St Albans News Roundup of Social Events and Elections
A succentful afternoon at the Mechanics Institute featured a prize draw and a grand concert by Shell Shock Company artists. November 8 political speeches by Labor candidate G. P. Ryan loom, with local committees forming for fundraising. Also noted are a Reunion Committee meeting planning a concrete pavilion at Errington Reserve and Presbyterian Church anniversary services on November 1 with afternoon and evening worship led by Rev. F. Spencer and the Knox Church minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Ryan
Will Wi
Albany
Mechanics’ Institute
Ryan Wi
Errington Reserve
Methodist Church Activities Anniversary Services Scheduled
The Methodist Sunday School anniversary continues with three services at the shire hall next Sunday. Rev Ray Williams of South Melbourne Mission preaches in the morning, Rev Ray Smith of Caulfield in the afternoon, and Rev Hugh Small in the evening at 7. The children's choir, led by Mr F Steeper, received praise last Sunday. A circuit inspiration rally is planned Thursday evening with Rev A E Newton as speaker. The choir will sing with Mr Sian Sweatman assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Tram
Ray Williams
South Melbourne Mision
Ray Smith
Caulfield
Hugh Small
F. Steeper
A. E. Newton Wioe
Sian Sweatman
Victorian Sunday liquor scene sparks debate in Melbourne
A Melbourne commentary criticizes Sunday liquor hours as driving social disorder in industrial Derrimut and Sunshine districts. It notes overcrowded hotels, the back bar bottleneck, and calls for reform while praising local management at Derrimut Hotel and urging responsible drinking rather than tavern troughs. The piece cites political hopes, labor party action, and a visitor’s view of alcohol use in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Anil Hin
Tiquin
Theatren
Hix
Derrimut
UK Labor Party
oMce
England
Austral
Gms
Dangerous crossing hazard near Anderson Road noted by reader
Robert Lamb of Leith Avenue, Sunshine, writes to the editors repeating his warnings from an April 12 1944 Advocate letter about blind approaches on Anderson Road. He argues authorities have ignored the danger as pedestrians, including children, are at risk while factory areas remain crowded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Skinner
Leon
Iriel
McDonld
Hayden
Sean
Faurence Thorpe
Ladennen
Sunakine
Advocate
Anderson Road
Robert Lamb
Leith Avenue
Sunshine
Control of Retail Deliveries of Commodities Lifting
Orders lift wartime limits on food deliveries with allowances for weekly and daily distributions. Exceptions applied to hospital and other institutions while small shops and wholesalers face new rules under the return to peacetime trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedman
Wan
Howse
Enilk
Commonwealth
Obituary for Ann Middleton in Footecray district
Report of the death of Ann Middleton of Bray area. The obituary notes she was born in Bray and dau ghter of John and the Middleton family. The record mentions she was well known in the local community and attended several local gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Middleton
Bray
John
John Middleton Brook
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