Grand Year at Technical School Highlighted by Awards
Principal Mr Shelton told a full town hall that with 605 students the school strains current accommodation though two prefab classrooms helped. He urged more evening classes and stronger parental involvement while praising staff loyalty and student camaraderie. Duxes Margaret Mes and Ron Wilkins won Kenneth McKay Memorial prizes. Dr A E Shepherd presented a government plaque to commend the girls schools sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
E. Nilsson
Peart
Kenneth McKay
Margaret Mes
Ron Wilkins
Alexander Wales Scholarship Granted to Gwenda Nener
The Alexander Wales scholarship for Albion State School students, worth £175, is awarded to Gwenda Nener of 2 Sydney St. The prize covers her secondary education through matriculation if she pursues further studies.
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TUE
Alexander Wales
Albion State School
Gwenda Nener
Sydney St
Gwenda
Appreciation Note From Sunshine Resident
A Sunshine resident thanks the S C 8 C committee and supporters for contributions to the clubs appeal and thanks the Advocate editor for space. The message extends heartfelt wishes for a happy Christmas and is signed 106 Wright St Sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.c.8.c
Advocate
Wright St
Sunshine
Generous Gift From Dr Pennell to Sunshine Council
Dr Pennell presented Sunshine Council with two large antique Chinese vases over three feet tall. The donation, described as a fitting addition to the Mayor's room furnishings, was highlighted as a gesture of generosity amid concerns about money. The Mayor and Dr Parseelis lauded the act, while Dr Pennell spoke of not wanting to die rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. A. G. Pennell
Sunshine Council
China
Fennell
Par- Seelis
Barclay to Head Sunshine RSL Branch
Mr T R Barclay is the sole nominee to replace the late T Slyde as president of the Sunshine branch of the Returned Servicemen's League. He will be elected at the annual meeting on Monday. other officers are unopposed. A ballot will decide vice presidents and committee members. The clubroom event is scheduled for Saturday at 2 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Barclay
T. Slyde
Sunshine
The
Returned Servicemen’s League
Barclay
Ide
GB. Rothwell
UW. Singleton
Theso
Gremnae
Childrey
Auction Draws Crowd as Easy Terms Attract Buyers
An auction of three adjoining properties on Saturday drew many buyers with easy terms of £500 deposit and £2 weekly payments. Nos 25 and 27 Dickson Street and 2 Martin Street sold below expectations, with prices of £1,600 and £1,605 respectively, while a weatherboard villa at 12 Tyler Street sold for £3,060. The six room house at 2 Ridley Street was passed in at £2,600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickson St
Martin St
Aeeies
Dickson St
Tyler St
Ridley St
Advocate Publication Date Changes Next Week
The Advocate will publish next Thursday one day earlier than usual. Correspondents and advertisers should submit copy early that week. There will be no Advocate issue on December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocate
Accidents Reported in Sunshine Area Last Week
A series of traffic incidents in Sunshine include Noel Waite struck by a motorcycle driven by Thomas Beswick at Ravenhall and Myalla. a car owned by W Watson hit by an oncoming truck outside Couch Street. Robert Greig injured when knocked off his bicycle at Ballarat and Cornwall by Noel Pennington. pedestrian Brian Carter slightly injured at Turner Crescent by Noel Kennery. Daphne Stewart colliding with a tramway bus at Watt Street and Durham Road with no injuries.
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Noel Robert Waite
Myalla St
Sunshine
Thomas William Beswick
Dobson Crescent
Ravenhall
Myalla
Couch St
W. Watson
Monash St, Sunshine
Robert Duncan Greig
Cornwall Rd
Ballarat
Cornwall Roads
Noel Pennington
Kensington
Brian Carter
Turner Crescent
Noel Kennery
Footscray
Moama St
Daphne Stewart
Sydney St
Watt St
Durham Road
Heavy trough stolen from Rigiframe yard
A heavy trough weighing about 3 cwt was stolen from the yard of Rigiframe Pty. Ltd in Market Road. The trough, valued at £10, was taken away on a motor truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigiframe Pty. Ltd
Market Road
Sunshine lads chosen for V.C.A. colts team
Two Sunshine players, A Day of Footscray and K Gaul of Richmond, were picked for the Victorian Collegiate Association colts squad to meet a Public School team. Both originate from the Sunshine Cricket Association and show promise for the future.
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Sunshine
V.C.A
A. Day
Footscray
K. Gaul
Richmond
Sunshine Cricket Association
Hospital Clinic Closing At Footscray In Eleanor Street
Footscray Hospital clinic in Eleanor Street will close from 24 December and will not reopen until Thursday 3 January 1952.
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Footscray Hospital
Eleanor Street
Honest Sun Shine residents find and turn in money
A large sum of money was turned into the Sunshine Police Station by an anonymous finder. The report urges the owner to present wallet details and proof of ownership to reclaim the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Stolen Truck Recovered in Albion After Break‑in
A motor truck owned by Geo Metenkawycz of Esplanade St Albans was found abandoned in Derrimut St Albion. A window was broken and a tin of oil stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Metenkawycz
Esplanade St. Albans
Derrimut St
Albion
Railway's Criticised for Policy in Housing Estate
The council debated a proposed railway built kindergarten in a housing estate with cost estimates around £7 000 to £7 600 and potential half funding by the council. Dr Green urged the railways to reconsider, arguing the facility is needed locally and should be provided free or at reduced cost. The town clerk warned that a government grant might be necessary and not guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaaximim
Ai Iindervarten
Wit
Kinterwarten
Christmas Appeal for Widows by Madlarks Concert Party
The Mudlarks Concert Party launches a Christmas appeal to aid three local widows Mrs Mayne Maidstone Mrs Nehill Leonard Sr and Mrs Mantell each with children. Collection tins are at local shops hotels and theatres. A concert at Sunshine Town Hall Thursday features a burlesque wrestling match and boxer Frankie Flannery as a likely guest.
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Madlark’s
Mayne
Ballarat Rea
Maidstone
Nehill Leonard Sr
Mantell
Albion
Nehill
Mudlarks
Sunshine Town Hall
Frankie Flannery
Housing construction in Sunshine shows growth in 0th Sept
Commonwealth Statistician figures reveal 1374 houses under construction in Sunshine at 0th September. By 30th June 215 houses were started and 237 completed in the quarter ending 10th September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Commonwealth Statistician
City of
Larceny at Guy's Service Station Break-in Report
Thieves broke into Guy's Service Station on a Tuesday, taking a tyre and wheel labeling worth £20. Three glass panes were smashed. investigators suspect malice as other valuable property remained untouched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Tastwerk
Valu
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Mr. Peart
A. E. Shepherd
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Roy Wilkins
Mr. Sheltore
Adition
Eitigert
Seymours Men‘s Store
Hampshire Road
Dr. Pennell
Railway
Mamlas
Counett
Deneiner
Deiingre
Landergarten
Alan Ladd
Mona Freeman
DEAR
Brat Billie de Wolfe
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Alister Sim
Margaret Rutherford
Richard Todd Valeri, Hobson
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Oliver Hardy
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