Building a House in a Day in Maidstone
A meeting led by Dr. W. Pridham forms a committee to raise funds for rebuilding the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amy on Brunswick Street Maidstone after last week’s fire. The plan aims to erect the house in a day with local factory support and a working bee organized by J. Dobson.
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Maidstone
W. Pridham
Shire
Rer
Amy
Brunswick Street
Crow
Pridham
R. Barrett
J. Rowe
H. Skinder
Te Shepherd
Sun
Cro G. Hobson
Y. Dobson
Fire Rips Through Maidstone Home Destroying Entire Contents
A Maidstone residence at Bruns wick Street owned by Mr and Mrs Jack Amy was burned out in minutes after the blaze spread from a rear bathroom. The fire was fanned by a strong west wind and the brigade, hampered by only a small water supply, stretched hoses along Jackson Street to reach the inferno. Entire furniture and personal effects were lost.
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Jack Amy
Brunswick Street
Maidstone
Jackson Street
House Hill
Authorities urged to install water main to prevent further damage
Residents complain that repeated petitions to the Metropolitan Board for a water main have been ignored. They urge action to stop ongoing destruction and protect homes by providing a reliable water supply.
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the and the Metropolitan Board
Patriotic Debutantes Plan Return Dance Fundraiser
The Patriotic Ball debutantes announce a return dance on Thursday to aid Patriotic Funds. Dancing lasts past midnight and all current patrons are invited. Tickets cost 2/6 and are available from Miss A Hibbert, Mr A Stark, the debutantes, or the Advocate office.
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A. Hibbert
A. Stark
Debs
Sleepers in Sunshine Rail Car Spark Court Fine
Joseph Murray without fixed abode slept in a Sunshine railway carriage after trespassing on railway land. Stationmaster Lorenz and First Constable Power found him at midnight October 23. Murray admitted 45 prior convictions and received a 20 shilling fine or seven days in default.
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Sunshine Court
Joseph Murray
New South Wales
Michael Lorenz
Sunshine
First Constable
Power
Sunshine Railway
South Australia
Victoria
Sunshine Jugende Fall winners and trainers named
Children in the Sunshine Jugende fall were trained by Mrs. James with help from Mrs. Tirdale. Ma. Caddick won a box of chocolates in the event.
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Sunshine
James
Tirdale
Caddick
Particulars Wanted for Christmas Canteen Draw Teams
A call seeks full details of relatives or friends of listed service members to assist the Braybrook Patriotic Fund committee with Christmas canteen orders. Names, ranks, units, and contact details should be sent to Red McKennis or the Advocate editor promptly to finalize arrangements.
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Red McKennis
Shire of Braybrook Patriotic Fund
Dempster Norton Wedding at Maryborough in Sunshine
Miss Dean Norton wed Henry Brian Dempster at Christ Church Maryborough in bright sunshine. Archdeacon Lewin officiated as guests from Footscray Sunshine and Braybrook joined the reception at Masonic Hall. The bride wore ivory satin with a Brussels veil. bridesmaids wore heavenly blue lace over taffeta. couple to reside at North Sunshine.
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Dean Norton
Christ’ Church
Maryborough
Henry Brian Dempster
Archdeacon Lewin
F. Norton
A. Youre
Gladesone Street
Mr. Norton
Beir
Madenfern Mixx
Wridegroom
Mise
Fay Mitchell
Sunshine
Masonic Hall
Christmas Letter for Kenilworth Children
A cheerful note invites Kenilworth youngsters to a festive Christmas event. It describes crafts, stories, and a visit from a jolly helper, with warm wishes for a bright holiday season.
Albion B team to meet Albion A on November 2
Albion fixtures list shows Albion B team including Willey Ryle Harry Bell P Baker F Baker Bank ton Schmidt 12th facing Albion A with Wise Scott Peers Young Johnson Whitney Palmer Vincent Clow De Caithness Avery and Emi 12th in the November 2 match.
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R. Duxson
K. Haxby
J. Schmidt
J. Hitler
R. Allen
Wnwood
K. Harwood
A. Smith
M. Haxby
B. Duxson
G Spurling
A. Halliday
Albion
Willeyman
Ryle
Harry
Bell
P. Baker
F. Baker
Bankton
Schmidt
Albion “A
J. Wise
P. Scott
N. Peers
T. Young
F. Johnson
Whitney
Palmer
K. Vincent
M. Clow
de Caithness
W. Avery
Jemi
Emergency
J. Ba Clay
Pan
Shi Peers
Fireworks at Home Burn Two Injured In Melbourne Suburb
Harold Shaw 45 and Keith Lucas 10 suffered severe burns after a tin of petrol dope exploded behind Shaw's Sunshine home. They were mixing paint in a shed when the boy lit a primus stove. Shaw is in Royal Melbourne Hospital with second degree burns. Lucas in Children's Hospital with third degree burns and severe shock.
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Harold Shaw
Ballarat Road
Sunshine
Keith Lucas
Mr. Shaw
Shaw
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Wax
Children’s Hospital
Festival of All Saints at St. Mark's Church
The Festival of All Saints will be observed on Sunday at St. Mark's Church with 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, 9:30 a.m. Sung Eucharist, and 10:45 a.m. Matins led by Bt . V. Vann. Afternoon 4:30 p.m. Fellowship Tea features Rev. A Reynolds of St. Ges e's Malvern. Holy Communion also at St. Albans 11:00 a.m.
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St. Mark's Church
V. Vann
A Reynolds
Th.l
St. Gese's Church
Malvern
St. Albans
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Allan Roberts
Ted Watson
Ww. Roberts
Graham White
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G.A
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MAULE
Appleby
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St. Albans Vo
W. Tlallahan
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Allison
Maple
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Brownbill
Batten
Les
Cooper
Scott
Kenilworth
ST. Mark’'S Church
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Sun Crescent
Downing
L. McDuff
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