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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1946
Page
2
A sprawling social column details weddings and engagements across the community including Fitzgerald Montgomery and numerous families. It notes attire, venues on Maine and Victoria streets, and the presence of relatives. the piece emphasizes sociable gatherings, finery, and regional connections.
A community gathering marked a Coming of Age ceremony at St Atarh High on a Saturday evening. Attendants included Adlai Spe, Colwell Mills, and Phyllis, who led a clarifying event honoring youths on the path to adulthood. The program featured remarks from military veterans and a closing toast by Tam Byrne.
A home gathering at Alice Street welcomed back Lewis Steward, chief refrigeration engineer of the MV Port Wyndham. He spent five and a half years in a German prison camp after his ship was sunk in the Atlantic during the war. Mrs Steward now has all four sons home from military service.
The Church of Christ announces anniversary services at the Masonic Hall on Sundays September 29 and October 6. Noted speakers include H. A. Hunt from St. Kilda and F. T. Morgan from Box Hill on the first day, and H. Small from Sunshine with A. G. Bennett on the second. Tea will be provided for visitors, with bright children’s singing led by J. P. Wright.
Twenty seven members attended a Community Hospital Auxiliary meeting in Shine Hall with Supt Hor and others. They discussed a morning and afternoon roster of volunteers, waste collection of clean papers and ferrous metals, and a venue for storing wastes at local estate agent and Robinsons. The next meeting is slated for 2 pm with listed ladies on the afternoon roster.
The Ex Students Association announces a Wednesday evening gathering in October with a preprias and an excellent night planned for members. A play is to be performed by Sassafiais, with admission payable on the night. Members and friends are invited.
The Benevolent Society held its annual meeting with Miss Parninn presiding. Members toured farm families and discussed the year’s finances showing a 2005 expenditure and a bank balance of £40011 10. Retirement of alderment Hora noted. existence-bearers and committee members were thanked for service.
Public attention grows over a new display at Sey mour's Corner featuring unusual goods at distinct prices arranged by Phil Seymour. An oriental background frames the men and boys wear exhibit inviting customers to view the novelty in this issue’s advertisement by R. V. Seymour.
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