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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 15, 1944

Page

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Braybrook Youth Centre Sets Non-Political Welfare Aims

Braybrook Shire Youth Centre Committee outlines aims to promote youth welfare non politically and non sectarian. It seeks to coordinate with organisations, encourage discussion, secure funding and buildings, train leaders, expand medical services and organise community projects. Members include Braybrook Council reps and elections by public meeting while various local bodies nominate representatives.

Australia Shire of Braybrook South Shire of Braybrook Resalla Legacy

District Patriotic Fund At Shire Hall Seeks Support

Monthly Patriotic Fund meeting at Shire Hall discussed new president Dr G Dobson and renewed cooperation. Reports from Red Cross and ACF. donations totaling £50 to each HQ, plus £100 to Christmas Hampers, £26 to Melbourne Mobile Canteen, and £60 to Tin Hat Appeal. Call for updated addresses and notes on June to August receipts totaling £1080 6 for the fund.

Seymour Sso Hargreaves Red Cross A.C.F Melbourne Patriotic Fund Sehleehs Shire of Braybrook Hiscock W. King Housewives’ Association Sunshine Clemson Red Crazy Society Australian Comforts Fund

Obituary for Frederick George Kirby Pioneer of Mirhow Country

The death of Frederick George Kirby aged 84 leaves two sons and six daughters. A Public Service veteran, he bought land near Leongatha in 1895 and managed 280 acres at Berry's Creek. An authority on agriculture he attended a clearing sale days before his passing. Funeral services were held at Box Hill Cemetery with a Church of England clergyman officiating.

Frederick George Kirby Geo. Kirb Sunshine Theatre Kingsley Kirby FG. Kirby Public Service Leongatha Mirhow Berry's Creek Box Hill

Engagement Notices From Sunshine and Deer Park Regions

Engagement announcements list Nancy Roberts Westcott to Robert John Westcott and Winifred Betty Merritt to Christopher Edward Boase. Readings note families from Withers Street Sunshine Forrest Street Sunshine Station Road Deer Park Austin Street Middle Footscray.

Albion Cricket Club Holds Eighth Annual Meeting

The Albion Cricket Club held its eighth annual meeting on September 10 with many members present including Mr King president S.C C.A. and 18 Albion juniors. Officers for 1044 45 were named and plans discussed to make Selwyn Park home ground. A working bee for wicket preparation is set for September 17 and next meeting on September 24.

Albion Cricket Club King S.C C.A Adams Sunshine Football Club Albion D. Caithness S. Young P. Scott C. Utber J. Thomson M Close J. Hjorth L. Palmer N. Donald E. Day F. Johnson K. Vincent J. Wise J. Lorenz J. Scanlon R. Barkla R. Brown Selwyn Park G- Webb T. Adams Memorial W. Avery H. Weeding G. Powlett J. Adams M. Close K. Webb D.C Shire Hall Steve Richards Vic. Mathey Hurntbridge Terrors

Church evening series continues to aid Home League

The Home League sponsors another evening in the L A hall on Saturday at 8 p m with Mesdames Drayton and Singleton arranging the program. Supper will be provided and travel films of New Guinea shown. Last week the Choral Society delivered a well received contribution. Sunday features a visiting envoy Kurville noted for Salvation Army work.

Ladies of the Home League L.A. Hall Mesdames Salvation Army

Social Service Day Planned for Sunshine Methodist Circuit

Next Sunday the Sunshine Methodist Circuit observes Social Service Day with Rev. H Kent leading the morning service at Sunshine and the evening at Albion. Rev H Palmer Phillips speaks on social security possible at the men’s tea at 4 45 p.m. Mr Phillipa noted for outspoken addresses. Evening service features Rev L A Michell continuing Death and the Great Beyond. A novelty afternoon is planned on Wednesday Sept 20 with Mrs Griffith from inland Australia as speaker. ladies invited.

Sunshine Methodist H. Kent Sunshine Albion H. Palmer Phillips Social Service Department Church Phillipa IL. A. Michell

Sunshine Baptist rally at Kingsville Baptist church

Sunshine Baptist Church invites all to district rally with Rev. G. W. Garr of West Coburg as speaker. Meetings begin at 3 pm with an evening session at 7 45. Transport via train to West Fontseray then walk to Geelong road church or ride from Mt Mistake foot.

Sunshine Baptist Church Kingsville Baptist G. W. Garr West Coburg West Fontseray Geelong Road Mt Mistake

Ladies' Benevolent Society Has Good Year

The sixteenth annual meeting of the Shire of Deaytrogk Ladies' Benevolent Society was held at Shire Tall. Dr G. Dobson chaired and the society reported a satisfactory year. Elections named Mrs J Le Dobson as President and Mrs Le MacLennan as Hon Secretary with several officers and committee members.

Shire of Deaytrogk Ladies’ Benevolent Society Shire Tall G. Dobson L. MacLennan S. Marchant J. le Dobson Mestimes W. Greenham A. W. Mc Neil Philpott le MacLennan Mra Ll. Marchant A. Brown I. Skinner J. Rowe J. Beever R. Craddock C. Carlton M. Gilbert Corby Barclay

Old Boys Association Eyes Return of Creams Players

The Old Boys Association reports strong interest and a curtailed week due to foundation arrangements. The cricket team has joined the Sunshine District Cricket Association and will field a stronger side with veteran players like Arthur Doel von, N Donald, and L Caithness donning the creams again.

Old Boys'" Association Sunshine District Cricket Association Arthur Doelvon N, Donald L. Caithness

Turf selections hit note with mixed results

A jumble of horse names and bets appears, listing ton and Paisley as top picks alongside several other entries. Multiple horses show wins in various stakes and handicaps, with several placeholders like place and win noted across events.

Correction notice on death report for Leslie Bull

A correction states the death report misnamed the clergy. It should read Reverend Thomas Adame of St Mark's Church of England, correcting the error about who conducted the funeral and grave service.

Leslie Bull W. Keane Adame St. Mark's England

Keilor Council member Stenson marks 87th year

Mr PoP Stenson, reelected unopposed at the mounted elections, is entering his 87th year as a member of the Keilor Council according to local notices.

Pop) Stenson Keilor

Keilor Council Reports on Errington Reserve and Road Work

The Engineer reported progress on clearing Errington Reserve St Albans and forwarding a sketch plan for a fire station site to Victorian Railways for approval. Labor shortages delay Keilor Albana road work but will resume at the earliest. Tree planting occurred in Kennedy Street and Milburn’s Road with more planned pending weather. Plans for reconstructing 2423 feet of Taylor’s Road await CRB approval. staff shortages may hinder completion by day labor. Minor repairs and footpath work are delayed awaiting staff availability.

Keilor Errington St. Albans Victorian Railwayss Keilor-8 Albana Road Kennedy Street Milburn’s Road Taylor's C.R.B

Powder Creates Illusion of Real Complexion

A period sketch notes how powder allows a girl without natural complexion to wear an imitation that resembles the real skin tone.

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