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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1946
Page
8
An engagement notice appears for Mes and Mrs He Omunt, noting plans for a wedding at Bunahine. The snippet references Bunahine, Ui Cyl, and aligns with standard society notices from the era, mentioning families and expected attendants.
A collection of obituary notices and memorial messages honors loved ones. Writings recall August and May dates, with names like Rupert, Rogerts, and Skewes among family remembrances, noting long marriages, grandchildren, and lasting affection.
Fragmented obituary style text references bereavement, illness, and several personal names. It mentions a list of dates and locations with unclear context. The readable portions indicate a family or community mourning, with scattered phrases about sympathy and remembrance.
Fragmented classifieds mention unfurnished rooms wanted near Albion and nearby streets, with ad hoc notes on board, pets, and tenancy terms. Several entries name contact methods, locations like Braybrook and Adelaide Street, and references to supplies, vehicles, and services.
Classified item listing for sewing and dresswork services. Patches and whiteing offered, with prices and contact at 8 Coveh Street. Also notes dressmaking work and a public message about work and prayer. Address for replies listed as 20 Graham 81.
A local notice states an annual election for one councillor will be held on the 22nd day of August at Shye Hall Keilor. Polls open at 8 am with returning officer A. Imgeson presiding and arrangements named for candidates and voting locations.
The Shire of Keilor announces postal voting arrangements for the Murlyraong Ride election. Voters may apply to the Returning Officer at Keilor Shire Hall for a ballot paper if ill or unable to vote in person, with forms available at the Shire Office. dated 7th August 1044.
The Braybrook Shire announces nominations for councillor seats in the Southern Riding. Candidates include Arthur Beachley and George Rey Crick. Polling places listed in Ballarat Sunshine and nearby halls. Poll opens at 9:00 and closes at 4:00 p.m. Voting by post and preferential voting provisions apply. E Hargreaves, Returning Officer.
The Albion area churches report Sunday services and weekly activities. St John’s Deer Park and nearby Anglican parishes hold 11 am and 7 pm services with Sunday School at 9:30 am. Rev J F Long presiding. Baptist and Pentecostal groups list Sunday School, missionary meetings, and youth clubs, with Sunshine Chapel and Salvation Army venues noted for programs this week.
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