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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1940
Page
6
Ormond Amateurs defeated Sydenham by 206 to 66 and 8/25 in a two innings cricket contest. Tomorrow Kellor travels to Sydenham to face the Incal team as local support factions collide. The Progress Association meets tonight at the Mechanics Institute to discuss water reticulation to St Albans and council concerns.
The St Albans alove Association met with large attendance to hear Mr. Jessop of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works outline a plan to supply water to areas outside the current board district. The Keilor Shire Council may carry out work under less stringent terms, with two councils to share costs. Local efforts aim to make water available to ground, potentially lowering charges, while the board will primarily deal with municipal councils.
Land, made street and footpaths 50 ft by 113 ft offered for £75. Dwelling with tiled roof in good order priced at £650. Deposit £150. Balance due in 21 weeks.
Arrangements for the Annual School Picnic include a 100 Tournament in the Hall on Saturday November 16 with prizes for winners and a night of entertainment. The Friendship Club held a successful Monday gathering with music games and a talk by Frank McGarrick on Leadership of Jesus Christ for the Individual. The final year event is planned for Monday December 2 at the local hall.
All-Aboard Club held a Thursday afternoon meeting November 14 with good attendance. Proceeds from the day go to the blood bank. a substantial amount will be donated. A baby pram donated by Mrs. Creak was given to the Baby Health Centre for placement in a deserving home. Members are reminded of the annual picnic November 16 at Fitzroy Gardens near the Kiosk, starting at 2 pm. The next group meeting is November 28 to plan the December 12 Christmas treat for ward 15 residents at Mott Royal Home. A charity bus trip will be arranged later. donations of tobacco and cigarettes are welcomed for the treat.
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