Obituary for Mrs Frank Harvey of Sunshine
The notice recalls Mrs Frank Harvey who died at her Tyler Street home in Sunshine. Her kindness touched many in city and country and she aided strangers, neighbors, ministers, tradespeople, and the needy with selfless generosity. She is survived by her devoted husband. they recently moved to Sunshine from Mincha in Pyramid Hill district, and the writer testifies to her noble life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler Street
Sunshine
Frank Harvey
Mincha
Pyramid Hill
Miss Bertha Agnes Hiskins Dies After Brief Illness
Miss Bertha Agnes Hiskins of 2 Chapman Street Sunshine died Thursday after a brief illness. Born in Ballarat she was the daughter of the late James and Cecilia Hiskins. Private funeral from her residence to Footecray Cemetery with Ernest W. Jackson of Williamstown in charge and Rev G A M Cerrity officiating at the service. Archbishop Booth to induct the new Vicar of St Mark's at 8 am on Wednesday March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Agnes Hiskins
Chapman St
Sunshine
Ballarat
James
Cecilia Hiskins
Footecray
Ernest W. Jackson
Williamstown
G. A. M Cerrity
Archbishop Booth
St. Mark's
Marjorie Mounsey Weds Donald Greig At Sunshine Church
Marjorie Jean Mounsey of Anderson Road married Donald Greig nephew of Mrs G Wellington at Sunshine Presbyterian Church on March 14. The ceremony drew a large crowd. bride given away by her father J Craig Mounsey with Magnolia satin dress and orange blossom veil. Bridesmaid Miss Phyllis Mounsey wore cream lace and red flowers. best man Alf Wellington. Family noted for community service. groom recently returned from war in the Middle East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Presbyterian Church
Marjorie Jean Mounsey
Anderson Road
Donald Greig
G. Wellington
Coolamon St. Sunshine
Jean
John C. Mounsey
Imperial League
Coolamon St
Middle East
J. Craig Mounsey
Phyllis Mounsey
Silver wedding rekindles 26 year memories in village
Mr and Mrs George Smith of Bethel Ballarat Road celebrate twenty six years of marriage with a spontaneous home gathering. A large mixed company rearranges furniture, shares stories, and presents a practical token of affection. Rev W Evans officiates and Edith Larcombe sings solo as neighbours reminisce about countryside courtships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Mrs. Smith
Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild
Tea
J. Perry
Arch. Gilchrist
W. Evans
Girl Guides Report Quiet Local Meeting and Plans
The local Girl Guides held a subdued Thursday meeting with Miss Beaven chairing. Members supported the war effort by collecting books and waste while advancing badges. Four Brownies will move to Guides this year. a future meeting is set for April 1 at 2 pm at Mrs S McKay’s home with a general invitation to supporters. The next committee gathering is scheduled for April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell Oon
Miss Beaven
Clinnick
S. McKay
Talmage St
McKay
Brownies Hold Beach Picnic and Win Races
Essendon, Footscray, and Sunshine district Brownies held a Saturday beach picnic with races and a sand castle contest. Sunshine Pack won first and second in the sand castle event with Francis Greenwood and Betty Fisher taking top honors and Valerie Doanieesterty with Mavis King second. Beryl Phillips and June Markham won the wheelbarrow race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essendon
Footscray
Sunshine District
Pita Beach
Sunshine Pack
Francis Greenwood
Betty Fisher
Valerie Doanieesterty
Mavis King
Beryl Phillips
June Markham
Sunshine Branch Fathers' Association Meeting Next Week
The Sunshine Branch of Sailors' Soldiers' and Allies Fathers' Association will hold a meeting next Friday in the club rooms. Business will include consideration of the elevated report from the annual conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Sailors’, Soldiers’ and ‘Alreen’ ‘ Fathers’ Association
A.R.P Training and Public Safety Notes
A.R.P training classes are scheduled across Areas B and C with contact required through Sector Wirdens. A Dunlop company film screening is planned at Albion Methodist Hall with a silver collection. Updates cover Quixvim petition delays, wardens’ entries, and postponed closing date to March 24. Public safety briefings warn weekly siren tests and advice on blackout and radio information during potential air raids.
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Wirdens
Dunlop Company
Methodist Hall
Albion
Minister of Information
Sunshine School elects new three year School Committee
The Sunshine School Committee for three years includes Mesara Mitchell as chairman R Spewart as correspondent D Gilson as treasurer F L Willaton A W Bunting H Gray and Mrs M J Grenfell Evacuation registers are being revised and parents should contact their schools to update details for preschool children and ensure registration before closure. Departmental doctors are examining children for evacuation. Miss Mers from Yarraville School replaces Miss Kelly now at Bayendeen School near Ararat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesara
8. Mitchell
R. Spewart
D. Gilson
F. L. Willaton
A. W. Bunting
H. Gray
M. J. Grenfell
Miss Mers
Yarraville School
Kelly
Bayendeen School
Ararat
Social Evening at St Albans Mechanics Hall in March
A community social gathering took place at St Albans Mechanics Hall on a Saturday evening in March. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Curr and Victoria Crea with families, enjoying songs and music featuring Mr Pau Tin and Miss Niethelhe, while local officials welcomed guests and noted the event supported library and community services.
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Curr
Victoria Crea
St. Albans Mechanics' Hall
Syria
Medelhe
Hest
Pau Tin
Niethelhe
Mio Tay Poly
Rei Prairie
Adolly
APL
Shire
Syel
Lilie
Library Aid Cromlen
Wren
Mary
Housewives Association to Hold First Meeting at Drayton Street
The Sunachine House hosts its initial gathering for Tayen on Tuesday at 17 Drayton St with plans to discuss internal issues and community outreach. Members including Mrs. Burkett and President Mrs. Wy fire view, with officers named as Mesdames Clark Foster and Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunachine House
Drayton St
Pam
Hos
Uber
Burkett
Hisetussel
Werner Teeth
Werner Teeth Peude Sieht Donals Aleslinge
Erateawantoy
Mie
Meschalles Gu Harvey
Mra
Th Clark
Mrs. Foster
Fire Damages Five-Room Sunshine House
Fire brigade attended a Thursday morning blaze at a five room wooden house on Station Place Sunshine. The rear portion and contents belonging to S. Kilmartin were severely damaged by fire and heat and smoke spread to the rest of the dwelling.
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Hack
Station Place
Sunshine
S. Kilmartin
Younger Set At ceremony on Monoting night
A list of attendees includes Obie Ge Tio, Miss I Chif loon, Baber, the Walker, Mattitieon, and others. The event will feature readings by Jean Whittinghiom and Sh VE Stark as part of a formal tendering of honors to the group spearheaded by Lea and Moreh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mameye
Baber
Walker
Mire
Mattitieon
Chifloon
Moreh
Miasemie Hall
Subdak
Slasenoe
Gommencinge
Jean Whittinghiom
Lee
Red Cross Delk Park Meeting Notes and Recital
The fourth Monday Red Cross meeting at Delk Park was held at Mrs. Aaya’s home with twenty ladies present. Kayser sang two solos for Vine Prescent, gifts were presented to Mrs Wyod Wierd, and a donation tally was noted as a sum of Liby. Members reminded of the next party at Mrs. AL Shee’s site at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kayser
Pehenels Gare
At & P.m
Charmaine Champions Crown EaCELSIOR Selections
The EaCELSIOR meet crowned Charmaine champion with readers noting the triumph of Chiemagne Champion in a close contest. Medalists included Mir and Mars, while Hod coteed and Cneie voyn te We Selle Bitainsan earned notable recognition. A prize presentation is planned for Mane 8 with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celta
Chiemagne
Mir
Amd Mars
Lee
Eiedes
Fund drive updates and local donations amid patriotic appeal
The report records shillings raised for the Patriotic Fund with details of daily collections at Seymour's Corner including Saturday shillings and a weekly total of £76 01s 9d. It notes names and addresses associated with the campaign and mentions preparations for further mailing to supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Hiei Gan
Howe Jott
Seymour
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B. A. Hiskins
Greig—Mounsey
Liberty Loan
Joan Blondell
Daddy
Cary Grant
Irene Dunn Fargo
Katherine Dunn
Spencer Tracey
Ter
Edith Larcombe
4. Cayzer
Joyce Clough
Girl Guides
A.R.P
Sunshine School
M'Kay
Delk Park
RED Cross
Eacelsior
Charmaine
Forgen
Nicholson Street
Footscray Forge
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