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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1947
Page
2
Fred White retires from his long tenure with a local power company amid a retirement event led by school and community figures. Attendees praised his dedication, recalling decades of service, while colleagues and family noted his steady leadership and help to younger workers.
Sunshine Branch members elect GG Miller as President Myx Ellingsen as Vice President Thorne delegates UsF Diepunsmey and Foyte detestive positions. Members urged to assist in duties. Autratin Day Social praised with all attendees enjoying evening. February picnic planned with Mootscray Yarras ville branches, including adults and children activity and free refreshments. Train connections noted for Sunday travel. Annual Social scheduled earlier this year with ex-secretary to be presented. Next meeting February 1, bowling match to follow, aiming better form than last Christmas Rechabites occasion.
Community group announces 14 tickets for next Thursday's Singing and Vaudeville Night at Ship Tall to benefit Sunshine Hospital. Event features brief first programme by Miss Honor Ayton and Mose June Phim, with local acts and family entertainment. Public invited to attend and support the worthy cause. meeting notices and venue details include McKay Court and the Shire Hall.
The first School Council meeting of the year was held on Tuesday February 7 starting at 7 pm. The Shire Councils and local firms supported school activities with generous scholarship donations. Names of council members from Shire of Braybrook Keilor and Footscray Rotary Club listed, including Shirley Barnes Yvonne Beet Raymond Boxshall and A G Spalding. Nine senior scholarships await enrolments and will be announced after evening class enrollments finish. Supplementary exams commence February 18 with entry fees due at the School Office. Bookkeeping classes start Monday at 7 pm led by Mr W R Perry.
Sunken houses were lifted while occupied prompting warnings about foundation work. Experts caution homeowners to verify structural support and hire licensed contractors to prevent further damage during repairs.
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