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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 14, 1948
Page
2
A daughter named Pamela Nancy was born to Nancy and Frank Sanford on May. The couple welcomes the new arrival with joy and family blessings.
The engagement is announced of Shirley Muley of 229 Easex St W Footscray to May Charles, son of Mrs E Falla. Thelma Edith Mae Young of Ballarat to Gordon Fietar Lew. Maurern Therese Lenan of 36 Burn Shy Sunshine to Norma von Cureland of 121 Morris St Sunshine.
Fragmentary obituary style item mentions Isabell wife of Albert George and mother of Roy, with references to hospital in Ghenisley and relatives Lydia Weg, Ellen Lewis, and Tod Tate. Indicates a death and a baby with 18 months in unclear context.
In loving memory of Migkegs who passed away at Ballarat on May 1st, 146. The family recalls a tender voice and enduring love from Renda and Winkie with fond affection and sorrow. A quiet tribute from those who treasure the memory.
Classified style listing of various for sale items and services including china ware mirrors kennels radiators utilities and household goods with multiple sellers and addresses. items include Alsatian dogs pieces of furniture kitchen cabinet radiators and bicycles. Several entries mention payment methods and delivery or inspection notes.
Lost black and blue border collar with badge number 26000. Finder may claim reward by returning to 28 Hertford Road. Item described as lost or stolen, a Fox Terrier with a child owner. Contact 4 Leonard Street for return and reward.
An elderly gentleman seeks board and residence rooms with no washing or mending, in Bunahhite Station area near Sunshine or Footscray. A single man and a Canterbury couple request furnished or unfurnished rooms in Melbourne suburbs. Details show contact notes at D.W.W. c/o office with varying preferences for location and occupancy.
A fragment from a classified notice shows CLENSEL PRODUCTS PTY LTD listing Youell Street Footscray premises for labelling and packing duties with a five day week. It mentions a women’s weekly washing task and a job ad for a junior worker and newsagent helper in Sunshine nearby.
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