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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 17, 1942

Page

3

Braybrook Football Club Seeks Players as Season Plans Form

The Braybrook Football Club invites former players, juniors, and newcomers to attend a Sunday meeting and Thursday 5 pm training as they organize for a wartime season. Officials warn ground shortages threaten local fixtures and consider limited challenge games to keep football alive.

VPA Anu Otuba Port Melbourne Wiljaimestown Prahran Rams South Melbourne St. Kilda Melbourne Pollingwood Pootscray Curiton Essendon Xerinn Ramon Telia Mitraie Btates

Sunshine District Football Club training at Gateing Reserve

Sunshine District Football Club held a training session on Saturday at Gateing Reserve where new players appeared promising. Notable newcomers include Pat Hand from North Footy and others like C Parsons, Taylor, Wright, K Tindall, CG, But A Byeng, and Geo Gurde, with last year’s prominent players expected to attend at Sylwyn Park.

Wee Pat Hand North Footy Tiny C. Parsons Tach Boyn Taylor Gel Whilal Wright K. Tindall

Red Cross Sub-Branch Hosts Subipday Social

An ANS Red Cross Sub-branch held a successful 600 ai dan on Subipday. Pte Oley was farewelled. Keilor Shire officials presented Ptr Riley with a wallet. Mrs Smith won best dancer. Mr Mer donated second prize to the committee. D Robertson and Miss B Todd received thanks. a grand dance and a visiting couple provided entertainment.

Croll Keilor Shir Ptr Riley Smith Mer D. Robertson Mise B. Todd Monte Earl

Laxford Remembered At St Albans Church Service

Friends gathered at St Albans Church of England for a memorial service for the late Mr Laxford. Mr Dann led the service and delivered the address. Local organizations paid tribute as Cr F C Sten represented Keilor Shire Council, honoring his lifelong district service.

St, Albans Church OF England D. Laxford Dann Laixford Keilor Cr. F.C

Deer Park Red Cross Prisoner of War Fund Dance

The Deer Park Red Cross Prisoner of War Fund held a benefit at Deer Park Hall with a noted turnout and a lively program. A Melbourne band provided music, Dave Gray served as MC, and prizes were awarded to Miss Chibaie Salmond and Lorna Grigg. funds supported war relief efforts despite petrol restrictions and other challenges.

Deer Park Red Cross Prisoner OF War Fund Deer Park Hall Ike Pam Cvaninus Stavens Murry Morton Doug Wan Arch Noble Cannington Deer ‘Park Hutehen A.W. Sten Minn Huth Fosster Sunshine Alway Equity Mins Foster Romaine Lley Ton Melbourne Dave Gray Miswea Chibaie Salmond Lorna Griggner

Local Soccer Teams Move Toward Stabilized Plans

The article reports uncertain progress for the district youth soccer effort with the Junior team urged to assemble at Albion ground Hoethage on Saturday to present a plan to the committee. It notes the schoolboys club forming anew as many players finish school, with Master R Clayton leading efforts to field a side and sustain the boys' prestige.

Tistriet Veniors Busin Ana Tal Bagut Albion Noecar R. Clayton Ae Co

St Marks Harriers Open Cross Country Meet at Clifton Hill

The St Marks Harriers open cross country season with a meet at Clifton Hill on Saturday April 18, 1942. Packs of runners will form two groups and start at 1.55 pm, each pack running about a mile. athletes are urged to attend and connect from Sunshine to Clifton Hill by train.

Collingwood Harriers Clifton Hill Tirkwtn Clifton Hui Sunshine

Younger Set Dance Draws Large Attendance

A recent Thursday night gathering by the Younger Set attracted a large crowd. Tim urged members to attend another meeting at Shir Hall on Monday the 27th at dusk. All are invited to participate.

Tim Shir Hall Pum

Mechanics' Women's Committee Hosts American Allied Soldiers Dance

The Mechanics' Women's Committee at the Town Hall hosted about 100 guests to welcome American and Australian forces. Local volunteers organized a concert, and boys from AMF, ALK, ILAN, and KLA.APs attended as honored guests. A welcome address by an Australian soldier and a speech by the mayor’s party marked the evening. The event featured a Navy and Khaki theme, with clothing and coffee, and finished with “The Star Spangled Banner,” as crowds stood in attention, hoping to inspire similar gatherings in the future.

Poataaray Han Pruewight Forvex Mootecray Council AMF ALK ILAN KLA Alan Wiking Mrw Jacks Tiia

Mentone Trials Spark Hurdler Hopefuls At Measured Meet

Reports from Mentone detail strong performances among jumpers and sprinters. Notable mentions include Joy, Manabely, and Patencia showing form in trials, with Aish and Meone excelling at speed. Local stables such as Mentone and Gowlan entries push for sprint and mile events, headlined by Saint Warden in the 100 furlongs.

Bomernet Gulnlan Patencia Freedman Fia Aish Dows J. Bond Newmarket Mentone Balint Warden Uriah Dapper HW Preestman Miley Gay Lo Ucario J. O'Dwyer Apcom Bluebeard Urdiee Saris Meenan Tinambu Bunkes Kelon Chopin Aru X Tur Yoty Promining Murder Ty Alex Pullarton Ledevinton Jack Parrat

Selections Tap Mandira in Geelong Racing Card

In Geelong Tomorrow several horses like Mandira Lamier Autumn Hundelwa Koklinis Stratepys Mentone and William the Conqueror race with others including Montann Avon Quatald and Saint Warden. Winners listed across divisions and trials with Fox How, Portical, and Great Treat among contenders.

Mentone Montann High Wave Op Securities Bluebeard Ardent Youth Avon Judith Louise Piccadilly Henri Janes Duces

MOT SCONES AND SUCH

Elizabeth Cooke presents a light autumn feature with quick scone and tea time recipes. From Cheese Scones to Oats Muffins the piece offers practical tips, plus ideas for serving with honey or jam during chilly afternoons.

Elizabeth Cooke

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