Toy relief effort brings Christmas toys for Britain
Australian workers at Sunshine Cabinet Works donate a large batch of wooden toys for Britain. Geo Mochrie and staff supply elephants cockatoos kangaroos and trains to be lacquer finished and shipped, reflecting strong charity sentiment toward British children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacoel Gritam
Australia
Vic
Babalt Bay
Thousand Feey
Sunshine Cabinet Works Pty. Dotom
Wnt
Geo. Mochrie
Assetianes
Britain
Sunshine Cabinet Works
Mochrie
Dads Service at Shrine for Veterans Commemoration
The Sailors Soldiers and Airmen Fathers Association of Victoria holds a memorial service at the Shrine of Remembrance on Sunday afternoon. The program includes the National Anthem, a chairman's address, hymns, a wreath placing, and the Last Post and Reveille with MC Padre A W Smith presiding. Sunshine Branch members are asked to take the 1 21 pm train and meet at Linlithgow Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sailors
Soldiers’ and
Airmen’s Fathers' Association of Victoria
Thomson
Star
Padre A. W. Smith
Sunshine Branch
Linlithgow Avenue
Victory Loan Motto Encourages Investors to Double They Returns
The campaign urges citizens to invest heavily in the Second Victory Loan. Officials promise strong returns and national support as war financing remains a priority.
Wedding Bells McIntyre Catt in Westey Church
Hetty Roseline Catt wed Flight-Sergeant Robert L. McIntyre at Westey Church Memorial Chapel with Rev I A Michell officiating. The bride wore blush pink satin with tulle veil and orange blossom halo. bridesmaids wore apple green. Best man was Sydney Smith of Sunshine. Father unable to attend due to inter-state travel, reception held at Essendon relatives’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Ky
Sydney Smith
Sunshine
Po Harrison
Essendon
Baptist 58.5 Anniversary Observances Begin at Sydney Street
Anniversary services for the Baptist Sunday School start Sunday with three church services at Sydney Street. Special singing by trained scholars under Mr. Watson is planned. Speakers include Rev. E. D. Gill at 11 am, Mr. Carnel at 3 am, and Rev. A. J. Grigg at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Sunday School
Sydney Street
Watson
E. D. Gill
Mr. Carnel
A. J. Grigg, MA
Baptist College
Workers Education classes in Deer Park hosted by VICTORIA group
The Workers Educational Association of Victoria offers a 19 evening course for those interested in young children in Deer Park. Miss Pendred, Field Officer of the Nursery Kindergarten Extension Board, lectures starting Thursday Oct 19 at 7 pm, cost 6 shillings. For details contact Mrs N Slee Ballarat Rd Deer Park MW 9930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Shire Leaders Honored For Wartime Service In Community Roles
Digger Anzac decorated for bravery at Mont St. Quentin and given a king’s citation for deck. Labor Campaign Council chair Marihyriong, Maidstone officials, and the Helping Hand League listed among local honoraries. Only male RAN serviceman noted. a long serving social worker and charity officers receive recognition. Remains the sole local lady VA in the Shire. active in home service and public advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digger
Anzac
Mont St. Quentin
Deck
Shire
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Maidstone
Maribyrnong Patriotic Fund
Shire Council
Aki Ilability
St Albans Sub-Branch elects new officers and plans events
At the St Albans Sub-Branch general meeting held October 5 the officers elected for the coming year are President Mrs J Hutson Vice President Mr W Beasley Treasurer Mrs A Judd Secretary Mr E Hughes The group welcomed Dr W J Parr and Mrs Parr A euchre afternoon is set for October 25 with a November 4 Australian tea to follow A concert at the Mechanics Institute raised funds for the school library The Progress Association will meet next Tuesday with council reports and notes on Emily and Theodore Streets and labour shortages The association shifts to the third Tuesday meetings and will beat the bounds from the Shire Hall at 9 am Saturday with councillors available for matters
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St. Albans
Jet Cros Society
J. Hutson
W. Beasley
A. Judd
E. Hughes
W. J. Parr
Keilor Shire
Parr
Younger Set Social Hints Events and Fundraiser
The Monthly social at Magptist Hall reflects a busy week with the Terrors team winning the games evening. Upcoming items include a City Baths swimming night and a committee meeting at Shire Hall. A vocal event by Wil Ine and finalists Marchant and Mills raise funds for the Limb less Selhers Appeal with a baby show to be held in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magptist
Shire Hall
Roomshorn
Wil
Bein Mikses BL Marchant
Hayden Ane
A. Mills
Central Riding Election Nominees Set After Nominations Close
Nominations closed for the Central Riding extraordinary vacancy triggered by the late Dr All Lowe. Candidates Mee Be Weith and Jol Downing will contest the poll. Downing, Labour endorsed, is long active in local politics. Coulton declined to run. Ralph McBay chairs McDonald’s committee with DP Richards as secretary.
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All Lowe
Aire Mee Be Weith
McDicmalit
Grbinarmaceutica
Danmpshire Road
Jol Downing
Sunshine Friendly Societies’ Dispensary
Implement Makers’ Union
Downing
Labor Party
Hothemnaidates Tay
T. Coulton
Grand United Oddfellows
Ralph McBay
McDonald
DP Richareds
Mc McDonald
ADE
Pennell Declares Candidacy for Bulla Dalhousie Seat
Dr A G Pennell announces he will run for a State Parliament seat representing Bulla Dalhousie. The late Rep James, M D, previously held the post. The electorate covers parts of Wraybrook and Keilor shires where Pennell is well known and respected.
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Cr A. G. Pennell
Bulla-Dalhousie
Rep James
Parliament House
Wraybrook
Keilor
Pennell
Wml
Turf Selections Feature Mixed Card At Beaumette
Selection notes show wins for Beaumette Mauve Star Bon Bibi and Tranquil Star among others. Other entries list horses like Figkest Sunrocks Welianthe and Azores with place or win statuses and various odds or prices.
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Win
Beaumette
Pluer
Inela
Counsel
Lawrence
Luealor
Reval
Plice Sunrocks
Bootle
Welianthe
Jilaee
Contact
Ellipsis
Azores
Great Idea
Leading Moon
Nagition
Place
Wrazen Jester
Regency
Sunshine Methodist Circuit Holds Quarterly Meeting Tribute to Pastor Lowe
Sunshine Circuit's quarterly gathering honored the late Alfred Lowe with a memorial service and notes on community leadership. The meeting elected Graham to oversee circuits and invited past ministers while planning next year’s conference appointments.
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Sunshine Methodist
Runshine Methodist
Adfred Lowe
Genere
Jemersdly
Wee Eochenel
Lenne
Kenneth
Michell
Lhesien
Melbourne
Miewnal
Ron AL AL Small
Dreamani
Sunshine
Graham
Cceaney
Second Victory War Loan Rally at Peer Park Hall 1944
To assist Western Riding Campaign a rally at Peer Park Hall is set for Friday 18 October 1944 at 8 pm. Program includes The Battle for China and Attiwedts with ten latest war films. Admission free organized by ACG Pennell.
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China
Attiwedts
ACG
Pennell
Mothers' Club Meeting Plans Talks and Parental Day
The Mothers' Club met at the State school on Wednesday October 1 with good turnout. Plans include a talk by Miss Shoobridge of the Red Cross Dietitian staff on Meals for Children at 2 30 pm Monday October 16 with films. A Parental Day is set for Friday October 27 during Education Week with afternoon tea provided by the club. Children will take part in the State school district sports at Yarraville on Friday October 20.
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Mothers
Yarraville
Braybrook Junior Cricket Club to play St Albans juniors
Braybrook Junior Cricket Club sponsored by the Old Boys' Cricket Club will meet St Albans juniors at St Anne on Saturday.
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Braybrook
The
Old Boys' Cricket Club
St. Albans
St. Anne
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Toys For Children of
Sunshine Cabinet Works Pty. Ltd
Fine Effort
Baptist
Judd
Hampshire Road
Workers’ Educational Association OF Victoria
Sunshine Theatre
Angels Sing
Fred McMurray
Dorothy Lamour
Betty Humine
James Stewart
Margaret Sullivan
Teresa Wright
Joseph Cott
Mugtown
Dead End
G. E. Dobson
Mrs. Dobson
Janet Lilian Dobson
J.P
Red Cross
Mechanics’ Institute
Sehoul Library
Sunshine and District Patriotic Fund
E. J. McKenzie
Seety
Brilliant Cass
Allan's
Messrs
R. K. McDonald
J. Downing
Cr. A
Methodist Circuit
Mothers’ Club
Bray Schoow
Arial
Brooklyn
Somerville Road
Norman Smorgon S Sons Pty. Ltd
Smorgon
Footer Sunshine
Newport
National Service Office
Hormam
Morgon
Ahaz
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