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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 03, 1939

Page

2

Wedding Bells for Edna Pilcher and Ronald Allan in Sunshine

The Sunshine Presbyterian Church hosted the marriage of Miss Edna R. Pilcher of Graham Street Sunshine to Mr Ronald W. Allan son of Mr George Rennie Allan of Linton. The ceremony featured family involvement, graceful attire, and a reception at the Hester home with Rev W Evans officiating.

Edna R. Pilcher Graham Street Sunshine Ronald W. Allan George Rennie Allan Linton Sunshine Presbyterian Church Pilcher E. V. Hester Iace Clar Tie James Mixa Merle Pilcher Georgette J. Parsons Kevin James Donald Pilcher David Clarke Robert Roberts O. Eliason Bravely Hester W. Evans Emily Rebecca Frith Hamel Street Daniel Talbot Perry Ridley Street David S. Frith Daniel Perry Shirley and Dwyer Richmond David Frith Bernard Csmp Corporal Bond Don Lewis Presbyterian Church

Altona Golf Links Stroke Competition Winner

Golf club members enjoyed a day at Altona links with an 18 hole stroke event. R K claimed the trophy donated by Mrs Boorer after the scratch score by Mrs Boorer.

Altona Golf Links R. K Mrs Boorer Mra Boorer

O Donoghue Searle Silver Wedding Celebration

Mr and Mrs Daniel O Donoghue of Sunshine celebrated their silver wedding after 25 years since a previous event in Rutherglen. A large gathering of friends presented gifts and shared a toast led by Dr Farrow, with Mr J Searle delivering the present collection and Mr Maguire recalling the vineyard land’s memory.

Daniel O’donoghue Myrtle Searle Station Road Sunshine O'Donoghue Frank Maguire Rutherglen Farrow Mesars F. Stockdale J. Searle Dan

UACD Honors Past President at Sunshine Social

More than 150 people attended a social evening in the Masonic Hall Sunshine to honor Bro J Wittick past district president of the United Ancient Order of Druids. A framed diploma and a Wittick Cup were presented with remarks praising his service and friendships formed.

Bro. J. Wittick United Ancient Order of Druids Masonic Hall Sunshine Elsie Kennedy Bro Wittick Blackwood No. 12 Kennedy Ivy Lodge Sinters Roskilly A. Heffer Bob Pocock Len James

St Marks Bazaar Opens Friday at Parish Hall Bunshine

The annual bazaar at St Mark's will be in the Parish Hall Anderson Road Bunshine on Friday afternoon and evening and continue Saturday afternoon. Mrs George McKay will open the event Friday at 3 pm. A Saturday dance will be held in the Shire Hall on 18 November. the prior date of 11 November was incorrect.

St. Mark's Anderson Road Bunshine George McKay Shire Hall

Sunshine ANA Branch Meeting Report and Fund Appeal

N Porter chaired the October 24 meeting in the president's absence. The group formed a central patriotic appeal fund for earmarked donations and allowed branches to host events. Reports covered smoke night, metropolitan committee, dispensary and general knowledge tests. a meritorious win by the knowledge team at Footscray was noted. Sunshine walkover at Kingsville was due to unavoidable circumstances. Members urged attendance for six month officers and dues collection on Cup Day.

Board of Directors Central Patriotic Appeal Fund Metropolitan Committee M.M.B.W General Knowledge Footscray Ax Footscray Kingsville Sunshine

Lad Saves Boy From Drowning at River Rescue

On Sunday morning Kenneth Brooker ten of Madden Street Braybrook fell into the Maribyrnong River. William Bolan Campbellfield and H Wilson Yarraville jumped in fully clothed and pulled the unconscious boy to the bank. They began resuscitation before doctors Gowland and Dorman arrived. their actions were praised by onlookers and medical staff. Bolan is the son of a noted Footscray footballer.

Kenneth Brooker Madden Street Braybrook Maribyrnong William Bolan Campbellfield H. Wilson Yarraville Medway Drs. Gowland Dorman Messrs Bolan Wilson Mr Bolan Bil” Bolan Footscray Sydney Road

All-Aboard Club Members Enjoy Tea and Gardens Outing

Thirty three members of ward 16 Mount Royal All-Aboard Club spent an afternoon at Sunshine gardens with tea and warm thanks to the bowling club Mrs Parry Mr McKay and Mrs Drayton for amenities and donations. A whist party in Town Hall was successful thanks to Mr Forsyth and prize donors. A musical afternoon at Mrs Stuart's home on November 9 funds the Christmas cheer drive. The next business meeting is November 16.

Ward 16 Mount Royal Sunshine Gardens Parry McKay Drayton Forsyth Stuart Sydney Street

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Allen — Pilcher Perry Faith Golf Club Associates U.A.C.D ST. Mark's Bazaar Sunshine Ana N. Porter Alex F. Clarke Alex. F. Clarke Barkly Street Lad John F. Carroll Paisley Street W'town R.B. Penn J. M. Burke Durham Road Ferguson and Verdon Streets Williamstown Brunswick Upwey Belgrave Brien’s Comfort Coaches Mound Street Scray A. Beachley Cartage Contractor Thorpe St., Sunshine McDonald’s Seymour Hampshire Road
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