Sunshine mourns George Nicholson long-serving public benefactor
George Nicholson a prominent Sunshine resident died at home after bronchial illness and heart trouble. Born July 1 70 he worked at H V McKay farm implements then served as mayor of Carisbrook and later on Sunshine council. He led public welfare efforts, helped found the Progress Association and supported the Swimming and Lifesaving Club. Survived by wife Harriet and four children, three daughters and a son, with three grandchildren. Funeral at Footscray Cemetery conducted by the Church of England parish and attended by Masonic and civic figures.
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George Nicholson
Met
Talbot
Welmer
Graham Street
Sunshine
Nicholson
H. V. McKay
Allan
Hockhampton
Queensland
Kunshin
Tim
Talit
John Nicholson
McCallum's Creek
Lyon
Buckhampton
Ichardin
Tallangatta
James
Melbourne
Harriet Burchall
Maryborough
Deatrice
Wadsworth
Newport
George Allan
Bentleigh
Thelma
Nettleford
Dorothy
Church of England
Loyal
Carisbrook Lodge
M.A
Sunshine Masonic Lodge
Sunshine Swimming and Life-saving Club
Sunshine Proreas Association
Carisbrook
Carrnbrook
Tullagoon
Ait
Cartabrookie
Castlemaine
Progress Association
Heo
Suni Swimming and
Torbin
Footscray
Gunshine Masonic Lodge
Sunshine Program Associaon
Henry Skewes
Mosars
Victor McKay
Grieve
J. Walker
T. Cripps
J. Wall
Wentcott
D. Dunsombe
D. McLean
D. Kennedy
Oman
Garter
Khire
Skewes Wald
Manonie Lodge
Bro. Nicholson
Maron
Manchester Unity Order of Oddtallows
Bro. J. J Wenteatt
Order
Mears
Nelson Broa
Ster Delans
Victoria Street
Poot Weray
Ubokue Nicholaon, An Appreciation
For Nicholwon, a prominent Maryborough Carisbrook figure, long mayor and councillor, devoted to schools and hospital support. He led water works, school committees, and wartime welcome home efforts with his wife and daughter Mrs. Weder worth, fostering community service in Curtabrook.
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Nicholwon
Hongown
E. J. Grieve
Geelong
Carisbrook
Tullaroop
M.U.L.C.C.F
Curlaw Brook
Maryborough
Ccommittes
Wederworth
Town Hall meeting outlines large entry numbers for weekend events
At a Town Hall meeting secretary P J White announced 160 entries for the out-running dunshine event and 192 for cycling. Dr A E Dedeck presided as Postanthea is set for the national dancing and chorns. Officials from the League of Victorian Wheelmen will run cycling, while the V A L handles running. The Shire President Dr G W Penoll will open at 2 pm with events running concurrently for most of the afternoon.
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Tower Man
League of Victorian Wheelmen
V.A.L
G. W. Penool
Lbrary
J.H. Jeckeon
Garde
A. Cunninghaut
G. W. Pennell
A. McWhirter
James McBaroe
Walia
Henry
Murray Country
Myers
G. M. Prendergast
B.D. White
My.l
Drs
A. EB. Dedrick
Tralour
Mesdames Dedrick
Hebdon
Searle
Scott
Naylor
Barnes
Minnow Lawn
Mayea
Sayers
Mowars
White
Montgomery
W. R. McKay
H. Naylor
J. BH. Adams
A. McWhirter, & Hebdon
J. H. Jackson
Fortunate Motorists in Ballarat Road Collision
On Ballarat road near the Deer Park Hotel about 11 on Monday a motor truck and Buick sedan collided. Jack Friedman of Horsham drove westward while Mrs Edith May Young of Bacchus Marsh traveled toward the city. Both vehicles suffered considerable damage and were towed. Mrs Young sustained a few cuts on one arm.
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Ballarat
Deer Park
Jack Friedman
Traiterse
Horsham
Edith May Young
Bacchus Marah
Young
Farewell Send Off By District Chiefs
District residents bid a mournful farewell to the chief and his family as they depart amid regret. The scene featured many tobas of oration and expressions of gratitude for his service and leadership.
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Orteom
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Ubokue Nicholaon
Fonhine
McDonald's
Hampshire Road
Seymou
Miss Kirby
Sunshine Theatre
Victorian Mallave
Sunakin
A.J. Boyd & Son
Sunshine Carrier
Devonshire Road
City Depot
Lonsdale St
City
Frank Hayden
Advocate
Sunshine Advocate
Micah
Me Ben
Shane
Commiss
Victoria
Wonohire