Patriotic Committee Holds Annual Meeting in Shire Hall
A 30-member gathering met at Shire Hall on Friday for the Annual Conference of the patriotic fund. Dr. A. G. Pennell reappointed president with a large slate of officers and trustees. The report praised wartime efforts, noting 0/- canteen orders issued to service members and hampers for 100 men overseas. The citizens’ stamp scheme raised £2010 0s 3d in the year, totaling £3030 4s 6d since inception, with weekly and half-year totals detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
Pennell
Otcers
A. G. Pennell
Mine
Clinnick
Misa Roach
Cre. A. Lowe
BR. Parsons
V. McKay
E. J. McKenzie
L. G. Naismith
E. Hargreaves
RR. V. Seymour
W. J. Salter
G. R.jarry
C. Hiscock
A.I.F
A.M.F
Ned Cross Committee
R. V. Seymour
Shire Hall
Han
Thompsons Tie The Knot In West Preston Wedding
John Thompson of Dungiven Hutchinson Street marries Dorothy Crawford of Evelyn Street West Preston at West Preston Methodist Church on Saturday October 17. Rev B. Alhon of Maryborough officiates with May Thompson as bridesmaid Bruce Smith best man Vena Thompson soloist and Crawford household members taking part in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thompson
Presbyterian Sabbath School
Presbyterian Church
John
Sunshine Congregation
Miss May Thompson
Miss Crawford
Sunshine Younger Set Parlor Picnic and Plans
Members report a hill picnic with a cricket match won by Cyril's team after a clear day outing. A swimming night is planned next Monday with Maisie and Cyril as contacts. The group seeks piano donations and a camp library, with a £1 donation to hospitals during Hospital Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril
Maisie
M. Thompson
Austerity in the Garden Shows Triple-Headed Cauliflower
In the garden of Mr. K. Butcher on Hume Street in Deer Park a single cauliflower plant displays three heads, drawing curiosity from neighbors and visitors to the plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Butcher
Hume St
Deer Park
Football match mood in New Guinea letter from Warrant Officer
A New Guinea frontline letter from Warrant Officer H Johnson, son of Mr A E Johnson, recounts a football match with a troubled ground and a lean team. He describes the rough start, half time deficit, and resolve to outplay the better equipped opponents with determination and tactical adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Johnson
A. E. Johnson
W. d. Pridham
Papua
Tom
Harry
Chapa
Stan
Glorious Victory Tale From Horace’s Match
A participant recounts a decisive second half turning the match in their favor. The speaker Horace notes spirits high and equal sides as the team presses for victory with unwavering will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace
St Albans Church Events And Rally Notes
St Albans News reports Sunday Holy Communion at 9.15 am for new confirmands and Sunday School at 11 am. Collections support the Annual Hospital Appeal. A picture night was misdated. the correct date is November 13. A charity cake party raised about £7 for the Australian Comforts Fund. Local tennis teams and card party results noted, with prizes and hampers donations. The Red Cross plans a direct giving appeal with Mrs Stan Haynes as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Vacuum OF Co
Mechanics’ Institute
Australian Comforts Fund
St. Albans
St. Albans T v. Methodist
D. H. Kennedy
M. McKechnie
N. Goddard
J. Brown
J. Stevens
M. Hale
Albans
North Sunshine
R. A. Clarke
A. Hale
W.G. Self
P. Douglas
D. E. Kennedy
B. Self
Mes
James Kennedy
Hutson
Mesdames
W. White
R. Johnson
Mise L. White
Lora
Mocely
Pollock
T. Turner
Deer Park Red Cross Holds Another Successful Dance
A Saturday night dance hosted by the Deer Park Red Cross drew many Service men from nearby camps. About £14 was raised. Thanks go to donors Hiam Doherty and Hatton. A bus run by Davies Sunshine aided attendance. L Terrill again led the floor. A grand bazaar is set for December 12 followed by a dance.
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Hiam
Doherty
Hatton
Davies
Sunshine
L. Terrill
Woman in Deer Park kills snake entering home
Mrs. Hanmer of Station Road Deer Park faced a snake entering her back door. With a baby in her arms she attacked and killed the serpent using a poker.
Sunshine Methodist Circuit Sees Student Preacher Conclude
Next Sunday evening Rev J P Thomas will finish his stint as student preacher on the Sunshine Circuit due to upcoming exams. The congregation expresses thanks for his ministry and wishes. Gifts of oranges will be collected next Sunday and delivered by the Girls' Fellowship to the Methodist Babies Home at South Yarra the following Saturday afternoon. Hospital Sunday will be observed with retiring collections for the appeal.
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J. P. Thomas
Sunshine
Methodist
South Yarra
ARP Regional Officer Duffy to present official report meeting
ARP personnel and the public are invited to a Shire Hall gathering on Thursday October 2 to hear the State Emergency Services report on the recent test. A new training series begins with a sector Test in sectors 30 to 34 behind Spalding's factory, at 2 p.m. Sunday, with wardens R Wilson and A Gardiner leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Shire Hall
At & Pom
Spalding
Messrs
R. Wilson
A. Gardiner
Hon J J Dedman to Address Braybrook Council
At Braybrook Council a motion invited Hon J J Dedman MHR to attend a council meeting. A reply confirms his attendance Monday night and standing orders will be suspended to allow him to speak. Residents are urged to attend and hear Mr Dedman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Dedman
Mr. Dedman
Sunshine Methodist Ladies' Guild Speaker on Flowers
The Ladies' Guild has secured Mrs. Kershaw of Pascoe Vale to speak on Flowers The Spiritual Meaning at the Methodist Church Withers Street on Wednesday. Members and other ladies are invited to hear this engaging speaker with her charming manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kershaw
Pascoe Vaile
Guild
Presentations at G U 0 0 F Lodge Meeting
The G U 0 0 F Lodge will honor K Cuddeford and Sis T Stafford at the next gathering for their service. Members are urged to attend as Machre players will provide a game and supper. The branch reports fair progress and has won the Funsten and O Callins cups for best progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Cuddeford
Sis
T. Stafford
O'Callins
The New Democracy and the British Empire
An essay extols democracy as the defining force of the British Empire and urges individual action. It contrasts true democracy with fascism, calling on citizens to exercise freedom of speech, press, and association and to govern themselves without wait for leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.G.A.D.T.U
His Dilemma
A Sunday sermon urged husbands to help at home. A congregant defends his pub visits by saying his wife’s spring cleaning leaves him as a deserter or a casualty.
Stalin’s Secret Strength and Plans for Global Power
An analysis describing Stalin as isolated, secretive, and patient, with a focus on his strategy to avoid exposing plans. It notes his belief in Russia’s eventual dominance, the caution toward allies, and the idea that information is used as a smokescreen while the USSR builds strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalin
Merny
Cermin
Napoleon
Moscow
Lenin
Nathan
ChEwser
Ehanpee
Kiel
Germany
Russia
Estrella Teomouth
Hermany
Papa
Europe
Ukraine
Persia
Lesa
Hitler
Mount
Ararat
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Patriotic Committee Annual Meeting
Grafton
Manchester
FORGE
D.P.S
Forge’s Pty. Ltd
Nicholson Street
Footscray
Bright
New Guinea
St. Albans News
ARSP
Deer Park Red Cross
Sunshine Methodist Circuit
A.R.P
J. J. Dedman
M.H.R
Council
Sunshine Methodist Ladies' Guild
G.U
F. Lodge
Istalin
Rosita Forbes
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