Obituary notes for local sportsmen and community figures
The notice honors Edward Samuel Pickersgill a 49 year old former footballer and cricketer and 1st ALF member who served in France with the 46th Battalion and died at Leith Avenue Sunshine. Also remembered is Leslie Terrill a Deer Park resident who died at 43 after strong community service in football soccer tennis cricket and local groups. Both obituaries cite funeral details and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L.F
Edward Samuel
Ted) Pickersgill
Leith Ave
Sunshine
Mr. Pickersgill
H. V. McKay - Massey Harris Pty. Ltd
Ted Pickerszill
ALF
France
Fawkner
F Sadler
Buffalo
H. Buckingham
Ernest W. Jackson & Sons
Williamstown
Deer Park
Leslie Terrill
Redruth
Cornwall
England
Australia
Beer Park
William Roberts
Terrill
Progress Association
Fabrex
1.C.L
LCJ
Community Mourns Loss of Elaine Mary Ferrari
A long line of wreaths marked the funeral for Elaine Mary Ferrari age 11 at Footscray Cemetery. Services at the home were led by Rev Fr Ryder with Rev Fr Dill ion at the graveside, as Walter A Warne arranged details and extended sympathy to Mr and Mrs E Ferrari of Sunshi ne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box Hill Cemetery
Masonic Brethren of Sunshine
Bro
F. Grigg
A. H. Small
Walter A. Warne
E. Ferrari
Whitty Su
Elaine Mary
Children’s Hospital
Footscray
Ryder
Dillion
Soldiers' Building Appeal Receives Various Donations
Donations totaling £578 17s 6d are acknowledged for the Soldiers' Building Appeal. Contributors include Dr A G Pennell £50, Beehive Cookery J C Fox £10 10s 1d, Simmie £5, A Skewes £1, Mrs Steedman Deer Park £2 2d, Clem Gross £2 2d, W J Pell £1, Miss L Rennison £1 1d, Regal Quarries £6 5d, with more gifts to be acknowledged next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Pennell
J. C. Fox
Simmie
A. Skewes
Steedman
Deer Park
Clem Gross
W. J. Pell
L. Rennison
Regal Quarries
Ex-Students Association Elects New Officers
The general meeting on Wednesday March 3 in the Girls School elected new office bearers. President Mr Wilson. Vice Presidents Miss Chisholm Mr Woods. Secretary Joan Klix reelected. Treasurer Ron Doubleday. Auditor Roy Allen. Committee members named. social evening followed. Committee meeting set for March 17 at Joan Klix’s home 8 Hill Street at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilson
Miss Chisholm
Mr. Woods
Joan Klix
Ron Doubleday
Roy Allen
M. Doubleday
M. Fowler
B. Lester
FE. Lester
W. Lester
H. Hiskins
N. Skene
S. Maloney
R. Wright
R. Davies
R. Reid
J. Stainer
Jim Learmonth
Wilson
Hill St
Report of Maidstone Kindergarten Auxiliary Held Over
Owing to space pressure the report of the Maidstone Kindergarten Auxiliary has been held over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maidstone
By law proposal to curb noxious trades in Shire discussed
Braybrook Council hears a plan by Shire Secretary Hargreaves to create residential zones with by law restrictions on shops and industry to limit noxious trades. Solicitors caution rural area coverage while barrister advice requested. Council defers decision for 14 days amid mixed views on removing existing trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Hargreaves
Pennell
Dobson
Dodson
W. Stevenson
Braybrook Council
Royal Victorian Institute For the Blind
Kellor Council
W. N. Gooch
J. Fox
Rail delays ire over Bendigo train stop at Sydenham
Keillor council contends a Ministry of Transport letter delays action by the Railways Commissioners. Dr. Jolly blasts the reply as slow and unfair, citing free carriage for a London capital firm and a sick child left waiting, accusing government policy of harming St Albans residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Jolly
Keillor
Ministry of Transport
Bendigo
Sydenham
Railways Commissioners
St. Albans
Sunshine News Briefs Highlight Birthday Dance and Cricket Call
The Sunshine Younger Set hosts a Non-Stop Dance on March 14 at Federal Hall Footscray for the 2nd Heat of the Tangoette Competition with Vic Mathey's Silver Bell orchestra. Reg Wilcox, 13, of Sunshine, named Vicorian Schoolboys' Cricket Team captain for the inter state carnival starting next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. of
Smith
David St
Altona
Duke St
Sunshine
Federal Hall
Footscray
Darnothy
My. Mead
Gifte
Vic Mathey
Reg Wilcox
Reg
TB Campaign Consent Forms Return for School X Rays
In Draghbrock Shire the TB campaign collected consent forms from schools. At least 2004 forms were returned showing parental consent for X rays if needed. A small number indicated refusal. Private citizens can contact the Shire Office to arrange a free X ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YISG
Draghbrock
Monthly Meeting Notice and Deer Park Hall Committee Public Meeting
The next monthly meeting of the above branch is set for Tuesday evening March 16 at Shire Hall Sunshine. A full attendance of members and prospective members is desired. Also a public meeting to fill vacancies on the Deer Park Hall Committee will be held at the Hall Station Rd Deer Park on Tuesday March 16 at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Sunshine
H. Simpson
G. R. Crick
See
Deer Park Hall
Station Rd
Deer Park
At & Com
Sunshine Indoor Bowls Association season entries close April 2
Invitation to join the Sunshine Indoor Bowls Association notes entry deadlines for Season 1948. Ladies, Men's and Mixed teams may compete with I. Pearce as secretary and contact details provided. Also invites hockey players to join and urges intending members to contact the secretary by March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Pearce
Derby Rd
Sunshine
Hotham St. Footscray
Slippers and Sandals Display At Seymour's Corner
This week a special display features ladies and children's slippers in cosy felt leather and suede with varied heels and leather soles. Highlights include lambs wool lined options, tan and black Grecian styles, and playful tassels. Easter wear notes promote men’s and children’s sandals and sandals for women.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward Samuel Pickersgill
Mr. Leslie Terrill
Elaine Ferrari
Soldiers‘ Building Appeal
T.S. Ex-Students' Assn
Forges
Aeroe
Porsante
Ad Yong
Forge’s Footscray
SHIRE
Parsons
Hampshire Crescent
A.L.P
Sunshine Branch
Shire OF
Sunshine Indoor Bowls Association
Footscray Hockey Club
Seymour
Seymours
MEN & Boys
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