Carol Festival at Footscray Oval Draws Thousands
A crowd of about 3000 enjoyed Christmas carols last Sunday at Footscray Oval. Footscray City, Salvation Army, and Newport Workshops Band performed with a 100-voice choir. Mayor Dr Roy Schintler thanked attendees and urged more funding for Footscray Hospital while the Combined Industrial Social Clubs raised funds through cards and candles for the hospital appeal.
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Footscray Oval
Footscray City
Salvation Army
Newport
Margaret Skinner
Pickett St
Footscray
God
Roy Schintler
Footscray Hospital
Sunshine Park Christmas Treat for Local Children
The Sunshine Council Employees Social Club hosted a Christmas Treat at Sunshine Park last Saturday. Father Christmas delighted the children as Mayor Dr. J. Downing attended and commended the club for its efforts.
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Sunshine Park
Sunshine Council Employees Social Club
Father Christmas
J. Downing
Residents complain of septic odor near factories
Residents of South Sunshine allege smells and effluent from septic tanks attached to nearby factories. Dr N Green urged the Council on Monday to have the Health Inspector inspect the whole area and push for severance of the area.
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South Sunshine
N. Green
Council
Dyecraft Children's Christmas Party at Maidstone Hall
The Dyecraft Ltd Ballarat Braybrook social committee hosted a Christmas Treat for 140 children with carols, talking dolls by Ron Blaskett, and Father Christmas distributing gifts. Each child received sweets ice cream and fruit funded by employee contributions. Committee members include Mesdames Blank and Phyllis Messrs Alexander Leslie Lockwood and W H Myers. A staff break-up party is planned for Saturday evening December 26 at Maidstone Hall.
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Maidstone
Dyecraft Ltd
Ballarats
Braybrook
Carol Singing
Ron Blaskett
Father Christmas
Mesdames M. Blank
Phyllis
Les Alexander
Ken Leslie
Ken Lockwood
W. H. Myers
Maidstone Hall
St John’s Cadets to Government House inspection
All Sunshine cadets of St. John’s Ambulance must report at Government House St Kilda Road at 9 a.m. sharp tomorrow Saturday 20 December for inspection by Governor Sir Dallas Brooks. Full uniform will be worn. On Boxing Day 26 December the cadets will go to Rosebud for a seven days camp.
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Sunshine
St. John’s Ambulance
Government House
St. Kilda Road
Dallas Brooks
Rosebug
Puddle of Water and Oil Reported Near Factory
Dr J McDonald of Sunshine Council urged an immediate inspection after noting a fifty yard wide puddle of water and oil by Besters Sweets factory on Ballarat Road. He called for health authorities to act promptly.
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Besters Sweets Factory
Ballarat Rd
J. McDonald
Sunshine Council
Public phone approved at Anderson and Durham Rd corner
A public telephone has been approved for installation at the corner of Anderson and Durham Roads, signaling new service for local residents and travelers. City officials confirm construction timelines and accessibility plans.
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Anderson and
Durham Rd
Vicky Wleigh B Codalonga Hairdressing
Vicky Wleigh B Codalonga manager advertises modern hairdressing services at 202 Hampshire Road Sunshine location, noting proximity to the Sunshine sun and a 50 yard reference.
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Hampshire Rd
Sunshine
Sunshine Sun
Vicky Wleigh B. Codalonga
Want Land for Tennis Courts in Maribyrnong
All Nations Youth Club seeks Sunshine Council land in Maribyrnong to build tennis courts as membership exceeds 500. The club suggests leasing part of the land if Hortense Sr. closes, with further discussion planned in the new year.
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All Nations Youth Club
Maribyrnong
Sunshine Council
Hortense Sr
Deer Park School Results End of Year
End of year results for Deer Park State School list Grade VI top finishers Pat Schmidt and Tony Overington with Beverley Muse as Most Improved. Grade V honors go to Heather Mackay and Irene Woodhouse with Jeff Overington as Most Improved. Grade IV sees Peter Mitchell and Fay Jackson with David Thompson as Most Improved. Grade III winners Janice Smith and Richard Schmidt with Douglas Stevenson as Most Improved. Grade II results show Roslyn Mackay and Llona Flint with June Hodge as Most Improved. Dux of the School is Pat Schmidt.
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Pat Schmidt
Tony Overington
Beverley Muse
Heather Mackay
Irene Woodhouse
Jeff Overington
Peter Mitchell
Fay Jackson
David Thompson
Janice Smith
Richard Schmidt
Douglas Stevenson
Roslyn Mackay
Llona Flint
June Hodge
Christmas Tide Service Planned at St Albans Church
St Albans Presbyterian Church will observe Christmas tide with a Sunday service at 3 o'clock led by Rev. F. Sadler. The procession will feature Christmas carols including Let Us Adore Him.
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St. Albans Presbyterian Church
F. Sadler
Photography for Block Making and Local Services Ad
Advertising notes show photography for block making and social events. Contact Ronald Iliff 36 Cornwall Rd or MW 9617. Piano and singing tuition for children also offered by Celia Herbert 24 Hayden Cres Albion with London background and exam preparation.
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Ronald Iliff
Cornwall Rd
London
Celia Herbert
Hayden Cres
Albion
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Hemlock
Oregon
A.D. Hardwood
K.D
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J. Wright & Sons
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Footscray West
Geelong Road
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Party For Children
Dyecraft Children’s
St. John’s
Hart Engineering CO
Suffolk Road
Eddy
Matheson
Deer Park
Deerda State School
St. Albans News
Presbyterian Church
Footbray Taxis
Round the Clock Service
Alf. Faulkner
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Central Avenue
Railway Place
Williamstown
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