Sunshine and District Fund appeals for 300 pounds
Publicity organiser urges Sunshine and District Patriotic Fund supporters to donate to an VE canteen order honoring service members from the district. The appeal seeks 300 pounds, with donations to be acknowledged in local press and delivered via collectors or committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine and District Patriotic Fund
Europe
Sunshine
Volo
Rael
Patriotic Committee
Sunshine Advocate
R. ¥. Seymour
England
A. G. Pennell
R. V. Seymour
T. E. Robinson
O Q JR
Parsons Hoo
E. H. M. Drayton
G, Kirby
C. G. Carlton
B. A. Trahair
R. K. McDonald
Vy. R. McKay
R. E. Barnett
C. Gross
Mr. McBean
Mr. Jessop to Lecture on Melbourne Water Supply
The Metropolitan Board reports storage at 9.56 billion gallons the lowest in 15 years as daily use nears 90 million while intake lags under 10 million. Chairman Mr Jessop announces a May 25, 1945 lecture in Sunshine on Melbourne’s water situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvan
Jessop
J. C. Jessop
Metropolitan Board
Sunshine
Melbourne
Local Labour Protest Letters on Council Allegations
A reader challenges readers to reassess the Braybrook Council non party line arguing that several councillors openly support Liberal and Labor opponents. The letter condemns party flavor in municipal matters and appeals for policy framed by broad stakeholder delegates rather than individual party interests. It cites wartime Britain and Australian sacrifice and notes local residents with relatives in service. The writer urges a neutral, democratic approach to council actions and criticizes using ratepayers money for partisan aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Investigiog
A. Pennell
Maribyrnong
Air
A. Drakeford
U.A.P
Dr. Pennell
Bullamalhousie
T. R. Aavelay
the Advocate
Labor
Bob Menzies
New Liberal Party
Labor Party
Victoria
G. Dobson
Technical School Social Evening Attracts Parents
A social evening at the school Tuesday brought parents together for a friendly atmosphere aiding future Association goals. Spewart led the program with Miss Thompson and Harman providing vocal items, Roy Lovel accompanying. A supper by the ladies and community singing closed the night. A picture night is planned for the next meeting at 7.45 on the second Tuesday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spewart
Braybrook Shire politics and Labour councillor clash
In the Braybrook Shire chamber Labour and anti-Labour members clash over district improvement plans. Critics accuse opponents of blocking proposals due to party alignment while praising past administrators and stressing the demanding nature of defeating strong local candidates.
Alan Chaplin Returns From War Prisoner of War
Mr and Mrs T Chaplin announce their son Alan has arrived safely in England after about a year as a prisoner of war. He served as a signaller in the Y/24th Hat and was captured at Tobruk in April 1941. He endured forced labor at Benghazi and Tripoli for seven months under brutal conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Clark
Derby Road
England
Lloyd
Sgt
Clark
Germany
Middle East
W.A.G
Sunshine
T. Chaplin
de Cornwall Road
Alan
Tobruk
Benghazi
Tripoli
R.A.F
Choral Society Holds Annual Meeting and Reports
The Choral Society’s annual meeting was held on a Friday evening with about forty members present. Secretary Mae Age presented a comprehensive report noting funding from concerts and activities in Sunshine and Yarraville. Elections selected Mr Barker as President and Mrs Andrew as Secretary, with Mor Warneck as Treasurer and Moe Gord as pianist among a long list of officers and committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ates Society
Mae. Agedrewartha
Ted
Yarravalle
Gene
Ety
Barker
Andrew Arthas Treasure
Mor Warneck
Moe. Gord
Meg Austin
Juanist
Lowe
Hihrarian
Jay Gray
Mast
Ibrar
Thompsons
Cameron
Miss Barker
Pewerlett
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Mr. Jessop
MR. L. A. Perry
Alf
H. A. and
G. Boyd
Durham Road
Johnson’s Baby Powder
Clement
Sunshine and District
U.F.S. Dispensary
SUN Crescent
Medupf, Manon
John Downing
Becw
France
British Commonwealth of Nations
Churchill
Britain
United Kingdom
Japan
Brotherhood of Man
Hitler
Lewis Steward
C. Steward
Alice St
Lewis
Hobart
Marlay
Lloyd Clark
Duncan McLennan
W.C
W.C. McLennan
2/6th
Crete
P.O.W
L. McLennan
Hampshire Road
Vospoli
Sicily
Italy
Poland
Flew
Broonhead
Adelaide
Teremi
Hun
Se Wene Hepp
Roxy Theatre
George Kirby
l=larat road
Maidstone
Dewst Wey
Alan Arthur Drakeford
Mar
MY Budy
Susie Altoni
Mildstone
Bheelus Marsh
Lodge
M.U
Loyal Sunshine Lodge
St Mark's Hall
Ppm
Wearcomt
Trebor Forrest Street
A.N.A
A.W.A
Lim
Triwn Hall
W. Tisdale
Anderson
Miss Rewelds
U.A.C.D
Sunshine Lodge Lodge
Sunshine Pieture Theatre
At & Pom
Morris
Party P
Nda
Dobson Rett
Skinner
A.S.P
Shire of
Eee
Alan Chaplin
Choral Society
J. E. Sievers
Parsons Street
Smorgon
Brooklyn
Australia
Smorgon’s
National Service Office
Norman Smorgon & Sons Pty. Ltd
Somerville Road
Smorgon's
Footscray
Newport
Worman Smorgon & Sons Pty. Ltd
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