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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1952
Page
4
L Mottin captures the singles crown after rain halted play for over an hour and a half. Mottin adjusted to the conditions in the first set at one apiece in the second before resuming to win, with Trickey forcing a tough contest.
The Sunshine Club opened its golf season on a pleasant day with members from Darin, Willamatow, Croydon, Med in, and nearby areas enjoying a friendly opening. The open competition saw Mr and Mrs Nicholson win a five-ros a nett card, while Thompson claimed the trophy in the guest mix. Thanks are given to Dr A Pennell and Dr A Beachley for donations and help. The club announces the first Monthly Mixed Foursomes on Sunday, 27 April.
A thrilling pairs final ends with a dramatic late shot as Grity Wine clinches victory amid crowd banter. Hullday supporters celebrate while the umpire responds to a heated exchange. On Saturday 26 April, Ladies Day attracts a bumper crowd with urged attendance and social events.
Opening on April 26 features a parade of about 72 teams followed by afternoon matches. Night play starts May 7 with outdoor games at Princes Park due to indoor courts being unavailable. Officials seek Sunshine Park reserve committee approval for an ancients event plan amid ongoing arrangements.
The secretary of the V.A.A.A reports a strong start with more representatives than many clubs. A four mile pack run around Royal Park and Princes Park, site of the 1958 Olympic Games, featured J. Caiina, G. Coulson, I. Coulson, and M. Petherick showing promise. Next Saturday’s pack will run from Selwyn Park.
Bogey results show L Mathieson winning A division by 1 down. A division net scores list W Bartling 68 and a B division winner A Willett with square. Lane wins B division with 65 nett.
Young people of the Church are reminded that the next meeting of the P F A will commence at 7 30 p m on Monday 2th April An open invitation is extended to parents and friends to join in the Fellowship and the syllabus item is a Films Night Thanks are extended to Rev Mr Longthorn for his willing you to come and screen an excellent programme of...
Hockey notes announce season opener on Saturday the 26th at Sunshine field against Commonwealth Bank at 2 pm. Team members must arrive by 1 30 pm. Also listed are lineup positions and players. An emergency practice is set for Friday the 26th at 2 pm with field marking attendance required.
The Happy Circle plans a social afternoon at St. Albans Presbyterian Church on Wednesday 7th M next week with further particulars to follow.
George Eiener of 51 Collins Street St Albans was granted a sub agents business licence at Sunshine Court recently.
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