Wedding Bells Steers Pengelly at Presbyterian Church Sunshine
Elsie June Steers daughter of H. A. Steers and John Pengelly son of W. Pengelly married at the Presbyterian Church Sunshine with Rev. Evans officiating. The bride wore a trained white gown with silver beads and pearls, veil and bouquet, as bridesmaids wore turquoise gowns with pink and blue flowers. The reception followed at Hotel Federal with over 60 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie June
Bobbie
H. A. Steers
Anderson Road
Sunshine
John Pengelly
W. Pengelly
Rawson Avenue
Presbyterian Church
Evans
Creat
Leslie Pengely
John Fisher
Goo
Hall
Anstis
Hotel Federal
Wire
Gee
Halli Rangae
Ville
Dads' Association Meeting Notes and Upcoming Trip
Before business, one minute of silence honored the late Dad Perry. Attendance was small with treasurer concerns over unaccounted concert tickets. The repository urged those involved to contact the secretary. Grant outlined repatriation committee activities and advised ex servicemen to seek local guidance. A Mount Royal visit is planned for Sunday July 21 with departure from Sunshine P.O. at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dads' Association
Dad Perry
Dad Lynch
RS U.L. Building Fund
Dad Grant
Mount Royal
Sunshine P.O
Franchise for Munition Homes Jeopardised
A shire council faced a jeopardy over the eligibility of Commonwealth home occupiers to vote in this year’s municipal elections due to late payment of rates. Amending legislation requires payment by June 10. a May notice noted this, but a June 21 cheque arrived late. Efforts to resolve include contacting federal and state representatives, while debates over de-franchisement and inclusion of occupiers in rolls continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Homes
Braybrook
Department of the Interior
Barclay
Dobson
Pennell
Shire
St Mark's Ball Set For Next Thursday Amid Hopes
St Mark's Ball Committee promises a successful event with dancing to Witham's orchestra and a debutant presentation. Proceeds benefit St Mark's New Church Building Fund. Mrs J Cathe ness organizes tickets and admission aims to support the fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mark’s
St. Mark's Ball
St. Mark's
J. Catheness
Compliment to Braybrook School Officials Honored at Social
A Saturday June 22 gathering at Braybrook School honored Mr. Tribe secretary and Mr. Simpson treasurer of the School Committee for twenty years of service. Guests included Dr. Pennell and Mrs Pennell with others who praised their work while pupils performed songs and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook School
Tribe
Hui
Simpson
Draybrook
Opie
Sunshine
A. Pennell
Pennell
Messrs Tribe
Dobson
Doak
Cathro
Alan
Cordingly
Japan
Australia
Mesdames Tribe
Loraine Lee
Mothers’ Club
Braybrook School Victory Day Celebrations
Braybrook School marked Victory Day with an afternoon hosted by the Mothers’ Club and School Committee. The £5 per hundred children grant from the Shire Council funded ice cream drinks and sweets, while Mr. Lousada donated fruit. Speakers included Dr. A Pennell Rev. Dexter and Mr. Paul Calanchino with Mrs. Davidson noting pupil charity. Parents joined as rooms were decorated in red white and blue and tea was served to guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Mothers’ Club
Shire Council
Lousada
A. Pennell
Dexter
Paul Calanchino
Davidson
Mothers' Club
Dr Baker Won't Seek Re election After Medical Advice
Dr George Baker, six years on the Traybrook Council representing the Southern Winding, announces he will not seek re election at the August polls due to health. A recent six month illness led to a leave of absence and ends his era of loyal, energetic municipal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baker
Traybrook
Baker
Roker
Oratepa
Vad
Obituary Tribute Lists Local Notables and Final Tributes
An obituary notices the death of various residents with tributes and remembrances. It names many individuals: Mr Bramich Mrs Bramich and several others, noting their contributions and local ties. The piece mentions community figures and a funeral procession, reflecting on lives and memorials in the area.
Sunshine contractor Beachley listed as candidate
The Sunshine carthouse contractor A Beachley is named as a candidate for a Southern Division vacancy. He confirms he is considering the position and cites his local involvement with Sunshine Cricket Club and the Cricket Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apthy Beachley
Sunshine
Mrr. Beachley
Beachley
Sunshine Cricket Club
Cricket Assoardation
St. Mark's Mini Sap Vth Sunshinie Lame
Barclay Nominated Again for Central Riding Seat
Mr Rep Harelay, JPL, whose term expires in August, will again nominate. The slate shows broad support for Cr Barclay whose long work in the clock area and his progressive group aim to advance the district as development grows in the Shires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rep. Harelay
JPL
Auprust
Cr Barclay
Shires
Groliey
Alvantaveonsa
Sunshine Younger SeI Chwing Meeting Prompts Tonight Event
Fragmented OCR text reports a community meeting held Tuesday night with plans for tonight Friday the 28th at a local hall. It mentions tickets and attendance details though many names and details are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Walle
Sharp
Aire
Athens
Mike
River Riding nominees face opposition in Labour Party race
Mr 1. Guy of Fallant Road will oppose Dobson LP for the River Riding. Labour Party representatives Mao Guw are set to thoroughly persuade in their consent battle, as reported in this fragment of the race coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Fallarnt Road
Dobson
Ane
Labor Party
R. Phahe
Housewives Association Meeting Voices War Cost Concerns
Members discussed wartime shopper practices and rising costs, urging abolishment of stores forcing daily small purchases. They backed higher wages for breadwinners and asked support for increased basic wage. Prices were to be monitored for overcharging. Next meeting set for July 1 at 2 30 pm at the hut atop Devonshire Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tok Phloee
Devonshire Road
East Sunshine
Zen Poan
Howa Association
Mavean Ntin Ite
Housewives’ Association
Mooroon jockeys and horses vie in select races
Unclear text lists riders and horses across several events including Bareone Federal Hurdle and Commonwealth Steeplechase with placements noted and mixed in with amateur remarks. Limited readable names include Bon Rico Boondale Sir Masefield Walladale Night Life and Naval Revue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moonee Yar Ae Tee Weesntany Cp
Lon Arch
Bareone Federal Hurdle
Bon Rico
Boondale
Sir Masefield
Betler Rep
Exlward John
Naval Revue
Kinder Commonwealth Stee Bere
Walladale
Night Life
Hearaay
Tree Planters and Oddities in a Curious Town Tale
A garbled column describes a quirky scene with names and places sliced by OCR. It hints at plans, people, and odd events centered on a town street setting and a mysterious sequence of conversations and actions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pengelly
Dads’ Association
Farkly Street Footscray
Barclay’s
Sun Crescent
DR. Baker
Mr. J.D. Beonnch
Portalise
Victoria
Montsernee
Rew
Marre
Collin Hears
Mom Hire
Stephone
Nedoes
Punerhaernatiennict
Mr. Bramich
Nias
A. Beachley
Central
Sunshine Younger Sei
SVS
Basketbali
Ture Selections
Wartier
Gerosimo
Gomers
Ruse
Che Sunshine
Hampshire Rd
Seymours
R. V. Seymour
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