Education Week Brings Open Days to Braybrook Schools
Education Week in Braybrook highlighted wide school visits with about 300 attendees at Sunshine State School events and crowded Sunshine Technical School sessions. Students showcased work across classrooms and workshops while prefects guided tours and exhibitions entertained families. Gifts from the Younger Set supported the schools, with speeches by officials and head students expressing thanks.
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Braybrook
Sunshine State School
Sunshine Technical School
Technics School
D. Walker
C. Parsons
V. Carlton
Ferguson
STS, Council
Perry
Elfied Elit Russell Robinson
Dorothy Dunn
Shire Corner
Barclay
McKAYS' LOAN CAMPAIGN RESULTS AT SUNSHINE HARVESTER WORKS
The Second Victory Loan at Sunshine Harvester Works reports 566 subscribers raising £11,960 while firm employees contribute over £40,000 to the national war effort. The Race to Tokio contest crowned Miss Air Force Joyce Semmens, with 195 subscribers raising £4,800 and 6,986 miles. Miss Army Margaret Wright ranked second and Miss Navy Ruby Rosas third, as the drive closes with a Welfare Association dance on November 17th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Harvester Works
Louna
Army
Margaret Wright
Navy
Ruby Rosas
the and Welfare Association
Iere
Avoid the Man Whose Life Is an Open Book
A compact reflection contrasts men who live publicly with those who marry into private steadiness, noting how some are born meek while others pursue union and family life.
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Italy
St Albans Tea Aids Red Cross At Mechanics Institute
A successful Australian tea at Mechanics Institute raised 116 pounds 4 shillings for Red Cross funds. President Mr Parr and Secretary Mr Woods attended. An orange cake won by Mrs Austen, lucky number held by Mr Watt. Volunteers thanked for raising £5 12s 10d at stalls. An American tennis tournament added £2 10s to Red Cross funds. Training classes continue at Sunshine with a plan for a demonstration on the 20th with Dr A J Davis. Fire station erection discussed and local recruitment urged through Fire Leader D E K Kennedy. By election meetings planned in St Albans for Labor candidate Teban with senior party figures to address. Meetings also set for Deer Park, all at 8 pm. Errington Reserve water connection approved for trees and sporting use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics Institute
Red Cross
Keilor Shire
Mr. Parr
Mr. Woods
Austen
Mr. Watt
Joan Turner
Margaret Nicholls
Maureen Turner
Roxie Hale
Margaret Wright
Elva Hoskin
Sunshine
A. J. Davis
D. EK. Kennedy
Bulla-Dalhousie
St. Albans
ATOR
Labor
Teban
State Labor Party
Mr. Coin
Red Cross Button Day Set For Friday December 8
Mrs J H Stevens of Main Road St Albans received a letter from the Lord Mayor's Red Cross Appeal Committee announcing the next Red Cross button day on Friday December 8. The note asks for continued support for funds aiding the sick and wounded prisoners of war and post-war welfare. Mrs Stevens pledges help and urges the community to respond. Watch the Advocate for further events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stevens
Main Road
St Albans
Stevens
Red Cross
Bena Angliss
Lady Angliss
St. Albans
Pre-School Centre Scheme Progress at Maidstone Meeting
Maidstone Pre School Centre Committee met last Monday in the local hall with full attendance. Cra G Dobson and H Skinner attended. J Chambers reported on overtures to Shire Council. A subcommittee of J Chambers and Mrs W Foster was formed to tabulate equipment, costs, and financing plans. Interest and cooperation from Shire Council and Child Welfare Committee were noted, with a full statement expected at next Shire Council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maidstone
Cra. G. Dobson
H. Skinner
J. Chambers
Shire Council
W. Foster
Child Welfare Committee
Patriotic Fund Sends Christmas Canteen Funds to Local Enlisted
The Maidstone and Barthrraen Patriotic Committee decides to forward canteen orders or postal notes worth 10 shillings to all locally enlisted personnel for Christmas.
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Alexo
Alexi Clarke
Alex. F. Clarke
Barkly Street
Footscray
James Hall & Sons
RON. F. Hall Solicitors
Lombard Buildings
Melbourne
Hall
Sunshine Deer Park
Boyd & Son
Sunshine Carrier
Durham Road
Servante Street
City Depot
Lonsdale
St., Ci
W. J. Burden
Radio Service
Hampshire Rd
Chirnside
West Footecray
Nelson Place
Williamstown
W. J. Bell
Sunshine Crescent
Made Street
Mercantile Mutual
Western Ace Cor
Chrissie Baker
Melton
Sydney St., Sunshine
Clarke’s Corner Store
A F Dawes
Drayton Street
F. Horsfall
M.j.patmore
F. D. P. Miller
M.A.H.P
Irving Street
Paisley Street
Science
Millinery
T. H. Launder
Lea
Keilor
S.T.5
St. Albans School
Shore Hall
W. H. Frederick
Melbourne University
Frederick
Britain
Pryor
Teachers’ College
Tasmania
Dobson
Shire
McKays
Board of Works
Les. James
Grocer
Andenson Road
E. F. Cummins
Independent Labor
Cummins
Returned Soldiers' League
ALF
Middle East
Rabaul
E. F
M. G. Fitzpatrick
Brook Street
Sunbury
BULLA
Dalhousie
A. F. Saunders
United Australia
C.R.B
Saunders
H. McNelly
Manchester Unity Buildings
Kilmore
Kilmore BO
McGrath
Hampshire Road
A. Fleming
Sydney
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