Sunshine ladies lead Red Cross and Comforts Fund drive
The ladies' works committee reports steady growth in Red Cross and Comforts Fund article donations from November to June, totaling 427 in June. Funds and materials are collected with lists of contributors from schools and individuals, while the Terrier Coursing Club offers further support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Works’ Committee
Red Cross and Comforts Fund
N. B. McKay
Gilchrist
Ladies’ Works Committee
G. Baker
Red Cross and
Comforts Fund
April
May
Ladies of Sunshine
Red Cross Emergency Company
Sunshine Technical School
Albion State School
Sunshine State School
P. Ashton
Miss Bird
Broadhead
Ncarf
N. Coursey
L. Cann
B. H. Cole
Hi. Durham
Mra
Patriotic Funds Acknowledged Contributions List
The latest list of patriotic fund contributions includes H. V. McKay and Mansey Harris Pty Ltd with weekly levies and staff payments, Mrs George McKay monthly donation, Sunshine Football Club ten pounds, Albion State School Working Bee one pound, Sunshine Bowling Club two pounds, and multiple individual donations from Mrs Judd E.B. Albion Lodge flowers seven shillings, Mrs Bosher five, Mrs McClure three, and Mrs Rohner four. All supporters are urged to continue backing patriotic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. McKay
Mansey-Harris Pty, Ltd
George McKay
Sunshine Football Club
Albion State School
McClure
Rohner
Direct and Systematic Giving Boosts Local Donations
The article notes the success of direct and systematic giving among employees at H. V. McKay Massey Harris Ply Ltd with a donation tally of £8 14s 3d. Shires favor direct gifts, claiming higher long term results with less effort. Additional gifts include socks and items from Sunshine Technical School and various donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. McKay
Massey Harris Ply. Ltd
Red Cross Emergency Company
Girls of the Sunshine Technical School
S. McKay
F. Grigg
Troon
Gregs
J. E
Clark
Entries Open in July Knitting Competition
Competitors are reminded that the closing date for entries is in July. Any number of entries will be accepted, but each garment must have the entrant's name and address enclosed in a sealed envelope attached. For enquiries contact Seymour's or the distributing centre at Shire Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour's
Shire Hall
Local Knitting Help at Shire Hall Distributing Centre
District residents eager to aid the Red Cross Society and Australian Comforts Fund can use Shire Hall facilities for wool and material. Ladies staff the centre on Fridays from 10 to 12 and 2 to 4 to distribute thin work and assist knitters with garment making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Australian Comforts Fund
Shire Hall
Patriotic Dance In Sunshine To Aid Australian Comforts
An advertirises a dance organized by the club at Shire Hall on Thursday July 11. Proceeds go to Australian Comforts Funds. Supper in two sittings, no breaks between dances. Prizes donated by local businesses. The band promises excellent music and lively MC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Sunshine
Ruby wedding celebrated by the Oakes family
A pleasant evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Hector Schmidt featured a family gathering to mark the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs H S Oakes. The couple received telegrams flowers and gifts from their sons and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector Schmidt
H. S. Oakes
Oakes
Albion Tennis Club Elects Officers for Year
The Albion Tennis Club held its annual meeting at the Baptist Church hall on Thursday June 27. Officers elected include President W Secombe Vice Presidents Mears H Blakey and A Russell Secretary E W King Treasurer T G Davies Writer J Wallis and Assistant Secretary A Russell. Retiring President H L Buckingham announced he would not stand again, and the club pledged to continue despite unsettled times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Secombe
Mears H. Blakey
A. Russell
E. W. King
T. G. Davies
J. Wallis
D. Secombe
M. Cripps
A. Fleming
A. Praser
A. Anderson
A. Morris
Ry Hudspeth
H. L. Buckingham
ATF
Wo Secomber
Premoves
Buckingham
G. Srippy
Bridge Party Aids Red Cross Funds At Mrs McKay Home
A Saturday bridge party at Mrs. Stuart McKay raised 7 pounds 9 shillings for Red Cross funds. First prize went to Mrs Reynolds, second to Mrs R Rohner, and consolation to Mrs Haay. Donations came from Mesdaines Grist Warnock Clinnick McKay and W W Herron. Organizers included Mesdres and C McKay Hally Gillies Dr and Mrs Gowland Mrs Dorman Mr and Mrs Baker Mrs McArthur and Alex Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart McKay
Red Crows
Mra Reynolds
R. Rohner
Haay
Mesdaines Grist
Warnock
Clinnick
McKay
WW. Herron
Mesdares
C. McKay
Hally
Gillies
Gowland
Dorman
Baker
McArthur
Alex Simpson
Fifty d Tested Cars. No Ben Bought or Sold.
A clipped OCR item references cars tested and a note that no buyer or seller named Ben appears. The fragment suggests a catalog or testing report with automotive context and incomplete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
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Comforts
H. Doherty
W. G. Drippa
E. Florence
E. Ike
Fletcher
Gay
C. Gross
Mrs Haas
Miss St. Huggins
Miss G. Lyle
Missyle
J. Mortlock
Miss Mitchell
A. Meth
Mra McClure
Mra McGrath
McCubbin
E. McIntyre
M. Neurland
Mra Pengelly
Mra J. Smith
Douglas
Sayers
Mins E. Thompson
Whittingham
L.aston
Mra Bull
Miss Wakenshaw
J. Whittingham
Mra Dakin
Mra Hudson
Or Hancock
Carlton and Mollison
Cockerill, Templeton and
Harley
Terrier Coursing Club
Herbert King & Sons
Albert & Paisley Streets
Footscray
George North
Ogas
THE
Albion Tennis Club
Tuckerbox
Tucker Box Dog & Cat Food Company
Bridge Party
RED Cross
Bert McGinty
Hall's Quality Cars Ltd
Droop ST
Tome Hag
Droop Street Footscray
E. Kendall
Irving Street Footscray
Sunshine Motors
Maar Pott Ofte
J. W. McGrath Quality Stores
E. M. Young
Gunnedah Street
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