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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1942
Page
4
Local lodge notices announce a moot at St Moghs Math and Pot ppm with officers listed. Readings include a secretary signatory and references to Albion Lodge Swab Scher and Sunshine Lodge, indicating multiple lodge events and meeting dates this week.
The Braybrook Shire Council will hold a meeting at Shire Hall Sunshine to propose general rates of twenty seven pence in the pound on rateable properties and a separate garbage charge of six pence per tenement plus pan charges for night soil collection. An inspection of the proposed charges is available at Shire Hall Sunshine for interested persons.
A mixed listing of services and events across local churches including Presbyterian, Church of Christ, Methodist, Salvation Army, Baptist and Anglican. Notable items include Sunshine Advent services, Thanksgiving Day observances, Holy Communion times, vesper services, and special musical announcements led by various ministers and officers.
Sunshine solicitor ME J E Sievers states he has been called up for military service and that the practice will be carried on by 402 Colling Street Melbourne. Enquiries may be made at 57 Parsons Street Sunshine.
A death notice reports Bill Comley killed in action aboard the ship Beets Mis during active service. He is survived or noted by family members including brother Hock, sister-in-law Myrtle, and niece Lorraine. The fragmentary text references figures like Figgaty Ath Oetuben and a Great Commander, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
In loving memory of Brandhi Burrows died December 3. Inserted by her son Fred Clara and grandchildren Ken Bob Bert Jean and great grandchildren. Webb Arthur Charles presumed missing November 19 1941 in Sydney. Always remembered. Inserted by Ron and Elsie.
Announcement of Macy Winders eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Winders of Sunshine to Herbert Lewie Williams R A N only son of Mr and Mrs H J Williams of Newport.
A crowded district wardens meeting discussed readiness for repairs and service schedules. The event noted upcoming lectures by Mn McMilindic of North Bescon and a yearlong program by the Progress Association, with reports on community activities and church events across multiple local areas.
A fragment lists a day worker vacancy in Gent with applications to this office, a notice seeking two untarnished rooms and a kitchenette for a business couple at J. Ny c/o Advocate Office, and a sale offer for No 8 Vacola Sterilizer in good condition at 4 Alice Street.
The Shire of Bhaybrook announces the audited accounts are ready for inspection by interested persons. A meeting to explain the accounts will be held at Shire Hall on Monday 21 December at 2:00 pm.
The Mathers' Chub ani School Committee hosted a Saturday evening event with children dancing and performances by Mrs Cannington Mrs Bessey and Javt Tutnat leart aiding the lively program. Proceeds reached £1 1s of which over £1 went to the Comforte Fund plus ticket sales. The crowd enjoyed Blue Danube and Auld Lane Syne as part of the end of the evening. Monthly meeting at State School 41 p.m. on Wednesday to discuss club plans and farewell to Missy Smith after three years.
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