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Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1940

Page

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Our Lady's School Results Dux and Grade Winners

School results list top students by grade with awards: Dux Erin Nevill, 2nd John Hollingshead, 3rd Margaret Brown. Grade VII winners Margaret Simpson and Maureen Ray, Best Progress Brian Long, and multiple grade placements through I. Christian Doctrine winners by grade from VII to I.

Erin Nevill John Hollingshead Margaret Brown Margaret Simpson Maureen Ray Brian Long Margaret Howard Joseph Pearce Rita Vella Carmel Shorten Mary Gavaghan Marjorie Maloney Catherine Picket Kathleen Freeman Margaret McGregor Margot Boyd

Baby Robert James Dorrens Dies at One Week

Sympathy extends to Mr and Mrs Robert Dorrens of 3 Taunton Street Sunshine on the death of their baby son Robert James aged one week. Funeral held Thursday at Coburg cemetery with large floral tributes. Pastor Gardner led the graveside service and funeral arrangements.

Robert Dorrens Taunton Street Sunshine Robert James Coburg Gardner

Warning notices planned for new Maribyrnong tramway bridge

Braybrook council was informed by the Board of Works that illuminated warning notices will be provided by the Country Roads Board at the approach to the new tramway bridge over the Maribyrnong River from Raleigh Road.

Braybrook Board of Works Country Roads Board Maribyrnong River Raleigh Road

Braybrook Councillors Fault Railway Service Delays

Braybrook councillors expressed dissatisfaction after receiving a letter from M L A Mr J Mullens stating that railway commissioners deem current services adequate for traffic. They demanded an extra early train and an evening service from Melbourne, objecting to what they call unsatisfactory departmental replies.

Braybrook J. Mullens M.L.A Melbourne Parsons E. Hargreaves Sunshine Lowe Railway Department Dr Watson Spencer Street Cr Dobson Cr Drayton Railways Department Cr Lowe

Wedding Bells For Jones Skewes At Sunshine Church

Gwendoline Jones eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Jones and Archibald William Skewes second son of Mr and Mrs H Skewes were married at the Methodist Church on a Saturday afternoon. The bride wore an off white lace frock with a tulle veil and carried St Josephs lilies. Bridesmaids Mavis Jones and Leila Skewes wore hyacinth blue spotted net with blue crinoline hats. The Rev A A Lyons conducted the ceremony with Mrs Howard Smith at the organ and Mrs Lyons singing. A reception followed at the Masonic Hall with a wedding breakfast and toasts. The couple then departed for their honeymoon escorted by family and friends.

Gwendoline W. H. Jones Cornwall Road Sunshine Archibald William H. Skewes Derby Road St. Joseph's Geo. Swift M.C

Wedding at Scots Church Collins Street

Violet Williamson daughter of Albert Williamson married Wallace More son of John More at Scots Church Collins Street Saturday. The bride wore cream lace over satin with water lilies and frangipanni. Doris Williamson wore striped marquisette over cream satin with cream rose bouquet. Best man was Jack More. They will live at Sunshine after a reception for 40 guests at the Ambassadors in Swanston Street Melbourne.

Scots Church Collins Street Violet Albert Williamson Woori Yallock Wallace John More Mrs More Gunnedah Street Sunshine Doris Williamson Jack More Ambassadors Swanston Street Melbourne

M A Cricket Team Selection and Player List

A local cricket page lists M A, SunShine, and Albion teams with players named including Ralph Guy, C Houston, Ray Guy, S Black, K Baxter, and others. It notes ground arrival at 2 15 p m and 12th men, with selections pending from multiple pools.

Ralph Guy C. Houston R. Houston S. Jowett Ray Bill Guy Rn Douglas G. Fraser T. O'Reilly R. Gunner S. Black K. Baxter Man Sunshine Cricket Team

Deer Park Anniversary Service Invitation

The Church of England Sunday school anniversary will be held next Sunday December 15 at 7 15 pm. All parents and friends are cordially invited to attend and help make it a success for the children.

Church of England

Keilor News Petrol Ration Tickets and Local Sports

Petrol ration tickets are available at the Keilor post office aiding district motorists. Keilor Cricket Club posted a 263 total and won by 7 runs over a 25-run opponent, Miss Kath Cave to Mr Joseph Borrell announced, Red Cross held its December meeting and sent a parcel to headquarters before a February recess.

Keilor Cricket Club Kath Cave Joseph Borrell Senserrick Red Cross

Golden Gleams Third Issue From Sunshine Technical School

The Sunshine Technical School publishes its third annual issue of Golden Gleams. Copies cost 1/ each and the 32 pages were written by current and former students. Editor in chief is Colin Hunt with editing help from D Dunn and M Dannat.

Golden Gleams Sunshine Technical School Colin’ Hunt D. Dunn M. Dannat

Building Control Delays Meet Resistance in Braybrook

Braybrook councillors voiced apprehension over a Treasury led restriction on building valued at £5000 or more under national security regulations. Critics say the ban narrows development while two new projects worth £365 00 proceed, urging fuller information for next council briefing.

Braybrook Department of the Treasury Canberra National Security Treasury Dobson Cr Baker Parsons Lowe E. Hargreaves

Braybrook Council News to Return in Next Issue

The note indicates that further Braybrook council updates will be published in the following issue, signaling ongoing local governance coverage and upcoming reports from the council.

Braybrook Council

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Our Lady's School Eamonn Calaghan Patricia Keon Gwen McCulloch Margaret Baker Moya Shorten Kevin Gaul Shirley Kane Advocate Santa Claus Santa’s LTD Nicholson Street Footscray Skewes — Jones More — Williamson M.A. Cricket Team Wattle Cricket Team Ron Bob Duxson K. and M. Haxby C. Greenwood R. Allen J. Hitler J. Stone J. Frazer K. Harwood J. Caulfield F. Schmidt A. Smith G. Spurling Albion Steadman Kyle Harry Banks Clayton P. Baker Bell Green Ross F. Baker P. Er Deer Park Keilor News Sellers Hampshire Road U.F.S. Dispensary Sun Crescent J. Downing L. McDuff
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