ARP Training Session Warns of New Incendiary Bombs
Wednesday a talk at Shire Hall by Officer Duffy criticised ARP apathy and urged attendance at upcoming training on handling new high explosive incendiary bombs. Duffy compared risks to Mills bomb and phosphorus dangers, detailing revised procedures and demanding all personnel join classes on June 6 with Area C and Area A instructors.
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Enn
Mr. Duffy
Shire Hall
ARP
Duty
Mills
ALF
Duffy
S.E.C
Evang
Pitcher
Legislative Elections Saturday Voting Compulsory
Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly elections are set for Saturday with voting compulsory for eligible voters. The notice emphasizes mandatory participation and outlines the upcoming polling day arrangements.
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Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Wedding Bells At Salvation Army Citadel
On Saturday May 22 Miss Cissie Picken youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Picken 60 Adelaide St Sunshine married Petty Officer W C Gist eldest son of Mrs Gist and the late Mr Gist of Northumberland Ra Sunshine The bride wore ivory satin with a tiara of orange blossom and a bouquet of chrysanthemums carnations and sweet peas The reception for 68 guests was at St Marks Hall Major Sharpe conducted the service toast to the couple and to the bride's parents were given by local residents The couple received numerous presents and a lively evening followed with games dancing and readings
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Salvation Army
Cissie Picken
Jack Gist
R.A.N
John Thomson
St. Mark's Hall
Major Sharpe
Army Citadel
Joe Hitchens
Camberwell
Eureka Sunshine Branch Announces Bery Morgan Victory
The Sunshine branch of Eureka Youth League reports Bery Morgan won the Popular Girl Competition in the Dr Manloney District. They raised £45 to fund league improvements and armed forces comforts, and defeated Box Hill 6-? in basketball. Next game is June 6 against South Port, with branch night on June 4 at 49 Parsons St Sunshine.
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Sunshine Branch
Eureka Youth League
Bery Morgan
Dr. Manloney
Sunshine Girls
Box Hill
Sunshine
South Port
Eureka League
Parsons St
Sunhine
Footscray election vote plan urged in Sunsh ine
A Sunsh ine letter urges voters to back Dr Alfred Lowe Independent Labor in Footscray with first preferences. It also endorses J Mullens M L A as second on the ticket and notes Mullens campaign efforts in Sunshine. The piece references local election tensions and a broadcast by Mullens planned for Sunday evening.
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Australia
America
Burns
Footscray
Alfred Lowe
Sunshine
Lowe
Shire of
Braybrook
J. Mullens
M.L.A
St Albans War Fund Junior Competition in August
St Albans launches a Red Cross Wartime Junior Competition to aid the Prisoners of War Fund open to any child aged from birth to one year with entry via Mrs J H Stevens. She will collect nominations. further competitor details to follow. contact Mrs Stevens promptly. Mothers Club Euchre Afternoon at Mechanics Institute Wednesday 2pm. Progress Association meets Tuesday with public body delegates to form a wartime unity committee. Railway Daylesford train stop discussed. Wardens plan future first aid classes on alternate Wednesdays. next class Wednesday.
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Prisoners of War Fund
Red Cross
St. Albans
J. H. Stevens
Usu
Mothers Club
Mechanics’ Institute
Progress Association
The
Railway Department
Daylesford
East Sunshine Progressive Committee Meeting Rescheduled
The East Sunshine Progressive Committee apologizes for omitting the road meeting date in The Advocate. A new gathering is invited for Sunday at 11 a.m. on June 6. Also noted is the death of Mrs Ruth Furzer at Heidelberg on May 29 aged 45, cremation at Fowkner on May 31.
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the Advocate
East Sunshine Progressive Committee
Iherester
Ruth Furzer
Heidelberg
Brighton Beach
Sunshine
Fowkner
Warmed Heart Theme Guides Methodist Faith
In a sermon on John Wesley, the text highlights the heart warming conversion experience and the assurance of salvation. The article notes Home Missions services next Sunday in the Sunshine Circuit with Rev. W. F. Hambly and a Wednesday public meeting. Miss L. Scholes will speak on Cathedrals of England at Sunshine and lead the evening service.
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John Wesley
Christ
Penn
Sunshine
Home Missions
W. F. Hambly
Albion
L. Scholes
England
Miss Scholes
Braybrook Council Debates War Housing and Local Works
Braybrook Council considers munition workers housing needs at Duke Street corner, asks for shelter shed and lawn sowing. discusses jurisdiction limits with Commonwealth and Labor departments. appeals for VDC recruits and night work placement. Ward efforts include bitumen release, bus shelter at Shorten's Corner, and Werribee soil deposit approval at Brooklyn depot.
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East Sunshine Progressive Committee
Wrate
Counti
Duke St
Devonshire Co
Department of Labor and National Services
War Workers’ Housing Trust
War Workers’ Homes
Shire
Matthews
Kaye
Roberts
Department of Labor and National Service
Commonwealth
V.D.C
Pennell
Stewart
Metropolitan Searchlight
A.A
Parsons
Couch St
Wright St
Titles Office
Commonwealth Department of Supply and Shipping
Council
Willan
Shorten's Corner
Albion Gates
Werribee
Grant
Werribee Shire
Brooklyn
Braybrook
Shire President’s Cousin Killed In Germany
Tilet OMeer Val Shepherd from Beenalla, cousin of Shire President Dr. A. G. Pennell, is reported killed during lying operations over Germany, son of Sergeant-Major Harry Shepherd.
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Shire
Tilet Omeer Val Shepherd
Harry Shepherd
Beenalla
A. G. Pennell
Germany
Footscray Out-Patient Centre May Statistics and Donations
The Footscray and District Out-Patient and Welfare Centre reports in May 404 patients treated 510 prescriptions dispensed 274 dressings performed and seven antenatal clinic attendances. Donations acknowledged include Colonial Sugar Refinery Employees Hospital Fund Matron Halloren G. Glendenning C. A. Poynton Fy Stow Kevin Barry LN.F. and Mrs K M Thompson each contributing £1 1d.
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Footscray
J. Kelso Duncan
Colonial Sugar Refinery Employees’ Hospital Fund
Halloren
G. Glendenning
C. A. Poynton
Fy Stow
Kevin Barry
Death FURZER Ruth May 29 Heidelberg obituary
Ruth Furzer, beloved wife of Roy and mother of Jacqueline, Bobbette Denise, Royce, Garth, Carrol, and Bruce, died on May 29 in Heidelberg at age 45. Her passing leaves a grieving family. Burial and service details follow in a customary notice.
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Furzer
Heidelberg
Ruth
Roy
Jacqueline
Bobbette
Denise
Royce
Garth
Carrol
Little Bruce
In Memoriam Spurling Retains Loving Memory
In loving memory of my husband and dear father who died suddenly in June 1938. Ever remembered by his wife and family.
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Spurling
Gratitude Expressed by Booth Family for Bereavement
Mrs W Booth and family thank friends for cards telegrams and floral tributes after a recent bereavement. They request acceptance of this expression of deepest gratitude from 201 Hampshire Rd Sunshine.
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Picken—Gist
Eleanor Powell
Tn van Hefflin
Loretta Young
Frederick March
Blonde Pacific Rendezvous
DR. Lowe
MR. J. Mullens
Mr. Mullens
Behend
A. Allan
Coolamon St
Albion A.L.P
Mullens
Sunshine Court
James Bell
Hampshire Cres
Gourley and Treloar
Ds.p
Derrimutt
Bom
St. Albans News
Sunshine Progressive Committee
Braybrook Council
Munitions Homes Ax
Lord Mayor's Fund For Hospitals and Charities
Maidstone
Maribyrnong
Patriotic Committee
Wei
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