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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 02, 1952
Page
2
Footscray Hospital appeal misses target with twenty percent of local streets donating over £1000. Organisers urge more collectors to cover remaining streets in Footscray and Sunshine. Donations and volunteer collectors needed. information from Appeals Officer at the hospital via MW 1650.
Scout progress shows Platypus 279 Koala 253 Kookaburra 241 Dingo 224 Possum 100. Platypus camped at Scout Island. Harry Bedwell and Bill Garner earned 1st class Estimation with Bedwell also qualifying for part of the Camp Warden badge. 2nd Sunshine Cub Pack outing set for Saturday at 1.15 p.m. to visit the Museum. Cubs bring 1/6 to cover fares. Pack paraded at the Anzug service and enjoyed a day at the Aquarium. Test passes listed for several scouts. George O’Brien gains a toy makers badge. Parents night set for Tuesday May 6 with mothers invited.
Guides are to meet at Sunshine station at 8.45 am for a Werribee trip on Saturday 3 May. New Guide Captain Mrs Edwards and Lieutenants Joan Payne and Ruby Young join. two recruits Ann Whitney and Linda Barrie welcomed. Five Brownies to be enrolled. returning to Sunshine about 7 pm.
Albion Kindergarten plans a Monster Ha ganar bazaar in the Progress Hall tomorrow Saturday May 3 with Dr A B Shepherd M L A opening at 2 pm. Afternoon features quality goods at bargain prices plus refreshments and amusements for children.
The Melbourne town hall conference disclosed the district quota of two officers and 68 other ranks. Mayor and Town Clerk represented Sunshine Council. Lt Gen Robertson spoke, noting England's liaison between municipalities and recruiting authorities.
The Happy Circle hosts a Pleasant Afternoon at the Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. on Wednesday May 7. Guest speaker Miss Fitzpatrick will discuss Caring for the Aged. All welcome with a collection and afternoon tea to follow.
The Vestry will meet after the evening service. Sunday School teachers to hold their monthly tea and preparation class at Mrs. Preece’s home at 4:45 p.m.
Sunshine Methodist Church marks its forty sixth anniversary with special services on Sunday May 4. At 11 a.m. Rev. T. B. Harvey superintendent of North Melbourne Mission preaches and at 7 p.m. Rev. B. L. Semmens ex president of conference preaches. Special anthems in both services and morning soloist Mr N. Woodgate.
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