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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1950
Page
2
A large attendance at the monthly band committee meeting shows strong interest in band affairs. President Mr Gee Kirby praised members cooperation with Band master Bill Wheatley and the band's progress under his baton. They will contest year round including Bendigo Easter Fair for higher grades and trophy prizes. On alternate Fridays the band will play near the Post Office lawn.
The Sunshine Old Boys Association reschedules its annual picnic to Sunday February 26 at Werribee Recreation Reserve after an Altona beach inspection showed poor conditions. Arrangements include hot water milk transport and court access for tennis players.
The Sunshine Branch of the Dads Association will hold its annual meeting next Wednesday January 25 at 7 45 p.m. in the RSL Clubrooms.
Arrangements are in hand for a St Albans Carnival featuring a children’s wheel parade with three trophies for winners. The St Albans Gift opens to amateurs in Keilor and Braybrook, with bicycle races for men and girls and a merry go round and side shows. Proceeds go to the Hall Improvements Committee and St Albans Free Kindergarten.
The first General Meeting will be held at the school on Wednesday 8 February at 8 pm. A Beach Picnic is arranged for Sunday 22 January at Seaford with an 13 a.m. train from Sunshine. All former students are welcome to attend and bring food for two meals.
The Sunshine Anglers plan a trip to the Bie River over ANA Day weekend with a drop-down competition. A bus leaves the Post Office at 9 o'clock Friday and weigh-in is at 12 noon Monday. Members intending to join should contact the secretary.
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