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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 09, 1951
Page
3
The Deer Park Mothers' Club carnival last Saturday raised 30 pounds for school funds. A Teenager competition awarded Miss Joan meldon of Sunshine a crystal scent spray. Pineapples and coconuts were prizes amid a vivid carnival mood, with Miss Aileen Townsend performing an appealing hula.
The Ladies Auxiliary Free Kindergarten hosted a bazaar at Maidstone Hall Thom son Street opened by the Mayor and Mayoress Cr and Mrs Dobson. Dr Dobson praised the auxiliary with stalls judged by Mrs Hargreaves and Mrs Beachley sharing the £2 2s prize for best decorated coke and sweet stalls.
Seventy guests attended at Albion Hall last Saturday to celebrate the engagement of Joan W iley of Hutchinson Street to John Dobbin of Port Augusta South Australia. Main toast by F Hayden and MC duties by Ern Nicholls.
Younger Set members are reminded to bring their fun to the social gathering tomorrow at eight. Ladies are asked to bring a plate.
The cricket club held a Tuesday night presentation with trophies awarded to Seniors for All Rounder to R. Guy and Batting to A. Clubman for the season.
The Wictath Banjo Club gathered Sunday at the Maribyrnong River on a sunny day with members' performances. Notable participants included Terry Carver and Marjorie Wheildon. the club founder is C. E. Jones and show boat is slated for tonight in the town hall.
The Country Women’s Association Sunshine Branch report a successful country fair with prizes including a Duke entry, Mrs Morton, and various baskets and flowers. Funds raised benefit Atunahine hospital Home Help CWA Home Science and Spastic Children. Members are reminded of changes to November figures and the annual meeting on November 20 at 2 pm. A Rose Garden visit at St Kilda is planned for November 28.
Members of the RSL branch and Ladies Auxiliary report continued success of fortnightly socials with music prizes and supper. Diggers from two wars received Christmas cheer at Caulfield Repat Hospital as 72 patients got treats and entertainment. Acknowledgment goes to artist volunteers and donor Mr Byron for fruit. Next social is Saturday 17th and the Ladies Auxiliary meeting Tuesday 20th with officer nominations for 1952.
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