St Albans News Briefs Highlight Temple Day and Local Sports
The St Albans Red Cross meets at the Mechanics Institute on Monday August 25 at 8 pm. Temple Day on August 31 includes three services with Holy Communion at 8 am, a farewell sermon by Bishop Booth at 11 am, and an evening service at 7 15 pm. Over £20 has been spent on church renovations with appeals for donations. St Albans Tennis Club plans three teams for upcoming competitions and invites new members. A local sailor, Mr Benson, was honored at a gathering hosted by Mrs Ledge before his 20 months of service abroad.
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Red Cross Society
St. Albans
F. A. Ray
Temple Day
J. R. Mott
St. Albans Tennis Club
W. Ledge
Benson
Farewell Night in Keilor with Generous Local Gifts
Lodge gave Mr. Jenson a hearty farewell as Dr. Jolly, Shire President, presented a substantial cheque donated by local residents. The evening closed with Auld Lang Syne and warm thanks to Mrs. Anders, Mr. Perrit, Mr. Moffatt, and Mr. O'Neil for their generous contributions.
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Lodge
Jenson
Keilor
Dr. Jolly
Obituary: Margaret Florence Morris 86 at Sunshine
The 86 year old Mrs Margaret Florence Morris died at Bethel Ballarat Road Sunshine on August 16 after a long Victoria life. Widow of John Morris she had lived at Pegley Maldon Nuggety and Sunshine with family, funeral at Sunshine Presbyterian Church led by Rev W Evans then Footscray Cemetery altar service and floral tributes. A further memorial service will be held at Sunshine Presbyterian Church.
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Margaret Florence Morris
George Smith
Presbyterian Church
Sunshine
W. Evans
Footscray
Rev. W. Evans
Nelson Bros
Mrs Morris
Bethel
Ballarat Road
Sunshine Presbyterian Church
President's Last Night At Braybrook Council
Dr. Pridham retires as President after a 14 year term with Drs. Pridham and Parsons honored for service. Councillors and Dr. Drayton praise leadership during difficult times and Labour candidates noted as not creating personal issues. Parsons expresses hope of attending the next meeting.
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Braybrook
Pridham
Lowe
Dobson
Labour
Labour Party
Parsons
Parsons opposes nine foot walls in Southern Riding
Cr. Parsons challenged a manifesto by his opponent. He objected to the call for building houses with nine foot walls and supported only the Ballarat Road Albion block as it would stay in Australian Reinforce Concrete Co. ownership. He pushed a council motion to ask the Government to reconsider Duke Street’s planned 10 ft walls.
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Cr. Parsons
Dr. Parsons
Ft. Walls
Ballarat Road
Albion
Becuse
Australian Reinforce Concrete Co
Duke Street
Return Ball Next Thursday
The complimentary ball to the Shire President Dr W J Pridham and Mrs Pridham will be held on Thursday next at the Sunshine Town Hall. Tonight representatives of the Committee will attend the Shire President’s residence to present a hand lettered invitation. Citizens yet to reply to the circular should respond promptly to aid catering arrangements.
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W. J. Pridham
I.O.R. Lodge Sun Shine Tent Schedules Tuesday Meeting
Members of the I O R Lodge Sun Shine Tent are informed that this weeks meeting will be on Tuesday instead of Thursday. The change affects regular scheduling and attendance is requested.
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I.O.R. Lodge
Sunshine Tent
Labour Candidate for Southern Riding Bert Guy Campaign
Labour candidate Bert Guy, lifelong Southern Riding resident, campaigns for municipal council. His program includes cheaper fares to Sunshine, a subway for school children safety, air raid shelters, child evacuation preparedness, improved social conditions, and emphasis on workers’ concerns.
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Bert Guy
Labour
Mr. Cray
Sunshine
Braybrook
Youth Parliament Candidate Praised For Zeal And Character
The Sydney meeting of the recent Youth Parliament is highlighted for the candidate’s fine knowledge of parliamentary procedure and model legislation. Supporters in the Southern Riding emphasize the opportunity to vote for a candidate with zeal, character, and strong qualifications.
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Sydney
Footscray Hospital Building Appeal Donations Report
Organising Secretary J Kelso Duncan lists donations toward the Footscray Hospital Appeal with varied amounts from individuals, unions, and committees. Notable contributions include Footscray City Council Employees, Sugar Works Employees Union, H V McKay Charities Trust, Sunshine Committee, and Sunshine Anglers Club events. A grand dance by the Sunshine Anglers Club at Shire Hall on August 23 raises funds for the appeal.
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J. Kelso Duncan
Footscray City Council
H. G. Ketchell
Thomas Brooks
Sugar Works
Union of Australia
Margaret Molyneaux
Jolly Revellers
Angliss & Co
Sunshine Committee
H. V. McKay Charities Trust
Lo.lan
Sunshine Younger
J. Davies
Sunshine Anglers’ Club
Shire Hall
Attempted burglary at Seymour's Corner prior week
Railway workers at Sunshine reported two suspicious men near Seymour's Corner early Sunday. Police found an unsuccessful attempt to force the back door, with a broken window and damaged door and no further loss. This follows a month earlier burglary at Seymour's Corner when five overcoats were stolen.
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Sunshine
Seymour's Corner
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LTD
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Footscray Hospital Building Appeal
Colgates' Gibb
Kolynos Detoxol
Lantigen
Farnhan
McLean’s
Euthymos
Listerine
Vidgen
SPANA
Pyrex Sands
Calvert's
Sunshine and District
U.F.S. Dispensary
Sun Crescent
L. McDuff
John Downing
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