Militia to stage fifth annual trooping of the color
The Footscray Williamstown regiment plans the fifth annual trooping of the color on September 29 at West Footscray oval. Major B Wark VC will attend to receive homage for the 32nd Battalion A.L.M. The event honors the battalion’s role in the 1918 Hindenburg Line breakthrough under Major Wark. A full dress rehearsal is set for September 22 at 11 a.m. at Footscray Drill Hall.
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32Nd Bate Tation
Footacray-Williamstown
32Nd A.L
Hindenburg Line
Major Wark
Bth
B. Wark
V.C
Cust
Rust
A.lf
A.M.M
E. Tivey
The Challenge of the Times: Church and Social Order
Churches back the Movement toward Christian Social Order with reps to its council addressing unemployment poverty and slums. Rev J T Lawton will lead Sunday service in the Methodist Church on the theme The Challenge of the Times to the Church of To-day.
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J. T. Lawton
Lawton
Spring Blossom Delicate Dainty Blossoms Theme
Fragments evoke delicate blossoms surviving winter and spring mood. Mentions mother in law and a cryptic line about wet weather and a character named Sekett. Tone resembles poetic journal notes and personal reflections about spring.
Advice on feminine grooming from Ann Lynton
Letter discusses modern beauty standards emphasizing neat grooming. It advocates weekly shampoo, hair oil treatments, and practical tips for hair shine, including green sea infusion and lemon or vinegar rinses. The writer signs off as Ann Lynton.
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Ann Lynton
Trooping of Regimental Color Planned at Footscray
Footscray Regiment A Company holds a parade at Footscray Drill Hall to be inspected by Cmdr de G Whitton as preparations continue for the trooping of the Regimental Color on Sunday the 29th at Footscray Oval. Cap Miller and Lieut J C lead the ceremony with a rehearsal set for Sunday the 22nd for metropolitan units. Next Pany parade scheduled for Thursday September 19 at 8 pm inviting local militia supporters.
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de G. Whitton
Footscray
E Miller
J. C
Pany
Hureday
Music pupil Beatrice Roberts wins certificate at Melbourne contest
Beatrice Roberts daughter of Mr J C Roberta of Hampshire Crescent Sunshine gained 69 marks in the Piano solo under 12 at the Melbourne Musical Competitions promoted by Allan & Co. Teachers and other competitors are noted in the event.
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Melbourne
Allan & Co
Beatrice Roberts
J. C. Roberta
Hampshire Crescent Sunshine
Beatrice
L. Ormond Bobimon
Sunshine District Cricket Association Meets for New Season
The Sunshine District Cricket Association held a meeting at Sunshine Town Hall to plan the new season. E Drayton elected president, H Orr treasurer. T O Brien to attend Victorian Junior Cricket Union meetings. a five member junior committee formed. ten umpires retained. Next meeting set for September 23.
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Sunshine District Cricket Association
Sunshine Town Hall
E. Drayton
H. Orr
T. O'Brien
Victorian Junior Cricket Union
Wth
Associatio
Sunshine Harvester Rifle Club shoots strong after 5 year return
Members of the Sunshine Harvester Works Rifle Club enjoyed a productive day on the 300 yards range. J P Raymond made a notable comeback with 49 and a strong field followed with scores from V Little, E J Wright, B E Wright, V Hodge, J Wilson, A Musson, L Mills, K Andrews, and others. A pairs shoot at 500 yards is planned for next Saturday with many top teams expected, including Meek, Raymond, McKay, Dumbrell, and Percy Bennett’s duo.
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Harvester Works Rifle Club
J. P. Raymond
V. Little
E. J. Wright
BE. Wright
V. Hodge
J. Wilson
A. Musson
L. Mills
K. Andrews
W. R. Meek
Honeymoon Trouble Quoted in Brief Parody
Fragmentary lines hint at marital strain around a honeymoon anniversary. The text appears as a playful exchange mentioning Tom and a rocky trip, with scattered phrases about marriage and a memorable day. No clear event, location, or formal notice is identifiable.
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Sunshine Timber Yards
Henderson and
Graham
Oregon
Sunshine
Hampshire Road
Town Hall
Sunshine Technical School
L. G. Leroux, Pi
Robinson
Special Feminine Internat
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Footscray Regiment
Sunshine District Cricket
Asaf
Sunshine 1
Sunshine Harvester Works Rifle Club
Tom
Mands
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