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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1945
Page
1
An unusual wedding report notes a ceremony with a long walk and performances. Attendees included Mrs. Finhasawnd and a local team. A crowded arena scene followed with guests, music, and a celebratory reception, marking the union of the couple in a formal setting.
Dr A G Pennell has official Liberal endorsement to contest the Grant electorate covering North Geelong Werribee Barcuss Marsh Melton and parts of Wollashol seat. He will announce policy next week. Dr Barclay declines candidacy for the new Sunshine seat while Labor’s Dr A F E Shepherd appears set for a walk over.
A local assembly from the Snowhine branch of the Bailors Soldiers and Air Ena group plans a Tuesday meeting at ILS halls. Attendees will discuss numerous items and all members are urged to attend despite unclear specifics.
Local and general news recounts a POW returning home this week from abroad. Family members, including George Crowell and G Cranwell, are noted among attendees at a community gathering near Sunshine, with mentions of towns Bray Bineak and Tallarat.
The Women’s Auxiliary group plans a busy schedule with a social evening, a bagger sale October 27 to support the building fund, and a radio event at the Salvation Army Hall on October 24. Mrs Colonel James will discuss These Last Six Years reflecting England’s war role. attendance urged for new members and friends.
At the monthly meeting the Youth Centre discussed establishing a Sunshier Children's Library and the potential for a Junior Orchestra. Committees will gather details on costs and options and welcome input from interested volunteers.
Younger Set Twkers for our theatre at His Majesty's on Tuesday October 30 were distributed to various members of the set. Members who have not received them should contact their games captain. A general meeting is planned for next Monday night at the shire hall to finalize plans for the moonlight hike.
Corporal Jim Bean recounts prelude to the 1942 Malaya disaster. From Fort Dickson to Malacca and Johore convalescent depots, then Singapore Island and Cathay Theatre, he describes air raids, shelling, evacuations, and life under Japanese control. The Canary wireless paced news as POWs endured hunger, disease, and forced administration until surrender.
A readable fragment mentions an upcoming event titled Spring Flower Display Tomorrow. Included are stray names and phrases from a longer text, with scattered references to people, places, and possible organizers. The readable portion suggests a local display event scheduled for the next day.
A clipped notice describes a visiting aid program with planned food items for Britain including fly crystals and sugar, warning of risks and listing products such as dried fruits, powders, and cakes. The text mentions dates around late November and a week of intervening events.
A Saturday event gathers notable figures from Perry Greenwoods Steadman O'Brien Beso McKenzie Cor Donald Photgclas Rathihin Taylor Shipard and Green in a community outreach at the fairground, with attendees listed as key participants and supporters.
A garbled list of turf selections and entrants includes Harwoorl Blauheapeeet Herson and Four FPrevidemts with Marbell Mona Nipeery, plus Capalties, Naval Gem, and Raver Vera. The fragment mentions Plantingdale Gwyn Nursery Dampier Despatch Rider Grey Gull Moonga and other near unreadable items, reflecting a curiously jumbled racing feature.
A garbled note mentions a Sun Shine Porcelain Potters worker connected to enlistment era affairs. It references health concerns, canal land issues, a retreat, and a family link. No clear names, dates, or specific events are discernible from the fragments.
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