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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1946
Page
2
Mrs Dick Evans formerly Joan Forsyth of Sunshine was the honored guest at a regent function in London Ohio. Draml Mra J DD littueh hosted the event to welcome her to America. Mr and Mrs Evans received a ceremonial purse as a mark of esteem from the gathering.
A family surprise party was hosted at Mrs A Bunting’s Sunshine home on September 20 to honor her birthday. The bedridden honoree received gifts from relatives and friends while her daughter baked the cake and plans were made to bring Mr Charlie Richards to the next celebration.
The Sunshine Branch of the A N A held a social and presentation night on September 20 welcoming returned service members. Harry Durham led the event with support from Ken McDougall and Ted Bailey. Wal Tisdale MCed and Jake Attrill received the ex-president’s certificate. The gathering included Board members Metro Committee and R.S.S.A.L.A. dignitaries. One-fifth of the branch served in the armed forces and attendance rose as the branch revives with sharper meetings and new activities.
The Sunshine Younger Set gala night drew a large crowd with debutantes competing in a Parma Wall contest. Betty Shuffrey and Don Durham won the winning couple honors. A picnic is planned for Sunday to Sassafras with vans departing Sunshine P.O. at 9 a.m. stopping at Powell's corner Maidstone and the Trocadero Theatre Footscray. Lunch and tea are provided.
Announced events run November 16 to 24 with prizes for ages under 14 to 30. Posters must show age and address on back, entry free via Advocate Office Dickson Street Sun shine. Forms from secretary and entries due by November 2 1946 to multiple contacts.
The Shire Secretary received letters from the Children's Hospital and Food for Britain acknowledging donations from Dr. D. RK Parsons from the August presidential ball. Each appeal received £76 1s. The Food for Britain donation arrives as Christmas ship preparations move forward in Australia. The Children's Hospital committee asks for three life governors to be nominated.
Two notices report the deaths of Harry Mackaill aged about 45 of 52 Sydney Street Sunshine whose funeral was at Nelson Bros Chapel Footscray and interment at Footscray Cemetery with Rev E W Stephens officiating. Beverley Robb aged 21 of 10 Lily Street Sunshine died at St Andrews Hospital and funeral services were at Nelson Bros Chapel with Rev W E Dexter officiating.
Sunshine Ice Works announces expanded service area to include Sunshine Albion St Albans and West Footscray. The company will supply direct cart service to households and promises efficient courteous help with remittances noted.
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