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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1946
Page
3
An all day football match is set for Sunday Sept 22 with an Army team at Rockbank. Bus departs from the railway gates at 10 am for those wishing to travel. The event serves as a curtain raiser for the upcoming season.
Local vendors announce they can now service customers across the Work's area including Sunshine Albion St. Albans and West Footscray. Direct service from work carts is also being provided with a promise of efficient courteous service at all times.
Dr Dickson and Dr Jolly discuss Keilor Shire financial drift with losses around £2000. They propose revaluing properties, noting Doutta Galla riding at about 65 percent value. A threepence rate could raise funds, while current plans stall road works. a special finance committee meeting is set, led by the President and Shire Secretary.
The article invites members to help with fire brigade buildings on Manilas night. The annual meeting discussed treasurer reports showing receipts were low for youth ship activities. Funds spent on equipment and activities, with a plan to increase balance and possibly buy an Army hut. Watch for bicycle race particulars.
The Keilor Red Cross branch held its annual meeting on 4 September noting a successful year. Members approved post war policy, reported 254 members, and sub-branches raised £609 16s 10d. Officers elected included President A J Davis JP and Treasurer N A. The past president thanked workers for their efforts in 1946/46.
Uniforms of the Sunshine District Band are in bad condition and a fund has been opened to provide new outfits. Cloth will be obtained through the Disposals Commission and the total cost is about 400 pounds. A special contribution of 50 pounds has been made by the Braybrook Connell.
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