Plane makes forced landing near Sydenham. pilot unharmed
A pilot forced to land in a paddock about 12 miles from Sydenham after engine failure during Monday practice. No injuries reported though slight damage to the aircraft. The rest of the item notes local efforts at MCC quarry staffing, Dr. Gooch’s modern dairy project, Mechanics Hall roof progress, and Queen Carnival contest leaders Milburn and Harry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C.C. Quarry
W. N. Gooch
Mechanics Hall Committee
J. Milburn
H. Harry
Pickpocket Active at Footscray and Collingwood Match
A Sun Shine resident had his pocket picked during last Saturday's Footscray versus Collingwood match. Spectators are urged to stay alert and avoid letting excitement create opportunities for pocket theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Footscray
Collingwood
Ladies Attend Red Cross Emergency Classes
On Monday July 1 at 8 p m at Mrs J Gowland Sun Crescent Sunshine Sister Dunn will lecture a home nursing class for the Red Cross Emergency Service. All ladies are invited to attend for personal and home life benefit, even if not nationally required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gowland
Sun Crescent
Sunshine
Dunn
Red Cross Emergency Service
Man Charged With Indecent Language In Sunshine Court
James Malone of Russell Street Footscray faced the Sunshine court for drunk and disorderly conduct and indecent language after witnesses described him outside a Hampshire Road shop at 4 p.m. on June 25 waving his arms and using vile words as children passed. He was convicted and discharged with a warning not to appear again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Malone
Russell Street
Footscray
Sunshine Court
D. Power
Hampshire Road
Sunshine
McDonald
Senior Constable Masterson to lead Sunshine station
Senior Constable Masterson of Kerang will succeed Sergeant Mc Donald as head of Sunshine police station. He is expected to take over around July 20. Sergeant McDonald departs July 10 for Hawthorn station, with a relieving officer in charge until Masterson’s arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masterson
Kerang
McDonald
Sunshine
Hawthorn
Win-the-War Rally at Sunshine Town Hall
A Thursday rally to boost the local war effort will be held at Sunshine Town Hall. Speaker J L Moore of the British Empire League and A G Mulinder with A Paterson of the Central War Savings Organisation will address the crowd chaired by Dr J A Lowe. Sunshine Band will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Town Hall
J. L. Moore
British Empire League
A. G. Mulinder
A. Paterson
Central War Savings Organisation
J A. Lowe
Sunshine Band
Wedding Bells at Graham Street for Hebb Whitelock Nuptials
A solemn ceremony took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hebb in Graham Street as their eldest son William L. Hebb married Miss Elizabeth Paterson Whitelock who recently arrived from Scotland. The bride’s demeanor reflected her esteemed family, and the Rev W Evans of Sunshine Presbyterian Church conducted the service. The Whitelocks of Woodside Road Glasgow celebrate joining a long established family with local church ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Whitelock
Woodside Road
Glasgow
Sunshine Presbyterian Church
W. Evans
Vagrancy Charges Upheld in Sunshine Court
James Mewton of Lygon Street Carlton and Walter Loveridge of Herman Street Adelaide faced vagrancy charges in Sunshine court after being seen near the Masonic Hall during a dance on June 27. They claimed to be on the track and sold wire-work goods. Both were convicted and discharged, and ordered to leave the town immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mewton
Lygon Street
Carlton
Walter Stanley Loveridge
Herman Street
Adelaide
Sunshine Court
McDonald
Masonic Hall
Sunshine
Mewton
Loveridge
A.I.F
Joyce Hogan 14 Dies After Illness at Royal Melbourne
Joyce Eileen Hogan, 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Hogan of 19 King Edward Avenue Sunshine, died at Royal Melbourne Hospital after a brief illness. A member of Sun shine Presbyterian Church girls physical culture, she was praised for character and promise. Survived by parents, two brothers Jim and Reg, sister Betty, and fiancé Frank Redhead. Funeral tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. from 19 King Edward Avenue to Footscray cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Eileen Hogan
J. Hogan
King Edward Avenue
Sunshine
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Joyce
Sunshine Presbyterian Church
Jim
Reg
Betty
Frank Redhead
Footscray Cemetery
Death of Mr Albert Crump at Leather Cloth Factory
Mr Albert Crump died suddenly at his work in the Leather cloth factory at Deer Park. Born at Eaglehawk 48 years ago he leaves a wife and eight children. Funeral held Tuesday from his residence at 173 Ballarat Road Footscray to the burial site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Crump
Deer Park
Mr. Crump
Eaglehawk
Ballarat Road
Footscray
Interment Planned at Footscray Cemetery
The obituary notes the place of interment in Footscray cemetery with the Rev. Father W. J. O'Farrell officiating and Nelson Bros. handling the funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Footscray Cemetery
W. J. O'Farrell
Nelson Bros
Charles Francis Fryer Dies After Short Illness At Alfred Hospital
Charles Francis Fryer died on Monday at the Alfred Hospital after a short illness. He was 62% years old and leaves a widow, a son named C. Fryer who is treasurer of the Sunshine Football Club, and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Hospital
Charles Francis Fryer
C. Fryer
Sunshine Football Club
Rev E Warner to Preach at St Mark's Sunday
The Rev E Warner Th L will lead both morning and evening services at St Mark's Church on Sunday. He was Vicar of Sunshine 1917 1920 and now serves with the Mission of St James and St John. An Evensong follows a 10 45 am Sung Eucharist and 8 am Holy Communion. Later the League of Soldiers Friends meets in St Mark's Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Church
E. Warner
Th.l
Sunshine
Mission of
St. James and St. John
League of Soldiers’ Friends
St. Mark's Hall
L C 11 v Newport Bus Route Case
The record notes a legal action named L C 11 versus Newport involving multiple parties including Dickenson Day Searle Hu ings Patterson Grant Fi Hiskins O Donoghue Stone ham Saliba Vincent Martir ell Hunter Featherby Po Priest and Emerg Hunter. Bus route or service element appears linked to Sunshine P.O. and a Black nick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.C
Newport
Dickenson
Day
Searle
Huings
Patterson
Grant
Fi Hiskins
O'Donoghue
Stone
Ham
Saliba
Vincent
Martirell
Hunter
Featherby
Po Priest
Emerg
Sunshine
P.O
Black Knicks
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Robinson's
Optometrist and Ontician
Irwing St
Footscnay
Sydenham News
RED Cross
Forge’s
Forges
Hebb—Whitelock
MR. Albert Crump
Little River
Tarneit
Sunshine Field Gun Club
Rockbank
Buckley
Johnson's& Johnson's
Sunshine & District
U.F.S. Dispensary
Jd. Downing
L. McDuff
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