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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 15, 1944

Page

2

Child Care Talks Boost Family Role in Kindergarten Plan

Miss Paul of the Free Kindergarten Union defends kindergarten movement as supportive of the family arguing it aids young mothers during early years. The shortage of trained teachers delays established kindergartens while sessions run daily for 3 to school age children and offer parent discussion groups on Sundays with talks by child psychologists.

Children's Welfare Association Miss Paul Free Kindergarten Union SAR R. Levy

Sunshine cricket boom with new clubs and second grade

Waratah Sunshine and West Sunshine clubs back an Albion move as two new teams form youths’ second XI in the S D C A for the first time. P Scott and M Close push the plan while Old Boys and East Sunshine challenge. Gala opening on October 7 at the Town Hall and umpire recruitment continue amid matting shortage. Waratah CC annual meeting set for September 24.

Sunshine S.D.C.A P. Scott M. Close Waratah West Sunshine Albion East Sunshine Western Suburbs Cricket Council Waratah Cricket Club

107th Squadron A T C to hold birthday parade and dances

Members of the 107th Squadron A T C from Footscray Williamstown Sunshine and Werribee with HQ in Footscray will stage a birthday parade and drum dedication at Hanmer Reserve Seddon on Sunday September 17 at 3 p m The event includes march past by cadets from across the metropolitan area for a trophy donated by Footscray jeweller R Griffiths and a separate best night in the march past trophy donated by Mrs Crerar A minister and a former Guards chaplain will speak and Rev Dr Watson will dedicate drums The saluting base will be led by Wing Commander Huxley The squadron also hosts a gala dance at Town Hall Da Sepreehes 1944 with prizes Monte Carlo and spot prizes The welfare committee projects include sporting recreational educational and technical activities and 29 cadets have entered the RAAF through the squadron with a plan to compile a pictorial record of all members entering RAAF training

Footscray Williamstown Sunshine Werribee Scout Hall Hanmer Reserve Seddon Air Training Corps R. Griffiths Jeweller Huxley Monte Carlo Spot Nees Stee Uadron RAAF R. AF

Request for Regimental Details for Son's Photo Record

Readers are asked to provide the regimental number and unit of their son to complete a photo record. The notice seeks any photos available for use and asks families to furnish identifying details to finalize the memorial record.

St Albans Association Meets Discusses Local Issues

The St Albans Association held its meeting on Tuesday with President A Clarke presiding. Dr A Dickson reported on Keilor Shire Council matters including Sydenham settlers’ water shortage and a piggery nuisance. The group endorsed council actions, urged government relief, and noted low Auxiliary Fire Brigade volunteer interest. Elections appointed L Self president and approved annual subscriptions.

A. Clarke A Dickson Keilor Sydenham Lands Department Pinnacle Estate D. Kennedy Sunshine Fire Brigade Board Keilor Council Sunshine Fire Station J. J. Dedman Theederal Treasury Department Post Office Postmaster General's Department St. Albans L. Self Messrs C. Cox F. Jolly Messrs. Brown Kenney McIntosh T. Toby Deer Park Progress Association Dr. Brown Braybrook

Angling Club Opens Fresh Water Season Win

Sun shine anglers hold first fresh water competition of the season on Sept 3. R Namon wins with two trout and one perch, others catch fish. Total trout weighed in 15 3 ozs. Next trip set for September 24.

Sunshine Mr. R. Namon Ne Hose

Skating Night Planned by Sunshine Youth Society

The Sunshine Protestant Youth Society on a skating night at the glaciarium aims to welcome members this Saturday. Youths are asked to catch the 4 p.m. train from Sun Saturday October 21 to reach the event and keep the site free.

Sunshine Protestant Youth Society Glaciarium Youne Trans

Sunshine. Next dance set for September 21

A community notice announces the upcoming dance scheduled for Thursday September 21. The event highlights a social gathering with music and refreshments for residents. Local organizers invite all attendees to arrive early for seating and a brief opening program.

Braybrook Shire to Compulsorily Acquire Land for Public Recreation

Notice of intention by Shire of Braybrook to take land under public works powers for pleasure grounds and parks within the parish of Cut Paw Paw. Describes parcels on Lot 929 and adjacent Ballarat Road fronts, details affected owners, and directs inspection of maps at Sunshine Shire Office for forty days. Objections must be filed within forty days from Gazette publication. Dated 13 September 1944.

Shire of Braybrook Cut Paw Paw of Bourke Studley Street Suffolk Street Church Street William Greenham Henry Jennings Henry Jennings the Younger John Charles Coleman Ballarat Road Thomson Street Samuel Bottomley Hampshire Road Sunshine Shire E. Hargreaves

Charmaine Competition Heat at Green's Palais Footscray

The second heat of the five pound Charmaine competition will be decided at Green's Palais Barkly Street Footscray this Saturday night. Prizes awarded for both popular and judges votes. Vic Matney's orchestra will provide music with Jack Hooke introducing special numbers on his electric guitar. A great night is assured for all patrons.

Green's Palais Barkly Street Footscray Vic Matney Jack Hooke

Braybrook council rangers and rider meetings proposed

Letters to the editor praise Ranger Moller for handling horses and urge regular meetings of ratepayers in the Central Riding. The writer endorses civic engagement to support progressive local policy and council decisions in the Southern Riding.

Braybrook Ranger Moller Folson

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