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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1946
Page
3
Members are advised that the lodge meets every second Thursday in the Methodist Hall, Withers Street. H Blakey, Secretary. Inmet St. Sunshine.
A Sunday concert at Sunshine Gatlins raised funds for the Albion Kindergarte Committee. The event featured the Sun hiei hrase Band and drew a generous voluntary donation of a silver chain for the fund, with attendees enjoying a pleasant afternoon and supporting local charitable efforts.
A local social event announced with plans for a Friday hall gathering on December 1. An event features acts including renditions of The Swallows and Where Are You Walk, with committees serving supper and prizes for stalls such as spoons, plates, cakes, and baked goods. Names listed indicate a large community involvement.
Transport problems force the baby show and bazaar to be postponed from this Saturday November to the following Saturday November. Entries remain open via Mrs W Baker and local chemists. A general meeting is set for next Thursday night November at Shire Hall Spain to finalize Youth Week concert plans.
Ernest James Brook of Hampshire Crescent Sunshine died at his residence on October 28. Born at Mount Pleasant South Australia he lived 33 years here and leaves a widow and two married daughters. He was sub foreman at H Y McKay Massey Harris and had many friends. The funeral was held Wednesday from Nelson Bros Chapel Footscray and interment was at Footscray Cemetery with numerous floral tributes. Reverend W E Dexter conducted services at the chapel and graveside. Nelson Bros were funeral directors.
Sympathy extends to Mr and Mrs Roscoe H Kirby of 36 Sydney St Sunshine on the death of their baby daughter Carolyn Beatrice born in East Melbourne ten months ago. She died at the Children's Hospital on 26 October. Funeral held Monday from Nelson Bros Chapel Footscray Cemetery with Rev R F Adams officiating.
Mr and Mrs E R Tong marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a gathering at the son’s home in St Albans. Relatives and friends joined a feast prepared by their daughter and others, with gifts from extended family abroad. A church surprise party and musical evening preceded the celebration, featuring a grand golden cake.
Mr A G Bennett completes ministry at Sunshine Church of Christ and transfers to Hawthorn Church. He will preach a farewell service at 3 p.m. on Sunday next in November, with an invitation for all who valued his stay to attend. Mr R Sheehan of the Caluield Church will fill the vacancy temporarily.
At the last general meeting the Tree Planters Association proposed to the Council delegate, Paone and Garden Committee, a general layout for Sunshine Park. The Vacuum Film Coy has agreed to screen horticulture and town beautification films early. A school screening for fourth grade and up is planned. A letter to the Council urges speeding beautification of Albion soldier settlement and Ballarat Road plots. Autumn garden competition entries are arriving, with keen competition expected.
The Victorian Athletic League fixed February 15 1947 for Keilor Sports Club annual Keilor Gift. Organizers consider raising prize money to attract top pedestrian competitors and boost the event’s popularity.
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