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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 18, 1941

Page

7

Footscray Hospital Building Appeal Updates

Donations received since the last meeting include Mr L Shea 3/10 6, Mr R V Seymour 2, Sunshine Progress Association 1 1, Mr J Davies 1 5, Australian Women's Association 10 6, A N A Sunshine Franchise 10 6, Mr A G Mudford 10 6. A special picture night is set for August 6 at Sunshine Theatre with tickets on sale. Hon secretary Mr Sievers is 286 Hampshire Road Sunshine.

L. Shea R. V. Seymour Sunshine Progress Association J. Davies Australian Women’s Association A.N.A Sunshine Franch A. G. Mudford Sunshine Theatre Sievers Hampshire Road Sunshine

Baseball Teams Struggle With Hitting Slump

It recounts A and B teams losing 4-3 and to Albert Park, attributing troubles to lack of batting practice. President George Kirby calls for more practice through season end, especially Sundays, to stay contenders for premiership honours. Tomorrow the A team hosts H.S.O.B. at Sunshine and the B team plays Preston.

Albert Park George Kirby H.S Sunshine Preston Jack Crook Ivan McPherson

Final dance night and Charmaine final attendance urged

A general meeting stressed the need for a successful final dance night. Charmaine competition finalists must attend by 9.15 p.m. The social committee led by Mr. Pat Dalling promises surprises. An ambulance appeal for the Fighting Forces is planned by the Victorian Baseball Union. Sunshine Club with fourteen active servicemen aims to aid. A cachre and card night with 1 shilling admission and supper is set for next Tuesday. A cash pool will be awarded as prize money. public invited.

Pat Dalling Victorian Baseball Union Sunshine Club

Keilor notes on dance for Bombing Appeal and Red Cross plans

Keilor notes describe a July 23 dance organized by a ladies committee led by Mrs. Lawson with Miss D Wright as secretary to raise funds for the Bombing Appeal. The Keilor Red Cross met on July 8 and reports show £120 18s 9d raised for 1940–41 and 578 items sent to headquarters. A July 29 evening features euchre prizes and supper to support community welfare.

Lawson D. Wright Pat Venaskie Fairfield Hospital Sir John Harris Keilor Red Cross Society

Stocktaking Oddments and Bargains at Seymour's Corner

Stocktaking sale at Seymour's Corner offers oddments at quick clearing prices. Advert shows daily bargains visible in windows with new deals announced as stock is counted.

Seymour's Corner

St Mark's Harriers prepare for Mt Derrimut 4 mile championship

St Mark's Harriers report a large junior heavy field in a cross country pack run led by Russ Cox who beat Jim Ingram and Syd Cox. The club's 4 miles championship with a sealed handicap will be held on Mt Derrimut course next Saturday with Merv Petherick defending his 5 miles title as contenders rise from the younger ranks. The executive meets at St Mark's Hall on Monday.

Russ Cox Jim Ingram Syd. Cox Mt. Derrimut Merv. Petherick St. Mark's Hall

Shire officials study safety at Sydenham Melton road junction

Tuesday inspection by the shire president Dr Fr E Jolly with councillors and officials reviewed safety options for the Sydenham Melton Roads junction. Dr H H Hilbert visited later with Dr Dickson. A rockery plan is unlikely to be funded. Pte L Hughes, reported missing, is found in hospital. Lamb mortality remains low after rains. A train delivering 50 sheep trucks from Balranald, NSW, is due Saturday.

Fr. E. Jolly J.P Crs. Parr Gooch Dickson Stenson N. A. Woods MM. Pullar Sydenham-Melton Roads H. H. Hilbert Hilbert Pte. L. Hughes Balranald N.S.W

Sunshine Hockey Club Triumphs Over Nomads

Sunshine hockey club defeated Nomads four goals to two after a fast keen match. Doris Penrose made key saves in goal while Beryl McGrath scored three goals and Mollie Steward one. The team travels to Mordialloc to play Vikings, meeting at 1.50 pm on the train.

Nomads Sunshine Doris Penrose Beryl McGrath Mollie Steward Mordialloc Vikings Marian Baker M. Nye Phyllis Mounsey N. Simpson Dorothy Hauser V. Bell V. Ormston M. Steward B. McGrath I. Hopkinson

Property for sale in Devon and Durham frontages

In the progressive area gas electric light water sewerage available with frontages to Devon shire and Durham roads and Duke street. Lots from £65. Cash or easy terms. For plans and further particulars consult the local agent.

Devonshire Durham Duke Street

Deer Park Ladies' Guild Meeting July 24

The Deer Park Ladies' Guild will meet Thursday July 24 in the Deer Park Hall at 2 40 pm. A speaker from overseas will address the gathering and all district ladies are warmly invited to attend.

Deer Park

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Footscray Hospital Building Appeal Bill Hutton Peres Scovell Spurling Barkly Streets Footscray St. Mark’s Harriers Sydenham Sunshine Hockey Club E. M. Judd Hampshire RD AJAX Ajax Furs Bourke House Bourke and Russell Streets Melb Halliwell’s Silks Nicholson Street D. W George North Gross F. D. P. Miller M.A.H.P French Street Footscray Paisley Street Nelson Bros Victoria Street Williamstown
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