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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 04, 1945

Page

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Sunshine Methodist 35th Anniversary Services

Sunshine Methodist holds its 35th anniversary with 11 am and 7 pm services led by Rev. Hugh Small and Rev. T C Rentoul assisted by a deaf choir. A 6 40 pm song set precedes the evening service, followed by a fellowship tea featuring a talk by Rev Hugh Small and soloist Miss E Burgess.

T. C. Rentoul Commonwealth Mara Forces T. Rentoul Renan E Ulrug Hugh Small E. Burgess

Pride of Erin Final Heat Set for Shire Hall Sunshine

The final heat of the Pride of Erin dance contest will be at Shire Hall Sunshine tomorrow night, Saturday, May Sth. All competitors must attend to qualify for the final on March. Further competitions will be announced after the Pride of Erin final.

Presbyterian Church Hall A. Andrewartha See

Albert Boyd assumes Sunshine car business operations

Public notice from Albert Boyd of Monash Street Sunshine states he has taken over the car business previously operated by W H Davies and will provide service under current wartime restrictions.

Sunshine W. H. Davies Albert Boyd Monash St

Sunshine Branch General Meeting Notice

The next general meeting of the Sunshine Branch is at Shire Hall Sunshine on Tuesday evening May 8 1945 at 8 PM. Executive Committee meets at 7 30 PM sharp. Notice signed by T Baker President and G R Crick Honorary Secretary.

Sunshine Shire Hall Sharp Einegree T. Baker G. R. Crick

Death of Mrs Luxford at St Albans and local notices

The St Albans community records the death of Mrs Luxford youngest son of the late Mr E J Luxford and Mrs Luxford. The funeral was private last Monday. The St Albans auxiliary fire station training is expected to begin soon with new boots and uniforms issued. Fireman D H Kennedy invites new member applications. The St Albans Tennis Club plans annual tournaments with draw details at Clarke's corner store. Secretaries and others to leave event particulars with Mrs W Self at Clarke's Corner Store.

St. Albans Clarke's Mra W Self t/o Clarke

V Day Service Planned in Sunshine Shire Hall

The Shire President Dr. G E Dobson announces a thanksgiving service in Sunshine Shire Hall at 11 p.m., following the European war cessation announcement. The event, arranged after consultations with local clergy and the Acting Prime Minister, invites citizens to attend.

G. E. Dobson J.P Europe Shire Hall Sunshine

Public health centre reports April patient total and immunisation plans

The Footacray and District Out-patient and Welfare Centre treated 660 patients in April with many prescriptions issued and ante-natal clinic attendance noted. The ongoing whooping cough outbreak prompts staff to prepare for pandemics and influenza outbreaks while immunisation for winter ailments continues. Donations to the building fund are acknowledged from multiple local groups and individuals.

Footacray Eleanor Street Kelso Duncan P. McKay J. Parle D. Hallenstein Mitchell & Co. Pty. Ltd W. Stevens Ville Wembley Park

Mr Jack Maher passes after brief illness

Sun Shine resident Mr Jack Maher aged many years died this morning after a short illness. He was longtime employed at Nobels Deer Park and retired recently. He later ran a grocery business opposite the Sunshine State school.

Jack Maher Sunshine Mr Maher Nobels Deer Park Sunshine State School

Sunshine remembers foreman after 32 years at Harvester Works

Long service tribute to Frank Bennett of Sydney Street Sunshine as a reward included a wallet of notes and a smoking outfit for him and a handbag for Mrs Bennett. Albert Thomas spoke warmly, Lindsay Baglin led songs, and Bennett thanked colleagues for their support.

Harvester Works Frank Bennett Sydney St Sunshine Tyne Bennett Albert Thomas Ernie Stoberts Lindsay Baglin

Wedding Bells at St Patrick's Cathedral Melbourne

Eunice Elizabeth McBean and Leo Desmond Pallot wed at St Patrick's Cathedral Melbourne on April 21. The bride wore off white crepe with beaded neckline and orange blossom veil. Attendants included sister-in-law Mrs C McBean and bridesmaids Lois and Avis Butler. The couple honeymooned in the Grampians. The ceremony was by Rev W Evans with organist John Stevens and a large postnuptial reception hosted by Mrs King.

St. Patrick's Cathedral Melbourne Eunice Elizabeth Dauhter W. H. McBean Tyler St Sunshine Leo Desmond Pallot Alf Frangipanni Giadio Mors. C. McBean Bernard Pallot Grampians Autler Sydenham Beryl King Beryl Hamely Lois Avis Butler Josph Nixon Cliff Butler John Stevens Ls Best J. H. Stevens W. Evans Presbyterian Church Batten Cole BH. King King King’ S Road St.ans Neil Carthney Butler Alice Margaret C. Legg Adelaide-street Sunchine Alexander Allen G. Maggs Lake Cargelligo N.S.W St. Mark's Church Misa Dorothy Legg

Miller-Presser Wedding in Sunshine Presbyterian Church

Freda Rose Presser married Charles Gavin Miller at Sunshine’s Presbyterian Church on April 28. The bride wore white figured satin and orange blossom, attended by bridesmaids Laska and Jean Presser, with flower girl Dorn Presser. Best man was J Miller. groomsman H Miller. About 60 guests attended a church breakfast. the bride departed in a pink suit.

Freda Rose Laska Jean Presser Dorn Presser J. Miller Mr. H. Miller

Butler King Wedding Echoes In Tender Family Promise

The excerpt recalls a difficult wedding moment marked by tearful good nature and familial affection. The bride’s mother is honored, and domestic warmth colors the scene as kin share in the ceremony. This brief fragment hints at affection, celebration, and supportive relatives.

Elena Sane

Sunshine weddings unite local cricketers in church vows

On Saturday at St Mark Church of England Sunshine Noreen May Simpson weds Thomas W McIntyre after a ceremony led by Rev St F Adams. Noreen, in white lure satin, is noted as a Sunshine Ladies’ Cricket Club player and Victoria interstate representative. Thomas is a Druids Cricket Club member. The reception followed at the bride’s parents’ Braybrook home.

Sunshine Diggers’ Club Ted Pickersgill Bob Grant Bob Ted Tom Davey Williamstown Messrs A. Beachley C. J G. Carlton Seagulls Jim Soutar Jim Southerland Sunshine St. Mark Church of England Noreen May P. Simpson Braybrook Thomas W Hetty Lewis St. Albans McIntyre Sunshine Liavdies Hag Victoria Druids

Pink Earns High Scholastic Honors for Attire Aisle

In a ceremony at St. Marks Fall Sunshine the bridegroom was aided by Gordon Jenison as best man. The wedding, conducted by Rev. Hen. B. Adhelly, took place with several priests in attendance and a later reception at Cos Chalet. The couple departed for a honeymoon with the bride wearing a Verey Se gown and Glock accessories.

Pink Earn Mide Gordon Jenison St. Mork's Fall Sunshine Muout AO Hen . B. Adhelly Haber Verey

Lindsay nithnows remembered as friend to Miss Keith

At Tecoma Presbyterian Church on April 21 Mr Lindsay a former Sunshine resident was a friend to Mass Leon Keath daughter of Mrs Keith Tecoma and late of Footscray.

Tecomma Presbyterian Church Lindsay Sunshine Leon Keath Keith Tecoma Footscray

Turf selectionsMentone Saturday

Turf selections for Mentone on Saturday list race names and horses such as Cranbrook Hiahcicap Busine Kinderson Apologia Ellesmere Tyndiesap Oxford Street John Law Carey Seacombe Trial Hiirale Talent Leicester Square High Flash Valine Grand Legend Trish Myth Ascot Thousand-tl Simmering Ola Rose Pride Devon Solvent Qurzon Star Valley and Queeh Mids.

Cranbrook

Sunshine West branch of Labor Party meeting on parkland improvements

Sunshine West branch of the Labor Party reports a meeting with Centr ing councillors and residents to discuss beautifying corner blocks and circle in Albior Soldiers Settlement Parkaane Gardens. Proposals for trees shrubs and maintenance were considered to avoid waste and neglect, with future council recommendations to protect and foster growth. Mrs A Cox notes her nephew Pte Russell J W 2/24 Batt prisoner at Tobruk was liberated from Stalag 171B in England.

Sunshine West Branch ALP Albior Soldiers Parkaane Gardens Ebrele Ele Ecliie Paride Sunshine West Ian New Can A. Cox King Edward Avenue Pte. Russell J. W Batt Tobruk England

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sunshine Methodist Cartett Sa A.R.P. Social Club Sunshine Choral Society Annual Meeting Our Lady's Parish Grand Ball Sunshine Shire Hall Our Lady's Parish Hall Vic Malney A.C.F RED Cross Serbsemlaraaroners SA Gross M.'s C. Gross Hampshire Road Jackson's. Lookout Kidd's Gully Daylesford Hepburn Jack Jackson Withers St Gladina Hepburn Reservoir Hepburn Progress Association Mt. Kooroocheang Mt. Yandoit Tarrengewer Mr. Franklin Wackson Bill Banks Derrimutt St Department of the Army Powers That Be Hill Bill Pallot—Mcbean Miller—Presser Butler—King Simpson Caithness Mentone Labor Party Triumphant Life Western Suburbs District Baptist Association Gordon ST. Baptist Church Mildmay Evangelistic Team FORGE Barkly Street Footscray Hills Timber Yard State Savings Bank
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