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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 20, 1941

Page

2

Churches of Christ Conference at Footscray

The first half yearly Churches of Christ conference for western suburbs was held at Footscray on Saturday June 14, with attendees from Williamstown Sunshine Newport and Footscray. Officers elected included J B Thomas president and Ritchie Kemp secretary treasurer. The theme Youth and the Church led speakers on youth service and future leadership. Over 100 guests heard talks and songs as the day closed with shared fellowship.

Churches of Christ of the Western Suburbs Footscray Williamstown Sunshine Newport J. B. Thomas J. Lk. Thomas Messrs W. G. Quirk D. C. Ritchie Kh. Kemp R. Petrie A. Haskill A. J. H. Binney K. Kemp H. J. Patterson K. A. Jones Victorian Churches of Christ Young People’s Department Colin Thomas Ubarath India A. G. Searle W. G Moreland

Braybrook Council Sets Hat Foraymoding in the Shire

Braybrook Council plans a hat foraymoding event in the shire to engage residents and promote local participation. The unusual activity aims to raise awareness and community involvement through a lighthearted public gathering.

Braybrook

Social to St Albans Fighters honor local lads before duty

A Wednesday evening gathering at Mr. and Mrs. W. Lodge's home honored Private Flemming and Stoker Stein as they answered the call to duty. The party featured red, white and blue decor, dancing, games, a tap routine, and a supper. John Jolly presented each guest with £3 cheques, and mothers received bouquets as well.

Stoker Stein Flemming Misses C. Lodge M. Stirrett E. Perrett Mesdames Lodge Cox Currie

Lacrosse Club Narrowly Falls to Sunshine

Sunshine defeated M H S O B 9 to 5 in a close match last Saturday. The Lacrosse Club featured newcomer Leo Mulkearns in his first game this season and mourned the absence of veteran "Butta" who is missed each week. Next Saturday the team has a bye. check next week's Advocate for the next game notice.

Sunshine M.H.S.O.B Butta Leo Mulkearns

Keilor Shire Foreman Family Injured During Gymkhana Prep

Over the birthday weekend Keilor Shire foreman and his son Brian suffered non serious injuries while preparing the arena for a gymkhana. On Monday W O'Donnell injured his hand shoulder and leg when thrown from a horse during the walk trot and scurry. Both father and son are mobile but recovering.

Brian W. O'Donnell

Prohibition on Wagering at White City Coursing Meet

Public notice under the Police Offences Act prohibits wagering or betting at the White City Coursing Ground Tottenham during the dog race meeting on 30 June and 2 July 1941. Offenders may be removed or apprehended without warrant and convicted penalties apply. Dated Melbourne 20 June 1941. Secretary of Victorian Coursing Association Ltd Promoter.

White City Tottenham Melbourne

Monster Gymkhana at Keilor Draws Big Weekend Crowd

Keilor Shire Bell Cross Branch hosted a Monday Gymkhana at Keilor recreation reserve on King’s Birthday with about 500 spectators. Under secretary N A Woods the event ran smoothly featuring children’s races national dancing and horse events plus novelty contests and spinning wheels raising considerable funds for local services.

Keilor Shire Bell Cross Keilor Recreation Reserve N. A. Woods Shire F. Jolly Red Cross

Dance and Presentation for Forces on King's Birthday

On King's Birthday Monday night a dance and presentation for soldiers on final leave was held at the shire hall. Stoker F A Stein, Pte A D Fleming, and Pte P McGregor received wallets. next of kin Fre R Millburn Lt J R Dench and Stoker P Townsend also received wallets. Dr Jolly presented on behalf of the Council ratepayers and friends, with Hon J G Dillon MLA in attendance. Dancing and euchre followed, ending with a supper.

Shire Hall J. R. Dench Stoker P. Townsend

Deer Park Ladies' Guild Meeting Announced

The Deer Park Ladies' Guild will hold a meeting in Deer Park hall on Tuesday June 24 at 2 30 p.m. All members and friends are urged to attend as important business will be discussed.

Ladies’ Guild Deer Park Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Churches of Christ Conference At St. Albans Lacrosse Club Keilor Shire Victorian Coursing Asociation Ltd Keilor Mr. H. Davey F. Cleary Mr. L. Bullock W. R. Parsons B. Randall C. Bricker J. MecKerrall Piper L. A. Enderby A. J. Davis F. Milburn W. J. Parr P. Fox Haynes N. Woods L. A. Ednerby W. J. Butcher Mrs. Patten Hickey J. Papes W. J. Patten E. Gallacher J. Dawson J. Pape C. Hickey McGrath R. Clulow Mrs. Kearns W. J J. Gallacher M. Kennard M. Burke D. Smith H. Onans A.smith M. Onans J. Milroy P. Drinkwater Shean Truss H. Mann A. Smith F. Smith K. Raybould M. Raybould W. H. Jones C. Mathieson A. Hicking P. Meek R. Gallacher P. Kellard V. Barness J. Fennell F. Shaw B. Lanson H. Millburn P. Evans E. McGill R. Dennis B. Anderson J. Brown R. Brown M. George B. Sanson C. Smith J. Finlay R. Stuart L. Hardwick K. Sanson I. H. Smith J. Paine R. Curnow J. Simpson R. Stewart J. Evans Sack C.ee R. Evans B. Evans Mr. W. Tate Ascot Vale L. M. James Anderson RD D.F W.B Chapman Street Albion W. J. Bell Deer Park the Junction Joinery and Timber Mills Pty. Ltd Geelong Road Barkly Street Harwood Oregon Sunshine Timber Yards Henderson & Graham Hampshire Road Town Hall
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