Sunshine Church Welcomes Gavros For Young People Work
The Sunshine Church of Christ has secured N Gavros a fourth year student from the College of the Bible Glen Iris. After a successful Thornbury Church mission with another student, several new members joined Thornbury. Gavros will lead youth activities and the church invites past members and friends to attend services next Sunday.
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Church OF Christ
Sunshine Church of Christ
N. Gavros
College of the Bible
Glen Iris
Sunshine
Gavros
Thornbury
Correspondents Urged to Send In Reports Early Next Week
The note calls for reporters to submit their dispatches promptly in the coming week to ensure timely coverage. It emphasizes early submission to aid deadlines and editing workflow.
Missionaries from China visiting Sunshine
Mr and Mrs W Theo Simpkins recently returned from extended mission work in the East visit Sunshine on Thursday next March th. Mrs Simpkins will address a ladies group in the Methodist Church at 2 30 p.m. A illustrated lecture by Mr Simpkins on China Inland Mission work during the war with Japan follows in the evening.
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W. Theo, Simpkins
China
Ree
Simpkins
Methodist Church
Japan
Methodist
Footscray Out-Patients and Welfare Centre February report
The Footscray and District Outpatients and Welfare Centre treated 590 patients in February 1947. During the month 632 prescriptions were dispensed 655 dressings performed and 50 patients attended the Ante-natal Clinic. Donations were acknowledged from Richardson Gears Pty Ltd Braybrook Football Club C R 8 Employees Hospital Medway Golf Club Forges Pty Ltd T E Hargreaves T Brooks Hotel Collections and Garage Collections.
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Footscray & District
Richardson Gears Pty. Ltd
Braybrook Football Club
C.R
Employees Hospital
Medway Golf Club
Forges Pty. Ltd
T. E. Hargreaves
T. Brooks
Dr Dobson Opposed Sunshine Hotel In 1927 Vote
Old residents recall the Sunshine hotel agitation. In 1927 Braybrook Council opposed granting a license after a petition and temperance pressure from local groups and the North Melbourne Methodist Synod. The motion, seconded by Dr Dobson, passed on a casting vote, arguing a hotel would harm the community and promote vice, with strong medical and social claims cited.
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Braybrook
North
Sunshine
South
Port Melbourne
Fitzroy
Carlton
Drs. Drayton
R. McKay
Dobson
Dr. H. Skewes
Licensing Court Hears Evidence in December 1927 Session
In early December 1927 the Licensing Court at Sunshine heard arguments for and against a license from Barr Lock and Tanner. McKay Pty Ltd allied with temperance groups opposing the license, claiming staff efficiency would suffer. Wet witnesses emphasized need for meals and lodging for railway workers and shift changes. Opponents asserted a hotel would merely become a drinking trough, citing history to support their stance.
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Licensing Court
Messrs. Barr, Lock and Tanner
Sunshine
Duncan O'Toole
Tottenham Yards
J. H. Richardson
St. Mark's Church
Alford
Sgt. Carruthers
J. C. Gibson
W. H. Davies
J. J. Collins
W. Rempster
McKay
Wets Win Poll by 64 Votes in Sunshine Referendum
The Special Licensing Court ordered a public vote on February 24, 1928. Results show Yes 614, No 650, with the wets holding a 64 vote lead after tallying.
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Special Licensing Court
Sunshine
Sun
Braybrook Hotel Plan Meets Public Service Hopes
The Braybrook Hotel faces a change of ownership as Ballarat Brewing Company outlines an ambitious plan to improve service. Local newspapers push for stricter adherence to licensing laws and court action for breaches, while directors vow real public service regardless of past shortcomings.
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Braybrook
Melbourne
Ballarat Brewing Company
Braybrook Hotel
Dobson
Community Hotel Debate Divides Local Opinion
Letter writers clash over Dr. Dobson s push for a Community Hotel versus Working Men s Clubs as a better community amenity. Braybrook location questioned in light of a large housing scheme with Maidstone cited as a closer option. Government stance awaited as accusations of Communist influence surface among councillors.
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Dobson
Braybrook
Maidatone
C. G. Carlton
G U O O F Albion Lodge Meeting Notice
G U O O F Albion Lodge No 6812 informs members the lodge meets every second Thursday in the Methodist Hall Withers Street Secretary H Blakey 1 Hamel Street Sunshine guards the notice.
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G.U
F.—Albion Lodge
Methodist Hall
Withers Street
H. Blakey
Hamel St
Sunshine
Fortnightly Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening
The Fortnightly Meeting will be held in St. Mark's Hall on Wednesday next at 7.30 p.m. J. R. Thomson serves as Secretary.
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St. Mark’s Hall
J. RB. Thomson
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Church News
Footscray Out-Patients and Welfare Centre
C. Beever
Hallman
Gulbransen Schaffner
Trayner
Steck
SingularKimball
Menzel Melbach
Hans Richter
Lindahl
Thurmer
Cassell
Rolls and
Steinmeyer
Wilhelm Halle
Tr Aubert
Footscray
Dr. Dobson
Sunshine Hotel
Council
Shine
Sun Crescent
Durham Road
George Sneddon
Fred Long
Hopkins Street
Carlton & United Breweries
Forges
F. — Sunshine
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