Sunshine loses season opener to Kew in tough conditions
Sunshine and Kew clashed at Victoria Park as Kew staged a strong second half after Sunshine led early. Buckley Morton Chigwidden Rodwell James and Jenkins starred for the Sunshine side but fatigue and injuries allowed Kew to seize control, finishing 17.19 to 8.20.
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Sunshine
Kew
Victoria Park
Connie Sheehan
Roy Rowell
Roddie
Williamstown
Connie
Vic James
Jack Howard
Eddie Bradshaw
Braybrook
Jackson
James
Armatrong
Balfour
Morton
Clarke
Ross
Puniard
Orton
J. Hallahan
Buckley
Sheeha
Bradshaw
Jenkins
Maine
Rodwell
Attrill
Chigwidden
Fincher
South Footacray
Charlie Morton
Cairo
Dixon
Austin
Perrin
Flanagan
O'Neill
Tomivon
Stevens
Eddie Griffin
Sterehi
Mill
Seedaman
Oakleigh
Hawthorn
Ken
Dames
Vic
Halla
Bill Buckley
Chiggie
Nelson
Sweoie
Trill
Sheehan
Sundshine
Anothen
Sunshine Inds
Hallahan
New V FA game and pass rule spark league debate
A reader criticizes the streamlined V FA rules and new pass regulations. He argues the changes slow play, raise injury risk, and confuse fans and junior football, urging adherence to simpler, earlier practices. He questions officials and notes most fans have not read the new rules.
Village cricket tale from the Red Lion crowd
The Red Lion regulars recount a village oval match from last season. A local blacksmith starred with a brief duck, while the squire captain recalls recent big scores and the players’ drunken misadventures in a humorous, rustic exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Lion
Reux
Zurr
Henry
Sunshine Districts Open Season With Win At Selwyn Park
Sunshine Districts beat Newport in the opening 1940 season match at Selwyn Park. Young players Jim Lawson Reg Hogan Keith Bennett J Hjorth and G North showed good form as sunshine led from the first quarter and held the lead to final bell. Local figures Rev Wood and Taffy Davies honoured with a presentation to Davies for services to the boys.
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Newport
Selwyn Park
Sunshine
Jim Lawson
Reg Hogan
Keith Bennett
J. Hjorth
G North
Golf reform at April meeting and mixed foursomes event
The executive tightened membership to full annual dues for all players except juniors and noted a tougher course after raising the standard scratch score to 70. Tomorrow features a Mixed Foursomes with partner draw, early arrivals advised. Winners and awards from a nine hole stroke and nine hole foursomes were announced.
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Victorian Golf Association
Johnston
F. Willaton
Gerry
de H. Brown
Clinnick
E. Gerry
Deed
N. Donald
Hiscock
KK. Dixon
Lorenz
R. Boyd
Bull
W. Dinnell
Midt
Willaton
Morris
A. Dinnell
McDonald
W.T. Williamson
Mes. Haas
No McKay
A. Perry
J. W. Perry
Guy
G. Boyd
Baker
H. Morris
D. Dobmeton
C. A. Hiscock
Misa M. Johnston
R. K. McDonald
I. Thompson
Bell
Marshall
J. H. Brown
Grant
Harriers Host Social for Rev Harwood and Mr Clemson
St Mark's hall hosted a Harriers social Monday honoring the Rev. Mr Harwood and Mr Howard Clemson who recently returned from trips. The evening featured varied games and lively entertainment with strong participation from members.
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St. Mark's Hall
Harriers
Harwood
Howard Clemson
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Sunshine Districts
R, Hardy
D Henderson
Priest
K. Bennett
Gj, Brown
J Burgess
A Quick
J, Lawson
D Clarke
M. O'Brien
J. Robertoun
W Wood
A. Prewett
L. Henderson
C. Steedm
Ro Hogan
Ht. Holman
Semuon Aid Sunshine
Caulfield
Caulfield Racecourse
M Monster
Hitetle Wethering
Sunhime
Sunshine Masonic Hall
Sunshine Golf Associates
Children’s Annuals
Triumph
Baby's Own Annual
Fairyland Annual
Film Pictorial Annual
SCIEN
Puck
Playbox
Robinson’s
Sunshine and District
U.F.S. Dispensary
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