 comforts including balaclavas scarves mittens and caps. some were sent directly to men. Wool purchases were the major expense and two fundraisers were held in April and August. Donations recently increased to cover wool costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa Haas
St. Mark's Church of England League of Soldiers’ Friends
St. Mark's Sunshine
League of Soldiers’ Friends
Property for sale in the progressive area with frontages
Gas electric light water sewerage available with frontages to Devon shire and Durham roads and Duke street. Lots from £65. Cash or easy terms. For plans and further particulars see the local agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonshire
Durham
Duke Street
Footscray Hospital Appeal Donations Acknowledged
The organising secretary Mr J Kelso Duncan lists donations to the Footscray Hospital Appeal with amounts from various contributors including J P Launder Mrs Brown Metters K F B Pty Ltd Parkinson Cowan Footscray ALP Tid Art Social Club and several named individuals. The total acknowledged so far is £6155 8s 7d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kelso Duncan
J. PL Launder
Art
H. L. Dowding
Beever
Sor
Miller
Alexandra
Vaux
Straightout Giving Appeal Proves Effective After Trial
After four months of operation both collectors and contributors praise the scheme for steady weekly income. Every contributor receives a stamp receipt ensuring a penny check on small sums and minimal running costs. This week the collection totaled £42 5s 3d.
St Marks Harriers Show Strong Pace at Williamstown Meet
St Mark's Harriers Merv and Petherick joined Rus Cox and Len Noble in the 10,000 metres Frank Ferguson Memorial Handicap and the 3 miles junior scratch at Williamstown. Merv finished eighth while Russell- per formed second. Rus Cox was tipped to win. Handicaps for Saturday include Cox and Carland among others with times ranging up to 60 seconds. The next executive meeting is set for St Mark's Hall on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merv
Petherick
Rus. Cox
Len Noble
Frank Ferguson
W.A.A.A
Williamstown
Eigth
Russell
Rus
Roy Cox
Syd. Cox
I. Carland
M. Petherick
T. Tribe
R. Hester
C. Gist
J. Ingram
A. Mills
L. Noble
W. Tribe
J. Hiskins
J. Hester
R. Tliff
St. Mark's Hall
Footscray Carnival Committee Vote Totals
The carnival treasurer records mid day votes for princess candidates including Gordon 30000 Unwin 24000 White 29827 McDuff 10000 Butler 10800 Bligh 16801 Burnett 2689 Blake 24613 and Miss X Deer Park 18471 with others noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princesses Gordon
P. Unwin
E. White
A. McDuff
M. Butler
J. Bligh
Burnett
Blake
Miss X
Red Cross Sunshine Branch Holds Annual Meeting
The Sun shine Branch of the Australian Red Cross Society held its annual meeting on Tuesday July 29 electing Ce W. Pridham as President and a slate of officers including Milne Clinnick Roach Maren as vice presidents and Hargreaves as treasurer. The secretary reported 4 000 articles sent to headquarters for the sick wounded and prisoners of war plus various wall sticks bandage winders and crutches from the men’s section. Braybrook Patriotic Fund to pay wool and material costs. The committee thanks all helpers and invites continued support for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Beanch
The
Australian Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Shire of Braybrook Patriotic Fund
Business and Pleasure in Profit Focus
The saying suggests mixing business with enjoyment is common but linking business directly to profit is not always simple. It considers how pleasure can coexist with commercial aims while profit depends on strategy and execution.
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Chrissie Baker
AGM
Bebe Com
Ac Mun
Sydney Street
GUY Bros. Pty. Ltd
Melon Street
Braybrook
C. Guy
Gordon Phone
R. Guy
Stanley St
Footscray
A. Lowe
Tyler ST. Sunshine
Baby Carriage Co
Ballarat RD
M. Rees
Hampshire Rd
Alexo
Mane
Alex F. Clarke
Alex. F. Clarke
Barkly Street Footscray
Sunshine Motors
Station Place
Kenilworth Book Club
Mewart
Flash Daily
Annual Report
Holden
Hampshire
Footscray Hospital Appeal
St. Mark’s Harriers
City OF Footscray Citizens’ Carnival Committee
Red Cross Appeal Meeting
W. 4. Pridham
Mexdames Milneams Clinnick
Miss Roach
J Maren
Hargreaves
B. de McKenzie
G. Buke
H. Doherty
Ballarat Street
Yarraville
Hampshire Road
Geo. Gordon & Sons
Barkly Street
L. G. Leroux
Princip
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