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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
1
The piece treats Christmas as a backward glance and forward look, urging peace and goodwill against hate. It emphasizes faith, truth, and tolerance as eternal values, urging readers to pursue harmony despite global conflict and propaganda. It closes with wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The death occurred Monday morning at Sunshine residence of Mr Richard Leslie Robertson aged 47 after a prolonged illness. A former soldier in the First AJLF with the 6th Battalion, he was an officer in Sunshine Masonic Lodge and the Sunshine Mark Lodge. He worked for H V McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd for many years and leaves a widow and a son Ian. Funeral at Footscray Cemetery was well attended with R.S.S.U.A. members, fellow employees, and Masonic brethren.
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Notice to advertisers subscribers and correspondents no issues of the Advocate on December 27 and January 3 for staff holiday. Next publication will be January 10, 1940.
Maurice Keith Roberts and Nancy May Hewitt were wed at St Andrew's Presbyterian Footscray with 150 guests. The couple, ceremony by Rev Stevens, reception at Upper Victor hall, honeymoon in Healesville. Bridesmaids Lily and Elsie, best man Reg Grinter, MC Stan Jowett, music Ray Lucas band.
James Hoole of Rahona Street Maribyrnong asks Braybrook council for permission to erect a temporary shed as his six room home faces compulsory government acquisition. Officials cite by law limits while residents urge government funding and a delegation to press M H R Drakeford for relief.
The Transport Repair Shop social at Harvester Works known as Nayler's Gang was held last night in the Masonic Hall with 140 attendees. The program included dancing and musical items performed by Mr Geo Hall and Miss Merlin.
Braybrook council heard a lengthy explanation from the Metropolitan Board on how sewerage tenders are selected and charged. The board invited bids from licensed plumbers and property owners could attend and withdraw applications if unhappy with prices under the deferred payment plan. The explanation was to be given to Dr Barrett for review.
Mr Dan Thomas and Mr Ken King acted as MCs while Mr Naylor extended season’s greetings. The gathering was declared the best evening yet held, with attendees noting festive atmosphere and enjoyment.
The Shire President and Mrs W J Pridham extend heartfelt Christmas wishes to ratepayers. They speak of Christmastide spirit, love, kindness, friendship, and merriment, hoping the New Year brings peace to the Nation and prosperity to all.
At the recent examinations of the London College of Music a list of pupils under Miss A L Fall gained success in elocution and pianoforte. Valda Carlton Betty Mounsey Edna Williams Neville McCarthy Gwendoline McCarthy Audrey Clifton Brian Ford. Miss Fall to resume tuition in February. Earlier December 14 exams before J Howlett Ross included Betty Brimson Mary Wall in Primary and Vivian Betts in Intermediate with first class passes.
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