Sunshine resident aids Sydney naval victory in Italian clash
A Sunshine resident took part in a celebrated engagement where the H M A S Sydney sank an Italian cruiser and forced others to withdraw. First class Petty Officer Lex Ayton, son of Mr and Mrs L G Ayton of Hertford Road, served in the battle, with another son Doug also in the Navy. prior to the battle Sydney had sent two destroyers to the bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.M.A.S. Sydney
Sunshine
Fir
Lex Ayton
L. CG. Ayton
Hertford Road
Sydney
Doug
Old Couple Donations Support Red Cross and Comforts Fund
Mr and Mrs A Wilson of Chap man Street donate £10 to the Red Cross and Comforts Fund and pledge £1 a month for the war duration. Mrs Wilson explains the aim is to aid brave men and women enduring hardship so Britain can keep peace and faith. They previously lived in Scotland during the last war and note no bombing raids then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wilson
Chapman Street
Red Cross and Comforts
Wilson
Diggers War Service Fund Meeting Reports Donations and Plans
The Diggers War Service Fund held a monthly meeting at the soldiers' clubrooms with 15 members present. Donations totaling funds from a Lacrosse Club gift and a house party proceeds were noted, plus plans for a Tin Hat Appeal on September cut. The group approved funds for wool for knitted articles and diverted profits from the annual ball to the War Service Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers
A. L. Widdy
Lacrosse Club
Hebdon
Carter
R.S.L
Comforts Fund
War Service Fund
Jessie Widdy
Eather
Cing Sunshine 62
Insignificant Minority Displaces Genuine Laborite
In Coburg the Independent Labor candidate Dr C Mutton defeated a Labor nominee chosen by the Central Executive. The piece criticizes preselection ballots as undemocratic and notes the defeat as a blow to the party’s central leadership. It highlights local figures Dr W R Dempster and Mr Barrett and urges reform to retain genuine Labor support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Mutton
Broadmeadows Council
Coburg
Legislative Assembly
Labor
Australian Labor Party
Central Executive
Braybrook
W. R. Dempster
Barrett
Maidstone
Cr Dempster
Dr Dempster
Coming-of-Age Party for Maud and Anne Helfer
A pleasant social evening at Sunshine Town Hall hosted by Mr and Mrs J Helfer celebrated the coming of age of twin daughters Maud and Anne. About 150 guests enjoyed dancing, music by Lucas’ band, and a dainty supper with novelties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Town Hall
Maude
Anne
W. J. Bell
Helfer
Engagement announced of Marjorie Beatrice Laming
Engagement announced of Marjorie Beatrice elder daughter of Mr and Mrs George Laming Sunshine Hampshire Road to George James elder son of Mr and Mrs George Plain Central Avenue Footscray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Beatrice
George Laming
Hampshire Rd
Sunshine
George James
George Plain
Central Avenue
Footscray
Interest Growing in Braybrook Shire Elections
Voter interest rises in Braybrook Shire Council contests with candidates in Central and Southern Ridings. Dr Garde plans to nominate, J Willan announces, possible Labor candidate, and ex-Dr Barclay is urged to run. Drayton and Dr Baker back campaign efforts in Southern Riding. Donovan group forms strong committee with Mackay chair and Mrs Hyett secretary. River Riding sees Dr Dempster undecided on preselection outcome and voters' desires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Garde
Me J. Willan
Suneshine Gardens
T. R. Barclay
Rega
Cr Drayton
Dr. Baker
William Donovan
Messrs
Wm Mackay
P. J. White
J. S. Hyett
C. J. Howlett
V. Pouliot
T. Brown
Hyett
Wm. Mackay
Dempster
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Sonshine
Rs.slla
Priday
Lucas
al, Viday
Richards
Diggers War Service Fund
FORGE
Dr. Dempster
A.S.P
Coming-of-Age Party
Sellers
Phone Sunshine
U.F.S. Dispensary
Sun Crescent, Sunshine
L. McDuff
J. Downing
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