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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1947
Page
6
Crossword clues mixed with garbled text list items like head dress, surname, names, and various cryptic hints. Indicates a weekly crossword page with scattered entries, mis-typed words, and partial clues across multiple numbered lines and sections.
Fragmented report notes church news with references to prayer availability and veiled mentions of events. Details are unclear, but a Saturday gathering is indicated with volunteers and church groups invited to participate.
The Atlin church plans its anniversary next Sunday with family services and prime worship. Calebhatiner leads the service while Mim Mats Barker preaches, with Westrafer and others assisting. nearby hospital events are noted but details are unclear.
The Methodist Christ Endeavour groups plan a weekend anniversary with a Friday evening house party at the school full of social entertainment and Christian witness. Sunday brings combined Young Peoples and Intermediate Societies forming the whole service with a young peoples choir and worship. Saturday features a pre Easter service conducted by Rev AH Stall with a full choir and special singing.
A Labour column reports on the Tuesday 18th March gathering of the West Shichinw branch of the ALP. It notes the focus on the legislation fund from Parlia ment, movement activities across Australia, and preparedness for a possible snap election. Delegates elected to the Easter conference include E Shepherd MLA and J McDonald.
The Central Executive of the ALP invites nominations for the next local municipal contest. Dr. R. Barrett is certain to seek re election, with rivals ready to challenge him after his long service. Nominations close April 1 at the latest and council seats hinge on party decisions and local support.
The Sun shine Housewives at a 1947 meeting in Tuenly March 7 pledged support to the Benevolent Society and prepared to meet at Shire Hall to discuss a Home Help Scheme. They blamed graziers and stock agents for high meat prices and urged direct producer to consumer sales, urging government controls to end the meat famine.
Members are reminded of a dance on March 20 with admissions 2 shillings and returns to Mrs. John. A mixed doubles tennis tournament is set for April 25 at Forrest Street courts with a 6d entry fee. contact Mr P Richards or Mr L Gooding. No. 2 basketball team travels to Royal Park tomorrow. train from Sunshine. Community Singing on April 10 in Shire Hall with Alby Bruce. Take side picnic at Himerald on Sunday 20 April. General Meeting on Monday 21 April.
Members are reminded the nest all day tournament for the season will be held on Sunday next March 30. Come along and help make the event a success.
Loyal Sunshine Lodge meets on Wednesday next at Mark's Hall at 8 p m with L Westcott as secretary Trebor Forrest Street. Sunshine Tent Lodge meets on Thursday next at 8 pm in St Mark's Hall with J Patten secretary 2 McKay Street.
Durham Secretary Hamel will chair the session with Miss Ell and secretary 38 at Sunshine Station Pisce. Event details are sparse due to OCR garble, but attendees include Hamel and Ell in Durham.
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