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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 28, 1954

Page

4

Women's Organisations Craft Class Set for Cane Tray

The next C W A Craft Class will be at Sunshine Town Hall on Wednesday June 9 at 10 am. Demonstration features a Cane Tray. Members should bring oval or oblong base 12 by 18 inches, glass cut to fit holes, floral chintz, 5 oz weaving cane, tape measure, secateurs. For materials or details call Craft secretary Mrs Birkbeck MM 1181. Must wet cane for four hours then wrap in newspaper one hour before use.

Sunshine Town Hall Birkbeck

Sunshine Mothers Club Social Tonight At School

Members and friends are reminded of the Social at the School tonight May 28. Dancing and games for all ages with admission two shillings and a donation for children. Members bring a plate. Next meeting Wednesday June 2 at 1.45 pm. New members invited. First annual general meeting Wednesday June 2 at 7.30 pm to elect officers. Mrs Wood will not stand again due to Davina’s illness. Mrs Hutchins also to be unavailable for re election.

At & Bom Ahi Osing Tottenham North Mothers’ Club Wood Davina Hutchins Indies

Birthday Party Held by RSL Auxiliary Women

The Womens Auxiliary hosted a clubroom birthday party that was highly enjoyed by all attendees. The next committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 1.

Womens

Silver Circle Square Dance Club Returns Thursdays

The Silver Circle Square Dance Club meets each Thursday at Our Lady's Parish Hall. Myles Coman leads with a piano accordionist as they call American Square Dances and old favorites like New Orleans, Virginia, the Sheik of Araby, and hoe downs. An improved sound system drew back many former members and tea is provided for a cheerful evening.

Silver Circle Our Lady's Parish Hall Myles Coman New Orlean Virginia Araby

Angling Notes and Shield Draw at Deer Park

Angling notes report a last weekend competition at Andecra with excellent conditions but generally poor fishing. The Western zone teams competed for the Luton shield donated by SC at Deer Park. The Werribee Cub were the first holders, noted as most successful at Undeera. A dance and social at Hampshire House on 5th June is planned for members and friends as the inter-club card competition and next match are set for next Tuesday.

Andecra Deer Park Luton Werribee Undeera Hampshire House

New shops rise on Ballarat Road Deer Park

Ballarat Road’s southern side grows as shops like a newsagency sports store Rosslyn milk bar and cafe and a new brick shop adjoining the cafe prepare for business. Frank Flannery defeats Negro Coates at West Melbourne Stadium drawing local praise. Reg Pollard expected to win Lalor seat. Maddingley defeats Rockbank for first loss, top of premiership. A £50 cow sale at Deer Park market sets district record. Geo Hunter of Deer Park sold the animal through T Briaw Logan & Co.

Ballarat Road Deer Park Newsagency Rosslyn Cafe Frank Flannery Geo Hunter T. Briaw Logan & Co

STS Ex Students Assn General Meeting And Events

The STS Ex-Students Assn schedules its next general meeting at the school on Wednesday June 2 at 8 pm with dancing after. The next monthly dance is Thursday June 10 at Mas Enle Hall. Arrangements are under way for a picture night and a future trip. The committee campaigns for the debutante ball on July 2 with tickets to be sold next Wednesday.

St.s. Fex Masenle Hall

City Band Notes Cheerful Sorrento Outing By Sunshine City Bandsmen

Sunshine City Bandsmen enjoyed a pleasant outing to Sorrento last Sunday. They thanked Sorrento Football Club for transport and saw strong crowd support at both the football match and concert. A Sunday match at Pennell Reserve features Braybrook Special Club against the Young Chinese with proceeds for the band. Members to attend at 145 pm with one tickets for the special effort. Footscray players Ted Whitten Jack Collins Don Rosa and John Nuttall join a kicking contest with locals and Young Chinese. Afternoon tea available. The band focuses on Heidel berg contest prep and hopes to retain last year’s championship cup.

Sorrento Sunshine City Pennell Reserve Braybrook Footscray Ted Whitten Jack Collins Don Rosa John Nuttall Heidelberg

St Albans Boys Club Re-Formed at Errington Reserve pavilion

A Wednesday meeting revived the St Albans Boys Club with strong turnout from local men and fathers. Constable Shaw led police support, joined by Set McLeod and others. officers elected included KH Smith president and C Buckingham secretary treasurer. The group plans sports tutoring and community confidence building, with Dr Moffatt funding pavilion use for 12 months.

Errington Reserve St. Albans Boys’ Club KH. Smith C. Buckingham A. Patten Cra. Moffatt Easton Set McLeod Dr. Eddie Const Miller Const Shaw J. Harris Ttia

Kitchen Units and Cabinets For Sale in Sunshi

B Gwatkin advertises kitchen work and fittings including sinks cabinets and bedsteads available to order at Georgel Street off Hertford Road. Contact for bespoke cabinet work and related items.

B. Gwatkin Georgel St Hertford Rd Sunshi

Sunny Sunshine shop ad and weather gear showcase

An ad promotes Swiss Roll treats at The Sunny Food Shop in Morton Arcade Sunshine and showcases Duralene raincoats winter coats tailored suits frocks skirts blouses cardigans millinery. The notice also credits Norman H. Carlton for election comment responsibility in Sunshine.

Morton Arcade 166 Road, Sunshine Duralene Norman H. Carlton Dickson St Sunshine

Table Tennis Results Across Nettlefolds and Allies

Nettlefolds beat McKays 7-15-6 441 to 411 525 with Ammunition over Colts 11-22-4 97 60. Spaldings 11-22-463 defeated Independents 0-0. Best players include Gathercole Wright Goldsworthy Lamont Williams Shaw Wilcox Holden. B Grade results show McKays 1 6-13-5 234 beating Noettle II 5-15-544. Potteries IT 5-10-4085 over Amm on 10-20-6534. Nettlefolds Tra 438 and McKeys II 3-8-2370. Best players: D. Musc McColl Volant Hall Deen Stevenson Wi.

Nettlefolds D. McKays Ammunition Colts Spaldings D. Independents J. Gathercole D. Wright W. Goldsworthy L. Lamont R. Williams W. Shaw R. Wilcox R. Holden McKays D. Noettlefolds Potteries Amm Atterien McKeys II D. U S c

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