Tragic Drowning at Deer Park Near Kororol Creek
A nine year old boy Harold Barnett drowned after losing grip while swinging over nine feet of water at Kororol Creek behind Ballarat road Deer Park. Despite alarms and police doctors grappling hooks failed to revive him. The funeral at Ballarat road Deer Park drew many mourners with tributes from Nobel's Factory Deer Park State School and local organizations.
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Deer Park
Kororol
James Burnside
Robert Barnett
Ballarat Road
Harold
Robert
Glenice
Sunshine
George Wilon
Cawland
Sunvine
Tuesay
Footscray
Deer Park State School
Nobel's
State School Committee
State School
Albion School Garden Opens With U N Prize Presentation
The Albion school garden will be officially opened Friday at 2 p m announcing the U N prize for the 6th Metropolitan District. Parents and assistants are invited to attend and a full report will follow in the paper.
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U.N
Sydenham ARP Demonstration and Red Cross Bazaar Planned
The Sydenham St Albans ARP section will stage an Sunday demonstration in St Albans with first aid and ARP workers explaining emergency measures. A bomb disposal squad recently demonstrated handling a 250 lb unexploded bomb found in a swamp and exploded it using the latest overseas method. Sydenham Red Cross sub branch plans a May 11 bazaar and dance at Mechanics Hall with cooking and sandwhich contests and prizes for novelties and scenes, raising funds for a needy cause.
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Sydenham-St. Albans
Shire of Keilor
A.R.P
St. Albans
M.C.C
Sydenham
Shire
Red Cross
Mechanics’ Hall
Obituary of Donald McRae of St Albans
Donald McRae long respected St Albans resident died at home on April 24 after a lengthy illness. Born Bannockburn Geelong he served with Victorian Railway most of his life and lived in St Albans 33 years. Survived by widow two sons Leslie and Cecil Tim, a daughter Mrs W Leake. Funeral at Keilor private attended by relatives, Rev Clarke conducted service. Funeral arrangements by Walter A Warne Footscray.
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Donald McRae
St. Albana
McRae
Bannockburn
Geelong
Victorian Railway
St. Albans
Leslie
Cecil
Tim
Essendon
W. Leake
Rockbank
Keilor
Clarke
Sunbury
Walter A. Warne
Footscray
Death of Colin Robert Lees at six in Sunshine
Sympathy is extended to Mr and Mrs John Lees 52 Benjamin Street Sunshine on the death of their son Colin Robert aged six. Funeral was from the residence to Footscray Cemetery with Rev F A Townsend officiating. Nelson Bros arranged the service and floral tributes were numerous.
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John Lees
Benjaamin Street
Sunshine
Colin Robert
Footscray
F. A. Townsend
Church of England
Nelson Bros
Golf Associates Nine Hole Stroke Event Winners
On May 7 the Golf Associates held a nine hole stroke competition. A Grade was won by Mrs Paul and B Grade by Mrs Herweg. Mrs Herweg returned after an accident and hopes were for Mrs J Perry to return soon. The monthly meeting followed. Next week an eclectic competition will have Mrs Herweg and Mrs Sims as stewards. Play began at 12 45 p m.
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Paul
Herweg
Council Aids St. Vincent's Hospital
Braybrook Shire Council weighed a hospital building appeal at its meeting. Percy Page sought councilcooperation and a donation. Dr Watson and Dr Treloar proposed £6 5s, while an amendment for £5 5s passed as Dr Parsons noted tight finances.
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Braybrook
Percy Page
St. Vincent's Hospital
Drayton
Baker
Watson
Treloar
Lowe
Melbourne
Footscray
Parsons
District Football Club Plans Newport Trip After Bye
The District Football Club, idle last Saturday, played a practice match at Selwyn Park. Owing to work and players in camp, the side must travel to Newport to meet the Y M S team, with Con Sheehan coaching the Sunshine area squad and several players listed as unavailable.
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Selwyn Park
Newport
Sunshine
Con Sheehan
Con
Herb
Clay
Jock Hider
Chigwidden
Avery
H. Nicholls
Howard
G. Crook
Byrne
Barclay
V. Lowe
D. Crook
K. Taylor
N. Wright
Local baseball results and upcoming fixtures at Royal Park and Sunshine
Our week ended with A team defeated by Melbourne r 1 School and B team beaten by Preston. Albert Ellis returns to play as A team faces Brunswick Scouts at Royal Park 1 15. A team meets Albert Park at Sunshine 2 15. Roster lists players for both teams and ground details. A club meeting is set for Sunday 11 30 am to discuss important business.
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Melbourne R 1 School
Preston
Albert
Ginty) Ellis
Brunswick
Royal Park
P. Dalling
J Young
Jim Scott
W. Martin
R. Perry
R. Williams
A. Carey
A. Ellis
J. Crook
N. Greeg
Sarah Sands Hotel
Albert Park
Sunshine
Ron Holden
R. Guy
Fraser
J. McPherson
C. Dwyer
E. Douglas
E. Willey
I. Bloxha
Young
J. Stone
PF. Scott
Poultrymen and Farmers Trading Co Trade Update
Poultrymen and Farmers Trading Co reports ongoing operations and market activity for poultry products. Company notes steady demand, pricing cues, and supply chain updates affecting farmers and dealers in the region.
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Poultrymen & Farmers’ Trading CO
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Albion School
J. E. Sievers, Ll.b
Hampshire RD
Sunshine Phone
Hill Crescent Sunshine
Brien’s Comfort Coaches
Moreland Street
R. W. Loeb
Droop Street
Hoyas
Chrysler
Sydenham News
Colin Robert Lees
Golf Associates
Council Aids
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Geo. Gordon & Son
Victoria Street
Footscray Telephone
A. Beachley
Thorpe Street
A. Cairns
Dickson Street
F. D. P. Miller
Reg
French Street Footscray
Cline
Science
L. G. Leroux
Queensberry Street
F.A.Q
E. M. Judd
V. Vets
Niagara Cafe
C, M. Bingham
Prepetetra
Essendon Grammar School
Unterdanominational Public School For Boys
Raleigh Street
CBR
Woollacott
Mla
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