Albion Kindergarten Opens with Planned Expansion
The Albion Kindergarten program began after years of effort led by Mrs. D. P. McLachlan, with a trained teacher paid at full rate since July. Poliomyelitis precautions limit current capacity to thirty children, plus a play group for fifteen, while a ladies auxiliary is to be formed next week.
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D. P. McLachlan
Iderberg
Department of Health
Pres
Albion
Maribyrnong
Albion Hall
Cricket squads and notices from Sunshine cricket ground
First XI to host Malvern with McCarthy as captain and listed players including Willey Ayton Deeble L Young Fox Winter Rees F Simpson Ormston Ferrell. Second XI visit Malvern with Carlton captain and players Hale Donovan Southern Kyle L Simpson Crockett Lewis W. Clayton Pippett Davies. Third Eleven vs East Sunshine features T Young E Clayton Taylor Nankervis Pratt Hobbs McQueen Crook Harper Sutherland Green Madden. Committee meeting tonight cancelled and rescheduled to 17 February.
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Malvern
McCarthy
Willey
Ayton
Deeble
L. Young
Fox
Winter
Rees
F. Simpson
Ormston
Ferrell
Carlton
Hale
Donovan
Southern
Kyle
L. Simpson
Crockett
Lewis
W. Clayton
Pippett
Davies
East Sunshine
T. Young
E. Clayton
Taylor
Nankervis
Pratt
Hobbs
McQueen
Crook
Harper
Sutherland
Green
Madden
Ken Doubledy Seeks Australias Honor at Empire Games
Ken Doubledy the local star heads to New Zealand to compete in the Empire Games with support from Sunshine backers. He aims to win for Australia and to show Sunshine supporters he will bring credit to the town. He thanks Les James and Bill Singleton for their financial aid.
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New Zealand
Ken Doubledy
Sunshine
Australia
Ken
Les James
Bill Singleton
Polio Precautions Prompt School Absences
Parents upset as children are barred from schools to observe polio precautions. Dr A E Shephard MLA sought clarification. Department confirms rules echo October Health Commission guidance: children out of district a week or more must stay home two weeks before returning to school to slow spread.
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A. E. Shepherd
M.L.A
Department
Shepherd
Health Commission
Over 500 Homes Completed in Shire During Last Year
Figures show 1949 saw 612 houses completed with 272 by the Housing Commission and 222 by private builders. At year end 597 houses were under construction with 106 by the Commission and 473 by private builders. 146 permits issued for not yet started homes.
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Shire
The
Housing Commission
War Service Homes
Han
Hospital Band and Cricketers Stage Carnival
A Monster Carnival to aid Sunshine Hospital Mantana Band and Sunshine Cricket Club runs for fourteen nights starting Thursday Feb 16. Briggs Amusements, a leading entertainment company, presents nightly shows and public support is urged. Further details appear in the advertisements.
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Sunshine Hospital
Mantana Band
Sunshine Cricket Club
Australia
Briggs’ Amusements
Braybrook Social Club Meeting for Officers Re election
A Braybrook Social Club meeting is set for Wednesday February fifteenth at Mrs J Beswick's Dobson Crescent Sunshine home to discuss re election of officers. All interested women are welcome to join.
Sunshine Football Club Prepares for Coming Season
Preparations underway for the Sunshine Football Club season begin with a Pre Annual Meeting at the Shire Hall on Friday. The annual meeting is set for February 28 with nominations in writing. Key offices need filling as President Col Uther has left Sunshine and Treasurer Peter Buckingham has joined the Navy. Applications invited for playing or non playing coach. closing date February 28. Presentation Night and Picnic planned before season opens.
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Sunshine Football Club
Shire Hall
Col Uther
Sunshine
Peter Buckingham
Navy
Opening of St Albans Lodge No 191 at St Albans Hall
ST ALBANS NEWS reports the opening of the RAOB Lodge at St Albans Hall named St Albans Lodge No 191 with a link of 100. Thanks to attendees and organizers. Next meeting planned for February 2. Also notes on St Albans Boys Social Club game tournament won by Drauchs Straughen Hookie Fitegibbon Rope Quoits winner B Andrews. Tournament to continue February 14 at 7:30 p.m. Carnival committee to meet Thursday at 8 p.m.
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Raob Lodge
St. Albans Hall
St. Albans
Sunshine Dancing Academy announces class schedule
Sunshine Dancing Academy offers ballet tapping exercises and musical comedy for children and adults preparing for examinations. Resumption dates include Sunshine St Marks February 1 at 9 30, Deer Park Hall February 11 at 2 p m, St Albans February 5 at 7 30.
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Sunshine Dancing Academy
Sunshine
St. Marks
Deer Park Hall
St. Albans
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Sunshine Cricket Teams
Fulham
Morgan
Whearer
M. Cain
M.A
Pennell
Guy
Hayden
McBean
Marsh
Clarke
James
Lenan
Long
Richards
Alchin
Lee
Stevens
Craddock
Spencer
Dakin
R. Wood
Frazer
Wardle
Dobson
Coulson
Cinnamond
Simpson
Gathercole
Scobie
Sunshine P.O
Mills & Williams
Builders & Renovators
Shine Park
Scott, Wise
Mclean Street
Frid
Mr. Belvedere
Clifton Webb
Shirley Temple
Mickey Knox
Tubs
Thurs
the Fallen Idol
Michele Morgan, Ralph Morgan
the Big Punch
Wayne Morris
Denstes
Burt Lancaster, Yvonne de Carlo
Ralph Richardson
C. Aubrey Smith
Wild Horse
MESA
Tim Holt
Braybrook Social Club
Ladies’ Auxiliary
ST. Albans News
Seymour’s Men’s
Hampshire Road
West Worsted
Ralston
Yale
Palatine
Bytown
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