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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1944
Page
4
A jumble of classified lines covers found items for sale jobs lost and wanted births and marriages plus a stray obituary fragment. Names places and addresses appear garbled but indicate a community page with ads for furniture tires gardening and real estate alongside birth notices and lost items.
In memoriam Cranwell, beloved husband and father, died after a long illness. Inserted by his wife, daughter, and family. memories live on at Braytron Memorial and with many relatives. heartfelt tributes express love and sorrow.
Mrs B Ingram and daughters Paye and Nola express gratitude to friends for sympathy telegrams cards and tributes after Jetturés death. Special thanks to Mr Ty Birui and colleagues at No 8 Expensive Factory Deer Park for services. ambulance men at 108 Duke St.
Sunshine led early with two MacKarlane goals but faded as South Footscray seized control. A battered McGregor (Navy) endured heavy ruck work and Joxe Jin Turpion left early with a collarbone injury. Final: Sunshine 5.6 South Footscray 12. Gon) kickers include MacParlane 3 and Alien Cunningham.
A popular Friday dance at Footscray Town Hall attracted a huge crowd. The event featured Vic Matney's orchestra with an electric guitar solo as the main attraction. Advertisements note further details in the column.
The Braybronk Fenthallers present a text dance at Sunshine Town Hall on Saturday June 10th. Organizers thank supporters of the fat dance radio and promise continued entertainment in the Tuturn.
Sydenham records 77 points of rain for the month raising yearly total to 605. Excess rain would have damaged dams but recent heavy showers helped crops and pastures, with limited impact on storage. Early crops show progress. lambs are sturdy. Funeral notices note Kelior Shire Council and Progress Association delegates attending D Milburn service as local workers and residents paid respects.
Sunshine A vs Routh Port at Sunshine marks the start of the youth basketball competition on Saturday June 3 with Sunshine Bhan having a bye. Football team plays Fitzroy on Sunday June 4. A branch rally and planning events are listed for June 20 and June 10 week ends.
The Girl Guides in Sunshine announce a special rag collection week with a door to door blitz planned for Saturday and June 1944. Guides request residents prepare clean Commonwealth 5 sionay and Netic the Air Force items when called to collect.
The Lats Mr David Milburn dies suddenly at 78 after a life of farming fruit and vegetables with the Milburn family. He served as a local judge in the Keilor flower show and held roles in the Probus Association Mechanics Institute and football trust. Survived by wife and brothers Dr Frank Milburn and Mr He Milburn, funeral at Keilor Cemetery drew about 200 mourners from Sydenham and surrounds.
The Presbyterian Ladies' Guild thanks all who supported their clothing sale and financial success. A concert is proposed for July 20, with members reminded to attend practice at the school hall on Tuesday afternoon, June 6.
On Gar tens Oval the Larvesters suffered a heavy defeat 18 to 8 with Yarraville Socials scoring four goals. Schultz Clements Decla shared two goals each while Best players included Decis Attrill Clements Schulte as Methodist Church activities announce Young People's Day next Sunday with Miss M Williams speaking at Simbine Church fellowship at 4 45 pm on the address titled The Church's two small Gish.
Friday, 4th August is fixed as the date for the Grand Ball to be held in sid of the Sunshine Assalla. Rew uilding Fund.
An Advocate advert promises swift results from upcoming notices and services. It pledges prompt handling of legal and public notices, with emphasis on efficient responses and reliable processing for readers.
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