MARRED BY ACCIDENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXIII, 13 June 1939, Page 2

MARRED BY ACCIDENTS

KING’S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY IN AUSTRALIA ll I* A -By Electric Telegraph -Copi riahtl MELBOURNE, 12th June. The King’s Birthday holiday to-day was marred by a distressing series of accidents thre of which were fatal. One man was killed and another seriously injured when a car struck an electric train at Ferntree Gully, 26 miles from Melbourne. The car was carried 75 yards by the train, which was crowded with holidaymakers. Two men were still inside the wreckage of the car when the train stopped. One person was killed and three were injured, one critically, when a car travelling to the city from Bacchus Marsh, 34 miles from Melbourne, struck a post and overturned four times. A young woman was killed when the side was torn from a car which struck a tree in the suburb of Elstemwick. Three deaths in suburban accidents made a day’s total of six fatalities.

At least 20 people were injured in other accidents in the city and country. Fine weather attracted many motorists on the roads.

mer Boy” sung by Mrs J. Boyce and Mrs W. Pierce respectively, opportunity was taken to present gifts to the guests of the evening. The Rev H. V. Utting, who presided, said the occasion was a happy one; they had assembled that evening not to bid farewell, but to welcome Mrs Holdav/ay into their midst and also to congratulate Mr Holdaway on his wise choice PRESENTATIONS Mr Stuart Wratt, in presenting Mr and Mrs Holdaway with a handsome volume of Moffatt’s Translation of the Bible, said the gift was a small token of the esteem in which Mr Poldaway was held by all members of the Bible Class. They were very pleased to welcome Mrs K. Holdaway to the church and to have Mr Holdaway back again. To him they were very grateful for the help he had given at all times. All members from the youngest to the oldest had benefited by his teaching advice and companionship, and many young men, who had gone to other parts of the country owed him a debt of gratitude.

Mr E. S. Wratt, who spoke on behalf of the church members, stated that they had had a series of farewell evenings recently, but this was a meeting of gladness and the coming of Mrs Holdaway was a great gain to the church. Members all appreciated what Mr Holdaway had done, both for the church and the Sunday School. This work had first place in his life and they had always regarded him as married to the church. He expressed the hope that Mr and Mrs Holdaway would have a happy and prosperous time, particularly among the young people, v/hom he urged to show their appreciation by helping on the work Mr and Mrs Holdaway had so close to their hearts. Mr Wratt then made them the presentation of cutlery from the church members. Mr Holdaway, in returning thanks on behalf of his wife and himself for the gifts and the kind remarks, said he had always had a great and sincere desire to help people. He hoped the boys would still rally round and help with Bible Class work. He and Mrs Holda way were both convinced that the Christian life was worth while in every way and brought happiness. After the dispensing of a delicious supper and a few more games a very happy evening concluded with the singing of a hymn and prayer. LADIES' GOLF The following is the draw for a stroke match to be played to-morrow:— Mrs Webley v. Miss McCarthy; Mrs Cameron v. Mrs Goodman; Mrs Jeffreys v. Mrs Thorp; Mrs Stilwell v. Miss Bowers; Mrs Hamilton v. Miss Everett; Mrs Minchin v. Miss Green; Mrs Craig v. Mrs Mackay; Mrs Beatson v. Mrs Lewis; Mrs Gaskell v. Miss Cooper: Mrs Everett v. Mrs Sharland; Mrs Rowling v. Mrs Freeman; Miss Buckeridge v. Mrs Murray; Mrs Boyd v. Miss Gadd.

In the foursome played last week, Mrs Stilwell and Mrs Gaskell handed in the best gross score and now hold the Challenge Stars.