Sunshine cultural and social centre plans amid wartime shift
Sunshine planners discuss forming a large cultural and social complex named after H. V. McKay, uniting many community groups. Proposals include infant health facilities, reading rooms, library, lecture hall, and grounds with tennis courts, with funding already raised for memorials and guides. Prosecution notes blacksmith Innis charged with absenteeism from McKay’s works, pleaded guilty, fined 2 pounds on one count and 1 pound on the others plus costs, and bound to a 100 pound work bond.
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Uhiat
Bootscray
Dads” Association
Grvicemen
Ils.s.l.a
Dads
Hugh Victor McKay
Girl Guides
Rass.l.a
Sunshine
McKay Memorial Committee
H. V. McKay
Sunshine Technical School
H. V. McKayy
William Charles Smith Dies Suddenly at Sunshine Home
William Charles Smith, born in Daylesford, died suddenly at 48 Station Place Sunshine on October 1. He leaves a willow and three grown children. A private funeral from his residence proceeded to Footscray Cemetery with Rev H A Michell officiating. Nelson Brox funeral directors.
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William Charles Smith
Station Place
Sunshine
Daylesford
Footscray
H. A. Michell
Widow Deprived of Own Home in Sunshine
A Sunshine Court case reports widow Mrs K Bradshaw seeking ejectment of tenant Alfred Opie from 29 Martin St Sunshine. She seeks to reclaim the home for family care during wartime, claiming health, proximity to her schoolteacher daughter, and need to care for sons in hospitals. The tenant, a Warragul native with no family, refused sharing the house. cross-examination noted attempts to find alternative housing. Mr Jackson, P.M. dismissed the application.
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Britain
Sunshine Court
Jackson
PLM
Melbourne
Oneo
Heidelberg
Presnet
Vprion
Sunshine
Warragul
Fisherman's Bend
Wen
Uriler Cress
Spike
Bentleigh
P.M
K. Bradshaw
Alfred George Opie
Martin St. Sunshine
Comforts Fund Branch Elects Officers At Meeting
Dr Lowe chaired the annual meeting on Tuesday evening as the Shire President was absent. Since the branch formed, 6752 articles have been dispatched. The election of office-bearers selected Mrs Milne as president with vice presidents Mesdames Clinnick Aston Gullick and Miss Roach. Hon secretary Mrs Hiscock, aust secretary Miss Roach, press correspondence Mrs Carlton.
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Lowe
Barclay
Milne
Mesdames Clinnick
Ashton
Gullick
Miss Roach
Hiscock
Preas
Carlton
Dance Night at Masonic Hall Includes Hebe School Dances
Sunshine Young SES announces a 50 50 Dance on Thursday November 11 at the Masonic Hall with a Modern and Old-Time exhibition by Hebe School of Dancing Pickett Street Footscray. Ern John resigns as M C. Will Searle appointed and starts Thursday night. Regent Theatre picture night is next Wednesday November 10. Members to return unsold tickets and money by Monday. A panel will require much work and help.
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Sunshine Younger
Masonic Hall
Hebe
Pickett Street
Footscray
Ern. Johna
M.C
Will. Searle
Regent Theatre
Sunshine Younger Set appeals for radio gear to aid technical school
Sunshine Sunshine Younger Set seeks 100 donation goal to fund a radio gramophone and public address system for the Sunshine Technical School. Principal L. G. Leroux blesses the plan. initial gift of 2 10 started the appeal. Citizens listed pledge £1 each toward equipment costs and social fund.
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Sunshine Technical School
W. J. Pridham
Sunshine Younger
Technical School
L. G. Leroux
Leroux
Wedding bells at Our Lady's Church in Sunshine
The wedding mass united Catherine Marie Jackson and Gunner Donald David Webb with the aid of Rev. Fr. Ryder. Attendants were Dorothy and Mary Jackson and best men Lieut. K. Mace and Gunner M. Nelson. A reception followed at Our Lady's Hall for about seventy guests, supporting the Sunshine District Patriotic Fund with four weekly collections totaling £5304/12/9 to date.
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Our Lady's Church
Ryder
Catherine Marie
P. Jackson
McKay St
Sunshine
Donald David Webb
A.sf
Mrs. Webb
Cranya
Dorothy
Mary Jackson
Lieut. K. Mace
Gunner M. Nelson
Our Lady's Hall
Mrs. Jackson
Sunshine District Patriotic Fund
Young Fellowship Tea at Methodist Church Sunday Evening
The monthly Young respec fellowship tea will be held Sunday at 5 o'clock. Mr Ray Burkitt C E will speak on What in and what should be, comparing the current social and economic order with a Christian social order, inviting senior church members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Burkitt
C.E
Burkitt
Men charged with betting on railway land near Sunshine
At Sunshine Court on Tuesday several locals faced charges of illegal betting after Constable McGregor testified that William John Hyett admitted two Saturdays of operation with a hawk at railway land behind Sunshine Theatre. Hyett pleaded guilty and was fined £50. Jammer and Bernard Sullivan’s trials were adjourned for illness. Coakes pleaded not guilty to betting at Sept 25. book and money handling were described. A second man, unnamed, could not be identified. Coakes was noted for dropping the betting book. A later £30 fine was imposed in a related matter.
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Proteries
Innis
H. V. McKay
Massey- Harris Pty. Lit
Sunshine Court
Jpuilty
Harold Rymer Hughan
National Service Department
Innia
Crook
National Service Office
Footscray
Charles Victor Norman
McKays
Pam
Jackson
Commonwealth
P.M
Commonwealth Government
Surtshine
John Robert James Coakes
My Minogue
McGregor
Cookes
Constable McChegor
Hment
Minogue
Coakes
McLintock
Constable McGregor
Mr. Minogue
Constable Shelter
Mr Minogue
Mr. Jackson
Sunshine
Popular Girl Dance at Footscray Town Hall Friday
Aly League event at Footscray Town Hall draws strong crowds with Sunshine dancers expected to shine in the final. A promising surprise awaits attendees at Excelsior’s dance at the Masonic Hall on Saturday November 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Footscray Town Hall
Sunshine
Excelsior
Masonic Hall
Juvenile Court Hears Five Young Suspects in Break-ins
At the Children's Court on Friday October 29, five youths aged 12 to 14 faced sessions over a series of housebreakings and thefts in the district. The cases were adjourned to a date to be fixed not exceeding 52 weeks.
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Children’s Court
Shire President Celebrates SAAD and FAO Quota Win
The Shire of Bray Brook reports it has reached its SAAD and FAO quota, with local officials congratulating President on the milestone. Officials promise further progress as municipal departments prepare for upcoming duties.
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Marelay
Braye Brook
Renehoel
SAAD
FAO Subeernera
Benny
Mie
Turf Selections Highlight Narrow Winds in Stakes
The page lists turf selections across multiple stakes including Lois Wakeful Stakes and Lawrences Stamering valuations. Winners include Three Wheelers and Amini with placings noted for Cen Tennary and Watchguard among others, across ten furlongs and one mile races.
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Strigandy
Mandyrtiae
St Albans News Highlights Local Events And Plans
St Albans residents attend a complimentary evening for Alma Tule on Friday and celebrate her marriage to Mrs Myers on Saturday November 20. The St Albans Temperance Club hosts a meeting at the courts, while the Mothers Club organizes a whist event. The St Albans Progress Association notes a postponed meeting and a special gathering at Miss Ali Maule A.R.B.P. Services announce meetings and a Sunday anniversary service at the Presbyterian Church with Rev J McMaster and soloist Mr Harold Raston.
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Mechanics’ Institute
St. Albans
Alma Tule
Pe Myers
Rook
Shoemler
St Albato
Sumday
Law
Lab
Mothers Club
Phiyers
AY Gernonn
Wall Leggerowielowl
Pathong
St. Albans Progress Association
Wellnesding
W. Sivans
Harold Raston
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Shire
KR. Parsons
A. G. Pennell
H.C. Boorer
A. Beachley
R. Crewes
J. H Dorman
F.og. L. Fowler
F. Hayden
G. Kirby
R. K. McDonald
J. W. McGrath
Ralph McKay
N. Pennell
T. E. Robinson
K.oy. Seymour
B. A. Trahair
A. T. Perry
G. Carlton, J.P
Webb—Jackson
Methodist Church
Flemington
Jammer
Bernard Sullivan
Sullivan
Liberty
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Toa Cuke
Watchguard
Vhe Joker
Mave Hob
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