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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 26, 1944
Page
4
A jumble of classified items includes lost jewelry a brooch at Sun Crescent and a watch found near the station. Also listed are for sale notices for furniture poultry and various goods with contact details and street addresses in Sunshine and surrounding streets.
The Shire of Bray Brook requires payment of rates under the Local Government Act. Rates and interest must be paid by June 10 to avoid penalties. the Rate Collector will be at Bray Brook Shire Mall Sunshine Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday 9 am to noon. Provide full name and occupation of the person entitled to enroll when paying.
Unclear OCR fragment references a May date and names Arna dude and Br. John Adameon with a possible displaced caption. Details are fragmentary, lacking coherent event, place, or outcome.
Death notice for William Henry Metchell marks anniversary date, honoring a beloved husband and father of Mable Mire Lorena and Sunshine. Late of Sunshine.
A garbled personal message thanks multiple individuals for letters and support. The message names Arun, baila, Huet, and personal acquaintances, with a general expression of gratitude and appreciation.
The page lists church services and events for Methodist and Sunshine Baptist churches. Featured items include Sunshine Baptist with Rev. Ry Farrer presenting The Unpardonable Sin, and church notices for Christ Church and others detailing breaking of bread, Bible School, gospel meetings, and prayer sessions led by Pastor A G Bennett.
An en lively program on break up day at St Albans School celebrated Empire Day with speeches by Me olin Meaninstiy and Mins liven, a Australia Pair rendition, and readings of Qui Viera life stories. Students Joy McIntyre Evan Knowles John Parrett showcased poetry and prize presentations followed by sports awards and dances planned for May 20 at St Albany Hall.
A Keilor shire gathering on Saturday showcased a successful hazvne and dance organized by the KLUB W/E sub-branch with notable turnout. The event raised thanks to donors and volunteers led by Mesd James Butler and others, with post function notes thanking sponsors and a Mechanics' Institute meeting naming new officers.
Community notices describe a planned play centre in the shire for children during Christine neath with cooperation of the Fehont Canintttoe and Shire Gounell ind. A sale of gifts and jurul ale to fund the project. Proceeds support a school library and relocation efforts for annual rehiring.
The Local Appeal notes receipt of a donation of 10 shillings from Mrs Blight for the family of the crash victim from last week. The appeal urges continued support and attention to the case.
Me Hollway the minister of housing told Deer Park parents he will hold an early meeting to discuss local educational grievances and concerns.
Lodge notices show upcoming meetings at St Mark's Hall on April 1 with Wescott as secretary and notes about branch meetings at Town Hall Supper Room. Secretaries include Narroxt Street and Angerson Road with times listed for Tuesday and Sunday sessions.
Members of U A O Sunshine Lodge No. 274 are notified the lodge will meet at the Sunshine Picture Theatre on Thursday next at 8. Morris, Secretary, urges advertising in the Advocate to promote Latin events.
A Shire Hall meeting outlined the dance and hike plans for the club. Members are urged to bring dinner and assist on steep inclines while noting dates for concerts and a forthcoming vocal contest heat.
The Sunshine Protestant Youth Society hosts a skat night at the Glaciarium on Saturday night. all youths should meet at Sunshine station to catch the 6 42 train.
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