Crash at Deer Park injures child in dawn collision
At 12 30 am on Thursday a car carrying nine passengers collided with a fruit truck near the Deer Park bridge. The car overturned beneath the truck tray and was cleared by 5 30 am. Five children and four adults were in the car. John Wild, 5, suffered a fractured skull and is hospitalized. Driver James Fletcher and others were treated. Truck driver James Flood unharmed. Traffic diverted via a disused bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fletcher
Gunnedah
Sunshine
Deer Park
John Wild
Alzo
James Flood
Howart St
Ballarat
Albion Fathers Help Sought for School Meeting
An appeal asks fathers of Albion State School students to attend the Fathers Association meeting at the school on Monday March 5 at 8 p.m. The group has aided the school committee and the mothers’ club, with a power mower purchased and talkie equipment anticipated. more support is welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion State School
Fathers’ Association
Mothers’ Club
Action on Widening of South Road Braybrook Council
Braybrook Council moved quickly on widening South Road by presenting views to the Minister of Air. Alarm grew when the Commonwealth Government refused land for the south side and the road widening, prompting construction along the Air Force camp boundary and fears that further steps could block the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook Council
Placin
Air
Committee to Aid Youth Travel Lad to England Farewell
A nine member committee formed at Albion State School in connection with Sun Youth Travel to arrange a farewell and presentation for Colin Buzza before his departure for England. Residents of Albion or Sunshine willing to help with expenses may contact Mr G Prippe at Edward Ave Sunshine 9366.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Sun
Colin Buzza
England
Sunshine
G. Prippe
Edward Ave
St Albans News Committee Meeting Next Thursday
A committee meeting will be held in the hall next Thursday 8 March at 8 p m chaired by Dr J Eddie. All interested are invited. On Friday residents attended a presentation to Mr W Turner on his retirement. A wallet of notes was presented by Dr E L Easton with Cr J Castley and Cr C H Moffat assisting. Mrs H Easton and a ladies committee organized supper. An apology was received from Dr A G Pennell. The local cricket club topped the premiership ladder after a win on Saturday and will meet Waratah in the semi final at Errington Reserve. Final matches include junior and Sunshine. Team for semi final listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anshine
Penne
J. Eddie
W. Turner
EL. Easton
Keilor Shire
Cr. J. Castley
Braybrook
Cr. C. H. Moffat
Keilor
N. G. Self
Progress Assn
A. G. Pennell
Waratah
Errington Reserve
Junor
Suh Sunshine
Missen
Williams
Barnes
McPherson
Hewitt
Power
Hassett
Patten
Douglas
Humphrey
Priest
Talks for Parents Series at Shire Hall in MW Talks for Parents Series at Shire Hall
The Council of Adult Education runs a Wednesday evening lecture series at the shire hall aimed at parents. Dr F Duras lectures with a 1 shilling fee per evening. Inquiries to Mrs S Graham 17 Drayton Street MW 9148.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Adult Education
Shire Hall
F. Duras
Graham
Drayton Street
Sunshine Dads Meeting Set for Wednesday Night
The Sunshine Dads Association will hold its monthly meeting at the R.S.L. clubrooms on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Members are urged to attend for routine reports and plans.
Sunshine Colts C C Semi finals at Fawkner Park
Sunshine Colts C C hosts first semi final against Stockdale C C on Sunday from 11 a m at Fawkner Park. The team roster includes McGrath Gillard Ferguson Lewis McKinnon Deeble Nankervis Howitt Lester Smith and Ferguson. Sports Parade airs March 16 from 3 K Z with tickets via MW 9552.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockdale C.C
Fawkner Park
McGrath
Gillard
G. & L. Ferguson
Lewis
McKinnon
Deeble
Nankervis
Howitt
Lester Smith
Mrs. Downing Improves After Hospital Stay
Mrs. J. Downing, recovering from an accident, shows slow improvement at Sunshine Community Hospital. She expresses deep appreciation for the care and attention from the hospital staff and Dr. D. Wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Downing
Sunshine Community Hospital
Downing
D. Wise
Vacuum cleaner repairs by Circle Electrics at Footscray
Circle Electrics, Vacuum AE Specialists, located at 96 Borkins Street Footscray MW 4638, received a repair call and delivered service for vacuum cleaners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Electrics
Vacuum Ae Specialists
Borkins St
Footscray
Thieves Target Home Builders in Local District
Thieves struck a Sunshine builder, Mr. L. Young, while he constructs a Cornwall Road home. Over 600 feet of timber, brushes, tools, and part of a hot water service were stolen. Police find tracing the material difficult. officials warn other builders to guard sites as shortages tempt theft. Magistrates have warned offenders will be severely dealt with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Young
Sunshine
Cornwall Rd
Church notices for Mothering Sunday services in multiple parishes
The notice lists St Mark's Sunshine with 8 a.m Holy Communion 11 a.m Sung Eucharist 7 p.m Choral Evensong under the Vicar, St John's Deer Park 11 a.m Mt Burnett, St Peter's E Sunshine 7 p.m Deaconess Hebe, and a two week retiring collection for Mt Lamington disaster fund. St Alban's Albans 11 a.m Morning Prayer Come Good W J Carter 7 p.m Evening Prayer W J Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's
Sunshine
St. John’s
Deer Park
Mt. Burnett
St. Peter's
E. Sunshine
Hebe
Mt. Lamington
St. Alban’s
St. Albans
W. J. Carter
Presbyterian Church Services with Rev. F Sadler
The Presbyterian Church announces morning and evening services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. led by Rev. F Sadler with Lord's Supper and retiring offering. St Albans holds a 3 p.m. service by Rev. F Sadler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Rev
F. Sadler
Morning Worship and Gospel Service Schedule
The day’s timetable lists 11 am Morning Worship and 2 40 pm Sunday School with a 7 pm Gospel Service led by speaker Mr F B Alcorn. The notes reflect a local church’s weekly services and the order of events.
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F B. Alcorn
Program and sale of gifts and meetings listed for week
The notice lists events including a Monday programme and sale of gifts, a Sunday 11 am holiness meeting and 3 pm salvation meeting, a Sunshine event at 3 pm, a Wednesday 2 45 pm ladies home league, corps cadets, and a prayer meeting in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holiness
Sunshine
BE. Sunshine
Salvation Meeting
Ladies’ Home League
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Shire of
Mac. Johnson
DUKE
T. & N. Motor Cycle
B.S.A
Aj.s
Triumph
Hampshire Cres
Sunshine Auto
Benjamin Street
Edward Sleigh Chiropodist
A.3s,co
M-Ca
Paisley Street
A.R.C. Engineering Co. Pty. Ltd
Ballarat Road
R.A. E.M.E
Southern Command
Royal Australian
Electrical & Mechanical Engineers
Yarraville
C.M.F
Australia
Litary Forces
Albion Fathers
ST. Albans News
St. Albans C.C
Sunshine Dads
Sunshine Dads’ Association
R.S.L
Sunshine Colts
C.C
Winzar Bros. Builders & Plumbers
M.M.B.W
J. Merritt
H. V. MecKays
Eldridge Street
A. Fleming
Sydney ST
Storeman
Ammunition Factory
Icianz
Belvedere Library
Loeda St
Duratar Pty. Ltd
Cnr
Youell & Cowper
Sunshine Beauty
Salon
Miss Soathcart
Marigny
Jamal
Hampshire Road
Church OF England
St Albans
Salvation Army
A. F. Wright
Methodist Sunshine
Ackroyd
Foley
Miss Morris
L. Berryman
Beachley
Thorpe Street
Forges
Ladies Berets
Lisle
Nicholson Street
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