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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1941
Page
4
Garden enthusiasts are urged to create rock gardens with open gritty lime rich soil and good drainage. Topics include rocks placement, moss niches, succulents like Euphorbias Crassulas and Sedums, cacti, Salvias, and Chrysanthemums. care tips cover sun exposure watering, and annual versus perennial choices.
The Monday meeting led by President W J Bell heard reports on a well attended dance at The Oaks South Yarra with about 10 pounds expected for the War Service Fund Sunshine. A Christmas Tree event for 70 children of veterans and 70 of current AIF is planned for December 20 with gifts and refreshments. The committee seeks names of eligible children by December 14. A 1942 office-bearer election is planned and the unit’s strength is about 60, with ~20 more needed. A parade at Werribee is set for December 5 with Brig General Stewart inspecting. Additional knitted goods will be sent to Anzac House this week from many donors.
The President of Keilor Dr F E Jolly opened a Bazaar organized by the North Essendon Red Cross Sub-Branch at Doutta Galla Hall North Essendon on the eighteenth of November. The event raised £76 plus £6 12s 3d from a closing dance, all for Red Cross funds. thanks were extended to donors patrons and helpers.
A patriotic social at Doutta Galla Hall North Essendon on November 8 organized by Keilor Shire Council and Red Cross branches honored 16 local servicemen enlisting for overseas duty. Shire President Dr F E Jolly praised the volunteers, presented each man with inscribed wallets, and wished them luck and God speed.
Mr J C Dillon praised the Shire President and congratulated the boys bound for overseas service. Honored names include A L Serg K F Grey Corporals M A Bland A R Parsons Sapper C F Yeend Gunner J Walshe Privates J A Atkin J G Bowell R Rawle R Sparkes D L Williams Troopers J T Cleary C R Tilley Sergt Wireless Air-Gunner C H Martyr A C1 James O Keeffe Aircraftsmen A T Grieve J N Speed. Absentees were J J Dedman A S Drakeford and Major H O White.
Notice declares wagering prohibited at the White City Coursing Ground Tottenham on December 6 and 10 1941 with penalties on conviction. It cites Melbourne dated November 28 1941 and warns removal and arrest for bettors or those offering bets.
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