26 Mar 1943
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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1943
Page
1
Public appeal urges volunteers to spare thirty minutes weekly for munition workers and war effort. A collectors meeting is set for Friday April 2 at 7 30 pm in the Shire Mall with R V Seymour as Publicity Organiser inviting interested locals to join and help.
A Teat wea held at St Albans Wednesday last week featured Wardene and First Aid personnel led by Dr A Davis and Mr Mounsey. The event included incidents with explosives and incendiary bombs during the Sonshine Fire Brigade response under Inspector Logan. A Mobile Canteen assisted by sharing details of incidents. St Albans Crishat Club highlighted a close finish in the four by. A social dance on the preceding Saturday showcased trophies donated by Ce. F Jolly and others. Awards included Finest Individual Score by Mr McIntyre, Batting averages, and Fielding honors won by Mr Ron.
The Commonwealth Government criticizes Beaybrook Council for denying BATA Sons a licence to erect an abattoir in Jocklyn. Officials say food production is vital for troops and civilians, with possible National Security measures under consideration.
Numerous reports from St Albans Tenure and Mechanics Institute detail club tournaments starting Saturday, a card and dance night on April 3, and a well attended fusion of music and social games. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Hale and Mrs Reaver. thanks were extended to Mr Carr and Mrs Eastin for donations. Mr Jolly presented a substantial cheque to Syd. The evening included a welcome for Mr Sydney Carr and a function honoring returning service by Mr Moffatt and Mrs Lodge.
A wartime meeting at the Shire Hall Sunshine detailed donations to the Red Cross Appeal and Stamp Scheme. Treasurer Margreaves reported February income of 773 1/4 and a standing credit of 8731/12/1, with 160 already paid out. Members planned further fund drives and promised donations, including 450 to the ILC AGE, while noting canteen and advertising steps to boost March results.
The Sunshine Patriotic Committee asks all serving and reserve women in the fighting services and militia to read particulars for a records project to facilitate forwarding of information. Parents are asked to read details. Mailing address: 18 Gupneduh St, Sunshine.
Ramming week activities listed at Shire Hall include training sessions on Monday and Thursday, meetings and drills through the week, and a quiz content closing with thirteen teams entered. Authorities urge prompt attendance and emphasize careful handling of communications.
The Ave ARP organized a Sunday picnic at Mordialloc on the 21st. A large turnout enjoyed races and novelty events for all ages. Winners included top finishers in children’s divisions and several prize categories amid thanks to the Social Committee and helpers.
Testimony details a landlord accused of peering into a neighbor’s home during a February incident. Witnesses describe a tense scene, with claims of window peering, subsequent visits, and questions about who cleaned and maintained the property. Proceedings focus on intent and the relation between Donne and the resident, with emphasis on eyeing the inside of the dwelling.
Fragmented OCR text presents a disjointed appeal with references to publicity, public notice dates, and opinions about rewards and outcomes. Key named terms are obscured, making exact entities, dates, and actions difficult to determine from the readable fragments.
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