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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1947
Page
1
A commentator argues the family man bears moral and legal duty to protect wife and children while a cooperative society supports business growth. Citing Elbert Hubbard and Hugh Victor McKay, the piece stresses communal harmony, shared labor, and the dangers of solitary ambition, ending with the ongoing Sunshine tragedy.
Gwenneth Shirley daughter of Mr and Mrs H S Taylor of Durham Road Sunshine wed Edward Steward third son of Mrs A Steward of Alice Street Sunshine and the late C B Steward at Scots Church Melbourne. Rev J Alexander officiated last Saturday. The bride wore bouquets of frangipanni and water lilies and was attended by her sister Mrs R W Pave and Miss Edna Barr. A reception followed at the Hotel Federal.
Motorists along South Road complain the high powered light at the Air Force depot in Tottenham blinds drivers at night and risks pedestrians. Critics say the glare makes crossing and night driving hazardous while guards may benefit from the glare, calling for relief from the intense illumination and questioning bureaucratic priorities.
In a St Andrew's ceremony on January 13 Vern and Rich welcomed a son Richard Harold with thanks to Dr Jeffree. Betty Clark Amos and Neil welcomed a daughter Lynette on January 11 at Gracedale East Camberwell.
Elizabeth Ruth Tickner of St Johns Wood Rupanyup Victoria to Hubert John Williams of Sunshine and June Milrae Gillard of Sunshine to Harold Martin Wright of Richmond are announced.
A Christian worker inserts a weekly message centered on Hebrews 12 2 urging believers to look to Jesus the author and finisher of faith who endured the cross. The note emphasizes perseverance and faith in the face of hardship.
Ronald William Ashton of Mitchell Street Footscray faced Sunshine Court on Friday for shouting dim your lights at a passing car while riding an unregistered motorcycle. Constable Power, in the car, also noted Ashton had no driving license and paid fines on each charge.
Distracted mothers are urged to send their exuberant children to the free play centre at the technical school during holidays. Free activities include games and hobbies. high attendance last year led the metropolitan area. Senior students welcome as readers. parents urged to visit before January ends.
Mr and Mrs Aubrey Gale of Hampshire Road report their son Walter Gale has been admitted to Greenslopes Military Hospital in Brisbane with a broken wrist a fractured leg and other injuries. Walter fell onto a steel deck while serving with the RAM.
A new group forms to start on February 6 offering easy clothing needs coverage. Join now and seize this chance to get insured. Ballot results listed include numbers such as 109 497 530 554 643 661 731 799 806 B01 945 1000 B72 28.
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