War Savings Group Formed at Harvester Works
At Sunshine Harvester Works a War Savings Group was formed and registered with the War Loan Committee. Trustees J H Wright and E L Trivett as secretary, G Shaw treasurer, W H Devers auditor. Over 1,000 members enrolled. weekly contributions expected to fund at least 160 pounds weekly for War Savings Certificates. Group divided into 60 sub groups with collectors linking members to the main group. Members may contribute weekly or fortnightly, with option to withdraw and refund balance. Certificates issued as contributions are recorded. 1 pound buys 16 shillings in certificates, 5 pounds for 4 pounds, 10 pounds for 8 pounds. Members can form home subgroups to pay into the group. company provides banking facilities, no member charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Harvester Works
Savings Group
War Loan Committee
J. H. Wright
E. L. Trivett
G. Shaw
W. H. Devers
Sunshine Faces West Melbourne Test at MacAlister Oval
Sunshine travels to West Melbourne for a key Saturday match after beating West Melbourne 7 goals on their own ground. Sunshine lists players Bill Shaw Sheehan Webb Ross Tom Clayton George North and L Carsons cleared. Norm Claren shaw resumes training and the squad has a strong reserve. Bus departs Sunshine post office at 1 30 p m sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
West
MacAlister Oval
West Melbourne
Kew
Abbotsford
Bill Shaw
Sheehan
Webb
Ross
Tom Clayton
George North
L. Carsons
Norm Clarenshaw
Sunshine Post Office
Albion Schoolboys to Meet Footscray on Footscray Road Ground
Albion schoolboys travel to Footscray Road ground to play Footscray schoolboys with a 10 30 kickoff. All players must assemble at Albion or Sunshine station to catch the 9 51 train from St Albans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Footscray Schoolboys
Footscray Road
Sunshine Station
St. Albans
Sunshine Patriotic Fund Activities In Sunshine Shire
The Sunshine Patriotic Branch reports broad wartime support activities for Red Cross and Comforts Funds covering Army Navy and Air. Local volunteers process 200 plus articles monthly and raise funds via jumble sales, quarry visits, and Empire Day appeals.
Obituary John William Stewart of Sunshine
John William Stewart aged 80 died after a short illness at Suffolk Road Sunshine. A painter and paper hanger and long time resident, he rode a bicycle until illness. Survived by his son and preceded by his wife. Funeral Friday at Footscray Cemetery with lodge services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John William Stewart
Suffolk Road
Sunshine
Stewart
J. W. Stewart
1.0.R
Lo.ly
Footscray
Evans
John Downing
Lc.r
R. B. Penn
Death notice for Mr John Andrews in Maribyrnong
Mr John Andrews died at his residence Irene Middle Rd Maribyrnong on 10 June aged 63 born in Newcastle NSW. He leaves a wife and four children. Funeral largely attended Tuesday at Footscray Cemetery with Rev E J Durance of St John’s Church of England officiating and Nelson Bros handling arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andrews
Irene
Middle Rd
Maribyrnong
Newcastle
New South Wales
Footscray
E. J. Durance
St. John's Church of England
Nelson Bros
Quality Goods Efficient the Beat Service
L. M. James advertises services at 05 Anderson Rd Sunshine offering prompt goods and reliable beat services. promotes efficiency and quality in deliveries and customer satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. James
Anderson RD
Sunshine
Sunshine Girl Guipay Bowling Fundraiser Sparks Praise
The Sun shone on a Sunshine Girl Guipay event at Tuendsy’s bowling green pavilion on June 18 raising funds for patriote causes. Mrsary convened the fete and thanks go to donors of money prizes jam and fruit. Winners in bridge and whist included Mrs Reynolds Mrs Sims Mrs Herweg and Mr Pritchard. Miss Morrison won a lucky number and Mrs Schmidt won a petition prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Guipay
Bowling Green
Tuendsy
Reynolds
Sims
Herweg
Pritchard
Miss Morrison
Schmidt
Nolds
New Firearms Regulation Under War Affects Public Reports
Government wartime measures require all people to report firearm possession and related concerns at the nearest police station. In recent days seven reports have been filed for record purposes only at the local police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arena
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harvester Works
War Savings Group
Brien’s Comfort Coaches
Moreland Street
Sunshine Motors
Claude” Warfe Qd
Dandenong
Herbert King & Sons
E. H. and
H. V. King
Albert & Paisley Streets
Galles
Sunshine Patriotic Fund
Patriotic Committee
Patriotic Appeal
Sunshi
Red Cross
Defence
Army
Navy
Air
A. Lowe
Shire
Indies
Milne
E. Hargreaves
McKay Massey Harris
J. H. Jackson
Clarke St
Frank Patterson
Albert Boyd
Eric
Ron
Jim
Jack
Father Ryder
J. E. Clark
A. Perry
Tuckerbox
Tucker Box Dog & Cat Food Company
Reg
Phene
Sumenine
E. Kend
Irving Street Footscray
Scovell & Spurling
Nicholson & Barkly Streets
E. M. Young
Gunnedah
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