Doctor Dobson to retire from Maidstone duties for health
A Maidstone correspondent reports Dr. Geo Dobson, ill health, will take a temporary rest from church and local duties to recover. He remains bed-bound but hopes to be active next week. Tramway dispute ends with a settlement satisfactory to the Tramways Board and ATEA after a vote led by Dr. Dobson. A child was seriously injured on Ballarat Road. motorists are urged to slow down. Maidstone Children's Playgrounds Committee meets amid strong support. preparations to install equipment on Ballarat Road near Bouquet Street, with helpers invited.
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Out
Geo. Dobson
Maidstone
Dobson
Geo. Dodgoo
A.T.E.A
Tramway Association
G. Dobson
Tramways Board
A.t.eb.a
Skidmore
Ballarat Road
Ballarat
Maidstone Children's Playgrounds Committee
W. Greenham
P. Thurston
B. Woolley
Bouquet Street
Death of Samuel Moloney at 34 after illness
From Our Correspondent. Samuel Moloney, age 34, died Tuesday morning after a week long illness. He served over four years at Nobel Australasia Ltd and recently moved into a new Albion residence. Burial was at Footscray Cemetery with many colleagues and friends in attendance. Geordie Christie resumed his explosives works position after recovery from a recent accident. Nearby, stray dogs harmed sheep at B Thomas Deer Park, killing several ewes and lambs. Thomas Walsh of Carlton ery Ltd. was visiting Deer Park during the coursing season and died last week in Mel. Mrs. Thornton Watson of the Deer Hotel is recovering from a leg injury.
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Samuel Moloney
Works
Nobel (Australasia) Ltd
Albion
Moloney
Footscray
Geo. Christie
B. Thomas
Deer Park
Sleeping Beauty concert delights crowded parish hall
A large audience in Our Lady's Parish Hall enjoyed a Monday night concert by children despite colds. Misses Baker and Orchard opened with a pianoforte duo, followed by the operetta The Sleeping Beauty featuring Marjorie White as Briar Rose, with strong performances by Jack Le Sueur, Alice McRae, Will Gibson, Mona Grogan, and a chorus of maids, fairies, and attendants. The program included songs, dances, and a piano trio, with thanks given to organizers and generous homemade sweets aiding funds.
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Our Lady's Parish Hall
C. Baker
A.L.C.M
B. Orchard
K. Feeney
Princess Briar Rose
Marjorie White
Miss White
Jack le Sueur
Alice McRae
Will Gibson
Prince Florio
Bluebird
Mona Grogan
Blackabogie
Will. O'Donoghue
E. O'Donoghue
M. Maltby
Jago
D. O'Sullivan
V. Fox
M. Martin
D. Clough
Joan
Eileen Hyett
Ruby Green
Hand
I. Grogan
H. Dickson
N. Brown
Jean Dewar
N. Cannon
K. Jago
J. Taylor
M. McGovern
G. McKinnon
A. Carter
T. Carter
G. Clough
K. O'Reilly
J. Hyett
G. O'Sullivan
M. Johnson
Will. Gibson
J. Dedrick
JD. Clough
M. Grogan
A. Hand
D. Curland
D. Gibson
T. O'Reilly
K. Duncan
B. Butler
Curtin
Fitzgerald
Clough
M. Curtin
Power
Martin
Laffan
K. Howlett
Cannon
Gardiner
Becton
Local Farmers Rely On Fields Amid Poor Harvest Outlook
Farmers in the district, facing a bleak harvest, have moved horses and cattle onto cultivation fields. The season is described as among the worst experienced in this locality for a considerable number of years.
Alleged Slums at Braybrook Debate Sparks Figures
In the Legislative Assembly Lieut.-Colonel F. E. Forrest claims Braybrook will host slum areas larger than the metropolitan zone. The Braybrook Shire by law bans dwellings on 50 ft frontage allotments, a rule upheld in Braybrook v Dewar. Amendments permit 30 ft frontages on Maidstone, with 450 blocks, but unlikely to form slums.
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Legislative Assembly
F. E. Forrest
Caulfield
Age
Ballarat
Braybrook
Forrest
Shire of
Dewar
Maidstone
Tallarat Road
St Marks News Home Mission Day at St Mark's
On Sunday next October 40 Home Mission Day will be kept at St Mark's. An appeal aims for 15 in the freewill offerings. Holy Eucharist at 9 am and evensong at 7 pm led by the Vicar with sermon by the Archdeacon Hayman. Vestry to begin exterior Vicarage renovations on Cup Day. Interior already renovated under Mr Garland. Ladies Guild finances exterior work. Children’s Fancy Dress Ball a success. credit to Mrs Wilson and secretary Mrs Patrick.
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St Mark's
Archdeacon Hayman
Garland
Ladies’ Guild
Wilson
Patrick
Dance of the Faun in MGM Magic at Sunshine Tonight
The Magician presents The Dance of the Faun in Hex Ingram’s elaborate production for Metro Goldwyn Mayer shown at Sunshine Theatre tonight with Alice Terry in the lead. Over five hundred trained dancers helped recreate the forest scene near Nice France where much of the Somerset Maugham story was filmed. Ivan Petrovich and Firmin Gemilier join Terry in leading roles.
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Hex Ingram
Metro-Gioldwyn-Mayer
Sunshine Theatre Tonight
Alice Terry
Nice
France
Somerset Maughan
Pan
Mise Terry
Ivan Petrovich
Firmin Gemiler
Sunshine A N A Branch Meeting Highlights
The Sunshine A N A met on Monday October 17 with Mr W Hummel presiding. A S Rule was elected full member, welcomed by Director Black. Three members were proposed. Reports noted two sick members. The group planned to contact the Education Department about Sunshine State school conditions and discussed a charity carnival for A N A Day.
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Sunshine
A.N.A
W. Hummel
A. S. Rule
Black
Education Department
Sunshine State School
Catchie
Rooney
Ellingsen
Sunshine Ball Debate and Footscray Hospital Appeal
The article discusses social nomenclature and the definition of a ball, noting confusion over terms and a recent Presbyterial Juvenile Ball. It records thanks from Gr A Lane to supporters of the appeal, a call for a hospital in Footscray, and approval of voluntary systems. It also notes the Lord Mayor's Fund total Sunshine collection of £14 13 1 to Mr McDonald, chemist treas.
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Gr. A. Lane
Coobreagh
Salvation Army
Dr. Drayton
Footscray
Coubrough
McDonald Chemiat
Ical Treaa
Lord Mayor's Fund
Hospital Sunday in Sunshine Promotes Dospital Sundhey Movement
In Sunshine the Hospital Sunday event aimed at establishing the Dosptal Sundhey movement as a permanent feature. President Dr Henry Skewes and councilors joined with the Returned Soldiers League and Salvation Army Band for a Pleasant afternoon in Sunshine Gardens on the 2nd. Dan Ferry led the Returned Soldiers with strong fundraising, while the band under Mr Till delivered disciplined performances, drawing attention to the cause.
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A. Lowe
E. Drayton
Dan Ferry
H. Foxcroft
Till
Sunshine
Caul Rough
Footscray Fabric Sale Ad with Wide Color Range
Footscray calls shoppers to a fabric sale featuring Crepe de Chens in over 40 shades, new blue and beige toning, and low special prices per yard. Many patterns offered in double width plus bordered voices and floral designs at multiple price points, including Black Silk Coatings and Sultana coatings with substantial savings.
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Loud Speaker
ST. Mark’s News
Sunshine A.N.A
Sunshine Advocate
Kupper
Pleane
Hospital
Sunday In Sunshine
Dawson Street
Forge
Harold Booker
Practical Greengrocer
the Shine Meat Supply
Hampshire Road
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