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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 22, 1939

Page

2

Orange Blossom Wedding at St Al bans Church

The marriage of Harold Smith and Estelle Frances Batten was joyfully celebrated at St Al bans Presbyterian Church with a large congregation. The bride wore a French tinsel gown with a short train and orange blossom veil while bridesmaids Edna and Freda Batten wore white embossed taffeta gowns.

St. Albans Presbyterian Church Harold Smith Estelle Frances Batten William Trudxen Miss Batten H. Batten Grace T. Smith Edna Freda Batten

Gorham Galbraith Nuptials Lead Sunshine Wedding Scene

Miss Dorothy Gwendolyn Gorham married Mr Alton Peter Galbraith at St James Old Cathedral West Melbourne. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs H S Gorham of Forrest Street Sunshine, wore a gleaming brocade gown and carried a filmy bouquet. Attendants included Rose, Shirley Gorham, and Nancy Leason.

Dorothy Gwendolyn Gorham Alton Peter Galbraith St. James’ Old Cathedral West Melbourne H. S. Gorham Forrest Street Sunshine Rose Shirley Gorham Nancy Leason Galbraith Derby Road A. P. Galbraith

St Albans Water Scheme Advances and Fire Brigade Plans

Progress noted in laying mains for the St. Albans water project with hydrants to be installed, forming a local fire brigade to lower insurance costs. War context may have delayed progress, but the work continues. Holy Communion is slated at St. Albans Church of England on Sunday at 11 a.m. September 24.

St. Albans

Albans Cricket Club Plans Bright Season After Meeting

A good attendance at the annual Albans Cricket Club meeting held Tuesday at vice president H O Neil's home decided to enter the local cricket association. With many capable players, prospects look bright for the coming season. Reece Williams, back after a few years away, has joined the club and contributes to the renewed effort.

H. O'Neil Cricket Association Reece Williams

Errington Reserve Elects Officers and Seeks Donations

The Errington Reserve urges a donation of £1 toward erecting a cyclone fence. For the next season, officers were elected: President R Williams. vice presidents H O Neil and E Perrett. secretary N White. treasurer and press correspondent R Patten. property steward L Hassett. social committee A Hassett C Hassett and R Williams. Delegates are R White and R Holden. Players are invited to practice next Monday evening. The club thanks all who helped this season.

Errington R. Williams R. Holden

St Marks Harriers Elect Captain And Vice Captain

Howard Clemson was elected captain and Roy Cox vice-captain at a special meeting. Training continues amid poor ground conditions with a working bee every Saturday to prepare the track. The club will not appoint a coach this season due to financial concerns. Jimmie Gaylor posted the fastest 26 mile handicap time at the Victorian Walkers Club with 3 hours 67 minutes.

Harriers Howard Plugger) Clemson Roy Cox Walkers’ Club Jimmie Gaylor

Jimny Dominates Time Honors Ahead of 50 Kilometre Event

The article notes Jimny's consecutive year and age claiming the time honors by thirteen minutes over rival McClusky. His strong performance places him in contention for the 50 kilometre event at the Showground scheduled for Saturday week.

McClusky Jimny

Sunshine A N A Branch Meeting Sees Strong Attendance

At the fortnightly Sunshine A N A meeting held September 1a a large number of members attended, continuing a recent rise in participation. Delegates from the Metropolitan Committee reported on the activities, though some were curtailed due to the war. A circular from the Board of Directors pledged support for members on national service. Selected for the September 26 match against Kingsville are E Parsons J Attril E Bailey K McDougall N Porter and EF Kinnersly. A smoke social at the Masonic Hall on October 21 will feature an ex-president certificate for H Durham and a service award for F W Scott, with Metropolitan Committee and Board of Directors likely in attendance. Admission will be 2 with standard arrangements. More details to follow.

Above Metropolitan Committee Board of Directors Rile Kingsville E. Parsons J. Attril E. Bailey K. McDougall N. Porter EF. Kinnersly Masonic Hall H. Durham F. W. Scott N.A

Trespass Warned on Glen Galla Estate by Executors

Notice warns that any person found trespassing or damaging property on the Glen Galla Estate will be prosecuted without further notice. Poison laid for noGs by order, Trirbairn deed. Executors. Estate.

Glen Galla noGs Trirbairn

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Estelle Batten Les Bell Ian McCubbin H Batten Batten Mechanics’ Institute W. Evans Messrs Alex Donald Galbraith Rev R. J. Rowell Galbraith — Gorham ST. Albans News ST. Albans Tennis Club Beptantier Footscray Association J. Clarke S.hughes W. Self M Grant J. McKechnie Sunshine Association K. Brown H. Easton F. McCreery I. Brown M. McKechnie P. Johnson Albans Cricket Club St. Mark’s Harriers Sunshine A.N.A Fox's Drapery Emporium Manchester
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