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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 28, 1939

Page

7

Deer Park suffers sluggish start as Newport dominates opening

Deer Park 1 C 1 opens with seventeen players and late inclusion Norm Honey in borrowed gear as Newport wins the opening toss and leads by two goals. The Park rally in the second quarter, a strong third with wind advantage, and a 10 goal final period spark a dramatic comeback before Brighton halts Deer Park’s surge.

1.C.1 Newport Norm Honey Deer Park Roy Pope L.C.I

Brighton Visitors Halted by Imperial Five Two Victory

Soccer Club News notes Brighton visited by Imperials. Geo Weir named captain. A windy Lane pitch and a sunlit second half challenged both teams as the Seasiders pressed early, with Johnny Campbell nearly scoring before the visitors struck first.

Brighton Imperials Geo. Weir Homesters Seasiders Johnny Campbell Kemp Johnny 1.C.l

Reserves Thank Local Help After 6 0 Win

The club thanks L Mills CramnJ Chambers G Clayton and D Cramond junior for attending last Saturday week at Moreland. Several players still played cricket and the team benefited. The reserve team won 6 0 with C Taylor W Farraw a new full back and A Noble contributing in inside right.

L. Mills Cramnj. Chambers G. Clayton D. Cramond Moreland South Yarra C. Taylor W. Farraw A. Noble H. Taylor Taylor J. Wise T. Higgins J. Cramond F. Cook

Rankin Urges Australian Oil Development for Fuel Security

Major-General G J Rankin urged the Bendigo RACV to press the government to develop Australia's natural oil resources or stockpile fuel for emergencies. He warned that Australia could face petrol shortages within weeks if proactive steps are not taken, citing Japan as a contrast with larger reserves. Rankin cited Gippsland oil prospects, existing oil in Newnes and brown coal extraction costs, arguing Australia could profitably develop local oil with proper methods.

Bendigo R.A.C.V G. J. Rankin M-H.r Australia Rankin Japan Gippsland Pennsylvania Great Gippsland Newnes

Disregard of Road Lines Warns of Passing Dangers

The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria notes many drivers disregard double white lines on curves and hills, risking head on collisions. Laws allow fines up to £20 for crossing these lines placed by the Country Roads Board. An example along the Princes Highway between Oakleigh and Pakenham shows repeated violations on hilltops.

Country Roads Board Royal Automobile Club of Victoria Princes Highway Oakleigh Pakenham R.A.C.V

Road "Autocrats" Endanger Lives on Unstable Drivers

A dramatic critique alleges private car operators with unstable character are risking human lives, claiming road conduct by would be autocrats of the road endangers pedestrians and motorists alike.

Road safety and driver conduct admonition from Victoria club

The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria warns that a small but dangerous group of drivers act rashly on the road. Overtaking and forcing through traffic often endanger innocent passengers and lead to tragic crashes. The piece urges leaving discipline to police rather than risking unsafe attempts to impede faster traffic.

Royal Automobile Club of Victoria

Also Mentioned on This Page

Deer Park Topics LCI Banjo” Patterson Bob Cook Cookie Bill Power Norm Hiskens Bill Day Ed Hunter Des. Leunig Allen Grant Patterson Les Neal Tassy Graham Bert Iggins Chap Norm Braybrook Dougie Jock Lyons 1. I.C Agai Bob Gray Don Wilson Don Jock Sharp Geo Weir Tommy Sharp Weir Lyons Wilson Dockerty Fawkner Park T. Sharp G. Weir J. Young G. Sharp T. Burr W. Douglas P. Young RK. Gray J. Lyons J. Campbell D. Wilson J. Johnstone Sunshine I.C Footscray Thistle Sunshine Post Office Cook Higgins Noble Wise Farraw Clayton OD. Graf E. Taylor Chalmers McCubbin Newport GB Graham G Wiggins Neal Hiskins Vincent Soccer Club News J. B. Salmond ER. M. Young Gunnedah Street Isda Eee Shine Paterson Paterson's Footscray Nicholson ST. Footscray Fitzroy and Country Govmamnes Victoria
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