21 Dec 1944
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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
1
The piece reflects on the annunciation of peace through goodwill among men, contrasting the worldly violence with the heavenly promise of peace on earth. It laments ongoing war and calls for charity, unity, and the universal spread of Christ’s goodwill as readers of The Advocate extend season’s greetings.
The Ladies Auxiliary elected officers for the TEL group with Mes. Stubbines as president and other posts including treasurer Miss M. Mulvany and secretary Mrs. Hichardh. Delegates named Messrs Blakey and Stubbings. Events will be at Green's Palais during the holidays with a Christmas carnival on the Saturday, featuring Vic Mullney’s orchestra.
Public notice states no Advocate issue on January 12 and that the office will close for the Christmas and New Year holiday period. Respondents and advertisers are advised of revised flow and arrangements by Carlton & Co. Proprietors.
The Youth Centre Committee approves a revised constitution provisional sections, notes progress on sub committees decisions and methods, and thanks Mr S C Graham for leadership. A special minute records appreciation for the effort in Ar. Te Shots survey and the time invested by members. The committee plans to reconvene in January to report on key negotiations and continue business.
Mr Maxwe Hargreaves received the degree of Bachelor of Metallurgical Engineering from Wilkow Hell University on December 1. The graduation ceremony featured keynote remarks by the president and notable faculty members.
The Sunshine MS Dimens ary Wii De open on Sunday December Sdth but will close all day Christmas and Boxing Days. The MUTOGM Lod wishes to convey the season’s joy and the Comp il ity af Ue senson ta wlmon Axcelior's Christmas Tall will take place at the Sunshine Town Mall tonight. Vic. Mathey's orchestra will supply the music. Dineing will be from 8 p to 11 m.
A garbled wedding notice details a ceremony for Miss Mine Viulit Lock, daughter of Nes Luck, with Sgt Johy Bink officiating. The gown was white with gray tulle, and a reception followed at Fil, with relatives and friends in attendance.
A garbled account details a Blaine Phillips Madden wedding inside Sunshine Presby terian on December 20 with praise for Miss Thursden, Miss Madden, and families including Mrs Fraser and Mr Silver. The ceremony included improvised music, a note on military discipline influencing the couple, and recognition of their Albury lineage amid a festive society scene.
The Younger Set hosted a Christmas party at Shire Hall on Wednesday evening with a welcome from local leaders. The event featured social activities, speeches on youth aims, and plans for ongoing clubs and community service, highlighting the group’s role in cultural uplift and wartime morale.
Sunshine Mothers Club outlines arrangements for a children’s holiday program at Stinstine State School. Monitors invite local tots to attend daily morning gatherings ending at 9 43 a.m. The central opening occurs at 2 p.m. Tuesday January 2nd, with Migs Swites of the National Fitness Council presiding.
The ceremony took place as the church was decorated by Mrs. W. J. Silver with the nuptials conducted by Reverend W. Evans, minister of the church. The event marked a formal union in a traditional setting observed by attendees.
Fragmentary Christmas meditation urging reflection on Christian ideals and giving, criticizing materialism and urging kindness, generosity, and peace. It contrasts secular cheer with deeper spiritual meaning and calls for thought on charity and social welfare during the holiday season.
The Shire President offers goodwill to residents on behalf of Mrs. Dokwon and expresses hopes for a peaceful year. He references Christiana and urging solidarity with those serving in battle, including prisoners of war, and a return home for the affected.
The readable fragments show a county level reference and personal names obscured by garbled OCR. Key terms hint at a public or legal notice with dates or events but specifics are unreadable. The fragment suggests official action or community matters without clear outcomes or entities.
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