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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 10, 1946
Page
2
An inspection of the Werribee farm took place with a formally observed inquiry into farming operations and facilities. The visit included many local officials and residents amid reports of farm activities near Neovo and Port Phillip, detailing employment and community involvement.
Ex students are informed the debutante ball moves forward to Friday with tickets available this week from Mins V Templeton at Drayton Street. Debs reminded of practice at the school on Monday evening. Also listed are skating night on May 20, picture night June 12, and next general meeting June 6 with tickets available from members.
The Methodist Church celebrates its thirty six th anniversary with Rev E H Nye presiding and Rev Hugh Small leading Mothers Day services in Albion Methodist Church. Evening guest preacher will be M L A F L Edmund. Choirs and soloists W Higginson and Stan Sweatman featured. Community Night at Albion Methodist Hall on Wednesday May 16 with Footscray Banjo Club and local acts.
The Footscray and District Sub-Branch N.U.P.B.A. held a well attended meeting with W L Pults as order off the aig. Prizes went to W Ogden first and second and Mrs E Foulds third. Judge Mr Pearce gave tips on preparing a bird for ram. A fight at the secretary’s home is planned for next Thursday.
The Sunshine Labour branch met Tuesday at Shire Hall. Officers seek substantial wage increases and discuss quarry handling, busineses from minutes, and a motion to push apprenticeship reforms including wage and training subsidies. Federal elections May 30 feature Dr Wallace opposing J B Dern for Corio.
The St Albans monthly card afternoon named winners Mrs Smith sen first and Mrs W White consolation with Mrs E Perrett as finalist. A bazaar organized by local mothers and friends is set for Saturday at the Mechanics Institute starting 2 pm with sale of useful articles and an evening dance.
Audrey Frances McCall youngest daughter of Mrs. McCall and the late David McCall of Sunshine married Chief Petty Officer Gordon Allen Creth, third son of Mrs. Duncan and the late Donald Duncan of Newport. The bride wore an off white beaded gown with satin embossed veil. Matron of honour Mim W Riley wore white net, and the groom’s party included bridegroom’s brother in attendance as best man. The ceremony took place at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church with a reception at the Presbyterian Hall.
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