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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1941
Page
2
Arrangements are underway for the Braybrook patriotic appeal with appointed collectors for all sections. They will visit households next week to explain the fund drive and request donations for the national effort. The appeal emphasizes personal and family support and urges generous participation in aid of those fighting for freedom.
A fragmented agricultural ledger fragment lists terms like bushels weighings mash meals and cow chaff per bag with dates and quantities. The entry references WHEAT F A Q WE BRAN DANDY MEAT MEAL and GROWING MASH with quantities such as 7 bushels 100 te and 8 6.
Miss Wanda Luke Kirby and Aircraftman Lloyd George White wed at St Luke's Church of England Yarraville with flying officers and sergeants attending. The reception followed at 127 Durham Road Sunshine with about 60 guests.
Ben Le Sueur, noted footballer, and Ady Wanders, Braybrook daughter, married by Rev Father F T Ryder at Our Lady's Church Sunshine on Saturday morning. Best man J Le Surur, bridesmaid Annie Walsh Maidstone. Bride given away by Kevin Howlett. They will reside in Braybrook.
On Saturday afternoon at St Johns Church of England Foote Cray Edward McIntyre son of Mr and Mrs T McIntyre 10 Forrest Street Sunshine married Miss Clive Rose eldest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr Rose The bride wore ivory brocade satin with a heart shaped neckline and long train The bridesmaids wore blue taffeta with pink trim Best man was Mr Tom McIntyre Groomsman was Mr Allan Rose Reception followed at the Masonic Hall Footscray
Miss M Gall e of the Kew State School is appointed infant mistress of Sunshine school succeeding Miss G Neyland promoted to Bell State School. Miss Gale to commence after the May vacation. Fundraising results include 492 raised for Education Departments War Relief Fund and War Savings Certificates valued at £280 purchased.
A letter to the head teacher from a TEMALA member in Australia mentions a navy blue scarf knitted by a pupil of the Surenine State Sehnal. The sender thanks the school for the thoughtful gift and asks to verify the pupils responsible and the scarf’s value for wear in cold weather.
Jack Chigwidden, a leading Sunshine Football player, becomes coach of the Sunshine District Football Club. He will begin duties tomorrow with a practice at Selwyn Park, taking over from Cyril Steedman who could not continue due to his work. The committee invites all aspiring local players to attend tryouts and aims to build a strong junior team for the district.
The Braybrook Shire Council will hold its fortnightly meeting next Monday night to discuss local matters and upcoming agenda items.
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