Tragedy at Crossing Claims Three Sunshine Residents
A fatal train collision at Taylor's Road level crossing near St Albans and Sydenham killed John Smith and his son William, both of Hertford Road Sunshine, and left Hubert Thornton critically injured who died later in Melbourne Hospital. The car traveled 300 yards on the engine. The men had been on a shooting excursion. John Smith had moved to Sunshine twelve years ago to work at Leathercloth Pty Ltd Deer Park and was active at the Sunshine Bowling Green. He leaves a widow, Mrs Lucy Smith, and a brother Arthur Smith in Hampshire Road. Coffins for father and son were interred with Masonic and MUSCOF services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
John Smith
Hertford Road
William
Hubert Dennis Thornton
Morris Street
Sunine
Hubert Thornton
Taylor's Road
St. Albans
Sydenham
Spencer Street
Melbourne Hospital
Daylesford
England
Leathercloth Pty. Ltd
Deer Park
Australia
Lucy Smith
Albion
Arthur Smith
Hampshire Road
Percy Smith
Sydney
F. Townsend
Skewes
Parsons
Masonic Lodge
M.U.S.C
Rev. Townsend
Sunshine Patriotic Funds Acknowledges Local Donations
The Sunshine Patriotic Funds Committee thanks residents for gifts to entertain troops. Mrs Jackson of Adelaide Street donated an electric wireless set. Miss Jean Whittingham gave a portable gramophone and records. Mrs Neil Lawson donated a large parcel of books for the Army Nurses Club via the committee. A working bee for Red Cross and Comforts Fund is scheduled for Friday the 19th at Shire Hall with new volunteers welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Patriotic Funds Committee
Jackson
Adelaide Street
Sunshine
6Th Garrison Guard
Jean Whittingham
Neil Lawson
Army Nurses Club
Sunshine Patriotic Committee
Red Cross and
Comforts Fund
Red Cross and Comforts Fund
Shire Hall
Musical Evening for Red Cross Funds at King Edward Avenue
A musical evening by Mesdames Riley and Judd at 31 King Edward Avenue on Saturday night July 6 raised £5 5s for the Red Cross. Pink ticket 77 won the cushion. Performers included Mrs Judd piano and song, Mr Judd violin, G M Riley cello, L Riley violin, Miss Gilbert and Miss Betty Shuffrey songs, Master Malcolm Judd song. Community singing and games complemented the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Riley and
Judd
King Edward Avenue
Red Cross
G. M. Riley
L. Riley
Miss Gilbert
Malcolm Judd
Betty Shuffrey
Burial of Hubert Thornton at Footscray Cemetery
The burial included coffin bearers P. Ashton A. Beachley W. Roberts and A. Bunting with pallbearers H. Thornton T. Hayes A. Tidd S. Arch H. Fraser Ron Dux son J. Johnson and R. Fraser. Interment took place at Footscray cemetery and funeral arrangements were by Nelson Bros of Victoria Street Footscray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Thornton
Messrs
P. Ashton
A. Beachley
W. Roberts
A. Bunting
H. Thornton
T. Hayes
A. Tidd
S. Arch
H. Fraser
Ron Duxson
J. Johnson
R. Fraser
Footscray
Nelson Bros
Victoria Street
St Albans Tennis Club hosts charity mixed doubles event
The St Albans Tennis Club organized an American mixed doubles tournament after a Keilor Shire Red Cross appeal. Miss M McKech nie and Mr W Self won. The club’s annual meeting is set for July 17 to elect officers and plan future activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire of Keilor
St. Albans
M. McKechnie
W. Self
At & Pm
The
Progress Association
Shire of
Dickson
Victoria Crescent
East Esplanade
Braybrook
Keilor
Red Cross
Sunshine and Richmond clash as Sunshine hosts South Melbourne
Sunshine faces Richmond at home with Ree Wilson Alec White and possibly Jack Ross returning. Arthur Stavely and Jack Frazer injuries affect Sunshine while Jim Attrill resumes form. South Melbourne meets Fairfield at Albert Park with both sides aiming for a high scoring win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
South Melbourne
South
Fairfield
Albert Park
Ree Wilson
Alec White
Jack Ross
Arthur Stavely
Jack Frazer
Jim Attrill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Comforts Funds
Ward Bros
Barkly Street
Gross
Abers
W. & C. Gross
M’s P.s. Chemists
Hampshire RD
Hoyts’ Barkly
Alice Faye and
Warner Baxter
Jimmie Lyden
Alice Faye
Don Ameche
Hollywood
Richard Dix
Gail Patrick
ST. Albans News
Kennedy
W. Brown
D.ieteann
Spotswood
Fallon
Lodge
Mothers’ Club
Honey
Luxford
McIntyre
J. Turner
Richmond
A. M. Crouch
Paton'ss & Baldwin's
Chrissie Baker
A.L.C.M
L L.C.M
A.mus.a
Melton
Sydney Street
L. A. Cooper
Thorpe St
Foundation
National Building Co
Boyle Bros
Gladstone ST
Moonee Ponds
Ring
Starling Piano Co
Little Collins Street
Melbourne
Prime Dairy
Veal
Shine Meat Supply
Urham
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