descendants of clan McAllister celebrate centenary in Gee Long
Sunshine residents in Gee Long marked a centenary celebration for the Clan McAllister with descendants gathered from Derby Road and King Edward Avenue. Mrs Margaret Barrie, eldest granddaughter of Keith and Christina McAllister, led family attendance alongside J Frank Barrie and Jess ie Barrie. The event began with a Thanksgiving service at Scota Church Collins Street, led by Rev Crichton JT, followed by a buffet luncheon at the Dorchester with toasts pipes highland dancing and haggis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Barrie
Derby Road
Keith
Christina McAllister
Geelong
Isle of Skye
Scotland
J. Frank Barrie
King Edward Avenue
Jessie Barrie
F. Barrie
J. Barrie
M. Barrie
Scota Church
Collins Street
Crichton JT
Happy Clan
Dorchester
Harvester Works Picnic Plans Move to Frankston Next Year
Arrangements are under way for Harvester Works Picnic set for Saturday 21 February at Frankston. Organisers reviewed other grounds and seaside access with full amenities and a beach nearby, concluding Frankston remains the best venue. Further details to be announced early in the New Year.
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Frankston
RSL Ladies Auxiliary Whist Evening Proceeds Fund Christmas Tree
The RSL Ladies Auxiliary whist nights again drew a large crowd with prizes going to Mrs Wright and Mrs Davies. The aggregate winner will be announced on Wednesday November 26. Proceeds fund the Christmas Tree on December 13 at 2 pm. The group will continue whist events through Christmas with the next social on November 29 and a final novelty night on December 6.
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R.S.L. Ladies
Wright
Davies
Further Views on Barclay Reserve discussion continues
Albion Cricket Club defends Barclay Reserve as key sports ground and calls for a pavilion and conveniences. J Wise notes the club has used five grounds in 14 years and was pleased the council bought the land for sport. Willaton suggests public gardens elsewhere in the city for equitable use.
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Albion Cricket Club
Willaton
Barclay Reserve
Selwyn Park
Albion Quarry Company
J. Wise
More Government Help for Kinder Teachers
Sunshine Council plans to approach the State Government to raise living allowances for kindergarten training bursaries. The council debated subsidizing scholarships but could not guarantee local placements after graduation. The district faces a kindergarten teacher shortage with Maidstone and Maribyrnong at risk next year.
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Sunshine Council
Maidstone
Mar Byrnong
Fined for Not Sending Children to School
Three defendants were fined at Sunshine Court on Tuesday for failing to send their children to school. Frederick Allen of 14 Garnet Street was fined 10 on two charges after citing his son’s deformed arm. David Barrie of 9 Mya Street was fined 10 on one charge, and Amy Gray of Arthur Street in St Albans faced £1 on three charges.
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Sunshine Court
Frederick Allen
Garnet Street
Sunshine
David Barrie
Mya St. Sunshine
Amy Gray
Arthur St
St. Albans
Vacuum cleaner repairs and parts by Circle Electrices
Repairs and components for vacuums including bags brushes hoses all makes available by Circle Electrices at 6 Hopkins Street Footscray opposite Orama. Service described as called for and delivered with contact MW 4638.
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Circle Electrices
Hopkins St
Foot
Scray
Orama
Library furniture contract awarded to G A Hughes
Sunshine Councills Public Works Committee on Monday accepted the tender of G. A. Hughes of 7 for supply of furniture for proposed municipal library.
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Sunshine Councills Public Works Committee
G. A. Hughes
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