Soldiers Annual Meeting at Sunshine Sub-Branch RS S11A
The Sunshine Sub-Branch of the R.S.S.11-A held its annual meeting electing A Widdy as president with Mounsey McKenzie J Richarda and H Foxcroft as vice presidents and a committee including Harry Bowers Bell Garrow Souter Baker and Davies. The sub-branch shows a credit balance of £189 and 105 members. Activities such as the annual ball smoke night Children's Christmas tree and billiards tournament were successful. Members visited by sub-branches. rooms and tables used by the 2nd A.L.F and district garrison. A committee works with the ladies auxiliary to raise funds for the War Service Fund assisting troops. All returned soldiers who are members are invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
R.ss.11-A
A. Widdy
Messrs Mounsey and McKenzie
Harry
2Nd A.lf
Ladies’ Auxiliary
R.S.L. War Service Fund
Local Anzac welfare appeals seek chairs for huts
The local Anzac fundraising committee reports £19 raised via small functions to aid troops. Chairs are urgently needed for Broadmeadows and Puckapunyal huts. Donors should contact Anzac House Central 1200 for collection. A meeting at the local clubroom on Monday the 22nd will finalize year plans. Donations of wool, pullovers, sporting gear, and cash are requested and should go to secretary Mr J Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadmeadows
Puckapunyal
Anzac House
Central 1200
J. Richards
Christian Worker Honoured at St Albans
A large gathering from several churches paid tribute to Miss Annie Ball of West Footscray at St Albans Presbyterian Church for about eleven years of devout service especially in Sunday School and Christian Endeavour. The event featured eloquent remarks by Miss Edna Batten and presentations from church members. Next Saturday Miss Ball will marry Mr Sydney Cain of Riverside Sydenham at the same church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Ball
West Footscray
St. Albans
Edna Batten
Miss Batten
Miss Ball
A. Storie
D. E. Roberts
Jean McIntosh
W. Evans
Sydney Cain
J. Snaith
Harold Easton
E. Batten
Vena Thompson
Sunshine
K. Pfannenauel
F. Batten
Robinson
St. Albans Presbyterian Church
Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Australia
Mrs Gilchrist of Hamp shire Crescent marks sixty years since her Scottish marriage. The family, including Mr Archie and Miss Christina Gilchrist, once lived in Machrihish near Machrihish. The Sunshine Presbyterian Church service led by Rev. W Evans offered warm congratulations and praise for her modest, devout life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilchrist
Hampshire Crescent
Scotland
Australia
Archie
Christina Gilchrist
Machrihgnish
Sunshine Presbyterian Church
Rev
W. Evans
Sunshine Tennis Association gains first win of season
Sunshine Tennis Association reported its first victory of the season with Spalding A defeating Albion B 46 44. Results include Presbyterians 53 St Albans 28 Gardens G Linton 63 29 North Sunshine Gold 7 39 Methodist, St Marks 52 North Sunshine Blue 44 Our Lady's Ad 60 39 Albion A Our Lady's B v Spalding no result. Council meeting set for January 24 at Albion clubrooms 8 p.m. Delegates urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding
Albion B
Presbyterians
St. Albans
North Sunshine Gold
D. Methodist
Gardens G. Linton
St. Mark's
D. North Sunshine
Our Lady's Ad
Albion A
D. Albion
Our Lady's
Our Lady's Ave
Sunshine Gold
Gardens
Our Lady’s
Methodist
Albion Aous
N. Sunshine Blue
Spalding B
Bt. Albans
Albion
Linton Spalding
Sunshine A N A Branch Meeting Highlights Balance Sheet
The Sun shines on the Sunshine A N A branch meeting held Tuesday January 16 at Caxton House with a large attendance. The balance sheet shows £207 sick pay in six months and strong finances. Auditors Ellingsen and McBride praised the secretary. Metropolitan Committee reports an Australia Day event at Melbourne Town Hall with PM as principal speaker and 3LO broadcast. Tickets cost 6 shillings via secretary W J Tisdale. After February 9, top ten Metropolitan Knows teams will contest individually. one member led with 77.27 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caxton House
A. E. Ellingsen
McBride
Metropolitan Committee
Melbourne Town Hall
A.N.A
J. B. Dwyer
Carpet bowls clash hints at differing expertise
A lively scene shows business members indulging in carpet bowls while Mr Rooney displays proper technique. The president and assistant secretary disagree on play style, suggesting a possible invite to the local bowling green. The branch committee meets at 7 30 pm on January 30 before the next lodge meeting. all committee members must attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rooney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Soldiers’ Annual Meeting
J. Richarda
H. Foxcroft
Messrs
Harry, Bowers
Bell, Garrow
Souter, Baker and Davies
Sutherland
RSL
WAR Service Fund
Am Leingling
Maribyrnong
L. Forsyth
Walhalla
Thompson River
Thompson
J. E. Sievers
Sunshine Tennis Association
Association
Sunshine A.N.A
Bumane
Rimy Sunshine
G. W. Pennell Burke
Braybrook
Ana
Su Manure Works
Harry Hall Pty. Ltd
Nicholson Street
Footscray
Grocer’s
Lbourne
Sunshine Deer Park Service
Victorian Railways
A.j.boyd & Son
Sunshine Carrier
Devonshire Road
Durham Road
City Depot
Lomedale St
City
Firth & Son
Windsor ST. Foots. Cray, W
Chrissie Baker
A.l-C-M
L-L.c.m
A.mus
Melton
Sydney Street
R.B. Penn
J. M. Burke
Ferguson and Verdom
Williamstown
Sydney Road
Brunswick
Mein Road
Upwey
Belgrave
Brien’s Comfort Coaches
Moreland Street
A. Beachley Cartage Contractor
Thorpe ST
A. Cairns
Dickson Street
Sui
McDonald’s
Seymour
Hampshire Road
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