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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1941
Page
3
St Albans hosts a 500 tournament and dance this Saturday to raise funds for the Progress Association. A successful Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Lodge’s home supported the Footscray District Hospital Building Appeal with prizes donated by local residents. The St Albans Red Cross Sub-Branch meets Monday July 28 at 4 p.m. at the hall. An all afternoon card event Tuesday benefits the Australian Comforts Fund Radio Party Drive.
The W A T C July meeting at Flemington features seven events headlined by the Leamington Hurdle with Bureaucrat favored over Isambard. Royal Peter may win the Lillimar two year old while Son of Aurous and Swettenham race in the Malvina Welter. Selections include Bureaucrat Liquid Asset Merridale and Royal Peter.
The Deer Park Red Cross held its annual general meeting at Deer Park Hall on Wednesday July 16 with Mr H Morton outlining the past year and Mrs Morton detailing the secretary’s report. Treasurer D M Brown presented a £229 balance sheet and plans to boost finances included a weekly 12 shillings donation to support three parcels for an Australian prisoner of war.
After the Sunday evening service, young people visited Mrs. E Hargreaves's home for a sing song and surprised Bob Spratling turning 21. A cake and refreshments were served as Bob McIntyre presented a gold key autographed by all present.
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