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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 19, 1941

Page

6

Keilor Notes and Local School Plantings and Events

Keilor notes report State School students planting shelter trees supplied by the Shire Council enhancing grounds. Bruce Milburn suffered severe burns in an explosion at home. The State School committee heard from Mr. Keddie on starting a Young Warmers Club with horticulture focus. Miss K Barr all hosts Red Cross fundraiser at her home Saturday evening with many invitations sent.

Shire Council Bruce Milburn Mise K. Borrell The Red Cross

Braybrook Football Club Trip Relocated to Healesville

Braybrook Football Club announces its weekend away trip is moved to Healesville due to coal mining disputes and accommodation trouble in country towns. Bus pickups are scheduled from Briens Parlour at 4.30, Cranwell Store at 9.00, and the tram terminus at 9.15.

Healesville Wonthaggi Briens’ Parlour S'shine P.O Cranwell Sunshine Town Hall United Engineering Firm

Sunshine Golf Club Eclectic Event and President Day Plans

The Sunshine Golf Club Associates held an Eclectic Competition on Sept 17 with Mrs Deed winning the trophy donated by Mrs Morris. Sept 16 saw a Crazy Whist Afternoon won by Mrs Herwig, with Mrs Morris noted for the least points, and Miss J Thompson inviting all to President's Day on Sept 24. Medway Golf Club hosted a weekend Gymkhana with top scores by J Reidy, H Papworth, N Donald, and A Abraham, with Mrs Johnston and Mrs Boorer winning the ladies events. Special efforts included golf balls donated by Mr N Arnold and a decorated cake by Miss M Pearce.

Sunshine Golf Club Deed Morris Herwig Guy Laffan J. Thompson Medway Medway Golf Club J. Reidy H. Papworth N. Donald Abraham M. Henderson D. Johnston H. Boorer N. Arnold M. Pearce

For Sale Two Lands and House With 6 Rooms

For sale 6 rooms and garage in central area for £590 cash. Land 50 by 130 feet with streets made near Albion Street, £90. Deposit £20 and easy terms. Land on Morris Street near Hampshire Road fenced on three sides with footpath, £95.

Albion Eatin Morris Street Hampshire Road

Deer Park Red Cross Sees Ongoing Aid and War Refugee Support

The Deer Park Red Cross reports continued service for the sick wounded and bombed refugees. The prison of war adoption proceeds with support from the men and weekly contributions flow to headquarters. Gratitude expressed to Mr Hamner and the School Committee for a £5 6s donation from a Pottery Mouth Organ Band concert led by Mr Les Smith.

Deer Park Hamner Les Smithsel

Veal Quest Heat to be Held at Shire Hall Thursday

The second heat of the Veal Quest will be heard at Shire Hall on Thursday in September. Vic Matheys Silver Bell Dance Band will be in attendance with Ray Roberts MG. Attendance is hoped to maintain the proper attention and decorum.

Shire Hall Vic Matheys Silver Bell Ray Roberts

Sunshine Hockey Club Fails to Reach Finals Against Footscray

Sunshine Hockey Club lost 5 to 2 to Footscray last Saturday in ideal conditions. Footscray led 3–0 at half time, Sunshine's Mollie Steward and Marion Baker scored after the break but Footscray added two more goals to seal the win. This marked Sunshine’s first year missing the finals.

Alto Con

Footscray Hospital Appeal Donations Acknowledged

Organising Secretary D Duncan lists donations toward the Footscray Hospital Appeal. Previously acknowledged totals reach 7 pounds 7 shillings 10 pence. New contributions include Mrs George 4/6 Footscray Ladies Hockey Club 10/6 Mrs Sutherland 1/1 Footscray City Council Employees 3/ Footscray Mount Lyell Works Employees 11/1 Wyndham Lodge No 239 3/3. Total now 7 pounds 744/9/10.

D. K. Duncan George Footscray Ladies Hockey Club Sutherland Footscray City Council Mount Lyell Works Wyndham Lodge

September Fishing Trip Ends With Cup Won

In September the party sets for Clarkfield, choosing White Yate or Emu Creek. Pam bo fires up the gear and they head to the water to cast flies. A boil up leaves the creek dry, but at Emu a character named Strotled Dave wins the Cup with his Mable missing.

Clarkfield Pambo Dave

Memorial Health Centre and Guide Hall Prospective Build

Community groups planned a Memorial Health Centre and Guide Hall honoring Magh Victor McKan. Delays from the war and cost concerns slow progress. a revised cost estimate is to be prepared for a definitive decision.

Aoeetine Victor McKan Fort Guide Organisation Braybronk Connell Howlth Guiry Hall Jest Bnamweenste

Davor Villa with tiled roof and stoves for sale

Property features include tiled roof double rooms gas and wood stoves window blinds garage fowl pens and a short two minute station distance. Describes perfect order and immediate possession in King Sun listing with price of 17K.

Ee Davor Villa King Sun

Braybrook Shire Council appoints committees

On Monday evening last Braybrook Shire Council formed committees. Finance includes all councillors. Public Works and Shire Hall lists Cis Baker Lowe Barrett and Treloor. Health and Parks and Gardens includes Willan Skinner Pennell and Parsons. Legislative and Officers and Servants names Drs Barclay Dobson Treloar and Baker.

Braybrook Cis Baker Lowe Barrett Treloor Willan Skinner Pennell Parsons Barclay Dobson Treloar

Also Mentioned on This Page

Keilor Braybrook Football Club Golf Associates W. J. Bell SUN Crescent Deer Park Red Cross Sunshine Younger Sunshine Hockey Club Footscray Hospital Appeal Cthese Bob Dyer Wen Patersons Nicholson Street Footscray Vocal Quest
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