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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1952
Page
3
A colonial note on installing Sunshine’s Mayor with pomp mirroring royal majesty. Local practice, timing, and ceremonial acts are discussed, including council procedures, swearing in, and public celebration. The article cites Williamstown bands and aims to foster dignity and public interest in the office.
Films illustrating road rules and dangers were shown on Saturdays at Sunshine Methodist Hall. The event, organized by the Sunshine Thirteen Church Men's Societies, drew poor attendance. A Police Lecture Squad member spoke between films, which included South Africa origin explanations and a Drunk Driving film from the Crime Does Not Pay series.
On Saturday September 6 at 745 p.m. the Sunshine Inter Church Group presents a missionary evening in the Methodist Church. A colored movie film will be screened and speakers from Unevangelised Fields Mission will be present. All are welcome for a bright and interesting evening.
The death of Louisa Hounslow aged 81 occurred Sunday at her Ballater Street Essendon home. A former St Albans resident, she served as church organist and was linked to the St Albans Post Office Store once run by her late husband H Harrison. Funeral held Tuesday at Fawkner Crematorium.
On Sunday next September 7 a Fellowship Tea will be held at 5.30 p.m. at St Albans Presbyterian Church where Mr R Edgar will speak. After the tea a short service will begin at 6.45 p.m. followed by a film show, The Lone Journey by Mr Ed. All interested Grinds are welcome.
The Albion Mothers Club and School Committee held farewell presentations for J J Tierney who earns a promotion to East Brunswick School after nearly four years at Albion. Timms transfers. vacancies filled by K M English and E Collier. A fortnightly white drive and Six Night Card events continue with prizes awarded.
Leonard John Taylor of 60 Mor Street Sunshine was charged at Sunshine Court for parking within 10 inches of the curb. On 6 July his car obstructed traffic forcing tramway buses to sweep wide to avoid it. He did not appear and was fined £1 2.
A paper reports a campaign urging hospitals and charities to recycle waste paper, supporting environmental then charitable goals. The appeal promotes organized collection drives and public participation to reduce waste and assist local health and welfare groups.
Farewell presentations were given to H Smith the headmaster of eight years at Sunshine State School before vacation. Mr McIntyre praised his service and cooperation with scholars and the School Committee while Mrs McIntyre led the Mothers Club gift. Seer thanked staff as an electric fire symbolized appreciation.
A large pot hole on Ballarat Road near Northumberland Road and Duke Street caused extensive damage to a light utility track driven by Mr C Eagles of 4 Edna Street North Sunshine on Thursday 28 August. A late model car also struck the same hole, suffering superficial damage moments later.
Friends report Mrs Grifiths is progressing favorably after a serious operation. The Church of England Ladies Guild will meet at St Albans Church at 2 15 on Wednesday next September 10 with a speaker to be announced.
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