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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1942
Page
1
Local residents discuss a proposed name change with support from community groups and officials. The plan aims to honor cultural heritage while addressing concerns about history and inclusivity. Public forums are scheduled to gather feedback next month.
A Friday night meeting chaired by Dr. AJL Pennell records lively proceedings with 3 ladies and 11 men. Correspondence covers Australian Comfort Fund praise, Sunshine Branch cooperation for a national day event, stamp scheme progress, and funds from H V McKay Massey Harris and Red Cross groups. A tobacco kiosk proposal at Sunshine Harvester Works is debated amid accounts and petty cash adjustments. Sunshine Methodist Guild plans a social evening and gift sale next Tuesday with musical items and nominal charges.
A World War II letter from Cpl. G. Ashton of the Australian Division Prov. Coy.Advanced HQ. ALF dated 16 October 1942 describes the Comforts Fund delivering tobacco, papers, soap, toothpaste, writing materials and shaving soap to troops in a camp near Sunshine Russia. He notes camp improvements, a non alcoholic canteen, and homefront worries as his wife and children stay in Stawell.
A racing card lists bets for 3-year-olds in the 145 Stakes with top pick Great Britain and second Dark Pelt. It notes two for the Oaks and Melbourne Cup options as well as a Ballarat Double pairing El Reo and Orcadian with high reputation for Saturday.
The St Albans News for Friday reports a successful ARP screening at Mechanics Institute with thanks to Maxwell of Vacuum Oil and Red Cross collection. Night Test described with incidents including HEs and bombs, plus a Mobile Canteen from State Emergency Services. Upcoming meetings, tennis team selections, a new drapery store opening, and the death of 846 year old Mr. Frederick Smith are noted with funeral details in Preston.
A large turnout filled the Sunshine Methodist Sunday School anniversary last Sunday with Mr A Mason conducting on short notice due to Mr J Ellingsen's illness. Superintendent Mr A Lowe read a greeting from Ellingsen and announced services next Sunday with visiting preachers Rev W J Salter, Rev T Bn nley, and Rev C Walklate.
Thelma E eldest daughter of Mrs E Stafford of Sunshine will marry Harold V son of Mr and Mrs H Blakey of Sunshine. The ceremony takes place at 4 40 p m tomorrow Saturday November 21 at St John s Church of England Paisley Street Footscray.
On Saturday November seven at the Sunshine Methodist Church Sig Anne B Ritchie married Sig Patrick J Mulvaney in military uniform company. The bridal party all served in the A W A S Transport section and V A C families helped. The couple depart for a brief honeymoon before rejoining units amid active service.
The Presbyterian Ladies Guild hosted a baking contest with Mrs HL Holmes and Mrs J Cain winning first and second prizes. The event raised £1 as Harvesting shows favorable weather and volunteer help continues amid labor shortages. Progress Association notes letters to ministers on Essendon aerodrome expansion and future meetings planned.
Sunshine Church of Christ will bid farewell to minister I W Nixon after a gospel meeting on Sunday November 22. An ordinary service at 6 45 p m will be followed by a farewell service with sales by Edith Larcombe and Haskell. Short addresses from church auxiliaries are planned and the public is invited.
A.R.P. notes praise for a recent test in sectors 42 Mond 04 showing strong cooperation and training. Upcoming tests Sunday cover Albion Sunshine Maidstone sectors with starts from 0 and 1 am. Training supervisors report improved handling of incendiaries and call for faster incident reporting.
St Mark's Church observes a Day of Preparation for Temple Day on November 24 with Holy Communion and Matins led by Archdeacon Roscoe Wilson. In the afternoon he preaches at St John’s Deer Park for the Sunday School Anniversary. Evensong at Sunshine features Rev L J Harwood, and Temple Chest proceeds. Temple Day arrangements include a Communion Breakfast with Rev P W Robinson as speaker.
The Sunshine Presbyterian Church Ladies' Guild held a bustling fair in Braybrook with Dr AY Pennell and Mrs Pennell attending. Volunteers organized stalls, food, and crafts under strong leadership, especially praising secretary Mrs J Perry and treasurer Mrs Arch Gils vhriot. The charity raised over £214, reflecting devoted service and enduring effort by Mrs Aird despite illness.
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