St Albans Sub branch events celebrate prizes and euchre night
St Albans notes report Mrs. Brown winning first prize and Mrs. Smith the consolation prize at the Mechanics Institute on Oct 28, with ticket holder vex Kennedy. A euchre evening on Nov 7 supports Sub-branch Red Cross ARP. Local officials urge grass cutting to prevent fires as fuel shortages bite. A 500 tennis fundraiser for Footscray Hospital is planned for the Institute, with teams listed for Oct 31. St Albans Presbyterian Church marks its anniversary with special hymns and offerings.
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Mechanics’ Institute
Brown
Care
Smith
Carr
Vex
Kennedy
B. Self
L. White
Doma
Albans
Red Cross
Rei Cross
St. Albans
Footscray and District Hospital
Straight-Out Giving Appeal and New Contributor Added
An appeal notes four new contributors and asks what readers have done to add a contributor. Collections in the last two weeks total £ 3,168/9/6 after recent contributions. prior sums were £ 30/0/3 and £ 46/12/3. West Sunshine team faces Y.M.S. at Gardens Reserve with listed players J Patten Steadman Harry Corby L Clayton W Clayton Baker McBride Osborne Pearce Nankervis Cunningham 12th.
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West Sunshine
Y.M.S
Gardens Reserve
J. Patten
Steadman
Harry
Corby
L. Clayton
W. Clayton
Baker
McBride
Osborne
Pearce
Nankervis
Cunningham
Two Voices Abraham Lincoln and Adolf Hitler Quote
A debated quotation contrasts Abraham Lincoln with Adolf Hitler saying you can fool some of the people all of the time but not all of the people all of the time. The line attributes cynical mass deception to Hitler in a historical misattribution.
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Adolf Hitler
First Aid Classes Across Shire Halls Address Wardens
A.R.P. conducts St John Ambulance first aid courses for women and abridged courses for wardens at Shire Hall and A.R.C Ballarat Road. Courses yield St John certificates. Wardens’ tests near Spalding’s factory demonstrated effective training with onthespot corrections. District Warden and Training Supervisor to review incidents tonight and report outcomes. Further sector tests planned and wardens urged to continue training. S.E.S. official notes need for more detailed training and practice to raise service efficiency.
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Shire Hall
St. John's
St. John’s
A.R.C. Ballarat Road
P.m
St. John Ambulance
St. John
Spalding
T. R. Barclay
Duffy
S.E.S
Shire of
Braybrook
Winter Socks for Nazis Spark Cold Feet Commentary
A brief remark notes that Russians supply socks to Nazis, implying strategic or symbolic morale support in winter conditions. The line presents a sharp wartime image without further context or verification.
Wedding Bells for George D Hoskins and Blanche E Houston
Mr George D Hoskins of Ridley Street married Miss Blanche E Houston at Presbyterian Church on Saturday. The ceremony drew many old friends and comrades. Bride wore dusty pink, was given away by Cyril Houston. Matron of honor Mrs Rich G Houston. Best man Ray Milxson. Music by Miss Lorna Andrawartha. Rev W Evans officiated. Reception at Hoskins home followed.
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George D. Hoskins
Ridley Street
New Gainea
Presbyterian Church
Blanche E. Houston
Cyril R. Houston
Braybrook
Cyril Houston
Rich. G. Houston
Annie R. J. Hollingworth
Chisholm Chisholm wed at St. Andrew’s Footscray
Miss Alice Groves of Sunshine married Keith Chisholm of Sunshine at St. Andrew’s Church Footscray on October 10. She wore white satin with orange blossom veil and carried azaleas di dio lis and carnations. Attendants included Yvonne Beswick Hazel Naughton. flower girls Jennifer Baulch and Betty Holmes. Jack Chisholm and George Collins served as best and groomsmen. Mrs Axon sang during signing. Reception followed in the Church Hall with many relatives and friends.
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St. Andrew's Church
Footscray
Alice Groves
Sunshine
Keith Chisholm
J. H. Groves
Hamilton
V. Baulch
Yvonne Beswick
Hazel Naughton
Jennifer Baulch
Betty Holmes
Kunat
Duncan Chisholm
Swan Hill
Jack Chisholm
George Collins
Axon
Sunshine Methodist Fellowship Events and Bazaar
The Young People's Monthly Fellowship Tea features Miss D Coulson screening a film on Village Life of Papua with Mrs Shea as soloist. Girls' Fellowship visits the Babies' Home at South Yarra with oranges for the babies. Amateur Hour final events occur next Tuesday at Albion Church Hall with trophy presentations. Albion Church Bazaar set for Saturday November 7 at 3 p.m.
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D. Coulson
Papua
Shea
Methodist
South Yarra
Albion Church Hall
J. Ellingsen
Albion Church
Grandparents Honored at Presbyterian Ladies Guild Event
The Presbyterian Ladies' Guild hosted a Tuesday gathering at the School Hall to felicitously honor Rev. W. Evans and Mrs. Evans on becoming grandparents. Ursula Mary Wheeler Evans, born October 21, was presented a delicate dress as a token of gratitude from secretary Mrs. J. Perry and companions, with thanks offered by Mrs. Evans and the minister.
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Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild
W. Evans
J. Perry
Evans
Ursula Mary Wheelahan
Albion Amateur Hour Contest final set for Nov 1, 1942
The Albion Methodist Church Ladies' Guild announces the final of the Albion Amateur Hour Cont ests next Tuesday evening at the Church Hall. Winners include Master Albert Powerlett, Ronald Mills, Mrs. F Barrie and Mr. G Powerlett, Merle Ellingsen, and a Hawaiian Novelty Trio. Proceeds go to the bazaar on November 7 with admission 1 shilling for adults and 6 pence for children.
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Albion Methodist Church Ladies’ Guild
Jack Ellingsen
Albert Powerlett
Ronald Mills
F. Barrie
G. Powerlett
Merle Ellingsen
Baker
Johns
Record Hospital Sunday Collection at St. Marks
St Marks Church reported a Hospital Sunday collection totaling £21 17s 6d with St Albans contributing £5 2s 1d and Deer Park £4 9s 9d, bringing the combined total to £31 9s 4d from three Anglican churches. Evensong at St Marks will be 7:30 pm for the summer, with 8 am 11 am communions and a 9 am service on the first Sunday of each month. The annual Temple Day is planned for November 29.
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St. Mark's Church
St. Albans
Deer Park
St. Mark's
Dedman Addresses Braybrook Council on War Effort
Hon J J Dedman MHR spoke for over an hour at Braybrook Council meeting praising Australia’s war effort. He traced the war from Japan’s entry, noted General MacArthur’s strategy, and urged continued government measures despite unpopular restrictions. Dr G Dobson moved thanks, praising Dedman as a fortunate representative.
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J. J. Dedman
M.H.R
Braybrook
Australia
General MacArthur
Dedman
G. Dobson
Grand United Oddfellows Lodge Meeting Honors Members
A well attended Grand United Oddfellows Lodge meeting at St Mark's Hall last Tuesday saw Bro H V Blakey senior present a PONG presentation collar to Bro E Cuddeford for valued work in NSW and here. Sis T Stafford received a silver tea pot while an inverted lamp shade was gifted to the couple, with Bro H Blakey senior speaking of family joy in the upcoming union. The gathering closed with euchre won by Bro F Long and the booby prize claimed by Bro H Blakey junior.
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St. Mark's Hall
H. V. Blakey
A. Smythe
Bro. E. Cuddeford
Smythe
N.S. Wales
Bro
Cuddeford
G. Wills
Sach
Sis
T. Stafford
Sis. Stafford
Bro. H. Blakey
Grand Lodge
Bro. F. Long
A.C.F. and Red Cross Postpone Social to Nov 3
In the last issue an error stated the social would be Nov 10. the gathering is on Tuesday, Nov 3, at the Masonic Hall, 2.80 pm. Mrs. Claude Couchman will speak on Women’s Work in War Time, followed by afternoon tea.
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Masonic Hall
Claude Couchman
Evening and Morning Lapses in Honorable Style
Lord Hankey notes that many are not at their best in the evening while others lag at dawn. The remark prompts reflection on human performance and timing without placing blame or advancing a particular agenda.
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Lord Hankey
Braybrook Shire Loan Quota Set at £40000
Dr A G Pennell leads effort to raise the Austerity Loan quota of £40000 for the Shire of Braybrook. He has contacted local firms and received strong responses, believing the target will be met with help from small subscribers. A meeting is scheduled at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening next.
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Shire of
Braybrook
A. G. Pennell
Fennell
Eyewitness Accounts of Midway Battle From U S Soldiers
Reuters reports vivid immediate accounts from American participants of the Midway sea and air battles. General Willis Hale notes two Japanese fleets approaching Midway on June 3, with bombers striking west of the island, damaging ships as they pressed in. Ensign Gay describes sighting three carriers on June 4, including Kaga class vessels, amid a vast screen of escorts.
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Midway
Reuter
Aaid
Willis Hale
U.S. Bombardment Command
Midway Island
Midwayton
U.S. Army
Navy
Walter Sweeney
Pacific
Centrr
Gay
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St. Albans News
Red Crow
P. Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
A.R.P
Forges
Grafton
S.W
Manchester
D.P.S
Forge’s Pty. Ltd
Nicholson Street
Forge
Houston—Hoskins
Chisholm—Groves
Sunshine Methodist Circuit
Albion
Record Hospital
Grand United Oddfellows Lodge
A.C.F. and
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