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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 17, 1933

Page

7

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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