St Albans Red Cross Branch holds fundraisers and dances
The St Albans Red Cross Sub Branch ran a Hesitate Euchre afternoon on Feb 25 at Mediapics Institute with prizes won by Mrs Batten and Mrs White Jnr. A Danes and Monte Carlo Dance followed at Rockhall with Miss Witon and Mr Ly Hassetty as winners. An upcoming event March 20 at 2 pm invites card players. The district notes railway workers aiding the event and appeals for residents to engage in relief work. Mr Ed Luxford’s illness is reported with a recovery expected at St Vincent’s Hospital.
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ub-Branch
Red Cross
Rolinson
Mediapics’ Institute
Batten
Mre
Ws White Jnr
Clacke Snr
Mewke
Ald
Sul
Wermonday Nxt
Evenine Jat
Suber
Il Danes
Guo
Rockhall
Miss Witon
Ly Hassetty
Me P. Donnally
Mbox of
Chocolaten
Mes
Judd
Mra
T. McIntyre
Mesane Oh Hk
Wil Jamedar
Re McIntosh
G. Hughes
T. Toby
Wen
Wathimaam
Cre
Davis
Honthy
Luxford
St. Vincent's Hospital
Ladies LC
Min ‘Milne
Ladies’ Guild
Church of England
Fareed
Central Australia
V. Seymouen
Bean Schama
Tor
Elelors
Statiebens
Butchers’ Union
Tala Samit
Ain Previder
Sunshine Presbyterian Church Wedding Report
The marriage took place March 17 at Sunshine Presbyterian Church with Rev W Evans officiating. Susan Davidson of Sunshine married Thamar Bauer, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J Bauer of Sunshine. A reception followed at the bride’s parental home and guests shared a pleasant evening.
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Sunshine Presbyterian Church
W. Evans
Susan
A. Davidson
Sunshine
Thamar
Hauer
J. Baurer
Death of Mr Stuart Tong in Mt Albans at age 20
Obituary notice for Mr Stuart Tong of Mt Albans who died after a long illness in his early twenties. The piece notes his courage and cheerful nature, thanks Reverend W Evans and Mrs Eurth Robon, and mentions his mother Mrs Time senior, Kimbart, and others who cared for him. The funeral at Fonts tayl was conducted by Rev W Evans with mortuary arrangements by Mr W Penn and sons.
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Stuart Tong
Mt Albans
Patinney
W. Evans
Eurth Robon
Aenior
Ton
Bern
Williams
Mev Stuart
Tong
St. Alchin
Fontstay
W. Penn
War Insurance Anomaly in Commonwealth Regulations
The government proposes changes to ensure property insurance costs after air raids are covered. If a dwelling is mortgaged, borrowers may bear premiums, not lenders, in loss scenarios caused by war. The rules aim to protect lenders but could place burden on homeowners who borrowed to build their houses.
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Han
Daylight Test Planned for Next Thursday March 24
Shire at Craybrook AHP urges full staffing of all posts and services for the Daylight Test on Thursday March 24. Residents are asked to study the Holders Booklet and follow shelter instructions during a raid.
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Craybrook
District Patriotic Fund meets to discuss war outlay appeals
The executive met Friday evening in the Shire committee room with all fifteen members present. Items considered include Armoured Ambulances for the First Australian Armoured Division, China Relief Fund, Sleeping Bag Fund, and War Service Funds. Treasurer E Hargreaves reported a credit balance with February additions. further payments and donations were approved. Ladies’ Club activities noted, with requests for materials and aid from local groups.
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Abow Fund
Shire
A Lowe
Muniners
Fundy
Royal Australian Naval
Soviet Friendship Lawue
China Relief Fund
Bir
E. Hargreaves
Sunshine Directory Appeal Sees Donations Rise
The committee reports about 2000 pounds in weekly collections led by BV Seymour organizer of the Sunshine Drive, with efforts aimed at expanding support through entertainments and appeals. The Patriotic Committee notes district loyalty around Melbourne in proportion to population, praising Sunshine for generosity.
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BV. Seymour
Sonshine Dire
Mit
Hennie
Melbourne
Deer Park ARP volunteers praised for a public safety display
A Deer Park ARP event on February 26 highlighted dedicated volunteers led by Anlly Rone and officer Kesey in Sanahine. The report commends the trainers for teaching defensive and first aid skills and notes wider community involvement with the ARP group and a donated First Aid Kit.
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Steven Lhe
Veer Park
Mery
Thuan
Marton Aron Worden
Nour Park
Hixamiet Torbin
Council debates 44 hour week for wartime staff
Amid war effort demands the Hamstown Council considered extending the 40 hour week to 44 hours for the duration of the conflict. Outdoor staff ignored orders to observe a new schedule and union objections arose as councilors debated granting extra time with pay, amid political infighting and wartime measures.
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Wile Hamstown Council
Manig
Jurita
Municipal Employees Union
BW. Jackson
Gr Deacon
Tong
Cr. J.T. Gray
A.lp
New Rescue and Demolition Classes Start This Week
New classes in rescue and demolition work begin this week at multiple venues including ALD, RCOUT Hall, SIRE Hall, ALMIAN METHODIST WALL, and DEER PARK. Sessions run weekly with demonstrations, talks on danger awareness, and ticketed events for ARP volunteers.
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SIRE
Pat Almian
Howry Wenoutlayy
Wildehohe
Strout
Shire Hall
Mepot
Harta Tanks
Tin Urek Oh
ARP
Fonda
Soldier's Misfortune on Road Near Camp
A soldier riding a motorcycle near a camp loses control and crashes into a fence then water, causing crowds to gather. Investigators find only minor injuries to the rider, who is described as disoriented and in shock.
Sunshine Bowling Club Match at Auonce Ponts Ryle
Sunshine bowling teams Sunshine vy VarravibheSeildon face Sunshine with Wright Barclay Boliwor Lovers Furber Gripen Turner Holt Richards Bult Peace Lowe. Leave at 2 pm.
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Fonday
Auonce
Ponts Ryle
Ban Carrick
Wilson
Toedort
Gullick
Creek
Fonrose
Elling
Pennelly
Grant
Belt
Wann
Bory
Sunshine Vy VarravibheSeildon
Sunshine
Wright
Barclay
Boliwor
Lovers
Furber
Gripen
Turner
Holt
Factories Impeding A R P Scheme
The article discusses industrial resistance to an ARP program with mentions of factory workers, wardens, and officials debating compliance. It notes concerns about safer practices and the impact on public welfare, highlighting tensions between employers and local authorities over wartime measures.
Turfy Selections Highlight Narrow Victory
Fragmented report notes several horse racing selections and outcomes with mentions of trainers and event names. Names such as Jerry Cronin and Kalle Viutten Weller appear alongside locations and race terms, though OCR errors obscure full details.
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iFirst Tv
Kunnuneys
Livielons Chine County
Wens In
Twirl
Fy Hi
Bittle
Hivbons
Cuet
Viviane
Rada Oo
Ill Ann
Ou Wael
Ropientin Roleby
Biinving
Caleenna
Max Rest
Feline Hanadione
Biret
This Phoimm
Sungullo
Serunt
Kolar Vt Sweurmain Hellingen
Win
Ees
Jerry Cronin
Kalle Viutten
Weller
Placa
Groat Binal Rn
Belegir
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St. Albans News
Nshine Angler Club
Masonic Hall
Ben Roberts
Inc
Footscray
Forge’s
Nicholson Street
REE
LA War Service Fund
Waxula
Deer Park Ar.p
Deer Pack
Fhewe Volun
Annly Rone
Kesey
Sanahine
Anu Aly
Andy Hae
Jomler
Fiat
Archie
Rayy
Reola Castile
Clement
Sunshine and District
Ulf.s. Dispensary
Tates Wens
L. McDuff
John Downing
Sacra
Saymour
AL Hhoue HP
Saye Crowe
Evel
Seymires
Sunshine Bowling Club
A.R.P
CR. Dobson
Tebaad
Tibet
Swinton
Paul
Oo Jronsenus
Oni
Hte
Hie Wien
Barsehayke
Hawke
Balniet
Huvile
Fiese Diginiwery
Alashan
Vince
Vietory Marehy Seomal
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