02 Jun 1944
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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1944
Page
1
T R Barclay president of the Shire of Braybrook defends nursery schools and urges respect for debate. He argues personal scrutiny shows public value and says future council decisions will honor local government ideals and diverse opinions.
Agnes E. Hyett argues against nursery school plans, accusing opponents of bias toward women in the community. The article notes her claim that petition signers were not parents and many were ineligible, suggesting a political motive behind the criticism.
Letters discuss eligibility to benefit from public utility projects by focusing on signatures for a nursery school. Debates touch on volunteers, domestic service, and women’s labor during wartime, emphasizing war effort over auxiliary causes and the need to balance domestic relief with broader welfare.
Fund drive details aid families of three men from a motorcycle collision on Ballarat Road one of whom died contributions listed include Mrs Blight 10 shillings J Thompson 4 shillings Warrawee 7 shillings and East Sunshine Progressive Committee 3 pounds 3 shillings organizers will arrange further contributions to support the appeal.
W C to Council on domestic staffing told Sunshine Catholic Women's Guild that the topic had been raised at a conference of women’s organisations. The Deputy Director-General of Manpower said the department is overwhelmed with requests for women for staffing mental hospitals hospitals convalescent homes. He suggested welfare organisations are better suited to organise domestic help of the suggested character.
A letter from the Directorate of Emergency Road Transport in Carlton advises Sunshine Catholic Women's Guild that meat delivery permits may be issued to butchers for homes hard to serve under current retail restrictions. Applications should detail customer name, address, and weekly deliveries, endorsed by the guild to confirm bona fides, with permits valid for one month or longer.
Anne Elizabeth Thompson of Londonderry Sunshine is engaged to Ronald Reginald Henderson of Great Western Victoria. Dorothy McElhinney of Sunshine is engaged to James Ronald Jones of Footscray. Margaret Elizabeth Shiels of Footscray is engaged to Staff Sergeant Reginald Barclay son of Mr and Mrs Barclay of Sunshine.
A concert programme featuring Sundowners radio star, Tom Lockhead, Hillbilly Singers, Bert Ball, and a popular elocutionist is set for Wednesday night at Shire Hall. This event, part of a city entertainment series, aims to delight troops and civilians alike after a fair.
Notation to members of the Ladies Red Cross and AGF. Message informs recipients of a forthcoming event or update, with emphasis on member involvement and organizational coordination.
The council approved long service leave for all employees with 20 years required before participation. A housing issue noted empty shops as dwellings metropolitan area. Fire destroyed bacon curing section near Geelong Road with reconstruction plans at £5,400. Ranger Thomas Mailler reappointed for three months at £6 weekly plus allowances. Wall damage at Braybrook factory led to support for rebuilding after health inspector report. St Albans Welfare Centre debated closure, deferred to next meeting with infant welfare to continue. Braybrook council to be consulted about cooperation on funds for reconditioning 8,300 feet of street works from Little Boundary Road to Fitzgerald Road. Scarlet fever cases reported in several suburbs with multiple localities affected.
Stella Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Adams of Sunshine wed Tor Stanley Skidmore AMP eldest son of Mr and Mrs G B Skidmore Perth W A. Officiant Rev Cousins. Bride given away by A Montgomery father absent due to illness. Guests at Kensington Town Hall reception. Best man Pte Les Clancy ALF. The toast to bride and parents conveyed sympathy for Mr Adams.
Royal Hep wins the 150-York Hurdle with Brazen Jester and Home James placing. Zalmon tops the 2-year-olds at Rothsay, Rainbird wins the first division while Lynmouth leads Parelle. Winterset wins Hopetoun Steeple, Philfred tops Sandringham Hep, Wallace James takes 10f event.
The article describes a happy couple receiving numerous congratulatory messages and many gifts. The bride wore a Helphinton Mie silk crepes gown with a rovanelae yoke, pair of furs, and Australian fox trim as they left for a honeymoon at Belgrave.
Elsie Mac Holmes wed Ash ley Williott Stoneham elder son of A D Stoneham at Gladstone Street Methodist Church Moonee Ponds on May 20 with Rev H o F Allen officiating. Bride daughter of Mrs A Holmes and late Frank Holmes wore a figured union train frock and veil loaned by Mrs B Lowe. Bridesmaid Miss J Briggs and best man Mr B Lowe with ushers Messrs Peter Stoneham and Roy Taylor. Joan Sadler sang To Walk Beside You. Reception at Edenhype Moonee Ponds.
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