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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1944
Page
3
G Carlton of Sunshine argues the referendum threatens freedom, contending workers gained only illusionary liberty under unions and government control. He cites Labor influence, wage labor, and centralised power, urging protections for the individual right to choose or refuse.
Direct-Giving Appeal preparations target new contributors with a penny drive launching Saturday August 10. The goal is one mile or 62 800 pennies totaling £220. The town is split into three sections red white and blue under local organizers including Mr KR McDonald Mrs Riley Cr Barclay and Mr Beachley. Rivalry grows as funds fund canteen orders and prisoner of war parcels for district services with over 400 letters of thanks already received. Details to follow next week.
Mr Geo Laming spoke to St Mark's Man's Society on his travels to England during war time. He praised Britain's people, especially women, for night-time home defence, and noted his support of food aid via Sunshine Instrument Works. Canon Maynard and Rev Thomas are scheduled as future speakers. The group plans a new fence, shrub planting, and aims to raise over £1200 for a new church.
A central meeting of the club at Shire Hall with about 80 members attended. Reports included a successful trip to find the amazing might, and a Cowaday night dance planned for August 10. New members join steadily as the committee works to boost entertainment and maintain forward momentum.
Local notice requests belaying a lengthy plate of retreath men. Officials urge adherence to safety and proper equipment handling during the maneuver. Community officials emphasize caution and cooperation to prevent accidents.
Bunshine Women’s Christian Temperance Union holds a meeting on Thursday next in Presbyterian Hall. Donations of any kind welcome, with ladies planning to sell items including jam, pickles, and cake. Sale begins promptly.
Braybrook defeated Sunshine 4.2 to 3.6 at Selwyn Park as both sides produced fast opening play and tough defense. Braybrook led 6 6 at half time and held on with strong team effort with Web Simpson and MacFarlane among best. Next watch on Saturday at Kingaville Angliss Reserve.
Sunshine district reports a district match at Yarra ville last Saturday replacing the usual competition. A Grade won easily while duck Roberts and Ed Hunter stood out for 1 Grade. Ed Hunter received the B Grade best display award.
Sunshine United failed to appear for a scheduled match against 10th Foot Soray and, amid rough play, had Sunshine press forward with a goal from A Braham and a second by A Bradshaw. The referee's notes cite unclear action as the game drifted into a disjointed second half with limited scoring.
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