Baby Show Draws Crowd at Albion Hall
The Albion Methodist Ladies Guild hosted a Baby Show and bazaar with many carriages and anxious mothers present. Noel Brake won the Best Baby in Show while other prizes went to Rose Allen, Noel Blake, Keith Farburn, Shirley Allen, Reginald Davis, Ronald and Beryl Collins, and stalls raised funds for the guild. Dr. Pridham opened the event and was thanked for support, with Dr. Drayton absent due to a personal bereavement.
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Albion Methodist Ladies Guild
Kley
Paerlt
Wilson and
Newham
Dr Drayton
Puiham
Pridham
Bary Snow
Aption
Noel
Rose Allen
Noel Blake
Keith Farburn
Shirley Allen
Reginald Davis
Ronald
Beryl Collins
Sydenham Gymkhana Showers Visitors and Fair Races
Delightful weather boosted the Sydenham Sports Gymkhana committee led by W N Gooch and S Cain as they ran a well supported meeting. Visitors included Dr W J Parr Keilor Council president and Dr G W Pennell of ybrook Council. Winners spanned horse events and races with multiple clubs represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydenham Sports Gymkhana
W. N. Gooch
S. Cain
W J. Parr
Keilor Council
T. Butler
Snowy
W. Humphries
Ginger
C. Butler
L. A. Riddes
N. Pennell
Sally
R. Cromarty
Mickie
E. Cakebread
Midnight
Community Singers Shine at Picture Theatre
Community singers filled the Picture Theatre with a bright program led by Will Sampson. Baritone James Foran was encored four times and Fred Ford with banjo and song drew popular support. Another strong program is planned for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picture Theatre
Will Sampson
James Foran
Fred Ford
Pilgrims Gather for Gordon Grave Service at Brighton
Lovers of Adam Lindsay Gordon are reminded of the annual grave pilgrimage on Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Brighton cemetery. Representatives will speak, community singing will be led by G. J. Mackay, and the Brighton Brass Band will provide music. Citizens are urged to aid the new garden at the railway reserve, now planted with grass growing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Lindsay Gordon
Brighton
G. J. Mackay
Brighton Brass Band
Unemployed meeting severs ties with Central committee
Discontent peaks at an unemployed meeting last Monday after a split from the Central Unemployed Committee. A motion declaring the committee lacking confidence was carried, leaving no officers and prompting a pro-tem chair and acting secretary. An effort to reform the group is planned for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Unemployed Committee
A. Dennison
T. Birmingham
W. Pengelly
New Athletics and Swimming Guides Hit the Market
Two fresh publications arrive priced at 6d each. Athletics-How to Succeed by Lt. Col. W. K. Duckett offers style, sprinting, jumps, hurdling and training tips with numerous diagrams. Swimming-How to Succeed by Sid. G. Sledges covers water basics, crawl and backstroke, pool safety, and race swimming with detailed illustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Duckett
Sid. G. Sledges
Robertson & Mullens
Sunshine talent drive eyed for local elocution and music
Promoters of community singing sessions see ample talent in Sunshine and district for elocution, singing, and dancing contests. A schedule could include children and open adult sections to raise funds for worthy objects and provide educational entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
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Miss A
Luke
Draper
Hampshire Rd
W. A. Thomson
Midley St., Sungnin
Sydenham Gymkhana
C. Wilson
K. Luscombe
R. Pickett
B. Morton
B. Andrews
Joyce Sally
V. Parsons
K. Wilkinson
M. Cockbill
M. McKenzie
Harker
Crosbie
Hudson
Parsons
Malvern Star
Oppy
Hubber’s
Advocate
Book Review
F. H. Nowell
Foreman Plummer and Co
Melbourne
W. Armour
Dickson Street
Robinson
Sunshine Showroom
Majestic
Wells & Galloway
Radio Dealers
Hampshire Road
Leeds Street
Footscray
Syeters
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