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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 27, 1941

Page

7

Sunshine Beats University High In Weather Affected Hockey Match

Sun shine defeated University High School 3 1 despite both teams missing two players. Bery McGrath scored the Sun shines goals, with Val Bell also near scoring. Tomorrow they play Lynar ians at Middle Park at 2 o clock with a full lineup listed including Doris Penrose and Phyllis Mounsey.

Sunshine University High School U.H.S Bery McGrath Val Bell Lynarians Middle Park Doris Penrose Phyllis Mounsey M. Nye Marion Baker Noreen Simpson Dorothy Hauser Mollie Steward Beryl McGrath I. Hopkinson Valda Ormston

St Mark's Debutantes Set Return Dance For July 17

St Mark's debutantes held a meeting June 25 at the town hall and planned a return dance at Sun shine town hall on July 17. A lively committee has matters under control and an enjoyable evening is promised. Admission is 2 shillings 2 pence and a good orchestra is engaged.

St. Mark's Town Hall Sunshine Town Hall

Hospital Dance Thrives at Town Hall for Footscray Appeal

A large turnout joined the Younger Set for a Footscray Hospital Building Appeal dance at the town hall last night. Vic Matney played music, Roy Roberts acted as MC, and Miss Edna Clifton was crowned belle, receiving a trophy from Dr. W. Pridham. A dusty pink gown with burgundy trimmings marked her achievement. Dr. Pridham spoke on the appeal’s object, thanking donors, with a well supplied supper and gratitude to all helpers. The next Younger Set dance is set for Thursday, August 7.

Town Hall Footscray Hospital Vic Matney Roy Roberts M.C G. Dobson J. Beever G. Pridham Edna Clifton W. J. Pridham Miss Clifton

Keilor News Briefs Include Scarlet Fever Outbreak

After a free period scarlet fever has reappeared with a child moved to hospital this week. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Vic Garland on the birth of a son. Reduced petrol rationing worries district market gardeners as cauli season begins and trips to markets rise. Regal Theatre Essendon manager donated foyer to Keilor Red Cross for a charitable afternoon raising £8 5.

Vic Garland Regal Theatre Essendon Keilor The Red Cross

Sunshine Fire Station Gala Dance Raises Funds for Queen of Melton

A Friday gala at Sunshine fire station ran until 1 a.m. and drew acclaim as a thoroughly enjoyable evening. About £20 from the dance proceeds benefits the Queen of Melton, Miss D. Knox, with piano by Mr. J. Roberts and entertainment from Ern. Roberts. Next event funds Footscray and District Hospital on Friday July 18, tickets limited.

Sunshine Fire Station Queen of

Red Cross and Comforts Fund Working Bee Sees 534 Articles Packed

At last Friday’s working bee fair attendance, 534 articles were packed for dispatch to the Red Cross and a large consignment of new and second hand clothing was sent to bombed Britain areas. Wool shortages delay the knitting competition for now, but wool remains available for regular knitters and more helpers are urged.

Red Cross Britain

See Valee Valee Senaline Save Cate Event

A brief note mentions watching results and a request to see Valee Valee Senaline save cate during an alert, with a prompt to monitor outcomes. The fragment implies a sports or game result followed by a call to check results.

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St Mark's Church Announces Services and Talks

St Mark's Church schedules communion at 8 a.m. on St Peter's Day with matins at 11 a.m. and evensong at 7 p.m. No Confirmation class this week. Rev E Warner to preach at the evening service. he is with the Mission of St James and St John. The St Mark's auxiliary meets next Tuesday. Rev S Burridge will speak. League of Soldiers' Friends meets after Sunday service. Over £10 donated for Archbishop's bombing relief. more gifts invited.

St. Peter's St. Mark’s Church E. Warner Th.l Sunshine Mission of St. James and St. John St. Mark's

Obituary: Frank E. Watling 71 Passes at Sunshine

Frank Ernest Watling died at his home 12 Gerald street Sunshine on June 23 aged 71. Born in Kent England he was a retired journalist. His wife and child predeceased him. Funeral was private at Footscray cemetery with Rev W Evans officiating. Nelson Bros. arranged.

Frank Ernest Watling Gerald Street Sunshine Kent England Footscray W. Evans Nelson Bros

Loyal Sunshine Lodge reports mixed finances and social success

M U LO CO F The Loyal Sunshine Lodge presents a six month balance showing gains across Sick and Funeral Fund Medical Fund Contingent Fund and total funds of 4539 5 4 Auditors Bros E Mounsey and D Stark credit the secretary for meticulous books Funds were donated to Footscray and District Hospital and a brother in financial need received 12 pounds The recent social night featured emblem presentation framed orders and a performance by Bro Billy King noted for tylophone skills and Wex items suspension

Sunshine Lodge Bros E. Mounsey D. Stark District Conference Footscray and District Bro Graham Smith Ruby Rolfe Order Billy King

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