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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1936
Page
5
Sunshine and Deer Park will meet in a four quarter practice game at Selwyn Park tomorrow. The match provides a look at Prospect five abilities beside the Cub's experienced players and should draw local interest. Deer Park, with new coach Bobwer, has been doing training for the season.
Last year’s champions, noted for their high winning percentage, have broken up as key players left to join other clubs. Factory demands prevented a reserves’ league, forcing departures and ending the team’s cohesion. The split robs the town of a strong community team and shifts talent to rivals.
LCI club gears up for Saturday’s match against Goelong at the oval with expectations of a clean contest. Reserves from both sides to clash, after LCS beat Footscray Thistle one nil on Willamatown Road, A Burgess scoring for LCL.
On Saturday 1 at the Sunshine Method church the marriage of Misa Marion Pearce and hiy bred Ellingsen was solemnised by Rev. G. R. Godbehear. The church was decorated with Easter daisies and dahlias to match the bridal frocks and bouquets. The bride wore Liv to crepe with sister Mise Pearce as bridesmaid. A reception followed at the Methodist Kindergarten Hall with rejoicing and thanks to helpers.
Glorious weather blessed the March 28 wedding of Miss Margaret Bell of Norfoilk Street Maidstone to Mr Weo Acreman of Charles Street Boot. The ceremony at Maidstone Methodist Church was led by Rev G I Godbehear. A reception for 60 guests followed at St Ives Mallusions with numerous costly gifts.
A large turnout at the Sunshine Football Club committee meeting discussed forthcoming season lots. St Mack's Harriers seek a series of races at Sunshine home matches and a trophy will be awarded for an aggregate competition. Treasurer Hayden reported a credit balance of £21 8s 1d with £6 donations received and carnival profits.
Mr Br Lowe announced a donor offered a gold medal for the best and fairest in the first match against South Melbourne. Other trophies donated by Dr ER Drayton and others for standout players have been accepted. Additional donations were acknowledged from H V McKay Harris Pty Ltd and several individuals and firms.
Deer Park reports two motor mishaps with minor injuries as a cyclist near a milk cart accident and a car overturn occur while a local resident recovers in hospital. The community notes a farewell at the Deer Park Methodist Church and a Mothers' Club meeting hosted by the Hunnover group with plans for a baby hospital fundraiser.
Saturday event in Albans celebrated Mr and Mrs Metteu now living in Chessum for district involvement with the School Committee Progress Association and Mothers' Club. Dr Stevens received thanks from public bodies. Dr McKechnie received a travel kit bag. Gracie Fields film Look Up and Laugh shown. Mothers' Club plans a full afternoon event Wednesday in the hall.
The Royal Auto Club of Victoria guides motorists through strong ties with authorities and local bodies. It operates road service stations patrols and Safe Ty lanes and argues that commercial groups cannot represent public opinion. The club positions itself as the motorists voice on controversial questions.
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