Sunshine District Coronation Celebrations Earn Widespread Support
Reverend T R Vizard preached at Sunshine Town Hall with Mayor Dr J Downing addressing children. An augmented Sunshine Choral Society led Te Deum. District schools held services and received coronation photos. New Australians joined events at St Albans and Deer Park, with a bonfire show. Coronation mugs to mothers of newborns at Sunshine Community Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Vizard
St. Mark's Church
Sunshine Town Hall
J. Downing
Alty
Sunshine Choral Society
Sunshine City Council
Sunshine Technical School
Brigadier G
St. Albans
Deer Park
Sunshine K.3.l
Dickson Street
Albion
Bunehine Community Hospital
WN. Zahra
Glengala Road
Sunshine M. Ras
Alexina Street
E. Bender
R.A.A.F. Station
Laverton
Sunshine Park Crowds Celebrate Coronation Night
A large Sunshine crowd braved the cold at Sunshine Park for Coronation Night events led by the City Band and a scout torch relay. The program featured a bonfire, fireworks, square dancing, children’s pavilion activities, and a barbecue that served over 700 meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Park
City of Scouts
Sunshine City Band
J. KR. Parsons
Parsons
Beachley
Green
Norman Green
T. R. Barclay
Sunshine
Jim Gaylor
Coronation Activities at St Albans Bonfire and Dance
A large crowd attended a Reserve bonfire at St Albans on coronation night with fireworks and ice fed treats for children. Over three cars parked on the oval as the event, organised by the Progress Association, drew an orderly, enjoyed attendance. A future communal bonfire is planned around Guy Fawkes Day, followed by a Square Dance with proceeds of £2 10s donated to Alfred Clarke Memorial Free Kindergarten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alas
Progress Association
Guy Fawkes
Alfred Clarke
Maidstone Celebrations Mark Coronation Event Success
A Coronation dance at Maidstone Tennis Club drew large attendance with a crown motif and union jack flags. Officials including the Sunshine mayor and mayoress attended, with the social committee presenting the hosts. A programme of rites featured local residents and students, followed by supper and a framed Queen image gifts. Maidstone Primary School held a coronation service with Rev Randall and Rev Kent. Scouts and Cubs plan a parade and rededication, with a Coronation Square Dance to cap the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maidstone Tennis Club
Sunshine
Cr. J. Wing
H. Thompson
G. Dobson
Onte Carlos
Lasslett
Don Kruse
Lucky Spots
Annetta
Margaret Dodd
Frank Towers
Lawn Woodman
Eintrance
E. Lloyd
Kath Turner
A. Pavier
Maidstone
Randall and Kent
Church of Christ and Baptist Church
G. E. Dobson
Marshall
Dobson
J. Downing
Maidstone Hall
Sunshine Council Clears Agenda After Coronation Day Meetings
Several councillors attended Coronation related functions while Sunshine Council’s committee sessions on Monday finished early. Only urgent business was handled and most items listed were deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Council
Lions Club Holds First Luncheon in Mayor's Room
The Sunshine Lions Club hosted its inaugural luncheon in the mayor's room at the town hall with guests from Melbourne Footscray and Bamendon clubs. President Bill Harvey praised community service and announced fortnightly meetings and a July Charter night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Melbourne
Footacray
Bamendon
Lions Ub
Bill Harvey
Bunshine
Dr. J. Downing
Lions Clubs
Frank Litchfield
Footscray Lions Club
Footscray
Dudley Peck
Melbourne Lionas Club
Kew
Essendon Lions Club
Rudy Reid
Essendon
Bert Knox
Sunshine Club
Lions International
Hes
Sunshine council approves debenture loan for private street work
The finance committee authorized a 10000 debenture loan from the Commonwealth Bank to fund private street construction. Total tenders for Bardsley Mayne Streets West Sunshine and Richard Keith Street reach 20003. Dr Dobson and Dr Beachley urge attention to kindergartens and municipal building extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Council
Commonwealth Bank
Bardsley
Mayne
Weat Sunshine
Richard and
Keith Street
Maidstone
Memorial Gates Proposed for Selwyn Park
A meeting of H. V. McKay Memorial Fund subscribers adopted the executive committee recommendation to erect a memorial gate for McKay at Selwyn Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selwyn Park
H. V. McKay
McKay
Hospital Month of May Appeal Raises Dressed Lamb Donation Total
A 1980 hospital fund drive reports proceeds and donations from Albion Lodge Churchill Cricket and Social Club Monsanto Chemicals and others. The special effort for a dressed lamb donated by Mr Henry Robinson contributed to a total of £101 6s 6d with other events including a Picture Night by Mr Jackson and a Sun shine Theatre concert party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Feecray Engining Works
Albion Lodge
Churchill Cricket and Social Club
Monsanto Chemicals (Aust
John Darling & Son Shire of
Keilor
Arnel Bros, Sunshine Carriers
Dyecraft Ltd
E. Hargreaves
Jackson
City of S'shine
Sunshine Theatre
Henry Robinson
Frowd
Sunshine
Thieves string together a week of local loot
A spate of thefts reported this week includes a radio shopping bag electric shaver watch and foods stolen from various addresses across Braybrook and neighbouring towns. Victims include Joseph Torvine at Wright Street and Drajea Ant at Hampshire Road with cash taken from a deli till.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fo Hattes
Joseph Torvine
Wright St
Hed Ag
Hin Luerne
Drajea
Hampshire Road
Netlefolds
Buallard Toad
Hembhouse Products
Annesley Street
Braybrook
St Albans
Roland Harvey
Melon Street
Braybrook Motor Panel Works
Mator
Coronation greetings exchanged between Tottenham England and Tottenham Victoria
Mayors from Tottenham Middlesex England and Tottenham Victoria Australia exchanged fraternal greetings marking the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Dr. Downing replied on behalf of Tottenham Victoria, affirming loyalty to the Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tottenham
Middlesex
England
Sunshine
Victoria
Elizabeth I
Downing
Australia
Elizabeth II
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Beachley & Sons
Deer Parkh
Sunshine Band
Citizens Committee
W. Poole
FR. Cherry
J. B. Longthorn
A. F. Wright
Wright
Sunshine Methodist Choir
H. Schmidt
The
Children's Hospital
Keillor Council
Self's Self Service
Wardell's Grocery
Easton's Hardware Store
R. Harvey
N. Anderson
RK. Yeomans
Hev. Fsadler
Presbyterian
J. Smith
St. Albans Church of England
Scoop
Seymour
Hospital
Thieves
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