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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1944
Page
3
The Housewives Association report covers wartime cooking as a key home front duty. Sarah Dunne quotes urge homemakers to provide nutritious meals to strengthen health and morale, stressing thrift and emergency meals to support the war effort and national strength.
A Central Riding meeting at Shire Hall formed a canvassing group to promote the Second Victory Loan. Volunteers include Drs Hayden Barclay, Messrs Boyd Grogan Shea Johns Wemyss Dunlon and Young who will canvass various zones and seek resident support for the loan drive.
The Child Care Committee postpones its meeting to Thursday October 12 to consider a proposed constitution. Deer Park Kindergarten Committee hosts University Extension Lectures on Family Life led by Miss G Pendred at Deer Park. Sunshine residents may contact Miss G Neyland at 7 Watt Street for attendance and transport if enough participants enroll.
Thomas George Austin, formerly of Melbourne, faced a larceny charge over articles from U S Army stores at Brooklyn. He pleaded not guilty. evidence showed items found in his truck and lunch tin. The magistrate convicted and ordered a 10 pound fine or one month in jail.
A King Edward Avenue fowl yard dispute prompts Mr. H Pen cotts complaint to the Council after a Shire Inspector report. The engineer says no plans were received. Dr Barclay moves to receive the letter to allow full submission, while Mr Pencott seeks to be heard. The issue is set for the next meeting.
About 150 Braybrook Shire residents gathered at Braybrook Hall on Friday September 20 to honor Mrs. George Cranwell on the eve of her retirement from business and as Braybrook Post Office postmistress. Dr. A Pennell presented a fireside armchair, with flowers from Mrs. Marie Dodd, as thanks for her service.
Morning vigil by The Brass Co. of Australia executives and a Footscray detective at Hampstead and Williamson Roads resulted in the charging of Augustus William Charry of Moonee Ponds with three counts of theft and Kenneth Raymond Maher of Footscray with one theft and two receiving charges. Charry admitted receiving solder and copper items linked to the firm. both men were committed for trial at the General Sessions with bail.
The death of Edward J. Giggins is reported with funeral details at Keilor Cemetery and tributes at Exsendon. The Sydenham Progress Association annual meeting notes condolences for Mrs. James and Premier Dunstan, approves reports, and re-elects officers with Dr Jolly as president for a sixth year. A special sub branch meeting and a prewar- level membership update are announced along with a Red Cross and Mechanics Club sponsored dance tomorrow night.
Reconditioned lawnmowers offered with sharpening as a specialty. Hedge clippers also sharpened. Mowers called for and delivered. A Yleming located at 44 Sydney Street, Sunshine.
At Sunshine Court on Tuesday the local court fined several individuals for traffic regulation infringements. Names include Alan T Wilks, Hugh H Munro, James McCullough, Charles W Hartlett, James Campbell Johnston, Susanne Robinson, Patrick Kathleen Muir, Douglas Patrick, Agnes Goddard with various sums and costs. Offences ranged from heavy loads and overspeed to out of date tickets and improper ticket usage.
A shower tea for Miss Enid House was held Saturday evening at Mrs J Titus 4 6 Church Street Richtfeid. Guests enjoyed music after supper and presented Miss House with several articles. Madam Gardiner spoke for Miss House and the gathering closed in cheerful fashion.
Sunshine Boys beat Tally Die 8 to 7 in a tight match. Injuries left regulars out, key players included John Nuttall Tom Barnes Keith Sharrow Tony Mughes and Keith Henry. Umpire Dave Walker and the Technical School facility were thanked after the game.
An offer promises payment for selling out a decadent item in the Advocate. The message urges participation and suggests financial gain from distributing or promoting the content.
W J Burden advertises 18 years of radio service at multiple Melbourne area locations. Call or visit 239 Hampshire Rd Sunshine 3 Chirnside St West Footscray 211 Nelon Place Williamstown for service quotes.
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