Obituary for John Riddell of Deer Park and Sunshine
One of the district’s oldest residents, John Riddell aged 80, died at home in Thomson street. He was a keen cricketer, a former Kororoit Cricket Club bowler, and lived 60 years in Deer Park before late life in Sunshine. Survived by wife Ann and daughters Elsie and Sylvia, with sister Mrs King and brother Tom Riddell. Funeral held Thursday at New Melbourne Cemetery Fawkner. Herbert King and Sons arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Riddell
Thomson Street
Mr Riddell
Kororoit Cricket Club
Deer Park
Sunshine
Ann Riddell
Elsie
Sylvia
King
St. Albans
Tom Riddell
Melbourne
Fawkner
Herbert King and Sons
Albert
Paisley
Footscray
Patrick Feeney of Sunshine Dies at 50
Mr Patrick Feeney of Mc Donald Street Sunshine died after 23 years residence. He was buried at Footscray cemetery. Aged 50 and unmarried, he was brother to Owen Feeney killed in action in the Great War and to Daniel Feeney. He had siblings Margaret Delia Mary Kathleen and others. He took an interest in sports and football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Patrick Feeney
McDonald Street
Footscray
Mr Feeney
Owen Feeney
Daniel Feeney
Margaret
Thompson
Delia
Rose
Star of the Sea Convent
Gardenvale
Mary
Egan
Kathleen
Withers Street
Rokeby
Albion School News Arbour Day Planting Planned After Trespass Issue
At a Wednesday committee meeting officials warned of rising trespass on school grounds and agreed to pursue police action in the future. A working bee on July 14 will cart black soil for planting on July 20 including trees and shrubs. Children planted 10 golden poplars cypress and 4 pin oaks as part of Arbour Day with staff praise. Mr S Mollison received a three month leave for military duties. Mr A Allen was thanked for using his car and time to collect paper for the war relief fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Mollison
A. Allen
Big Baseball Carnival Marks Weekend Games
Last Saturday A team beat Newport 9 to 5 and B team topped Albert Park 16 to 15. Pat Dalling pitched well. Tomorrow A team hosts and aims to use many B team players. Sunday a carnival offers base throwing, hitting, running the bases, and an A vs B rematch with prizes for top finishers. Proceeds go to Fags for Fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Albert Park
Pat Dalling
Worker Earned Respect At Albion Quarries
Funeral arrangements were in the hands of R. B. Penn, of Durham Road, Sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
R. B. Penn
Durham Road
Sunshine
Local card party raises funds for War Comforts Fund
The event hosted by Mrs Hebdon at Mrs J Carter’s home raised £4 7d for the War Comforts Fund. A special effort prize went to Mr Watson of Withers Street. Evelyn Shilston of Durham Road, granddaughter of Mrs B Shilston, earned the diploma A L C M in pianoforte under Miss Kath Feeney.
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Hebdon
J. Carter
War Comforts Fund
Mr Watson
Withers Street
Evelyn Shilston
W. H. Shilston
Durham Road
B. Shilston
A.L.C.M
Kath Feeney
Shire Presidents Concert Planned for August Benefit
Braybrook Shire President Dr A Lowe and Mrs Lowe plan a municipal concert to aid patriotic funds on August 7. The event will be free but a collection for the Patriotic Fund will be held. The public is urged to reserve the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire of
Braybrook
A. Lowe
Sunshine to open second round with Footscray clash at Middle Park
Sunshine resumes play after a defeat by Geelong with a 3.30 start against Footscray Central at Middle Park tomorrow. The squad departs 2.30 PM and includes Edna Dickson in goal with backs Doris Penrose Maisie Nye Marion Baker Phyllis Mounsey Betty Markham and forwards Maisie Shepherd Irene Hopkinson Evelyn Bradshaw Beryl McGrath Dorothy Hauser. Club fees are overdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geelong
Sunshine
Footscray Central
Middle Park
Baok
Edna Dickson
Doris Penrose
Maisie Nye
Marion Baker
Phyllis Mounsey
Betty Markham
Maisie Shepherd
Irene Hopkinson
Evelyn Bradshaw
Bery] McGrath
Dorothy Hauser
Sunshine golf associates gymkhana reports success
A Sunshine golf associates gymkhana on Wednesday July 10 proved a great success. Mrs A Perry won the open 18 holes stroke with nett 70 and the secret nine nett 37. Mrs A Buttimer won the special trophy on a count back with nett 82. Dorman won the flag drive. Morris won the approach and putt. A Perry narrowly escaped injury on the fifth fairway. Stableford event planned for July 17 with Morris and Paul hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Golf Associates
A. Perry
A. Buttimer
Cataway
Morris
Boorer
J. Perry
Dorman
Sunshine Ladies
Stableford
Mesdames Morris and
Paul
Bowling Club Bids Farewell to Members
A farewell social in the pavilion honored Sergeant and Mrs McDonald as they leave the club. President A C Forbes presented gifts on behalf of all members and wished them well in their new pursuits. The gathering paused in memory of late member Mr J Smith who died tragically on Saturday.
Major General Brand to Attend Patriotic Ball
The Sunshine Special War Effort Committee announced Major General C. H. Brand has accepted an invitation to attend the patriotic ball on August 15. Sixteen debutantes will participate. A follow up committee meeting is set for Tuesday evening to finalize week details.
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Sunshine Special War Effort Committee
C. H. Brand
Wedding Bells For Marie Johanne Rautman and Kenneth Chaplin
Marie Johanne Rautman wed Kenneth George Chaplin second son of Mr and Mrs T Chaplin at the Sunshine Baptist Church assisted by Rev W J Salter. The bride wore pearl tinted satin with a tulle veil and orange blossom coronet. Attendants included Miss Madeline Rautman and Miss Audrey Batten provided music, reception followed at the Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth George
T. Chaplin
Cornwall Road
Sunshine
Marie Johanne
O. Rautiman
Burnewang Street
H. G. Brice
Wonthaggi
W. J. Salter
Sunshine Baptist Church
Madeline Rautman
A. Chaplin
Audrey Batten
May Patterson
Essendon
The
Victoria
Keilor News Enlists New Members and Red Cross Progress
Recent enlistments in the A L F include Mick Molloy Billy Chute Max Williams Jock Griffiths and A KE Barnes. The Keilor Red Cross reports 30 socks 7 pillow slips 3 pullovers 14 scarves 3 balaclavas 4 caps 3 hot water bag covers 3 bed socks. Donations total 4/8 in July and 34/3/4 from October to June. A euchre games night at Christ Church June 27 and a dance and euchre evening July 6 in the Shire Hall were also successes.
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A.lf
Mick Molloy
Billy Chute
Max Williams
Jock Griffiths
A. KE. Barnes
W. J. West
The
Red Cross
Christ Church
Keilor
Shire Hall
Progress Association and Mechanics' Committee Meeting Tonight
Members of both groups are reminded of a joint meeting tonight. The Mechanics Committee will present its half yearly balance sheet. Tomorrow night a Red Cross charity dance features new dances and an exhibition. Dr A W Coles thanks Dr Jolly for a £15 cheque to the Australian Comforts Fund for the Queen Carnival contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Association
Mechanics’ Committee
Red Cross
A. W. Coles
Jolly
Mechanics Institute
Australian Comforts Fund
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MR Patrick Feeney
Albion School News
Forge’s
Forges
LES
Shire Presidents
Hockey Club
Associates
Bowling Club
Rautman—Chaplin
Optometrist and Ontician
Irving St
Footschay
Bvsiinos
Keilor News
Sydenham News
Sunshine U.F.S. Dispensary
M. Laffan
J. Downing
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