Community Fund Drive Nears £400 With Donations
The week of effort hopes to surpass £400 after cheques totaling £26 from Mrs A Gruen and £45 14 7 from the Mari nyrnong Coursing Club augment other entertainment proceeds. Local supporters listed include Hon W Anglias W L C J Burnside and several others. A village hall event and Nettlefolds dance boosted funds while Sunshine Angling Club named life member V R McKay honored. Vandalism damaged the Sunday massed bands stand and a reward is to be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gruen
Sunshine
Red Cross
Marinyrnong Coursing
W. Anglias
W.L.C
J. Burnside
W. Booth
Thuttimer
C. A. Emslie
R. Hellyer
Mochrie
KR. K, MacDonald
E. Nounsey
W. Stark
Sunshine Band Concert Draws Thousands To Street Parade
Afternoon event featured six bands marching from The Advocate office along Sun Crescent to the railway reserve where a program was performed. Mrs J Shea sang solo items, a collection of £32 7s 10d was raised, about 3000 attendees. Mr J Mullens gave a short address, Dr Pridham acted as announcer, Veal's Melbourne supplied microphone equipment, Frank Talbot installed it, and Rex Barclay aided the Sunshine Band committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocate Office
Sun Crescent
J. Shea
J. Mullens
L. A
Pridham
Veal's
Melbourne
Frank Talbot
Election results show keen interest and Labour gains
Voters packed three ridings with large crowds as results came in. Labour fielded three candidates with Barrett narrowly winning River Riding by 28 votes, while Drayton retained Southern Riding by an absolute first count majority. Central riding saw Willan defeat Gard as Graham also contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Mr Barrett
Barrett
Cy Dempster
Southern
Central
Dr Drayton
Drayton
E Donovan
W.davidson
Baker
Davidson
J. Willan
Sunshine Progress Association
Garde
Graham
Willan
Sydenham Progress Association Meets on Nominations and Events
A fair turnout for the monthly Sydenham progress association meeting discussed officer nominations for the upcoming year. The council will refer road matters to the next meeting. a water tank at the recreation reserve was endorsed and will be provided. Capt. J W Milligan’s resignation was not accepted. he receives a leave of absence for military duties. Crowning of the queens and a dance were planned for September, with final arrangements to be reported next meeting. The Australian Red Cross tea at the Mechanics Institute raised £2 17s for the queen carnival committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Association
Council
N. Woods
J. W Milligan
W. Gooch
J. W. Milligan
W. Ny Gooch
Jolly
Australian Red Cross
Mechanics’ Institute
Queen of Sport
H. Harry
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Irving St
Footscray
Ai Ring Mw
Iweek
Euchre Party
Our Lady's Hall
G. F. Deveson
Nettlefolds
Lucas
E. Nicholls
M.C
Ron Duxtson
Lab
Jack Davies
Wassed
Braybrook
Lowe
V. R. McKay
Sunshine Angling Club
McKay
W. R. McKay
Chas Emslie
LTD
Nicholson Street
River
R. A. Barrett
A. G. Pennell
Cr Pennell
Pennell
Maidstone
Benals
Dobson
Jarde
R. A
Pennell Braybrook
Maribpepate
Sydenham News
Sunshine Golf Club
Masonic Hall
Roberts
Gants
R. E. MurrAy
Sunshine Anglers
Monte Carlo
Nicholls
Willey
Sunshine Baptist Ladies’ Hall Committee
Sydney Street
George McKay
Sunshine Field Gun Club
Sydenham
W. Hitchock
M. B. Lynch
Seety
Antacid
de Witt
U.F.S. Dispensary
L. McDuff
J. Downing
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