Rainstorm disrupts Sydenham district traffic and repairs
A severe rain storm drenched part of the Sydenham district on Saturday, dropping four inches in two hours and halting traffic as floodwater lay several feet deep. Minor damage reported include bent fencing and halted works. Community notes report a hospital operation for Mr. Hercus, progress described as satisfactory, and a low turnout at a monthly progress association meeting. Plans are set for a working bee at the recreation reserve to plant trees and clear weed problems, plus discussions with the Lands and Railway Departments on fencing, painting, and repairs. Public voting reminders and Red Cross carnival plans were also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hercus
Isi
Lands Department
Railway Department
Sydenham Railway
Testaf
C. G. Mc-Rat
Rubelranch
FR. Jolly
Ib-Branch
Cheap Allotment For Sale In Pick Of District
Parcel offered as ideal building block with 50ft front near RS schools and street footpaths. Includes electricity water and sewerage connections, fenced on two sides. Prominent estate agent L. E. J. Holden of Hampshire Road advertises cash price £145. Sunshine
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Ideal
Sunshine Methodists Plan May Events and Services
The Sunshine Methodist community schedules services next Sunday conducted by Rev. Woldoti sen in the morning and Mr Ron Gleeson of Fairfield in the evening. The women’s auxiliary meets next Thursday at 2 30 p m at Sunshine. An officer election is planned and Rev Me Bock on furlough from Fiji will speak midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altronast
North Melbourne
Overacus Missions
Sunshine
Me. Bock
Fiji
Mareh
Sunshine Methodists
Alphington
Ane
Wo Pdotiisen
Ron. Gleeson
Fairfield
Marks Church Ordination and Communion Service
At Marks Church next Sunday communion will be held and Mr Reynolds will conduct morning prayers. The preacher will be Neil Westh. The View will attend the ordination service at the Cathedral. Evensong at 7 pm includes Lenten addresses and baptism in the sacrament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marks
Sunalu Mely
Reynolds
Neil Westh
Msc
Scout parade and Court of Honour at Evensong service
The Youth Fellowship opens its first weeknight meeting of the year on Monday. Midweek Lenten services occur Wednesday at 6.20 am with Holy Companions at 7.30, and Holy Communion is planned for Thursday at 10 am.
Wattle Cricket Club Sunday Match Report
Wattle Cricket Club played a Sunday fixture on February 23 at Wood End, with Torun defeating them and Ernie scoring 1A. Our Tey 15 and the barber remained not out, while a late surprise day included the non tinted scan after arrival. The club aims to finish the season on May 1 and invites supporters for a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torun
Lodge notices for A N A and A W A meet Tuesday
Lodges announce meetings at Caxton House rear of Sunshine Advocate office with 8 pm start. W Tisdale and Yeomans serve as secretaries with addresses listed. Also Manchester Unity and Westcott United Ancient Order of Druids Sunshine Lodge call for gatherings at St Marks Hall Forrest Street and Caxton House with times from 7 to 8 pm and a euchre fundraiser for the Blind Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.N A
A.W.A
Caxton House
Sunshine “Advocate
W. Tisdale
Anderson Roaders
Yeomans
Ridley Street
Sunshine
Manchester Unity
Loyal Sunshine Lodge
St Mark's Hall
At & A.m
Sunshine Advocate
Euchre
Blind
H. Morris
Anderson Road
Progress Association Favors Ten Foot Walls in Housing
The Sunshine Progress Association backed Braybrook Council’s ban on 10 foot walls, praising the by law. Dr Willan led opposition but the motion to support nine foot walls failed. only he voted against. The group argued higher walls raise costs and affect housing for workers.
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Sunshine Progress Agyociation
Willan
Braybrook
L. Shea
Shire of
P. J. White
Cathels
What Can Do Drive Action Noted in Collections
A fragmented record lists amounts acknowledged totaling £111 4s. 0d. with several named donors including Mesdames Day Beachley Goodwin White Timms Ki Clarke N Batter Keating Huis Miss Haas Mrs W Pengelly and Seymour's Corner. The document shows small payments such as 5s per person and 2s 6d for Mrs Pengelly, plus 10s and 7s 3d entries, ending with a total to date of £111 4s 0d.
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Mesdames C. Day
Day
Beachley
Goodwin
White
Timms
Ki Clarke
Keating
Huis
Mr. Haas
Miss Haas
Miss
A. Hiscock
Mrs. W. Pengelly
Seymour's Corner
For Sale Dwelling House and Land on Durham Road
Auctioneer advertises sale of a W B house with six rooms in perfect order and garden plus garage for 750 pounds with immediate possession set on Durham Road near station and shops. Additional land on Alice Street 50 by 110 priced 100 pounds fenced on one side. Other properties available on application. Cash or terms offered by W J Bell Auctioneer and Estate. Sun Crescent.
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W.B
Durham Road
Alice Street
W. J. Bell
Eatate
Sun Crescent
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sydenham News
L. E. J. Holden Estate Agent
Hampshire Road
St, Mark's Church
Rose
Omatie
Rouse
REGAL
Patersons
Nicholson St
Footscray
Wattle Cricket Club
Lodge
Westcott
United Ancient Order OF Druids
Sunshine Lodge
Nuava
C.R. — Sunshine
John Downing
P.cr
Progress Association
Scovell
Spurling
Scovell Spurling
Barkly
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