St Albans social events and tennis court opening noted
Considerable interest in Jen sens Hawaiian band engagement for kindergarten funds with free services and low cost activites. A euchre tournament offers a £1 first prize. Linton Tennis Court opened by Rev F Sadler with tea and ice cream. Drs J Eddie and H Easton played a six game match won by Easton 6 3. Appreciation extended to volunteers and donors for the ball event.
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Jensens
Linton Tennis Court
F. Sadler
Eddie
H. Easton
Easton
Obituary of Mrs Jane Webster McDonald of Moonee Ponds
Mrs Jane Webster McDonald died at 10 Lorne Street Moonee Ponds aged 72. Originating from Scotland she was mother to Elizabeth Hayden of Sunshine and Jean Lasslett of Moonee Ponds. Funeral carried on Monday to Inkner Cemetery with many floral tributes from relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Webster McDonald
Lorne St
Moonee Ponds
Scotland
Elizabeth
F. Hayden
Sunshine
Jean
Lasslett
Plans Approved for New Catholic School at Drummartin Adelaide
Braybrook Council Public Works Committee approved plans for a single storey Roman Catholic School at Drummartin and Adelaide Streets Sunshine. Estimated cost £12,000. Shire Engineer H Robinson said plans were in order and a Building Directorate permit obtained. Others noted church buildings under construction in residential areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummartin
Adelaide Sts. Sunshine
Public Works Committee
Braybrook
H. Robinson
Robinson
Dodson
Dr. Barclay
Barclay
Brother and Sister Meet After 43 Years in Australia
Mr. Jim Soutar of Sunshine Victoria met his youngest sister Mrs Beamish from Falkirk Scotland who left in 1905 for Canada and later Vancouver. She is visiting Australia and they reunite after 43 years with a house party planned at Soutar’s home while Braybrook Council plans pavilion work at Selwyn Park costing about £50.
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Jim Soutar
Ridley St
Sunshine
Beamish
Falkirk
Scotland
Canada
Vancouver
Jim
Australia
Braybrook
Selwyn Park
Death of Fine Christian Woman Mrs Drayton
Hundreds mourn Mrs BE HH Drayton wife of Dr E H Drayton after a long illness and a recent operation at Sunshine. A large Sun shine Methodist Church service honored her life of charity and service with floral tributes and prayers by Rev A H Small and others. She leaves her husband four children and ten grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. HH. Drayton
E. H. Drayton
Braybrook Shire Council Reviews Housing, Arrears, and Safety
Braybrook Shire Council discusses housing position and arrears recovery with a £5,6000 range considered for next finance meeting. A missing Monash Street footpath raises pedestrian safety concerns amid increased bus traffic. Sunshine Park fence proposal moves to cost estimation.
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Sunshine Park
Braybrook
Braybrook Council Denied City Status Request
The Braybrook Council learns the State Government will not raise the Shire to city status. No reason was given and a council meeting Monday evening is expected to seek explanations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BK. Hargreaves
Braybrook
Dr. John Adamson Mourned in Sunshine District
Expressions of regret followed the news of Dr. John Adamson’s death at his East Malvern home. The former medical officer of health for Braybrook Shire lived in Sunshine since 1900, served the sick and needy, and was active in clubs and public service.
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John Adamson
Shire of
Braybrook
East Malvern
Adamson
Sunshine
J. Gowland
Sunshine Town
Sunshine District
Sunshine Court fines for gun carry and drunkenness
Jack Pontin of 13 Wright St Sunshine was fined £2 for carrying a shotgun near Kororoit Creek on 31 October. Duncan Brown of 288 Hampshire Rd Sunshine was fined £1 for drunkenness on 21 November. Defendant admitted two prior convictions for similar offences.
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Sunshine Court
Jack Pontin
Wright St
Sunshine
Kororoit Creek
Duncan Brown
Hampshire Rd
Lost sandals reported near Mc Grath's Store
A pair of size 5 sandals were misplaced near bootmakers next to Mc Grath's Store several weeks ago. If found, please return to this office. Reward offered.
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McGrath
Sunshine Younger Set Girls Physical Culture Display
The Sunshine Younger Set Girls present the annual physical culture display at Shire Hall on Wednesday next South Dec. Almost 300 girls from senior, intermediate and junior sections will perform a nonstop program starting at 7 pm. Acts include ball team, classical, clubs, rods, freearm, lapping and novelty items. Tickets are available from the girls or at the Advocate office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Shire Hall
Oan
Pom Shar
Advocate
Thieves Target Albion School Garden Beds
Thieves removed seven rose bushes from Albion school grounds over the past week leaving plantings misshapen. The act troubled students who cared for the roses and an earnest appeal is issued to the public to report any information to the Headmaster or the help police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Triffin
Overcoming Material Shortage Thieves Target Building Frames
Thieves last weekend stole complete window frames and spouting from a house under Whey construction in Day Brook, describing a method to overcome material shortages by pilfering building components.
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Day Brook
East Sunshine Kindergarten Fancy Dress Pall
The East Sunshine social committee invites the public to a Children’s Fancy Dress Pall at Shire Hall on Friday December 10. Councillors and wives will judge the Grand Parade with prizes and free ice cream for each child. Adult dancing follows until 11:30 p.m. Tickets from Mrs E Godfrey.
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East Sunshine Kinderarten
Shire Hall
E. Godfrey
Duke St., Sunshine
Braybrook Council Plans Schedule for Parks and Gardens Spend
The method of spending the £4000 allotted for Parks and Gardens by Braybrook Council is to be determined by a schedule of works being drawn up by the Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
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Merv
St. Albans C.C
Mr. Myers
F. Anderson
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R. Barrett
Monash St
Stoney Creek
R. Bardla
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Barcla
East Sunshine Kindergarten Committee
East Sunshine Kindergarten
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