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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1941
Page
1
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Councillors accepted a Sunshine Horticultural Society invitation for a December 10 lecture by J. S. Owens on Parks and Gardens in Victoria. The council refused a land subdivision for two houses, discussed licensing issues for the Dandenong Shire Hall, and planned government liaison. They supported postwar bridge funding, tree planting funds, and expanding daytime tram service with Footscray Council. Sister L Hancock's salary was raised for her welfare work. Active service men will still receive gifts from the council.
The appeal reports weekly collection of £38 19 0 pushing the total to £1324 13 3. This summary notes the fundraising progress without additional details or context.
Braybrook Shire council debated the spread of backyard flats after an engineer reported a sleep-out and workshop being used as a dwelling in Cornwall Road. Councillors urged stronger action and a permanent Building Inspector. the issue was referred for a year-start report.
The Sunshine District Patriotic Fund seeks two head collectors and several assistant collectors to support three giving sections. Current collectors are overburdened and cannot continue. The Publicity Organiser R V Sey Seymour appeals for volunteers, noting £100 weekly loss and urging citizens to help provide comforts for servicemen.
Dr Pennell urged strict rules to curb land shark activity at Monday's council meeting. Aimed measures include council approval of subdivision plans before sale and tying municipal valuation to every contract. Dr Parsons supported safeguards citing buyers overpaying. The motion passed.
A wedding described as interesting and picturesque was celebrated at Sunshine Presbyterian Church on Saturday. The bride Miss Annie Clark daughter of Mr James Clark Adelaide Street and the groom Mr Joseph Wise son of Mr Swithin Wise Devonshire Road. The church was decorated by Miss Mayflower Evans. The bride was given away by.
The article details a wedding with the bride in white lace over ivory satin, long sleeves, and a lace neckline. Bridesmaid Miss Hetty Clark wears a marquisette dress with a pink picture hat. Best man Mr David Clark performs duties well. A solo by Mrs Nicholls and organ music accompany the ceremony. Reception followed at Masonic Hall with guests from Cumberland and surrounding areas.
Campaign secretary J. K. Duncan lists donations to the Footscray Hospital appeal. Acknowledged amounts include Mrs J Smith £56 5 0, Dr L A Hardy £10, Footscray Council Employee 2 shillings, South Kingsville Progress Assoc £8, totaling £ RR71 11 0.
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