Obituary notices from Footscray and Sunshine regions
Obituaries report the deaths of Thomas Alfred Bessett and Mrs Margaret Hiscock among others. Funeral services occurred at Footscray Cemetery and Fawkner Cemetery with Nelson Bros. directors and local clergy conducting rites. The notices reflect long lives in Victoria, with relatives, survivors, and religious sentiments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Alfred Bessetts
Thogias Efirek Uechetin
Footscray
Phetev
FA. Mardell
Nelson Bros
Adele Benise
Denjamin
Warnecke
Neuchatel
Salvation Army transfers lead to North Richmond post
Ailjietanit to Mi Dison, whine Hits swersfially mannel the Sune shine Salvation Army Corps for over two years. Was transferred this week to North Richmond Captain and Mos. Wishart are come ing from Portland de take fer place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suneshine Salvation Army Corps
North Richmond
Mos
Wishart
Portland
Wedding of Patricia Mal and Mor at St Matthew's Prahran
The Witwittings wedding occurred Saturday January 2 at St Matthew's Church Eng land Prahran with Rev Montgomery officiating. The bride wore a pale blue gown with embroidered taffeta and orange blossom, and the couple greeted guests at St Matthew's Parish Hall before departing for a honeymoon in a blue frock and white tech shot. Notable attendees included Private Hines and Reg, the groom's Navy brother, who could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadpont
oSt
Matthew's Church of England
Prahran
Patricia Mal
Emily Diuiehtea
More
Potty Hy
Norte
Arn
Reg
Navy
St. Mattehw
Prahrun
Dalling Bingham Wedding in Melbourne Sunshine
Marie Mourgaret daughter of the late J ok Bingham and Mrs Bingham of Sunshine and Part Fairy wed Ther a Rose Dalling son of Mr and Mrs Dalling of Sunshine. The bride wore a satin gown with a long tulle veil and carried white dahlias and lilies. The couple will reside in Sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adgeustineg
Chiorch
Melbourne
Wis
Marie Mourgaret
J. Ok. Bingham
Kathleen Bingham
Margaret Dalline
Cecil Willaton
A. Cary
Father Moran
de Percy Dames
Darlinge St
South Yarra
Growih
Air Force
Mrs. Dalling
Reverend Townsend Leaves St Mark's for East Malvern
After three years at St Mark's Church of England Sunshine the Rev F Townsend transfers to St John's East Malvern and will lead his final services on January 24. Parishioners regret the departure yet extend best wishes for his future. A farewell social for the Rev and Mrs Townsend is set for Monday February 8 at 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Church of England
Sunshine
F. Townsend
St. John’s
East Malvern
Townsend
Towsend
Building Permits Near £150000 in Braybrook Shire
The Shire of Braybrook issued permits worth £149,047 for the year with 71 dwellings, two factories, and business premises altered or built. War industry spending by the Commonwealth added to totals. Over six years 806 new houses were created in Braybrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lishnets
Braybrook Futvies
Commonwealth
Braybrook
Bay
CPU
Digan
My Vdd
Casey
Plani
Lown
Sunshine A L P Branch Votes For War Support Measures
At the Sunshine branch of the Labor Party resolutions were carried urging Braybrook Council to reconsider by laws to aid food production, support cow keepers, commend the Government lifting the ban on the Communist Party, back militia use in the south west Pacific, discipline Calwell and Cameron, back Dedman, and praise Curtain Government in 1942. A committee will collect and send parcels to Australian armed forces. donations welcomed to Mrs Davidson, Mrs Scott, and Mrs Green.
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Sunshine
Labor Party
Braybrook Council
My Malling
Win
Pee Gard
Communist Party
Australia
A Lp
Curtains
South-West Pacific
Calwell
Cameron
Labor
Menzies- Fadden
Dedman
Corio
Bunshine
Pacific
A.L.P. A
Davidson
Ballarat Rr
Mra. Scott
Sunshine Cres
D. J. Green
Donald Sr
Local People Injured In New Years Train Crash
An electric train from St Albans collided between Footscray and South Kensington injuring several people. Mr Noo Skene and Mrs Skene of Sunshine sustained injuries including a fractured rib and lacerations. Train service disrupted between North Melbourne and Fans Cray with delays for workers on New Year’s Day. Also reports indicate a death in India as a railway worker’s wife mourns in Sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albams
Footscray
South Kensington
Ind
Noo Skene
Northurmbertan
Ril
Sunshine
Wis
Skene
Naine Aitilesas
Miss Beechaivi
Kang Kilward Ave
Teemterfia Hieraitions
Shack
Severnl Dinge
AL Dt. Spaldnee
Suche
Sunshine Court Summary of Ticket Restitution Case
Michael Lowen testified about a ticket issued for travel on a Forward journey. A fine of 2s with costs was imposed and the case remanded. Leslie Joseph Gander was Traffic court detainee with adjournment granted due to counsel illness. Bail set at £25 with £25 surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Lowen
Taster Hine
Akring
Leslie Joseph Gander Wis
Tareeny
The Patriotic Fund Receipts for December
Fragmented OCR text lists December receipts for a patriotic fund with scattered names and amounts. Key names such as Gillies and Sekine appear amid garbled lines, but the overall note records contributions and totals for the month. Further readable details are limited by the corrupted source.
Lost Sailor Sere. AL OW. tinity Killed in Cate on Dee
With regret we report that Sere. AL OW. tinity was killed in Cate on Dee. Bergh. He had been in Sunshine since he was a hav, and resided for a Hinton of yeas. With Mist. Steers, Of Atelorsen Thos, the wars aged a real worked at Warner Vieh'- thee tine of Hite enlistovent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cate
Dee
Bergh
Atelorsen
Warner Vieh
Promotion for Local Airman Named Abe TD Wi
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local airman Abe TD Wi receiving a promotion and a dispatches mention. Other names and dates are unclear in the damaged text but reference a Robinson and Pearler Robinson with local, possibly military, context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Their
Robinsor
Braun
Pearler Robinson
Amel
Sunshine Younger Set Tragedy and Reunion Report
A fragmented account describes a New Year event where Sunshine Younger Set attendees enjoyed performances and a post event gathering. It notes the illness of member Bactl Higgins and wishes her a speedy recovery, while mentioning a group president and ex president in attendance and a disrupted schedule for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mh AL Samen
Fin Palloek Bh
Thaikiod Anciiberts Fey
Mar Neenthors
Tm Bactl Higgins
Vietore
Merrielay
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Mer. Hiscock, Sear
Margaret Yweilia Miscock
Sydney St. Supte
Misock
Mont Onl
Mes
Hiseark
Jong Jife
George Hiscock
Pyramid Hill
Harey
Wil
Lucy
Mel Johnston
A.gilsy
Amd May
Criimley Py
Daoteney Cemetery
W. Evans
Presbyterian Church
Rex
W. Salter
Mr. C. W. Steward
Chas. Whitworth Steward
Alice Street
London
Miegelans
Victoria
Abil Obewa
Ieee
Sean
Fois
Mrs. A, Nold
The
Thomas Richardson
Odie
Leeder
Bneliud
Paeronnia
Phe Neal Elmer
Fonteenas Chanveteny
Phe Mev I
Tewnson
Nebaeu
Jaurwerk
Nett Geriatric Netitas
Sunshine Theatre
Yank
Burma
Louisana Purchase
Danny Boy
Rosalind Russell
Henry and
Dizzy
Hogan—Arnold
Dalling— Bingham
SHIRE
Sunshine A.lp
Tyler
Roll of Honor
Sunshine Court
the Patriotic Fund
Vitizen
Wey de
Sergt, A. W. Gratz
Laconia and Bagley
S.B
D.B
Nicholson Street
Footserry Forge
Hubby
McGrath Tores
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