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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 17, 1953

Page

6

Sunshine and Footscray Clash Preview Selwyn Park Finals

Grand finalists are set for Selwyn Park with the first eighteen in action tomorrow while Brunswick hosts the second eighteen. Sunshine's third eight meets Footscray and Yarraville Socials at Angliss Reserve, the fourths face the same club at Barclay Reserve. Sunshine, Footscray and new arrivals show strong early form in practice matches. Sunsh ine veterans Dixon Said Kelly and Thomas headline, with Titford McGrath A James Tanis among improvements. Footscray 3rds beat Sunshine by 18 at Selwyn Park as new players Nuttall Eepsen and Banks debut, while Park’s side prepares for roles off the field and seeks a team manager for the under 18s.

Footscray Sunshine Yarraville Socials Angliss Reserve Barclay Reserve Dixon Said Kelly Thomas Titford McGrath A. James Tanis Batties F. & Y. Socials Rowshee Flett Werribee Cl Sunshine J. Nuttall P. Fitzgerald Goo ‘Orm Selwyn Park Dec Park

Wandering Stock Threatens Gardens in Sunshine District

Residents in Sunshine municipality complain wandering stock tramples gardens at North Sunshine and Deer Park. At a Monday council meeting officials said the problem extends to Maribyrnong where horses returned to streets within hours after a ranger visit.

Sunshine North Sunshine Deer Park Mariyrnong McDonald Maribyrnong

Wind Saves Houses From Fire

Strong winds kept a house fire from spreading, protecting several homes. Fire crews battled flames into the night, with investigators assessing the scene after flames were brought under control. Local residents reported smoke and emergency responders acted quickly to secure the area.

Braybrook Poised For Strong Season In Local Football

Braybrook opened with a win over West Footscray last Saturday, 11 12 to 5 5. Goal scorers included Richards Kinder 2 Rogers Grieg and Stewart. Injuries and retirements thin the squad yet newcomers like D Rogers I Kelly G Carson N Meaney Walker G Twigg K Wanders and A Boyle Le Beswick show form. Tomorrow Braybrook A meets Kingsville at Pennell Reserve with premiership flag unfurled by Mrs J McPhee, fielding at 2 15 p m. B grade meets Kingsville at Lee Park at 1 45 p m.

West Footscray Braybrook Richards Kinder Rogers Grieg Stewart W. Fulham Tasmania H. Ashton D. Rogers I. Kelly G. Carson N. Meaney Walker G. Twigg K. Wanders A. Boyle le Beswick Deerark Kingsville Pennell Reserve J. McPhee Lack Knicks

Richards-Sully Bowling Winners Report At Sunshine Green

A muster at Sunshine bowling green reported the Richards-Sully pairs section won by O'Donnell and E Gritton with Gray and Bish runner up after a five end playoff. Charlie Richards aged 965 attended, four weeks off, and tomorrow's rinky for men competes for Pattinson trophy.

Sunshine Bowling Green Richards - Sully O'Donnell E. Gritton J. Gray T. Bish Gray Charlie Richards Charlie

Auto Upholsterers Quick and Efficient Service

Quick and efficient upholstery service with moderate charges. Offers interior trim work hood curtains canvas work and celluloid replacement while you wait.

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Sunshine Technical School J. ¥. Shelton Howorth Suffolk Road Sunshine and District Ascot Motor School A.D. Hardwood K.D. Hardwood J. Wright & Sons Francis Ing Read Brunswick Iee Park White Knic Pattinson Mesdames Whittingham Mann Schafer Adelaide Benjamin Street Harold Hosking & Son Pty. Ltd Effingham ST Newport Sunshine U.F.S. Dispensary Sun Crescent Footbray Taxis Round the Clock Service Wright St H. Stanley Rowe Street Austo Motor School Jones Hampshire Road G. Johnson R.A.A.F
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