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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1940

Page

7

Albion Tennis Club Dance Draws Big Sunshine Crowd

The Albion Tennis Club held a successful dance at Shire Hall on July 11 to raise funds for the Australian Comforts Fund. About 300 dancers attended, with profits expected to exceed £25, aided by local traders and residents. The event featured Clutton’s MC and Wynne’s Orchestra, with meals and prizes donated by the community and a notable turnout from Footscray and Yarraville.

Sunshine Albion Tennis Club Shire Hall Australian Comforts Fund Comforts Fund G. Baker E. McKenzie Pridham Albion Club S. 8. McKay W. Hatton J. Richards T. Leach Moran & Cato A. Robinson McGrath & Co W. Booth C. G. Carlton Doherty's Haas Broadway's Bakery L. M. James Mrs Sellers Mrs Fox T. W. Rutherford Mesdames S. S. McKay L. Barrie H. Blakey Stafford A. Fraser M. Hyett Bingham Mr W. Singleton Messrs T. E. Robinson W. Gross Trahair R. V. Seymour K. McDonald U.F.S. Dispensary M. Clutton Clarrie Wynne M.C Dean F. Guy

Sunshine Kindergarten Formed by Mrs McKay in Sunshine

Sunshine Kindergarten opens under Mrs Stuart McKay of Talmage Street Sunshine inviting parents to enroll children aged two to five. A moderate attendance fee will apply and enrollment is limited. Contact Sunshine 232 for details.

Stuart McKay Talmage Street Sunshine McKay

All Aboard Club holds productive meeting with Red Cross appeal

A gathering at Mrs Graham’s home included All Aboard members and visitors from Yarraville Footscray and Preston. Mrs Bewley outlined Brighton group work as 29 ladies discussed Red Cross blood bank support and Sunshine’s new secretary Mrs Gordon. Next meeting set for July 25 at the shire hall.

Graham Mra Bewley All Aboard Mesdames Milligan Joyce Lester and Sharp Yarraville Group Wallis Preston Rogers Footscray Sunshine Brighton Red Cross Blood Bank Broadhead Gordon Ashton Red Cross Shire Hall Women's Hospital Kipling Judy O'Grady

Imperials Pull Ahead In Soccer Series Remain Unbeaten

With four games left the Imperials lead the series 20 points to 11 for South Melbourne. They have scored 34 and conceded 9. Jock Lyons hit a hat trick and Johnny Campbell scored as the team prepares to face Collingwood at Yarra Bend. A Red Cross fundraiser dance will follow the cup finals at Deer Park.

Imperials South Melbourne Moreland 1.C Smith Weir Jim Young Tommy Higgins Jim Cramond Sunshine Red Cross Deer Park

St Mark's Church Services and Ball Profits Noted

At St. Mark's Church Holy Communion 8 am Sung Eucharist 10 45 am Evensong 7 pm. Vicar to preach. Ball proceeds exceed 35 pounds with thanks to donors and helpers including Ladies' Guild. Annual tennis club meeting set for Monday July 29 at 8 pm at St Mark's Hall.

St. Mark's Church Ladies’ Guild J. Hitler M. Clifton H. E. Robinson Martin J. R. Parsons St. Mark’s St. Mark’s Tennis Club Will Be Held At St. Mark’s Hall

St Albans Water Reticulation Scheme Celebrated

A social evening will be held at Mechanics Hall St Albans to mark the completion of the St Albans water reticulation scheme costing £13,000. Attendees include parliamentary representatives councillors and local residents with officials Mr Jessop and Mr Lee likely present. The scheme features an electric pumping plant serving four elevated tanks with a total capacity of 20 000 gallons.

St. Albans Board of Works Mechanics Hall St Albans Keilor Braybrookshires Jessop Lee

R.S.L. Volunteer Corps Meeting in Sunshine

A special meeting of the R.S.L. volunteer corps is set for the Sunshine sub branch clubrooms to discuss forming a local unit. Returned men are invited, with F Selleck expected to attend as liaison to the Defence Department. Proceeds from a sub-branch ball fund the War Service Comforts Fund.

Sunshine League Shire Hall F. Selleck Defence Department

Keilor Gymkhana Supports Red Cross War Appeal

Keilor reserve hosts a Saturday gymkhana at 1 30 p m featuring ladies boys and girls riding events and a hunters plate. Local officials include Dr H H Hilbert as gymkhana president and N Woods as hon secretary with M Fox as assistant. Also bowling at the wicket chain stepping sheaf tossing and a sheep weight guess. Evening dance in Keilor shire hall promises a happy conclusion.

Keilor Red Cross Melbourne Shire H. H. Hilbert N. Woods M. Fox Shire Hall

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Alex F. Clarke Alex. F. Clarke Barkly Street GUY Bros. Pty. Ltd Melon ST Braybrook Guy Fastacray Stanley St Footacrnay C. Ogilvie Thorley’s Libbis Devonshire Road John F. Carroll Ll.b Paisley Street Harry Hall Pty. Ltd Nicholson Street Footscray Grocer’s Florist Margare Nichelle Sunshine Ad Ania’ Street Sunshine Kindergarten By J. B. Salmond S.C St. Albans Water Home R.S.L. Volunteer Corps Keilor Gymkhana L. Duncan Carrier King Edward Av Albans Sunshine Footscray and City Daily City Depot Saga Hope Cycles Poultrymen and Farmer's Trading Co Queensberry Street Lever's P.A. Grit A. Beachley Thorpe Street Tyler ST. Sunshine Brien’s Comfort Coaches Moreland Street Walter A. Warne Undertaker Barkly ST E Bowdern Sunswne Oregon Sunshine Timber Yards Henderson & Graham Hampshire Road Tews Hall
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