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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 21, 1939

Page

4

Prahran Defeats Deer Park in Local Soccer Clash

In a Deer Park report the LCI notes recount a busy match at Como Park where Prahran beat the Deer Park reserves 6 to 3 after a chaotic start with seven Deer Park players on field. Dave Lyons netted twice while Jock Lyons and Geo Clayton scored for Deer Park. Prahran’s Baxter and the visitors’ early strike kept the game close, but Deer Park’s defense conceded late as the visitors pulled ahead. Milestones include a birthday for Bil Moore and congratulations to Dave Gray on the birth of Allan Douglas. The piece also mentions upcoming matchups and transport details for fans.

Como Park Moreland Geo Clayton Tennyson Jock Chalmers Len Mille Len South Yarra Cook and Co Mac Mills Dave Lyons Deck Dave Tommy Sharp Prahran Bobby Gray Deer Park J Baxter Baxter Jock Lyons Brighton Streer Park Sunshine Railway Station Barkly Street E. Goss Wm Moore Dave Gray Allan Douglas Dave

Nettlefolds Club Merger Wins Coburg League Match

The two junior clubs merged to form one team and traveled to Coburg on league business, winning by a single goal scored by A Hall from 25 yards. Dave Picken named captain for the season as expectations rise for late-season trophy contention.

Nettlefolds Coburg A. Hall Dave Picken

Sunshine Anglers Outing At Cobbledick Ford Trophy Won By Ted Willey

The Sunshine Angling Club held a weekend outing at Cobbledick Ford with a strong local turnout. Secretary Ted Willey took the trophy as top night angler, while Leo Fisher and Ron Masson pressed closely. Other near-finishers included Roy Crick B Craddock and E Nicholls. The club plans a bay soap suns at Williamstown departing the post office at 10.

Sunshine Cobbledick Ford Ted Willey Ted Leo Fisher Ron Masson Roy Crick B. Craddock E. Nicholls Bay Soap Suns Williamstown

Strong Team Dominates Car Match and Round of Billiards

The No 3 team proved far stronger than Nut in the car match. Geo Hake and the president led 1-4, with Hake showing skill and Arthur stealing a win 160 to 86. Captains Tom Davey and Ted Richards closed 160 to 128. Tom Hill outplayed Bo McKenzie 160 to 0, Stockdale beat Ern Stockdale 150 to 68, and the No 1 tenant’s team clinched the victory 150. Afterward, a celebratory supper honored the victors. A handicap tournament is underway. A meeting is set for April 24 at 8 pm.

Curie Geo Hake Tino Arthur Tom Davey Ted Richards Ted Gould Tom Tommy Hill Nat Bo McKenzie Mac Thunder Ern Roberts Ern Stockdale Bert, Mungomery Gert Kellett Munty Tenent Dave Ponald Stan Owen Chas. Bradbury G Judd Ax Chas

Sunshine Ladies Lose Final In Close C Grade Cricket Clash

Sunshine ladies faced Prince's Park at Fawkier Park in the C grade final. Captain M Craddock won the toss and batted, Edna and EB Fisher opening. Prince's Park bowled tightly as Sunshine struggled to 80 with Craddock and Hand contributing, I Hawkins taking standout bowling, and Sunshine all out for 42. Prince's Park chased with Veal and Allen out early, Craddock and Simpson restricting them to 18 before further wickets toppled their innings.

D. Bennett K. Hand E. Patterson Conroy N. Simpsoy Graddock Maxwell Sunshine Carter Edwards Nett Harrop Prince's Park Rune G. Craddook N. Simpaon Dowling Kinon Nings Fisher M. Craddock N. Simpson Sophie Mm Bie Ollley Scobie Hawkins Craddock Patterson Bennett Carte Hawking Lowe Veale Allen Simpson Tucke Craddock Coop Craddock Conroy N ' Maxwell G. Craddock M Craddock Edwards Nottse M. Stylus Murrop Het Gut Sundries Mraddock I Simpson Hafli M Styler Hayeking N Sampson Hawkins Lchlock Maxwell le Carter Ie Nut Extias T Sunshine Ladies Fawkier Park Miss M Craddock EB Fisher M. Styles Edna Veal Nereets Sintson Noreen Simpson L. Scobie Glady Craddock S Hand I. Hawkins P. Carter Tucker Coop

Sunshine Mothers' Club elects new officers

The Sunshine Mothers' Club met Wednesday afternoon with poor support. Elected were Mrs. W. J. Green as president, Mrs. W. Tisdale as vice-president, Mrs. W. Mackie as secretary, and Mrs. Penuy. Casino winners from last cabins listed among members: Mrs. A. Bunting, ladies. Mr. James, gents. Madam Sith and Bunting, consolation. Mrs. Well consolation. Further names include Mrs. Storie for nail effort, Mrs. Napier for ladies, Mrs. Coakes for davi consolation, Mr gents, and special effort by Mrs. Coakes.

Sunshine Mothers’ Club W. J. Green W. Tisdale W. Mackie Penuy A. Bunting James Meadames Sith Bunting Well Storie Storie, Nail Effort; Mrs. Napier Coakes Davi Consolation Gents

Footscray Extra Outpatient Clinic Opens To High Turnout

A new Footscray and District Outpatient Welfare Centre clinic opened Tuesday afternoon to exceed expectations. Many patients attended, showing demand and the need for further extensions. Because Anzac Day falls on April 25, the clinic will operate on Thursday April 27 instead.

Lacrosse Opens Season With Home Games And Lineup Changes

Sunshiw-teams host Brunswick and E section in season opener while changes reshape the lineup last year’s backline Clough Walker Hibbs Gibson Wiffen Parsons Vance stay fit. New faces Beard Dunkley Parsons and Tex Macintosh join as full back star Vic James and Jack Vance fit. juniors Steward Kearns Watkins Lal Dunkley expected to contend. Ladies committee reports a successful euchre event raising funds. club officers named G H Gibbs president J R Parons secretary Leo Mulkearns treasurer J Vance.

Brunswick Clough Glen Iris Walker Ilness Thom Beard J. Dunkley E Parsons Tex Macintosh One Kearns Watkins Lal Dunkley Lndies Aly Fony Sui Aros G. H. Gibbs J. Ro Parrons Roy Blake J. Fox Sen W. Martin Leo. Mulkearns J. Vance

Ash Not Made Hash They Say It Cums Lasses Way

Dialogue captures a waiter explaining that ash is not formed as hash and instead accumulates in a rough informal retort. The exchange highlights slang and a humorous misstatement about how hash is produced.

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LCI J. B. Salmond Rlaireh J. W. McGrath Quality Stores Sunshine, Tel Sun Man Contll & Spurling Nicholson & Barkly Streets Footscray
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