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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 06, 1940

Page

3

Resuscitation lecture aids Sydenham clubs and council plans

A.R.P. resuscitation talk draws keen turnout with Dr A J Davis arranging early year meetings for demonstrations. A contamination squad to show outside Keilor shire hall Saturday at 10. Mothers Club organises Christmas tree and treats as Red Cross members help. Oaklands vs Sydenham match reports 201 innings. club meeting approves R Hugo clearance and Scheurer as treasurer. Picture programme proves popular with both old and young in attendance.

A.R.P A. J. Davis Keilorshire Hall The Red Cross F. E. Jolly Mothers’ Club Oaklands Sydenham Mechanics Institute R. Hugo Keilor F. J. Scheurer T. Nolan

Sunshine Methodist Church Fellowship Tea Set Next Sunday

Youth group of Sunshine Methodist Church hosts its second Fellowship Tea next Sunday at 4 45 p m. soloist Mrs W L Cooth from Alphington choir will perform with others. Attendees are urged to bring a basket and arrive on time. Rev W J Johnson will preach, D H Jones leads the morning service.

Sunshine Methodist Church W. L. Cooth Alphington Choir Bob McIntyre W. J. Johnson D. H. Jones

Dancing display by Vesper Pupils at Sunshine Hall

The Vesper Pupils from Austral College present a dancing display on Thursday next, December 12, at Sunshine Town Hall. The programme features items from the Ballarat prize winning college team and promises an interesting program.

Austral College Sunshine Town Hall Ballarat

Sunshine Scout Camp Plans At Healesville

The 2nd Sunshine Scouts at St Mark's announce a Christmas camp on Badger Creek Healesville from 26 December to 6 January with Rev F A Townsend in charge. A recent bazaar by Mesdames Nuttall Bell Smith and Doubleday raised over £6 for camping equipment amid bad weather.

Sunshine Scouts St. Mark's Badger Creek Healesville F. A. Townsend S.M Mesdames Nuttall, Bell, Smith and Doubleday Sunshine

Sunshine Progress Association Plans Road Repair Demands

Mr Shea opened a discussion at a Sunshine Progress Association meeting about damage to newly constructed roads caused by government departments. Dr Willan blamed the Postal Department for most damage and urged council action while Dr Lowe noted limited council jurisdiction.

Shea Sunshine Progress Association Willan Association Lowe Commonwealth Braybrook H. Robinson Board of Works Astbury Dr. Drayton Postal Department Court of Engineers

Keilor News Roundup Highlights Local Wins and Christmas Party

Keilor residents applaud Shire Council for culvert work near the Shire Hall. Keilor cricket team scored 260 against Ascot Vale with F McGrath top on 46. The Red Cross year end party featured a Christmas tree, euchre, games, and a lucky numbers cap prize list.

Keilor Ascot Vale F. McGrath Red Cross

Arch bishop of Melbourne to visit St Mark's Sunshine

The Most Reverend Archbishop of Melbourne will visit St Mark's Church Sunshine on Sunday to celebrate the first Communion of the newly confirmed. All communicants are invited to attend and the Archbishop will speak at a Communion Breakfast after the service. Tickets are available from the Vicar.

Melbourne St. Mark's Church Sunshine Hampton

C I C G M Club Shoot Results and Christmas Event

The club announces results from the last shoot with H Hughes 5 6 Walk up, R Farnsworth 11 12, F Mason 8 11, and A Ritchie winning the club trophy with 6 5. A Christmas shoot is planned for December 14 at Sassella Park with trophies including cakes puddings and other items.

H. Hughes R. Farnsworth F. Masson Sassella Park

Grand United Oddfellows Meet Final Night of Year

The Grand United Oddfellows remind members the final meeting for the year is next Tuesday night December 10 at 8 o clock. A euchre tournament is proposed for 10 shillings. Visitors from Deer Park and nearby lodges are expected. Bro. F Gray will install new officers to start the new term.

Deer Park Bro. F. Gray

Red Cross Bridge Drive Raises Funds and Thanks

A bridge party hosted by the Ladies' Bridge Circle and Mrs. C. A. Hiscock raised £10 10s for the Red Cross. A Christmas cake donated by Mrs. Gillies was won by C. Cooper c/o H. V. McKay. Thanks are given to helpers especially Misses 8. Stewart and D. Gillies for supper duties.

Bridge Circle C. A. Hiscock Red Cross

Open Night at Sunshine Horticultural Society

On Tuesday evening next the Sunshine Horticultural Society will hold an open night for the public. Problems in gardening will be discussed and members will explain to visitors how to overcome gardening difficulties.

Sunshine Horticultural Society

St Albans Improves Fire Alarm Network

Work of the Fire Brigade will be facilitated at St. Albans as the result of an improvement in the fire alarm system. At the corner of Alexina Street and the Esplanade a new alarm has been installed while the alarm at Main and Mitchell Streets has been moved to a more effective position.

St. Albans Alexina Street Esplanade Main Mitchell Streets

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Sydenham News Mothers' Club Scout News Sunshine Parents’ Committee A. Simpson A. Fletcher A. T. Perry Devonshire Road Martin Street Footscray City Highland Pipe Barn Metropolitan Fire Brigade Eastern Hill Niagara Cafe Co. M, Bingham, Proprietress Keilor News Shire Council ST. Mark’s Church 1.C GM Club A. Ritchie Grand United Oddfellows RED Cross Radio Bridge Drive Horticultural Society McGrath Sunshine’s Mosley Hampshire Road T. H. Launder Irving Street Footscray Footscray Station
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