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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1946
Page
5
Local letter from T Toby at Emily Street St Albans defends Progress Association stance. He criticizes Dr Jolly and warns against red baiting while calling for cooperation with Keilor and Braybrook Councils. He notes hall finances and invites councillors to the next Association meeting for questions.
Over 200 people attended the Maribyrnong Rest Centre welcome home for local servicemen at the Public Hall on June 4. The hall was decorated with flags and flowers and a large piccarid displayed Welcome home to you heroes. A programme of modern and old time dancing featured Mr Mills, Mrs Button, Mr Ken Mountain, Mr Keith Desmond and Mr GG Tarlow. Dr G E Dobson JP gave the address and Captain Hrady replied for the Forces. The ladies committee received thanks for supplying foodstuffs amid bombing fears and the gathering ended with a supper and Auld Lang Syne at 1.80.
The Harvesters defeated their rivals 4 to 5 with strong back-line defense led by Gwen Wal lis and Greve. In the second quarter the wind shaped play but Harvesters held a four point edge at three quarter time. K Brewer scored twice early in the final period while Braybrook misfired as the team prepared to host undefeated Altona on the railway reserve.
In a June 1 report to Keilor Council Shire Engineer W Murray Pullar said that work had begun on the channel extension and relaying in Main Street St Albans. Drain extension was also underway and being carried out with the channel extension.
A special meeting at the Shire Hall Sun Shine on June 6 discussed Merv Close transferring his cricket club role to farming at Outtrim. Humphrey Leary was elected secretary to replace him. A farewell event will be held next Wednesday in the Masonic Hall with Albion Cricket Club and Sunshine District Football Club presenting tokens of thanks.
A windy weekend golf event drew members and guests for a day of play and refreshment. Aubrey Gule posted 70 net while Clif Maul Associates won morning events. many members posted solid scores as La Gwen led afternoon singles.
The Wednesday June 12 Stauvleford trophy event won by Mrs. Gaie with Mrs. Loreng as runner up. June 19 competition described as eclectic with participants including Mesdames Boorer and others.
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