Roxy Theatre to be Taken Over for Duration
Naval Armaments Board to take over the Roxy Theatre on the Allarat Round awaiting opening. George Kirby owner granted interview to inspect plans for a 1000-seat venue with modern facilities including grand foyers, palm garden lounge, up to date toilets and Boudoir rest areas. The design emphasizes luxury, comfort, and elaborate lighting as a new shire amenity.
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Allarat
Naval Armaments Board
George Kirby
Australia
Kirby
Local Student Max Hargreaves Achieves Multiple Firsts
Max Hargreaves son of the shire secretary cited for top marks at Melbourne University examinations. He earned 1st class honours in Metallurgy sharing an exhibition and 1st class honours in Engineering. Also listed among Queen's College Council scholarship awards. Graham Gibson formerly of Sunshine completes Bachelor of Arts while serving with forces in Australia. his mother runs a business at 70 Hampshire Road.
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Max. Hargreaves
Hargreaves
Max
Queen's College Council
Graham Gibson
Sunshine
Australia
Graham
Hampshire Road
St Albans First Aid classes and community notices
First Aid personnel reminded that classes are held every Wednesday night with full attendance requested A Warden's meeting will be held on Mayday night Arrangements completed to transfer the Baby Health Centre to the First Aid Post Mechanics’ accommodation inadequate, change welcomed by Sister Hancock and mothers Norm Self on leave after time away in Australia home with a broken leg now recovered Mr J Read an inmate of Melbourne Hospital friends wish him a speedy recovery Tennis results: January 24 matches St Albans 1 v Our Lady’s 2 at St Albans. St Albans 2 v Albion 2 at St Albans Also a St Albans and Ster Mark Church of England Boys’ Society monthly tea at Mrs F Crosbie’s home Rev F Townsend visiting boys. Mr Norm Goddard presents gift to Mrs Crosbie New secretary Lester Mousley Deer Park treasurer Ron Crosbie Parting gift to Mr David Byrne who joined the RAAF and left camp New Year’s Day Boys meet again January 21 at 5.15 pm at Mrs Crosbie’s for tea Rev Geoffrey Sambell may visit Victoria on leave from forces in the north.
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Mechanics
Hancock
Norm
Self
J. Read
Melbourne Hospital
St. Albans
Our Lady's
A Clarke
I. Brown C. McAleer
J. MccKeehnie
W. Self
St. Albany
Albion
J. Hook
R. Clarke D. Selfi
P. Douglas J. Stevens
B. Self
St. Albans and Ster Mark
Church of England
Boys’ Society
F. Crosbie
F. Townsend
Norm. Goddard
Quiet wartime wedding in Sunshine Baptist Church
A. C. W. Edmonton McDonald and Corporal Napoleon George Tourel wed on January 1 at 1 am in Sunshine. Both wore service uniforms, with Air Force and Army affiliations. The bride is in W A A F and the groom in ALE, with two and a half years service. Officiating Chaplain W. J. Salter presided in uniform as the couple departed for city celebrations.
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Baptist Church
Sunshine
A.C.W. Ednarew McDonald
W.A.A.P
Napoleon George Tourel
Ali
W.A.A.F
Notable Wedding at St. Albans Presbyterian Church
The marriage of William Thomas Hunter and Mavnt Jain King was celebrated at St. Albans Presbyterian Church on a stormy Saturday with a large gathering. The bride, daughter of Leslie and Mrs. King, wore white satin with silver detailing. bridesmaids were Misses Beryl and Phyllis King. The reception followed at Plainfields, St. Albans, hosted by the King family.
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William Thomas Hunter
Mavnt Jain King
St. Albans Presbyterian Church
Leslie King
Advocate
Edna Batten
Don Grantley
John Stevens
John
Beryl
Phyllis King
Fred
Ken Hunter
Jes. King
ARP Area Wardens Plan Public ARP Training and Fire Risk Meeting
A full meeting of Areaardens and Instructors at Shire Hall chaired by District Warden Dr T R Barclay reviews past work and outlines a program for the year. A sector wardens meeting and a large demonstration are planned, with a talk from a Pacific War veteran and guidance on grass burning and fire safety to aid firefighters.
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Shire Hall
T. R. Barclay
A.R.P
Ajr.p
Ares
Braybrook
Aven C
J. H. Smith
Devonshire
Cornwall
D. Evang
H. Pitsher
A.R.E
Larceny Case At Sunshine Court Involving Hose Theft
Leslie Joseph Ganter faced larceny charges for stealing a garden hose valued at 30 shillings from Mrs. Robina Nelson on 24 December. Witnesses identified him. he pleaded not guilty and was later remanded. In separate notes, prior drink and disorderly convictions were cited for Ganter and for another local case, with fines and jail terms recorded.
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Sunshine Court
Leslie Joseph Ganter
Robina Nelson
Thorpe St
Sunshine
Ganter
Alice Gordon
Loch Derby Road
Mrs. Nelson
Dec
Thorpe Sto
Nelson
Derrimnut Hotel
Leonard Coyle Murphy
Uty
Sunshine Watchhouse
McColl St
West Brunswick
Sea Coast
Masterson
Deer Park
Maribyrnone
Moonee Ponds
Bur
Kraybrook Hotel
Sunshine Hotel
Thorn St
Les
Messrs
Andrew
E.G. Trelour
W. Gourlay
Js.p
Brunswick Court
David Power
Leslie James Holman
Murphy
King
Miss Chrissie Baker Resumes Pianoforte Tuition
Miss Chrissie Baker, holder of L.C.M and A.Mus.A, resumes pianoforte tuition at 12 Sydney Street Sunshine starting January 25.
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Chrissie Baker
L.C.M. A.mus
Sydney St
Sunshine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roxy Theatre
Maidstove
A.rlp
Jessie McDonald
Prince Henry Hospital
Melbourne
A.C.W. Margaret McDonald
Wjavalf
Chas, Hall
Myall
Air Force
W. J. Salter
C. H. J. McDonald
York
Gary Cooper
Miss Polly
Eve
Deanna Durbin
A.R.P. Activities
Laconia and Eagley
D.B
Nicholson Street
Footscray Forge
McGrath Sunshine
Pros Sun
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