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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 20, 1941

Page

5

Local and General Sunday School at Deer Park

A Deer Park Methodist Sunday School starts in the Deer Park hall at 10 15 a m each Sunday morning. Mrs A Barnes Maidstone and Maribyrnong Patriotic Fund Authority has been granted control of all patriotic efforts in Maidstone and Maribyrnong by the Patriotic Fund Council. Organisers must obtain committee permission. Applications to A F Gardner 10 Howard Street Maidstone.

Deer Park A. Barnes Maidstone and Mariburnong

Sunshine Field Gun Club Holds Strong Shoot at Truganina

The Sunshine Field Gun Club reported their best roll up with 24 shooters at a Truganina shoot. Reported 42 hares were accounted for and two foxes escaped, with plans for the next shoot on June 28 and buses leaving the post office at 12.45 as usual.

Sunshine Field Gun Club Truganina

Sunshine Golf Associates Fame in Canadian Foursomes Win

The Sunshine Golf Associates held a Wednesday match in ideal weather with Mrs Gillies and Mrs Buttimer winning nett 76 over Mesdames Deed and Herweg, earning Mrs Buttimer the Gerry trophy and Mrs Gillies Lorenz trophy. Stableford on June 25 starts 12 46 p m with Mesdames Paul and Sims as stewards.

Sunshine Golf Associates Mesdames Paul and Sims

Pictures at Deer Park War Charity Night Schedule

A Deer Park picture night is set for Wednesday June 25 at 7 46 p m to raise funds for war charities. Admission costs 1 shilling for adults and 6 pence for children with films including Crystal Champions River Murray Trip and Wandering Westward among others. Albion Schoolboys Soccer team to face Opportunity Club. listed players report for play and new signups invited for cup competition. Kick off time not shown.

J. Tate R.A.A.F Tate Deer Park Rip van Winkle King's Men Albion I. and E. McBride J. Chapman R. Clayton N. Howie R. Dean R. Hill K. James Parks Anthony L. Dickson R. Hewitt

Reserve Team to Meet Prahran Reserves Saturday

The reserve team will play Prahran reserves on Saturday with players requested to be on the ground by 2.30. Present: T Higgins W Chalmers Hammond W Paton W Kyle W Smith H Orr H Taylor I McBride J J Moroney. The committee invites young players to see T Higgins about a game.

Prahran T. Higgins Chalmers Hammond L. Paton W. Kyle W. Smith H. Orr H. Taylor I. McBride J. J. Moroney

Braybrook Patriotic Committee Holds Rich Meeting Summary

The Braybrook Patriotic Committee convened with 17 executives present led by President Li Wed with two ladies. Officers approved increased monthly donations to KEG and AUF to 2 pounds each and funded 100 pounds for bombing victims and 10 pounds for distressed Muitese people. Treasurer E Hargreaves reported receipts of 48 pounds 9 shillings 6 pence and disbursements of 220 pounds 4 shillings 7 pence, leaving 115 pounds 6 pence 18 shillings 10 pence. Ladies Red Cross produced 406 May articles and packed 286 items. Names of local lads in casualty columns noted, operations to aid troops planned locally. Annual meeting set for July 29.

Shuire of Braybrook Patriotic Committee Li. Wed. Fridnam Salvation Army Ks.i.l.a. War Service Fund Y.M.A.A A.U.F Toc Il C.F E. Hargreaves E. J. McKenzie Ron. Hibbs J. Hjorth Nichol D. McLennan C. Mills Gardiner McKenzie Hargeaven Braybrook R. Barclay G. Naismith Methodist Church A.C.1 Messrs BE. Hargreaves R. ¥. Seymour BE. J. McKenzie Braybrook Patriotic Committee

Stamp Scheme Earns Encouraging Early Returns and Debate

Discussion followed Mr K V Seymour's report on the direct paying stamp scheme. In early operation it yielded £336 4s 6d, averaging £28 17s weekly in April and £58 10s in May, with a few weeks at £53 12s 6d. Critics noted low response from some areas, urging 100 percent citizen support and fair play amid wartime sacrifice.

Mrr K. V. Seymour Seymour Louv Hasgreaves

War stamp appeal strengthens local submissions and plans

A local meeting praised stamp collectors for their work and discussed expanding support for soldiers through the direct giving scheme. The committee will seek Returned Soldiers' League help to reach non donors, urge wearing buttons, and plan publicity via window and car stickers while delegating stamp scheme duties to a dedicated sub committee.

League Messrs Hargreaves Robinson Seymour R.S.L

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