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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 18, 1948

Page

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River Riding Pre Selection in Braybrook Labor Race

The Braybrook shire labor candidate contest shows Dr. H. Skinner leading J. A. McDonald in preliminary votes. Maidstone Booth Skinner 17 percent McDonald 9. Maribyrnong Skinner 24 percent McDonald 14. Totals Skinner 203 McDonald 158. Skinner plans to continue campaign with Deputy Returning Offiers and seeks re election.

H. Skinner J. A. McDonald Shire of Braybrook Maidstone Booth He Skinner Maribyrnong Cr. Skinner McDonald Ur Hy Skinner Med A. Mer Donald River Shire Vitiaunn

St Albans groups discuss Metro tariff and local issues

At a Tuesday meeting the St Albans association voted to petition the Electricity Commission to include St Albans in the Metropolitan area. Members urged applying the Metropolitan tariff to the area due to rising charges. Repairs for Arthur Sr. were requested. A public meeting is planned for July 1 to discuss raising funds for a kindergarten in St Albans.

Electricity Commission St. Albany Ily Arthur Sr Koller Pi Hivss Association Manuel, Weat Millawa Ave Gouneil

Theatre party for Shire President in Cecily Courtneidge frame

The Shire President Cy B Har elay hosted a theatre party and dinner for councilors and wives. The event highlighted Cecily Courtneidge's play Under the Counter as the chosen production.

Cy B. Harelay Tie

Council dispute dents cricket match row ends with regain

A council meeting devolved into a heated clash over a cricket note exchange between Cr. McDonald and Cr. Pannel with Cr. Dotson restoring order as the game continued amid rain. Several councillors participated, ending with a tense but unresolved dispute.

Srasireak Cr. McDonald Cr. McDo Cr. G Dotson Taet Way

Fat for Britain depot tin drive urged tomorrow

A community fat collection is organized for Britain with depot tins to be emptied between 10 and 12 noon. Volunteers are asked to pour fat into tins and deliver them to local depots along the designated streets.

Britain

Brighton Salvation Army event praised for historical program

A Brighton Citadel program highlighted a crafted display of traditional pieces at a recent Saturday night session. The event celebrated eleven instrumental pieces and showcased the Salvation Army Barn’s dedication with reference to community improvement.

Brighton Lal Salvathor Army Wight Felec Sunshine Salvation Army Gang Argent

Food Parcels Go To Tuberculosis Sufferers

Braybrook Shire awards 21 food parcels to tuberculosis patients via the Braybrook Food for Britain drive. Alderman Yorke praises gifts and his health committee role, noting the parcels provide extra nourishment beyond normal rations. A Sheffield Telegraph photograph shows Yorke handing a parcel to a hospital patient.

Braybrook Britain England Ct TU Barclay Sheffield Aldman W. B. Yorke Sheffield Telegraph Yorke T.U Braybrook Shire Oecul Shertichl R. K. McDonald

Complimentary Social to State Member Honor Note

A largely attended complimentary social at West Footscray Pro Hall honors Mrs Ay Shepherd Milton and Mex Shepherd. Attendees included President Les Owens, Norman Gordutt, Drake ford MP, and Cr A Re McNabb. Speakers praised the member for Sunshine and his wife, stressing community service and public duty.

Ponty Vray Serth Hranch Shepherd Milton West Footscrmy Wieresnensitdy Les Owens Faite Norman Gordutt Drakeford Miniter Senate Kol Stanfoot Oh. Colenmn Mab Cr A Re MeNabb Sunshine Coleman Carey Ely

Roster of Justices of the Peace Receives Notice

A roster of Justices of the Peace is to be prepared following a meeting of the Sunshine Petty Sessions District. Avinine fren representation by sir Shepherd Mel An uilysse, Geneva address, and Atlorne are noted. The meeting is set for next Friday at 9.30 a.m.

Shepherd Mel Geneva Renee Tor

Ex-Students Ball at Sunshine Technical School

The Anmiat Ball held last Friday at Shire Mall featured about 200 attendees from the Ex-Students group. Debutantes in coordinated frocks led the procession with bouquets for Mrs Wilson and Mrs Parsons while guests enjoyed music from Mr Kyly and Mr Caddick the event organizer Dorothy Paria arranged the banquets.

Sunshine Nical School Astien Shire Mall TR Wilken Mel Wilson RL Barsons Parsons Tyne Kiely Beverley Greig Mouther Collins Dessin Kyly Dorothy Paria E. Jammer G. Stonehous A. Richards J. Stonehouse Hy Hodge N. Lloyd B. Little 1. Wallace M. Douglas A. Taylor Shepeherd Mayme Te Short Gy Keld Ge Ford Wo Movin Thompson A. Neville 1. Beans R. Davies D. Collins K. Warehuest

Wedding Bells at Colle Chapel Unites Kise and Gordon

The marriage of Kise and Robert Gordon was celebrated at Colle Chapel on Wednesday. The service featured the Rev. Mth from Farmel and included the bride's attendants and a reception with guests from local families.

Kise May J. J. Mc Lod Station Rd Deep Wath Robert Gordon Mo J Belin Caulfield Dey Colle Chapel Wedney Dune Rey Earduntas Suilly Aise Helly Mike Teather Miezine Lobel Stevens Thougg Keith

Wedding Attire Details Describe Bride and Guests

The report notes the gown with a spray of red roses worn by the bride and a sequin rimmed gown for Mrs. Bheling, mother of the groom who assisted. The traveling dress was powder blue with royal blue coat and black accessories as they departed for their honeymoon. The two carriage way was arranged by A.A. Stevens of St. Atha.

Building Inspector Th Resolved By Servants' Committee

A building inspection matter was resolved with Une Ollinens as a representative to the Servants' Committee. The Tetlys Honk Colle council will be informed after the Sul-Committee reports on the building suey and transport issues.

Tetlys Honk Colle Council

Extraordinary Election Notice for Keilor Maribyrnong Riding

Notice under the Local Government Act 1046 lists nominees Cox Claude Gellibrand, Moffat Herbert, Self Lewis George for one councillor seat. Poll to elect one councillor on Thursday, the 148th day of June at Shire Hall Kellan Mechanics Institute Syvlens. polling to begin and close as specified by Returning Officer.

Shire OF Keilor Maribyrnong Qne Chancillor Jay Maribyrnime Shire of Shire Hall Kellan Mechanics’ Institute He Ham

Voters to Decide Post Ballot Rules at Special Meeting

An extrascimary meeting is planned to discuss post vote procedures and the upcoming election. Officials will review eligibility, the voter roll, and the timeline for certification and tabulation of results.

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