12 May 1944
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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1944
Page
1
The Victory Loan appeal shows £180,000 reached, with concerns the quota was excessive and subscribers counted against earlier totals. Officials note reductions in workforce and expect the loan to close after accepting applications until Monday next, with rough counts around 14,000 people affected.
Weather and river conditions dominated a recent angling club update. Anglers endured cold, icy waters as pools yielded modest catches. Post seasonal restocking plans include Deep Creek, near Wildwood and Brennan's, and emphasis on estuary fishing with recent rains aiding prospects.
Don N Makin MP will speak at the Sunshine Methodist Church Sunday morning. The Shire President J P Barelay and the council signified their intention of being present, along with other local officials from Hmybrunk Shire.
Bad weather could not dim the Horticultural Society’s April plans in the Town Hall upper room. Mr Glanville Hinks thanks the society for its support of the Lord Mayor’s Fund and Hospital Appeal. Needlework competitions shift to the Autumn Show in April. a craft auction will be held next year to aid district ladies preparing exhibits.
Sunshine Progress Association indicates support for securing a better state die and backing a children's welfare centre in the Southern Riding. It urges prevention of cruelty to animals amid sheep and cattle yard conditions near Maribyrnong River. The council may replace whealyptan trees with ash to suit the district. Nominations for officers to be received at June meetings.
A Deer Park public meeting urged labor unity amid school progress needs. Delegates discussed upgrading the old school and facilities, heating, and access, while planning to interview Minister Hollway and coordinate with local unions and the Education Department. Dorothy J. Green signed the letter to the editor.
On Tuesday night the Senior Girls Physical Culture Club won its first hold in the Shire Hall with over 30 attendees. All young women are invited to join next Tuesday at Shrew Hall, Clase ommene at 4 pm. The event includes talks on fitness and community participation led by Alan Mills.
The last day of term at the Technical School is may 30 with a term break for the second term. Senior classes in dressmaking millinery and cookery for adults may open in Girl’s School, day and evening, as space allows. A May 24 Empire Day millinery demo is planned, and a mid term demonstration on May 26. Students aim to raise funds for the Education Department War Relief Fund through stalls of student and parent donated items. A social evening for senior day students is planned with staff and former students invited.
Braybrook Foetballers hold a town hall meeting amid confusion and unclear notes. Vague attendees and scattered phrases hint at planning but lack clear details or outcomes.
A large crowd attended the Sunshine Shire Hall meeting convened by Shire President Barclay to hear Mr. Kiner discuss the Opportunity Club for boys and girls. Mr Gardiner spoke on youth welfare and the clubs' volunteer-supported programs across several towns.
Turf selections list various entrants and outcomes including wins by By Proxy Wh and others such as Thy Win and Latency Tepe. The odor of a busy card appears with multiple names like Lady Mayne Solon AD Beye and Kyn ok Win among numerous entries.
The Sailors, Soldiers and Ali mony Futon' Asgugiatin of View report dads found time to visit several institutions this week. Committee chair Chas Peterson notes portions visited Heitledwne Mosquel Caultivld Hospital and Mount Royal, delivering packets of wigacetiens and books, with many dinners at Mount Regal Prowse inspiring fathers to join the Darla Association.
Eleanor Flinheth, elder daughter of Mrs Kiely of Horsham, and Devised groom, heir to D.C. Lane, of Werrihve, are set to wed in Bur Louly’s Phurehy Sunshine ceremony on a Sunday in May.
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