Maidstone and area community notes and events summary
Community brief covering Maidstone Church service led by Jim Mi a missionary student, evening address by Rev H A Dennis, annual Guild picnic at Williamstown, upcoming preachers Penrose and Sykes, camp reunion social plans, choir formation meeting, Ferntree Gully picnic injury to Olive Bell, Harmony Mays Club lease for Maidstone Public Hall with Harmony Trio, Maidstone cricket victory over Flemington A N A with W Dopson 63, forest relief workers returnees Chisolm and Frew, Jackson Street water main work by Melbourne Board, Ken Gambling’s recovery after appendicitis, Maidstone tennis teams B and A grade big wins, Saturday fixtures and selections listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maidstone
Jim Mi
Hume
H. A. Dennis
Ferntree Gully
Olive
Bell
Ballarat Road
Hee
Children’s Hospital
Harmony Mays
Les, Quinn
J. Hlumplyies
Aeuchre and Dance
Miss Kealey
Harmony
Flemington A.N.A
W. Dopson
Chisolm
Frew
Forest
Dunolly
Jackson Street
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board
Burns Street
Ken
Gambling
Steel Street
Nahallah
Naida
Brade
Yarraville
Mesers
Hodge
Allen
Coxhead
Cashen
Misses Govan
McDonagh
McGrath
Cade
Rondtha
Sunshine Presbyterians Vote to Call Rev W Evans at Boort
Members of Sunshine Presbyterian Church, described as practically unanimous, decided on Wednesday night to call Rev W Evans, eleven year minister at Boort. Six ministers preached for the vacancy left by Rev A H Fletcher. Three were chosen by the congregation Rev Lewis Clayton Rev W Evans and Rev R W Cooper with three unattached nominated by the Home Mission Committee Rev W H McCook CJ Williams and JA Provan. The selection was to be approved by West Melbourne Presbytery meeting February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Presbyterian Church
W. Evans
Boort
A. Heathcote Fletcher
Lewis Clayton
Inglewood
W., Evans
R. W. Cooper
Penola
S.A
West
Melbourne
Presbytery
Braybrook News Silent Wind Storm Causes Local Damage
The recent wind storm damaged shed roofs on Melon Street and broke Mrs Jackson's front fence. The event also uprooted roots from nearby factories and flattened fences. A wedding plan for Mr W Mannix is imminent. Braybrook State School reports Christ mas treat donations exceeded expectations totaling £10 16 0 with costs of 16 3 2 and a 1 13 7 credit set aside for a future treat. A dance in Braybrook Hall is planned in early March to aid school funds. Grass and shelter sheds at the school were renovated.
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W. Crarford
Melon Street
Jas Tribe
Hraybrook State School
Braybrook
Dog Coursing at Maribyrnong
A Maribyrnong resident praises a public stand against speed coursing of dogs. The letter condemns the practice and urges the council to act firmly at the next meeting to end the evils of dog racing.
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Maribyrnong
Held Over Correspondence and Other Interesting Matter
A brief column notes continued coverage and assorted items from correspondence and related material. It highlights ongoing discussions and related notes, indicating content will be carried forward in subsequent issues.
Sunshine Brass Band Recital at Sunshine Park
The Sunshine Brass Band will perform a selection of music in Sunshine Park on Sunday afternoon beginning at y o'clock. If weather cooperates, a large attendance is expected.
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Sunshine Brass Band
Sunshine Park
Man Returns Home to Ballarat Road After Illness
A casualty report notes an individual has returned to his parents’ Ballarat road residence after a period of illness. He remains described as improved but not fully recovered, with condition labeled as Rat in the text.
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Ballarat Road
Former Sunshine Minstrel Manager Dead
Sympathy is expressed for Mr. F Boreham of Morris street Sunshine in the death of his brother in law Mr. Valentine Morris at his home Killermont 28 Williamstown road Yarraville on January 13. Morris aged 44 born Maldon had just returned from Healesville holiday. He and his wife were prominent in the Sunshine minstrel troupe and closely tied to the LO R. Funeral procession long with many ex Maldon mourners. Floral tributes from the Minstrel Troop Sunshine Parsonage staff Cuming Smiths workers Altona camp. Rev Ho A Dennis and Rev HG Kent conducted service with Bro Williamson of Havelock Tent LO8 reading lodge service. Nelson Bros managed funeral. Gymkhana Club Dr AIL Lowe moved letter of condolence to Mrs Morris.
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F Boreham
Morris Street
Sunshine
Valentine Morris
Killermont
Williamstown Road
Yarraville
Mr. Mortis
Maldon
Healesville
Cumming Smith
Sunshine Parsonage
Cuming Smith's
Comrades and Friends
Altona Camp
Ho A. Dennis
Kent
Bro. Williamson
Havelock
Nelson Bros
St Albans Tennis Club seeks funds and Back to St Albans push
A St Albans Tennis Club meeting on Monday discusses a euchre party and dance next Saturday to reduce a £45 deficit. A Progress Association deputation outlines a Back to St Albans plan, with three members to attend a special meeting. Ladies auxiliary formation is planned, and a harvester accident injures Garfield Stevens. Mr Errington to leave for Launceston aboard the Toongana Friday for about a month as residents attend local matters.
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Ole Oo
St. Albans
Stevens
Long
Progress Association
Lady's
E. McIntyre
Coleman
Robinson
F.turner
Garfield Stevens
Toongana
Launceston
Mr. Errington
Mr. and
No liquor booth at Selwyn Park gymkhana February 18
Selwyn Park will not permit a liquor booth at the gymkhana set for February 18. The decision came from a meeting of the Selwyn Park managing committee at Town Hall, with the Gymkhana Club committee later told no permission was granted. A protest resolution from Sunshine Methodist Church was sent to the managing committee but read after the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selwyn Park
Town Hall
A. Montgomery
Han See
Sunshine Methodist Church
Farewell to Rev. C. J. Nash at McKechnie Home
Mrs. McKechnie hosted a farewell gathering Thursday evening for Rev. C. J. Nash M A who departs for Launceston to serve as assistant minor at St John s Church of England Mr. McKechnie presented a communion set and praised Nash for his devoted work with the youth Mrs J H Stevens gave Nash a combined hymn and prayer A grateful response was offered by the r Community singing followed with music by M Read Mrs Stevens and Miss Read Hale and Caul. Rev Mr Stevens the new minister was warmly welcomed and delivered a brief reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Read
Stevens
Read
Hale
Caul
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sunshine Presbyterians
Braybrook News
Sunshine Minstrel
Ail Lowe
Gymkhana Club
Morris
A. Dedrick
Ring Sunshine
G. W. Penmell, Ana
Gurpring Manure Works
Managing Committee
Methodist Church
Dodgers
Pennant
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