Wedding Bells at the Presbyterian Church in Footscray
Irene Heffer wed E. John Egglestone in a Lane church ceremony with family and friends in attendance. The reception followed at Braybrook Hall as songs and tributes highlighted the union of two respectable Melbourne families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Girls
John Heffer
Ballarat Road
Misses Maude
Annie Heffer
Thomas Hallman
Frank Laverick
Ph Garde
A. Rainsford
Heffer
Tribe
Braybrook
W. Evans
First Red Cross work afternoon set at Shire Hall
The Ladies' Red Cross announce the first year work session next Friday February 19 at Shire Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. Helpers are needed to prepare articles for dispatch to headquarters.
Queen Victoria Hospital Auxiliary Meeting Date Change
The Queen Victoria Hospital Auxiliary announces a meeting now set for Thursday next February 25 at 2 30 p m at Shire Hall. All ladies interested are welcome. The group emphasizes kindness as a guiding principle.
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Shire Hall
Obituary for George Arbuthnot and Lindley Vernon Bergroth
The community notes the death of George Arbuthnot a Deer Park resident at 72 after a life in Albion quarries road marking and walling with funeral at Truganina Cemetery conducted by Rev Dexter. Linda Lindley Vernon Bergroth of Suffolk Road Sunshine dies age 24 with Requiem Mass and funeral to Footscray Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Arbuthnot
Deer Park
Hennie Doon
Albion
George
Joseph
Lizzie
Mra. Schultz
Alice
W. Russell
Annie
J. Pyers
Truganina
Dexter
Church of England
Footscray
Walter A. Warne
Lindley Vernon Bergroth
Suffolk Road
Sunshine
Our Lady's Church
Mulqueen & Sons Pty, Ltd
Prisoner of War Bateman Interred in Japanese Camp
Word from Red Cross confirms Lieut P J Bateman previously listed as missing is interned at Rentsuji camp in Japan. Bateman, Melbourne University law graduate, played lacrosse and cricket, son of Lieut Colonel W J Batemen of Caulfield. Also noted on leave are Sergt Observer Ian Perry and Sgt Bob Parsons after service with the AI Force in the Northern Territory.
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A. Fox
Sunshine
P. J. Bateman
Rabaul
Rentsuji
Japan
Livul
Bateman
Melbourne University
W. J. Batemen
Caulfield
Education Department
Gallipoli
Armstice
New South Wales
Ian Perry
Bob Parsons
Northern Territory
Graham Street Quarry danger prompt council inquiry
Braybrook Council considers Graham Street South quarry a danger to children due to lack of fencing and will be investigated by Southern Riding councillors Ansewered House. Melbourne Board of Works to address an unsewered corner house at Gordon and Mitchell streets. Bus service to Munitions Workers Homes East Sunshine likely once roads are ready. Treloar to query Municipal Association on screenings trucking needs. Willan notes building project tender deemed too high and suggests delaying work for one month.
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Graham Street
Graham St
Ansewered House
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
Gordon and
Mitchell Streets
East Sunshine
Willan
Sunshine
Maribyrnong
Jolly Considered for State Seat Contest
Keilor Shire President Cr. F. Jolly J.P. has been approached by U.C.P. representatives urging him to contest the Bulla Dalhousie seat at the next state election. He declined to comment beyond saying he is giving the matter earnest consideration.
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Keilor
Bulla-Dalhousie
U.C.P
Cr. F. Jolly
J.P
Bulla- Dalhousie
Jolly
First Aid and A R P Practice Night Set for 18th Inst
The first 1943 practice night for First Aid and A R P will be held at the Mechanics Institute on Thursday next 18th. District Warden Dr A J Davin urges full attendance. War Savings Groups to form in coming weeks offering residents a chance to aid the war effort and save for future needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
A. J. Davin
Deer Park notes on dumpages and public notices
In Deer Park observers report ongoing potato dumpages at the quarry causing air pollution and price pressures. The writer urges council action against dumpers and notes a lack of publicity for a Red Cross dance and a Vacuum Oil Co picture show at Deer Park Hall.
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Deer Park Hall
Vacuum Oil Co
Red Cross
Advocate
Meeting Recap Announces Feb 14 Gathering
The note reports strong attendance at a recent meeting and plans a follow up for Monday Feb 14. It mentions Cyril's appendicitis and expected quick recovery, and that Jim, the popular president, has taken a leave of absence for fruit picking with Tom Taafe taking over his duties.
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Cyril
Jim
Tom Taafe
ARP Training Schemes Expand for Wardens and Red Cross
The AP notes a new training plan with area wardens due to submit syllabi for Q1 by next Tuesday and forward copies to sector wardens. A 14 lecture St John course for wardens is offered free, with no St John medallion recognition on completion, enroll by 17th. A separate Red Cross Emergency Services course opens Feb 16 at Shire Hall with fees for lectures and manuals, featuring Red Cross discounts.
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St. John's
Add
A.R.P
Red Cross Emergency Services
Red Cross
Shire Hall
Oelock
Excelsior's Special Night at Masonic Hall
Alf Stark hosts the Excelsior dance at the Masonic Hall this Saturday February 13 with a prize distribution of £0 1s 0d. An excellent night is promised, inviting attendees to enjoy a lively evening.
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Masonic Hall
Alf Stark, M.C
A World Where People Mend Their Own Faults
A hopeful note envisions a kinder world where individuals focus on self-improvement and compassion rather than judging others. The speaker urges personal responsibility as the path to shared joy.
St Albans ARP and Community Notices
A Saturday program outlines ARP lectures and a call for more volunteers. Wardens plan a test on March 17 with cooperation from Pooley Fire Brigade and State Emergency Services mobile canteen. A dance to raise funds for local boys is set for Saturday the 20th, plus burning off Sunday morning and a tennis club working bee.
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Pooley
SS Albans
Pengis
Uhaina
ARP
Mechanicy Institute
Volldim
St. Albans
Uam
Wehs
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Egglestone—Heffer
Myers — MacKay
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Rh. W Stephens
Joyce Constance Mackay
W. J. Mackay
Somerhill Road
Donald Rockson Myers
J.B. Myers
Rockston
Patricia
Jessie Mackay
Alison Myers
Jack Myers
Ken Sampson
Peter
Ladies' Red Cross and
Queen Victoria Hospital Auxiliary
Sunshine Theatre
Miami
Mickey Rooney and
Judy Garland
Is Hope Schuyler
Dudley Vernon Bergroth
George North
Malaya
Geo. North
Braybrook Council
Nemacc
Treloar
Sydenham
Westerlies
B.S
J.B
Excelsior
St. Albans News
Umnbar
North Bawanadon
Brymne
Biret
Wis
Alee
Leunsey
Dunbar
Bayig
Bb. H. Kennedy
I Brown
J. McLennan
J. McKechnie
W. G. Self
W. Self
St. Albanes
Our Lady's
Tionplas
BR. Clarke N. Coddard
M. Hale
Self
B. Self
FORGE
D.p.s
Nicholson Street
Footscray Forge
Quasity
McGrate Tores
Tel
Sun
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