Diggers Hold Focal Sub-Branch Meeting And Plans
The quarterly Diggers meeting in the clubrooms was chaired by Mr W Bell. A committee for guardian ship of servicemen children was discussed, along with arrangements for a special meeting on July 14 and the annual ladies night at Shire Hall on July 16. Reports covered the fence corps demonstrations, an upcoming flag re presentation ceremony, and a War Service Fund collection effort. The Seymour Cup billiard competition results and upcoming matches were listed, with notes on notable games and a trick shot demonstration by E J McKenzie. A renovated notice board and upholstered chairs were noted, and a £14 11s donation to War Service funds was received from Miss Widdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bell
Anzac Houge
Harvier Men
Gevardian
Anatealia
Orognittee
Anzac House
Dulegates
Win
Sunshine Lodge
Shire Hall
Mountey
Preston Eval
Harry Chauvel
Footveray Park
Sunshine Band
Shire of Braybrook Patriotic Fund
R.S.L. War Service Fund
R. Grant
J. Murae
B. Kellett
G. Maker
J. Sutherland
C. Jacobs
J. McRae
B. Murray
Resuita
I. Richars
K. McKenzie
H. Foxcroft
A Widdy
B. Montgomery
J. Judd
T. Hill
A Ritchie
Richards
Montgomery
Old England
T. Davey
A. T. Perry
E. Wright
Fy Long
J. Hy Mann
J. Hibbett
A. Fletcher
E.amebers
W. Secombe
J. Souter
F. Newton
J. E. Teas
C. Harbottle
D. Don
Ald
J. Davies
E. J. McKenzie
War Service
Official Opening of Albion School Garden
The Albion school garden opening ceremony featured the principal A Low and Dr Meatham praising teamwork and volunteer support. Students received plots, with prizes awarded by Mr McDougall and Mr Cunningham, while inspectors and club leaders stressed parental involvement and education. The event ended with the National Anthem and afternoon tea hosted by the mothers club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meatham
Tien Ikelindie Garden
Willi
ANA
Victoria
Education Department
Raff
Federated
Mothers’ Clubs of
Polson
Hart
Albion
Mothers’ Club
My Hargreaves
Red Cross and Comforts Fund Seeks More Knitters
At a recent working bee the president and committee noted strong attendance and new knitters joining. A total of 287 garments were labeled packed and dispatched to the Comforts Fund headquarters. The effort now focuses on warm clothing for prisoners of war, urging more help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comforts Fund
Red Cross
ARP Exercise Reports Spark Local Debate and Safety Measures
A resident observer reports two ARP exercises in the Shire area at North Exsendan and St. Alanie Sydentam with about 100 trained personnel each. He notes no external reinforcements and offers to publish rosters. meanwhile local comments urge improved traffic safety and access improvements near the Sydenham post office corner, including proposed road improvements and bylaw changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R.P
A.R.P
Thik
Viei
Mark
Dolly
North Exsendan
St. Alanie Sydentam
Ad. Davis
District War Ala
Service
Sydenham District
Sydenham Post Office
H. H. Hilbert
Sunshine Housewives Branch Forming Details
Interest to local housewives grows as a Sunshine branch of the Housewives' Association is set for May 1 at 2.30 p.m. in the shire hall. Speakers from headquarters at Howey Court, 234 Collins Street, will outline aims and advantages of a local branch. inviting all district ladies to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housewives’ Association
Shire
Howey Court
Collins Street
Wonthaggi Boys Visit Sunshine In Melbourne Tour
Nine boys from the Wonthaggi tract visited Melbourne during school vacation. Six stayed in Sunshine and three in Footscray. They toured Exsendon cerodrome, aquarium, the goo, and Nowa days Club, while staying with locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Brice
Sunshine Baptist Church
Wonthaggh
Melbourne
Sunshine
Footscray
Acquarium
Goo
Nowadays
Wyhoun
Terry Doig
Carlton
Kevin Cross
Barry Garden
Mess Davey
Murray Donoghue Deveson
Mek
de Gare
West Footecray
Arthur Pools
Jack Spooner
Gus Alexander
Brive
Caudemaine Baptist Church
All Aboard Club Meets For Jam Donation Drive
The All Aboard Club plans an afternoon gathering at Mrs. Bell's home 1 Hill Street on Thursday next May 29 to collect homemade or canned jam for the city creche. Members urged to attend and contribute, with the sentiment that kind words cost nothing yet may be treasured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club A Mertins
Bell
Hill Street
Bach
National Bank of Australia Reshuffles Branch Management
The National Bank of Australia announces management changes across branches. J M Lyle from Sun Shine moves to Richmond, and F C Horton, formerly local branch manager, will lead the Kerang office as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National Bank of Australia
J. M. Lyle
Sunshine
Richmond
F.C. Horton
Kerang
Lodge Notices for P A F S Loyal Sunshine Lodge
The Fortnightly M of the above Lodge will be in Caxton House rear of Advocate office on Monday next at 8 p.m H T Shuffrey Sec 44 King Edward Ave G U C O F Deer Park Lodge Meets in Deer Park Hall on Munda Next at 7 80 pm W Y Stevenson Secretary 6 U O O F Albion Lodge No 5182 Members advised lodge meets Tuesday next in St Marks Hall at 7 30 p.m Election of ones etc H Blakey Secretary 1 Hamel street Sunshine I O C F Sunshine The Fortnightly M held in the St Marks nexday next at 8 p.m J R Thomson Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.A.F.S
Loyal Sunshine Lodge
Caxton House
Advocate
H. T. Shuffrey
King Edward Av
G.U.C
Deer Park Lodge
Deer Park Hall
Munda
W. Y. Stevenson
U.0
Albion Lodge
St Mark's Hall
H. Blakey
Hamel Street
Sunshine
C.F
St. Mark’s
J. R. Thomson
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Hall
J. Geoffrey Hall
ED Gergonen
Appeint Assat
RED Cross and Comforts Fund
Kenilworth Book Club
Hampshire Rd
Cr. Hilbert
R. Sydenham
Housewives
Wonthaggi Boys
Lodge
L. M. James
Anderson RD. Sunshine
Chrissie Baker Algm
A. Munn
Melton
Sydney Street Sunshine
Necker & Hare
the Junction Joinery and Timber Mills Pty. Ltd
Geelong Road
Phong
Us Rey
Barkly Street
Harwood
Oregon
Sunshine Timber Yards
Henderson & Graham
Hampshire Road
Town Hall
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