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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1945
Page
2
The report covers mixed and women doubles finals with Miller Stark and Buchanan Mes paired in tight battles. Final scores indicate close exchanges and shifting leads as Buchanan and Metaltar claim the title.
Men s doubles final J and G Miller defeat Rocster Davie 8 0 30 30 9 in a one sided match. The brothers, though rarely teamed this season, showed a fine performance with several deuces in the second set.
Mr. L A Perry and Alf Retwread declare they wish to amass ownership of an unreleased business asset owned by He A and the Boyd family at 11% Durham Road. They express intent to meet new customers and restore business operations.
Saturday's bogey event produced mixed results with Mire. Baker 7 down and Mrs. Willaton 12 down leading a list of players. Simeday carried off honors at 2 up on bogey while next week's plan shifts to a stroke format.
In under 17 action Albion fell to Fawkner 4 to start the season on their ground. Sunshine lost to South Melbourne 7 3 in a thrilling under 17 match. Tomorrow Albion meets Preston at Albion while Sunshine hosts South Melbourne at 8 pm.
Report from a Saturday practice among ALC 1 and SS groups with players praised for effort. Key actions included attacks by Lorower and James, with Parone noted for effective defense, and a forthcoming practice match scheduled for the 28th.
Sunshine faced a balanced Essendon side as Cyril Parais was elected captain. Despite strong defense from Les Huggins and Ray Thorne, Sunshine trailed at halftime and could not close the gap. Final score Waratahs 19 10 Sunshine Harvesters 10 13 with standout goalkickers Boyle White Webb and newcomers Boyle Webb Carlant.
Braybrook Football Club unfurled the premiership pennant before the match with Went Footscray. Club officials and Mrs Pennell officiated as captains were chosen Jim Houlihan and Gordon Bird for the new season amid ten lineup changes. Braybrook edged West by three points in a thrilling second half, final score Braybrook 14.10 to West 13.9.
On Saturday last the Sunshine Harvesters football club held a meat with supervision by coach Keith Kalen. Players wore guernseys for Harvesters under the supervision event at an undisclosed location, with details partially legible from the report.
From the Gardens Reserve on Saturday a pack run will be held with a mile handicap run. Members should be ready at 2:80 p.m. St Mark's YMGA team will feature Ken Metin ald, a half mile champion of Victoria. A social evening follows in St Mark's Hall on Monday May 7 at 8 p.m.
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