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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1941
Page
6
A St Albans Mothers Club bazaar raised about £4 with children of the fifth grade contributing. Prizes at the mechanics institute euchre were won by Mrs Brown and Mrs Elder. a further raffle and donations supported club funds. The club plans another euchre at Mrs Goddard’s home.
Members of the Porees not yet formed by the Royal Council are asked to attend a gathering in St Albans on Monday night and then return.
At the annual meeting the Sunshine Progress Association elected Moy Le Shey as president with White, A. Boyu, Major, Gratiot, and others as officers. Dr Wallas vacated the presidency after seven years and Cr. Willen received three votes amid debate. The group endorsed Cr. A Lowe and de Parsonk for forthcoming municipal vacancies, with endorsed candidates to vote in line with association views on local law.
Sunshine Hockey Club defeated the Vikings 5 to 4 after a seesaw contest. Mollie Steward scored three goals and Irene Hopkinson added one as Sunshine rallied from 2 1 halftime deficit. M Steward J Hopkinson and B McGrath were credited with goals. Miss Maisie Shepherd departs for New Zealand after seven years with the club.
Queen Victoria Hospital Auxiliary staged a cake decoration demonstration with afternoon tea at the shire hall. Mrs Irwin of the Victorian Housewives Association demonstrated while a mixed stall operated and entries from Technical School girls knitwear were shown. Prizes awarded include Gwen Powell for a baby's singlet, Phyllis Tisdale for a baby's bonnet, and June Stratford for baby booties.
Braybrook Shire Council hears complaints of cattle wandering in Maribyrnong Maidstone area. Inspector Thorpe reports impounding cattle and seeks authority to assign an assistant to control wandering stock. Dr Lowe notes widespread damage from roaming cattle in Sunbury Park. Council approves requested authority to tackle the issue.
A Deer Park social at the lodge pavilion honored Don Gray a foundation member with a token of appreciation. Noble Grand Will Hutter praised Don and his family for their service and wished them health wealth and happiness as the wedding is planned for tomorrow.
At Selwyn Park locals fell 04 to 64 to Newport United after four changes from the side that beat Kingsville last Saturday. Key players listed and a larger squad rotation cited as reasons for the lopsided result. Security next week sees Spotswood hosting Southend Citizens with 1.30 pm kickoff.
At St Marks Church the Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8 am and 11 am on the first Sunday after Trinity. Evensong is at 7 pm with the Vicar preaching morning and evening. Confirmation classes continue at 2 45 pm. The Church of England Men's Society meets at Mr Clifton's home 102 Morris street Monday at 8 pm.
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