A.R.P. Meeting Highlights Training Appeals and Red Cross Efforts
A.R.P. members gathered at Shire Hall to view films presented by Booth of the Dunlop Rubber Co. The District Warden urged co operation and pledged further training lectures. The Red Cross and Sunshine A.R.P. announce enrolments for first aid courses and a card night fundraiser at Mrs. Pemberton’s Garnett Street. The March 2 meeting of Red Cross and Sunshine A.C.F. ladies is set for 7:30 p.m. at Shire Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.R.P
Booth
Dunlop Rubber Coy
Shire Hall
Ood
St. John Association
Dorman
Red Cross Emergency Services
Shire of
Braybrook
T. R. Barclay
Sunshine A.R.P
Sunshine A.C.F
RED Cross
Wedding Bells At St Mark's Gervasoni Mounsey Nuptials
On February 19 at St Mark's Church of England Alice Maud Gervasoni youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs N Gervasoni Yaendoll Hills wed Raymond C Mounsey only child of Mr and Mrs E Mounsey Sydney Street Sunshine in the presence of Rev F W Slade. The couple's reception followed at the Baptist Hall with pink and blue decor and a wedding cake decorated by Mrs Hodgens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Church of England
Alice Maud
Baptist Hall
Hodgens
Stan McBride
Youn
Mr. McBride
Jack Croon
R. Mounsey
George Howells
Yandoll
Solo
Deverelle
E. Mounsey
Gervasoni
Mounsey
Marie Howells
Dulcie Sartori
Yandolt
Ceverella
Jack Crook
Sunshine
Mr. Crooks
No. 2 Toolroom
Gordon St
Shire Wins Pennant For Austerity War Loan Ceremony
A Wednesday ceremony at the Shire Office marked the presentation of the Pennant won in the Austerity War Loan. Braybrook’s oversubscription led all towns, with £253,340 raised from 4,436 subscribers against a £40,000 target from 900 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Central Loan Organisation
Braybrook
A. G. Pennell
F. J. MecCart
Footacray
Dr. McDonald
Footecray
Williamstown
Sunshine Court Keeps Busy With Debtor and Maintenance Orders
The monthly sitting before P.M. Jackson included a land debt of £49 6s plus costs ordered paid by default. An adjourned case due to missing witnesses will resume March 28 with £3 3s costs. A bicycle without lights conviction saw Ambrose Taylor fined £1 and three days in default. Children’s Welfare orders fix weekly maintenance for Stanley Hutchings to his son Kenneth and Charles Cox to Norma, starting January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.M. Jackson
Murphy
Ambrose Taylor
Children's Welfare Department
Stanley Edward Hutchings
Kenneth
Charles Henry Cox
Norma
Charity Sale Aids Partially Blind Soldiers In St Albans
A fundraising event organized by Mrs. J H Stevens and helpers at the St Albans Mechanics Institute on February 16 raised £12 7s for partially blinded soldiers. The evening featured a Dutch auction of a lamb won by Private K Brown, plus prizes in a cards game. Local clubs held a 500 tournament and dance to fund hampers for fighting forces, with winners and donors acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Moncrieff
J. H. Stevens
M. and
B. Hale
St. Albans Mechanics Institute
Gladya Moncrieff
Billy
Wendy Scuillie
Dr. Jolly
K. Brown
Messrs. Eddy
J. Hale
C. McAlear
A. Clarke
Mesdames Lockhead
BH. Hale
G. Judd
J. Read
A. J. Stevens
D. E. Kennedy
D. H. Kennedy
Askew
J. Hook
W. Fitzgibbon
Mothers' Club
Turf Notes: Wins in 1.45 Summer Hurdle and Reilly Stakes
Summary of race results with winners such as Winnne Stork, Essterly, Chamberlain, MeRob and Barncluith. Details include bets and placings for events at Ocker's Plains and Windburra venues, noting 2-year-old and 3-year-old races, distances, and noteworthy performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnne Stork
Starboarder
Ocker's Plains
Greer Carson
Strazelle
Liberty Charm
Essterly
Fugleman
Haros
Chamberlain
Place Lo Windburra
Bankshaw
MeRob
Reakia
Barncluith
Barndheith
Sunshine Technical School Enrolment Update 1943
Sunshine Technical School reports enrolments for 1943 with details on intended students and tuition guidance. The notice outlines registration steps and program offerings at the Sunshine campus.
Death of A C Guy RAAF medical orderly in Victoria
A C Charles Frederick Guy aged 22 died February 18 at an RAAF hospital in Victoria after five months in the Air Force as a medical orderly. Born in Walhalla he worked with Guy Bros. Pty. Ltd. and played cricket with his brothers at the Mallo Club. He was an ARP and First Aid worker and a British Israel student. His brother Bill also serves as a medical orderly. An Air Force funeral was held with a large attendance and floral tributes. Cremation followed on February 20 at Spring Vale Crematorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C
Charles Frederick Guy
RAAF
Victoria
A.C. Guy
Walhalla
Guy Bros. Pty. Ltd
Air Force
M.allo.o.f
A.R.P
Bill
Spring Vale
Death of Ralph James Storey 57 in Sunshine
Mr Ralph James Storey of 10 Centre Street Sunshine dies after a long illness at 57. He worked 41 years at H McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd since youth. He leaves a widow and son Jack, a town figure and prisoner of war in Germany. Funeral tomorrow at 11 from his home to Footscray cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph James Storey
Centre St
Sunshine
H. ¥. McKay
Massey-Harria Pty. Ltd
Jack
Germany
Footscray Cemetery
Notable deeds and sorrows, in quiet lives
A reflective quotation by Charles Reade on how everyday people perform noble acts, show kindness, and endure sorrows, reminding readers that significance exists in ordinary lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reade
Younger Set Moves Toward Second Annual Meeting
A newly formed youth group holds weekly meetings to plan for the annual meet ing and refine rules. The group aims to aid charities and foster social ties among district youths. A dance last night drew Ser view supporters, and proceeds will aid the Lightless Soldiery fund. Two members joined the WRALWS, and a social is planned for March 2 at the Baptist Hall Ridley Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Barclay
Olive Louw
W.ralw.s
Baptist Hall
Ridley St
Butcher Finds Shell in Bullock During Busy Morning
In a slaughterhouse a butcher named Arthur Woodrow cuts into a bullock and discovers a 44 inch shell from a Messerschmitt. The incident follows a prior Nazi raid and interrupts a weekly ration sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Woodrow
Woodrow
Bulge
Bydney UN
Hum and Fearless Footprints on Time Sands
A compact message urging truth, friendship, and justice as guiding principles. It calls for fearless action and steady, honest work to leave meaningful marks on history.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mounsey—Gervasoni
Sunshine Theatre
Shadow of the Thin Man
William Powell
Myrna Loy
Bowery
Blitzkreig
Jothy Lamour Beyond
BLUE
Conrad Veidt
Anderson
Lady Scarface
Deborah Kerr
Council
Sunshine Court
St. Albans News
St. Albans
A.R.P. Wardens
King's Property
Main Rd
Ncce
Sunshine Technical School
A.C.L
Charles F. Guy
R. J. Storey
Nicholson Street
Footscray Forge
Tel. Sun
McGrath
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