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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1940
Page
8
A brief entry records meetings or services at 11 a.m. with Mr. Millikan and 4 p.m. with Rev. Johnson, in Maidstone. The fragment lists two scheduled items but provides no further context or details.
Classified notice seeks purchase of a baby push cart and a wooden doll pram marked D.Me. addressed to this office for potential seller contacts.
A business owner reports premises and stock destroyed by fire and says operations are halted until the store is rebuilt. The note thanks patrons for past support and asks for continued custom.
Mr and Mrs J J Lyle of the National Bank organized a Thursday night entertainment at J H Jackson’s Theatrette in Clark Street Sunshine. The event showcased color films including Held for ransom and The Cherry Hat featuring Lorraine Gum. A total collection of £2 was raised for the Patriotic Fund with thanks offered to the host and hostess.
Barry Ronald Chambers placed second in a baby show held in St. Kilda on November 9. The event drew families and judges, confirming Chambers as a notable entrant in local pageant competition.
A five ticket vote will occur Monday night at Shire Hall to present the balance sheet from the Patriotic Funds dance. Braybrook residents are invited to join a Sun shine Younger Set in formation. the winning box of chocolates ticket may be claimed at the Advocate office.
A notice details a Christmas Party at Shire Hall on Tuesday November 26 with a tree of mystery parcels, prizes, supper, and a £5 donation to Headquarters. A Sydenham vs Keilor cricket match ends with Sydenham at 12 for none after Keilor’s 16% runs, Tom Milburn scoring 97.
Mr Montasell has moved into a recently erected dwelling with his family. A second dwelling is under construction on the work of Mr F Michaen. A new fire alarm was used at the Post Office and the Keilor Hotel paddock fire was checked by residents before the Brigade arrived.
At St. Mark's Church Holy Communion will be celebrated next Sunday at 11 am by Rev Buckley M A. Morning prayers at 10 45 am Evensong at 7 pm. After Evensong the League of Soldiers' Friends meets in the Hall. Annual Confirmation to be held at St Paul's Cathedral Wednesday due to vicar's illness.
The final meeting for the year was held last Thursday. A recent Fair raised 11 pounds. A cheque for 20 pounds will be sent to the Hospital before Christmas. Ten shillings was voted for the Christmas Cheer Fund for Patients. Several garments were sent to the Hospital and several new members joined the Committee. Afternoon tea followed and the President wished a Happy Christmas.
True Flight leads a two year old maiden race at Mildura in the Eclipse Stakes meeting. The field features debutants eyeing early form and potential auction prospects.
At a Friday monthly meeting Dr F E Jolly presided as secretary outlined talks with the Shire Secretary on care for new trees at Recreation Reserve and fence repairs along the St Albans Road abutting the trucking yards. Reports on water facilities for St Albans show a long road ahead. General Gippsland and Northern Ltd held a clearing sale at Mr C G McRae’s property with strong attendance. Harvesting oats is underway with many crops short. Mrs Jolly is recovering from a dog bite at home. Red Cross Mothers' Club and Progress Association sent Christmas canteen orders to service members overseas and plan gifts for AFC troops. Local residents plan a farewell for Mr and Mrs McRae during the fortnightly dance on the 30th. In cricket Keilor bowled Sydenham out for 12 with Keilor at 168, to be continued tomorrow. A full report of the LCI Soccer Dance trophy presentation was deferred to next week due to space.
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