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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 07, 1937

Page

4

Wedding of Isa Smith and Alan Townsend at Sunshine Baptist Church

Isa Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. S. Smith, wed Alan Townsend, son of Mr and Mrs T. Townsend, at Sunshine Baptist Church on Saturday April 24. Rev J W Lindsay officiated. reception followed at Sunshine Masonic Hall with many guests. The couple’ll reside in Tasmania aboard the s s Nairana after a Hamilton reception and we’re told of enduring devotion and family congratulations.

Isa W S&s. Smith King Edward Avenue Sunshine Alan T. Townsend Ridgely Burnie Tasmania Sunshie J. W. Lindsay G. H. Brie Frances Watson Maureen Webster June Christopher W. Smith Ron Anderson Sunshine Masonic Hall Johnstone Healesville S.s. Nairana Margaret Shorten Barkly Street Footscray Brice

Golden Wedding at Rockbank for Mr and Mrs Leake

Mr and Mrs W H Leake marked their 50th wedding anniversary in Wer and Rockbank early this week. They attended the Church of England service at Werribee where they were married, greeted by the vicar and bouquet to Mrs Leake. A Rockbank hall banquet followed with 78 relatives and friends attending, the cake made by Mrs Cornish and decorated by the groom’s bride.

Leake Shire of Melton W. H. Leaks Werand Rockbank Church of England Werribee J. K. Taylor Cornish

St Albans Presbyterian Sunday School Anniversary Services

The Presbyterian Sunday School in St Albans holds its anniversary services on Sunday May 9 with Rev. Matthews speaking at 5 PM and Rev. Karmouche at 7 PM. Children will render praise at both services.

Presbyterian Sunday — School Matthews Karmouche The Progress Association Mothers’ Club

Official First Day Covers for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

The Post Office will issue two new 1d and 2d postage stamps on May 10 with an official First Day Covers concept. The 2d shows King George VI bust and the 1d depicts Queen Elizabeth II, each on a pre-stamped envelope priced at 3d. Additional stamps may be affixed at face value. covers should be posted May 10 for postmark.

George VI

Harriers Set One Mile Handicaps At Selwyn Park

Handicaps for a one mile race are listed for the Sunshine versus Eltham match at Selwyn Park tomorrow during half time. R Cox and A Holden receive 10 and “10 yards” respectively with a string of competitors from M Petherick to J Patterson assigned gaps up to 200 yards.

Selwyn Park R. Cox A. Holden M. Petherick G. McFadyen A. Brown R. Miller L. Clarke D. Carland L. Gilbert H. Major S. Cox N. Harrison G. Pippett T. Hall

Popular Head Teacher Farewelled at Sunshine School

Mr A. M. Brown, acting head teacher at Sunshine since January, has received notice of transfer and left today for other duties. He rejuvenated school activities and earned local appreciation, with a presentation of pipes by the Sunshine community. No successor named.

A. M. Brown Sunshine Brown Education Department Weir Beechworth the Advocate G. Polson Albion Norman Carland Messrs M. Alison A. Fox A. Hutton F.C. Horton K. Cunningham C. G. Carlton

Sun Shine branch holds UA P annual meeting in shire hall

The United Australia Party Sun shine branch meets in the shire hall supper room at 7.45 p.m. on Friday May 7. Mr N O'Brien will address the gathering after officers are elected as teams from Essendon and Borowndara debate Australia's defence contribution versus Great Britain per capita.

Sunshine U.A.P Shire Hall N. O’brien Central Executive Essendon Borowndara Australia Great Britain

Evangelistic Mission at Sunshine Methodist Church

From May 16 to May 25 the Spirit of God mission will be conducted at the Sunshine Methodist Church by Rev. Arthur Lyons with help from Rev. James McBride and soloists. It aims to awaken lingering religious interest and reach those not yet reached by the Christian message with bright, engaging meetings.

Methodist Church Arthur Lyons James McBride Sunshine

Theatre Attractions Schedule for May Shows and Stars

Friday and Saturday feature The Crime of Dr Forbes with Robert Kent and Gloria Stuart, Bengal Tiger with Burton McLane and Irene Travis is listed but not suitable, Monday and Tuesday present Mr Deeds Goes to Town with Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur, Stranger's Intrigue with Ralph Bellamy, Wednesday Coronation and Sky Parade with Jimmie Allan, plus Rhodes of Afton with Walter Huston.

Dr. Forbes Robert Kent Gloria Stuart Burton McLane Irene Travis Gary Cooper Jean Arthur Mr Deeds Ralph Bellamy Coronation Jimmie Allan Walter Huston Rhodes Afton

Disney to Speak at Sunshine Meeting on May 25

At the Sunshine A L P gathering last night the group set Wednesday May 25 for Hon J Disney to address voters. The event will be in the town hall supper room and the general public is invited.

Sunshine A.L.P Hon. J. Disney Sunshine Town Hall

Firewood Prices at Bedrock Best Box Blocks

Box blocks delivered to truck lots with Bedrock pricing. Prices available from A. G. Mudford at 14 Forrest Street Sunshine.

A.G. Mudford Forrest Street Sunshine

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Rockbank St. Albans Harriers United Australia Party Evangelistic Mission J. Disney W. H. Davies Anderson RD Sunshine Motors Alf Boorer P.P.L. Exchange Plan P.P.L. Exchange P.P.L Bourke Street Eres Smith Street Fitzroy and Reid Street Wangaratta
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