War Time Fund Committee Discusses Donations and Distribution
The Patriotic Fund executive met in the Shire Hall to transact monthly business with ten members present. They noted a £10 donation from the fund, coordinated with the Legacy Club, and discussed stamps and ACF News distribution, while assessing Sunshine responses and war service support from the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
I Parsons
Tin H
Legacy Club
Ryder
Townsent
Sulter
Ki. Hargreaves
LAA. N. Jw
Sone Homes
Sunching
Heat Monthly
A.clf
A.C.F
Seymour
Hargreaves
Sunshine & District Mitriotic Fund Meeting Notes
The present credit balance stood at £ 00N6/11 and payments totalled 2190/1406. It was moved to pass a letter of banks to the auditors. Cheques will be drawn in future under the Sunshine & District Mitriotic Fund name. An alteration from the tithe Shire of Bray brook Patriotic Fund had not yet been completed. The meeting adjourned with the chairman closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine & District Mitriotic Fund
Shire of Braybrook Patriotic Fund
Reading room project praised by camp committee
A letter from Mier Colin Harper praises the installation of a reading room at Military Camp Marihyrnong. The note also honors the volunteers who visit every Wednesday in all weather to repair clothing for Europe. Officials report ongoing difficulties tracking local enlistments and call for better municipal collaboration to meet patriotic needs.
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Mier
Colin Harper
Marihyrnong
Municipal Association
Annual Meeting of Ladies Benevolent Society at Manistone
The annual meeting of The Ladies Benevolent Society was held at Manistone First-Aid Post on Wednesday last. Officers appointed include President Mrs. Le Dobson Jr, vice-presidents Mesdames A McNivl W Green ham K Marehant A Philpots hon secretary Mrs K McLennan treasurer Mrs V Brown and committee members Mesdames J Beever O Barrett C Carlton Jones H Skinner AL Whelan. Mrs Vale chaired in the absence of the Shire President and lauded the society. Melbourne Society officials attended. A musical program by Mesdames J Wilson H Hughes G Hughes DL Marchant and EK Davis was well received and the annual report by Mrs Mielem an showed a satisfactory balance sheet.
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Manistone
Dd. le Dobson, Jr
Meadames
A. McNivl
W. Greenham
K. Marehant
A. Philpotshon
K. McLennan
Han
Mra. V. Brown
Meadames J. Beever
O. Barrett
C. Carlton
Jones H. Skinner
AL Whelan
Vale
Melbourne Coriety
Ineal Society
Lo Woinarski
Melbourne Society
Mesdamen J. Wilson
H. and G. Hughes
DL. Marchant
EK. Davis
Straight-Out Giving Appeal Totals Hail Large Sums
The passage records three weekly receipts of £37 14s 9d £30 14s 3d and £44 16s 3d, building a grand total of £2,792 17s 4d. It notes a strong appeal drive and emphasizes cumulative fundraising progress.
Sunshine Baseballers Win Group Premiership
Sunshine baseball club, founded in 148, celebrates securing the Group Premiership after a near perfect five seasons. Captain Mr Falling and Vice-Captain Mr W Martin praised by the team, with focus now on the ATP Grade Championship of Victoria starting next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Ana
Huphiy
Sances
Stnshine
Norman Green
Pat. Dalling
Vicce
Falling
W. Martin
Victoria
Satwelay
Dbo
Koatseray Oval
Sharp
Obituary for Kraybrook Resident Wally Bradford
Wally Bradford longtime Sunshine Harvester Works employee and Kraybrook resident died after being hit by a motor car near his home on Friday at 6 10 pm. A Boer War and World War veteran, he worked at Braybrook implement works before the takeover and painted until his death. Funeral Monday at Footscray Cemetery with Roman Catholic rites conducted by Father Walter A. Warne in charge of arrangements.
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Wally Bradford
Kraybrook
Sunshine Harvester Works
Melon Sroot Ape Ballarat Road
Craybrook
Hradford
Othe Ald Braybrook Implement Works
Harri Victor McKay
Footscray
Wiest
Walter A. Warne
Tribute to Missing Fighter Robert Gray and Soccer Star
Sorrowful tribute notes Gunner Robert Gray missing in action and praises his soccer career. J B Salmond recalls Gray as a versatile player for LC L Nobel’s Soccer Club and Melbourne Caledonians, highlighting Dockerty Cup final brilliance and state championship wins. Hope remains he is safe and well.
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Lc.l. Nobel
Gray
Gunner Robert Gray
Bob
Dougie
S.C.1
Braybrook Shire
Olympia Park
Melbourne Caledonians
Hakosh
J. B. Salmond
Marriage of Adele Whorlton Sherlock and James Steadman
The marriage of Adele Whorlton Sherlock to Pte. James J. Steadman is announced. Pte. Steadman is the son of Mr and Mrs J Steadman of Tyler Street Sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele Whorlton Sherlock
James J. Steadman
Pte
Steadman
J. Steadman
Tyler St., Sunshine
Local football finals loom as three teams reach decisive clash
Last Saturday Newport hosted the home and away rounds with C Y MLS edged 16 to 12 by a seasoned locals side. Hunter stood out in ruck and Kadlie hit form as the district team prepares for a semi final against Spotswood at Newport.
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Newport
C.y.mls
Tean
Hunter
Kadlie
Babe
McWilson
Searle
Nicholla
T Avery
Wharton
Parsons
Bradshaw
Hunter T
R. Wilson
Chigwichlen
Ingster
Wharton Leach
Spotswood
Clarke
Nicholls
Mc Wilson
Inkster
Tland
Smith
Drayton
Burgess
Chigwidden
Metarmth
Scurly
K. Taylor
T Avery Wharton
Jacks
Wilson
Huntergrover
Garde
Wright
Wallis
A. Taylor
Leiseh
Sunshine
West Kraleeray
Brooks
West
Spotswool
North Foot BT
Spot
West Footscray
Selwood Bark
Pireter
Braybronk
Sth Footscray
Williamstown
Parksie
Braybrook
Parkside
Yarravile
Geide
Harris
le Sturer Stark
Byrd
Clayton
Stoneman
Edwards
Scott
Middleton
Mrs. Kennedy
St. Albans
ARLE First Aid and Wardens Meet in St Albans
A RLE reports general satisfaction with the alert response Tuesday night. A.R.P. and First Aid personnel were quickly at their posts. On Wednesday a First Aid Class welcomed the District Warden and Shire Resident. Wardens meet Monday night and Mr. R Mounsey leads a class on Wednesday. New members may enroll. Errington Reserve.
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A.R.P
R. Mounsey
Full Scale A R P Test Planned Across Areas Co and Ko
A full scale Air Raid Precautions test is scheduled for Sunday afternoon starting at 6 o clock. Areas Co and Ko cover east of the railway to Ashley Street Braybrook north of Ballarat Road and back to Wunderlichs factory. Residents should cooperate with wardens and services as ARP volunteers from other areas join.
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Co and
Ashley St
Braybrook
Ballarat Re
Wunderlich's Factory AA
ARP
Devonshire Re East
Shire Hall
Bray Brook
Cy Te Re Barelay
Albion Tennis Club elects officers at fourth annual meeting
The Albion Tennis Club held its fourth annual meeting to elect officers for the LSU Yeu and discuss season events. Ar HL Blakey was named president with A Russell L Watson and A Praser as vice presidents and treasurer Ab. W. Ring. Members missed due to military service and a balance sheet prompted a reduction in entrance and playing fees. The club noted adding over 142 raised for Hospital Red Cross and Comforts Fund and continued to offer courts to the Services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion Tennis Club
Mienders
LSU Yeu
HL Blakey
Messrs
A. Russell
L. Watsori
Anutelary
A. Praser
Ab. W. Ring
DD. Goode
S. Ross
T. Deely
Hospital
Red Cross and
Comforts
Sunshine Methodist Church Overseas Missions Services
The Sunshine Methodist Church schedules annual Overseas Missions services next Sunday. Rev A W Roy will be the deputation, with Mr Cong sharing Papua island experiences and Rev Guy preaching at Sun gs 11 a.m. and Albion 30 am, plus a Papua lantern address at Sunshine 7 p.m. The Methodist Girls Fellowship plans to attend the Youth Congress in South Melbourne tomorrow afternoon.
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A. W.roy
Cong
Papua
Guy
Sungs
Albion
Sunshine
Methodist Girls' Fellowship
South Melbourne
Local Boy in Canberra's Casualty List
Local boy listed among casualties in Canberra. Kenneth Crahaor Roberts, age 20, formerly of Sunshine, believed killed in action. He was a student in the Cine district and a nephew of a local church, with ties to the HAA service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Amivige
Wissine
Kenneth Crahaor Roberts
Troon
Elen
Mall
Albion
Mii Tehnsten
Conte St
Sunshine Baptist
I Cine
Aunel
Returned Soldiers Meet Annual Union Sub-Branch Meeting
The Sunshine sub-branch held its quarterly meeting on the first Monday. President Ma Go it Hieey presided with apologies. discussed appointments to govt posts for returning soldiers, aliens’ naturalisation, and wage increases. The conference endorsed League reforms and thanked Mir Montpeomaery for a report. finances shown as satisfactory with £20 invested in the Commonwealth War Loan. Next meeting set for November 11 to receive nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae
Meéebourne
Commonwealth
de Gecko
League
Moem-Sen
Crow
Wey
Golf Associates A Pleasant Afternoon at Golf House
The Golf Associates held a sunny Thursday event at the Golf House with prizes for best and lowest scores. Mrs Humphrey won best, Miss Thompson lowest, and Mrs Meron claimed a ducky prize. A forthcoming August 26 event promises a mystery foursome with trophies donated by Mrs Lorenz and steward duties by Mrs Lorenz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torsday
P. Humphrey
J. Thompson
Her
Wee Ducky
Meron
Wes
Cricketer Corporal Hocking Returns Home to Sunshine
Corporal Horrie Hocking, president of the Williamstown and Footscray Cricket Association, and known to Sunshine cricketers, has arrived home from the Middle East and was in town on Tuesday visiting old friends and acquaintances.
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Corporal Horrie Hocking
Williamstown
Ootscray Cricket Association
Sunshine
Middle East
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maidstone and Marihyrnong Patriatic Fund
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Forge's
Forge
Baseballers
Bradford
Hirthday
Sunshine District Football Club
Braybrook Football Club
St. Albans News
Errington Reserve
A. G. Pennell
Pinata
T Frith
Sunshine Methodist Church
Graham Roberts
the Golf Associates
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