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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1947
Page
6
Readable fragments show church notices including times for services at various Baptist and English churches. Entries mention Rev BH Carne, Mr N Garros, and Mr W Abbey with morning and evening services, Sunday school, and youth meetings, though many details are obscured.
John Ginnane a barrister and solicitor listed with addresses in Melbourne. Notes include Bank Balldinn Mw and references to City Office Temple Court 422 Collins Street Melbourne. Details imply scheduling for Monday and Thursday evenings at the Temple Court location.
Local diggers report a well attended Diggers Ball with supper and dancing into the small hours. A Salvation Army service Sunday featured Lt. Col. Sandelin. Table tennis results and volunteer calls for kitchen duties and a hut relocation project are noted.
The R S L Ladies Auxiliary announces a September meeting in the clubrooms. A bazaar at Shire Hall on October 2 and a ball on September 16 are planned to raise funds for the Building Fund, with many volunteers urged to contribute baked goods and crafts.
Illustrious compere Will Clare and Alma Bowtell headline a September 21 show with Ernest Powell, Bluey Turner and yodelling pals. A Monster nonsstop Variety Sports Night follows on September 28 at Pam Sharp’s with Hoxing and cycling acts. Tickets at Perry’s confectionery. ringside 2/. children half price.
The third team resumes day and evening classes for the Normal term with vacancies in some evening courses. Annual examinations begin late October. all ties for subjects due by Friday September 19. Parents Association reports favorable sport results and plans for the year, with ten entrance scholarships offered to local state school pupils. Card evening arranged by the Parents Association at the Girl School next Wednesday.
A meeting established Braybrook Cycle Club as a potential major hub of the Victorian Motorcycle Association. Officers named include President C Minahan and Secretary B Watson. The club plans a one day Open Trial with hoped for over 100 entries and a supportive Essendon event.
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