20 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1948
Page
1
An unclear records fragment lists a series of names and amounts tied to a local sports appeal. Totals include figures such as £113 8s 6d and various small payments noted beside individuals and entities, with references to clubs and factories.
A meeting for Victoria Hospital ary is scheduled for Friday afternoon February 26 at Hall Sunshine. Details are limited but attendance is expected from local residents and staff.
A reader thanks supporters of the Sunshine District Cricket Association Sportsmen’s fund. Joan Schmidt and Miss Craddock express gratitude for the community’s generosity and recognition.
A thankful note expresses appreciation to the Sunshine Cricket Association and generous donors for supporting expenses related to New Zealand matters.
Dr. Pennell president of the Braybrook Youth Centre told the council on Monday that most of the affiliated bodies were apathetic making a quorum hard to reach. Ten of thirty notices replied as the committee seeks public interest after past efforts like puppetry classes and a junior library.
The RSL Ladies Auxiliary held its February meeting in the clubrooms with President Mrs H Blakey presiding. Special Effort prizes went to No 37 Hutch for reading and No 96 for the Christmas Cake. Gifts for Anzac House are appreciated. Euchre hosts for next Tuesday are Mesdames Rpolitho and Taylor, and on March 2 Mesdames North and Barclay.
Bargains on coats, jumpers, blankets, nursery squares, damask cloths and lawn fabrics are advertised with coupon offers and early bird lines. Stock includes navy and white military tees, ladies knitwear, cotton blankets, and cambrics with varied designs. Ends with promotional urgency and limited quantities.
In Sunshine Court a debate centered on whether tentative council approval equated to permission for building. Two builders, Geo Harris and P Gunn, faced charges for starting work without permits. both pleaded not guilty. The judge reserved judgment after evidence on tentative approvals and fees, with cases withdrawn if misled.
A list records various donations to the Soldiers' Building Appeal including R. E. Barnett £21 and Melbourne Sun club £5 5d along with several smaller gifts from individuals such as T. E. Davey and W. Bloomer. The total amount contributed is shown as £491 1s 1d.
Miss Doreen Frances Johnston married Eric Lionel Wilson at Sunshine Presbyterian Church with Rev. F. Sadler officiating. The bride wore ivory satin with a beaded yoke and a halo of orange blossom, sharing duties with twin sister bridesmaid Marie and cousin Marjorie Sharpe. reception followed at the Masonic Hall and a Social Evening concluded the celebrations before a Marysville honeymoon.
Braybrook Council plans to ask Footscray City Council to consider sharing profits from electric light sales in the Shire of Braybrook. Dr. Parsons urged equity, opposing preferential treatment for any municipality. Footscray Electric Light Dept. supplies power in the Mallaid stone Maribyrnong section.
A possible grave situation in Maidstone depends on cement supply and street works completion. Dr Dobson urged the Council to consider a deputation to the Minister of Public Works if needed. After heavy rain a family carried belongings a half mile to reach an occupied house. praise was given to the contractor for timely work.
Dr Barrett at Braybrook Council urged improved cooperation from Kirton Speedway Co. after the man who caused most trouble was no longer with the firm. He spoke during a request to run a Sunday Carnival for the War Nurses Memorial Appeal, which was referred to the Reserve Committee.
Seymour's Corner advertises a complete range of boys and youths wear including tops coats and bathers with end of season clearance prices. It notes a local job opening for a boy to learn a trade and lists successful ballots with various numbers.
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