Patriotic Appeal Funds and Contributions Listed
A summary of donations and efforts recorded for various groups in the Sunshine area. Items include Sunshine Swimming Club contributions and recognitions for individuals such as Mr R Cashin and Mr D Ferguson, as well as funds from J Darling and Son and Albion Quarry. Other donors include the UO C F Lodge and Presbyterian Ladies with amounts noted in pounds shillings and pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Swimming Club
A.W.N. League
R. Cashin
D. B. Ferguson
J. Darling & Son
Francis Duncan
Lorraine Gur
Lilian Lynch
Uo.c.f. Lodge
G. Mochrie
Sunshine Hortcultural Society
Francis Paterson
A. Boyd
Roma Donovan
Winnie Shilkton
Albion Quarry
Presbyterian
Briggs
W. J. Bell
E.B
J. Carter
Legislative Council Result Show Kennelly Leads Beever
Local voting totals show Kennelly P J with 15 586 votes and Beever C A with 10 056. Sunshine precincts list Kennelly 529 and Beever 395 while Maidstone shows Kennelly 352 and Beever 173.
Patriotic Ball Debutantes Seek Sunshine Town Hall Attendees
Mesdames Parsons and Pridham invite all intending debutantes to the Patriotic Ball at the Sunshine Town Hall on Monday night. Girls in the set will be admitted free. There remains room for two or three debutantes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Parsons
Pridham
Town Hall
Sunshine
War Savings Certificates Collected at Albion School
The War Savings Certificate group formed at Albion school during the week has in three days contributed 11 pounds 18 shillings 2 pence. One five pound certificate and eight one pound certificates have already been purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Savings Certificate
Albion School
Keilor Shire Hall Dance For War Appeal
A dance and card party to aid the Lord Mayor's Red Cross War Appeal Fund will be held at Keilor Shire Hall tomorrow night. A modern orchestra will perform and supper will be provided. Residents are urged to cooperate and enjoy a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Shire Hall
Keilor
Debutantes Show Style At St Marks Ball In Sunshine Town
At St Marks ball in Sunshine Town Hall last night the vicar Rev F Townsend urged church activity to endure through national stress. Three hundred dancers, 14 debutantes and partners, and a new coming out dance highlighted an event praised for catering by St Mark’s ladies and inspired by Percy Frazer’s band and Ted King as MC. Organisers J Hitler and Marion Clifton led a hard working committee with H E Robinson as treasurer as guests and many local families attended this formal society function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s
Sunshine Town Hall
F. Townsend
St. Marks
Percy Frazer
Ted King
Ner
Isobel Clifton
Robert Hoderson
H. Martin
Jim Lawson
J. Hitler
Marion Clifton
H. E. Robinson
W. J. Pridham
J. R. Parsons
Stuart McKay
G. Reynolds
E. Pritchard
SH. Robinson
A. L. Widdy
J. G. Sutherland
Petherick
W. Thom
D. Owen
J. Searle
G. Carlton
A. Beachley
J. L Scott
K. Lorenz
W. Scobie
J. Scott
G. Pippett
T. McGovern
J. Roberts
J. Johnson
Hawthorn Resident Shot While Carrying Pea Rifle
On Monday afternoon Hawthorn resident Mr R McLean was accidentally shot in the shoulder when his pea rifle jarred against a boulder. Dr W N Gooch transported him to hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorn
R. McLean
W. N. Gooch
A.I.F
Footscray Auxiliary Euchre Party in St Albans
The St Albans branch of the Footscray Hospital Auxiliary plans a euchre party at Mrs Lodge’s home in St Albans next Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. A bay pony, winner of over 20 first prizes at the Royal Show and bred by Mr Peter Anderson of St Albans, has been donated to raise funds for the Soldiers' Cigarettes Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Footscray Hospital Auxiliary
Lodge
Peter Anderson
St Albans
Soldiers’ Cigarettes Fund
Sunshine War Funds Big Week Planned with £250 Goal
Sunshine Special War Effort Committee schedules a week of entertainments from Aug 12 to Aug 18 to raise £250 for patriotic funds. White City Coursing Ground donates £50, venues include Masonic Hall and Our Lady's Hall, with massed bands finale and season tickets at 15. Key organizers: Dr W J Pridham, J M Lyle, C G Carlton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Special War Effort Committee
Sunshine
White City
Reg. Barclay
Fred. Watkins
Father Ryder
Our Lady’s Hall
Nettlefolds
Asonic
J. M. Lyle
C.G. Carlton
Masonic Hall
Nettlefolds’ Hall
Sunshine Theatre
Sunshine Town Hall
Our Lady's Hall
Railway Reserve
Joyce Hogan Ill in Melbourne Hospital Amid Engagement News
The eldest daughter Joyce Hogan of King Edward Avenue is gravely ill in Melbourne Hospital but there is public optimism she will soon recover. Congratulations are offered on her recent engagement to Flight Lieutenant F Redhead of Laverton. The Sunshine community, her many friends, and her family express support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hogan
King Edward Avenue
Joyce
Melbourne Hospital
Sunshine
Gen
Eral
F. Redhead
Laverton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patriotic Appeal
Legislative Council
Buglers
Valma Anderson
Gwen Clifton
Flower Girl
Forge’s
Forges
Les
Sydenham News
Buckley
BOT
Johnson's& Johnson's
Sunshine & District
U.F.S. Dispensary
Sun Crescent
J. Downing
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