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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1952
Page
4
Church notices list Holy Communion and services at various parishes including St John Deer Park St Peter East Sunshine St Albans and St Patrick with times for Sunday School Evensong and Evening Prayer. Deaconess Sunday School and Kindergarten sessions are noted along with vicars and church names.
Sunshine at 11:31 am and 7 pm religious services led by Rev. F Sadler. St Albans hosts a 3 pm session with Mr Ky G Barnatt.
Local notices list Holiness meeting at 7 am and women’s league gathering at 9 am on Wednesday. The Salvation Army advertisement highlights schedules and group activities for the church community.
Sunshine Council talked Monday with health inspector G A Litt while welcoming a new officer, senior constable Harrington moved to Yarraville. The town reported vehicle parts stolen from EBJ King Pty Ltd in Braybrook and two hundred fifty bricks stolen from a Kenworth Rubber factory site in Sunshine Road. Theft also hit Alan Young's truck near Derrimut Hotel, and 20 beer barrels plus fruit crates vanished from Nathalla Dale in St Albans. The quarterly hospital contribution was assessed at 320 pounds 15 shillings 1 pence with a total yearly sum of 877 pounds and a Save Local Government committee aid request noted.
Dr J McDonald drew the best reception at a Dandenong protest meeting about a Railways land acquisition for a prefab housing scheme. Cr N Gree noted his strong speech and Sunshine representatives described local experiences with the Railways Housing Scheme.
A request to establish an apotosolate petrol station at a Wright site under Sunshine Council was referred to the city engineer for report. A related request from M B Lynch for a further petrol pump at Nia garage on Bollurat Road was similarly referred.
Australians at a Geelong stand pipe face caning and ruinance claims in a letter urging action against Brooklyn Progress Association. A board of works referral was considered but could halt all water access for newcomers. The council decided not to warn about nuisance.
The Sun youth travel contingent, led by Sunshine representative Dennis Fischer, is returning to Melbourne by August 4 after touring England. They met the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at St James's Palace, visited Windsor Castle and the church of Gray's Elegy, and noted Britain’s cheap and efficient road passenger transport.
Two hundred and thirty children attended the school ball at Town Hall last Friday. The highlight was a Ring Dance by senior girls with ropes of colored flowers. Adults joined later and mothers served supper. The Junior grade ball is set for August 8 with another fine program.
The Sunshine Horticultural Society proposes a local garden competition for autumn. Two handsome trophies have been donated, one for the garden competition and one for perpetual competition at the annual show. Open to City of Sunshine residents and Society members.
A meeting at East Sunshine Hall on July 7 decided that Sunday School and worship start August 3 with 9 30 a.m. Sunday School and 4 p.m. worship. Arthur Johnston 4 Duke Street to lead Sunday School and services. Rev 5 Thompson of West Footscray to conduct initial service. Sunshine Kirk Session governs this new work with East Sunshine and Maidstone unity urged. Temple Day gifts totalled 303 pounds. 150 pounds set aside for Kinder Karten Building Fund. Extension and Development Day to be observed August 8 at Sunshine and St Anne.
On Sunday week the administration of Holy Baptism will take place at 8T. Albans C of E. A children's service will precede with the reader as preacher. No Sunday School that day. children and parents are invited to attend the service.
A practical guide for propagating Daphne Geraldton Wax and Carnations with tips on slippage, staking, bottle covering, and seasonal plantings. It covers sowing Larkspur Poppies and Pansies, bulb planting, and using bamboo as stakes, plus soil amendments and perennial care.
The weekly dance class led by Mr J Williams continues indefinitely every Saturday night at Albion Provens Halls. Members and friends may learn Modern or Old Time Ballroom styles, with supper included for a modest silver coin.
Ex students announce a snow trip for the third Sunday in August. Members must pay at the next meeting on Wednesday in August. The Annus Birthday dance will be held Thursday 7 August at the Masonic Hall. Admission is free.
In Sunshine Council meetings Dr J McDonald stated the Housing Commission declined the council to demolish cottages on War's Road Maribyrnong. He moved for alternative accommodation for occupant of cottage one before any demolition proceeding.
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