Sunshine Wins First Match in New Competition
Sunshine opened their season with a 19 point victory over Richmond in the Footscray District League match. Handed a reshaped lineup with returning veterans and new juniors, Sunshine led at half time 7.6 to 7.2 and held Richmond to 2.2 in the third term, winning as Caddick and Nuttall anchored defense. Goalkickers included Hunter 3 and Drayton 3, with Henderson the captain and Brown absent. The day also featured a second side draw against Yarraville Boys and a strong C Grade win over Maidstone 83 64. A big presentation night followed, with Metropolitan League officials impressed by club activity and support.
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Richmond
Sunshine
Caddick
Nuttall
Braybrook Triumph Over Kingsville In Home Fixture
Braybrook held the lead after Kingsville took a breeze start, then surged ahead in the third quarter to win 60 to 48 at Braybrook Reserve. Goalkickers included McDonalds Harris Tucker Praetz Duant McPherson. best players were W. Clayton Praetz Roberts Gotts Mealinge Camini W. Hird Bus. Players and supporters depart Sunshine P.O at 1 15 pm.
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Braybrook
Kingsville
McDonalds
Harris Tucker
Praetz
Duant
McPherson
W. Clayton
Praetz Roberts
Gotts
Mealinge
Camini
W. Hird
Sunshine P.O
Maidstone defeat St Albans in season opener
Maidstone cleared a 94 to 59 win over St Albans after leading 6.3 to 1.1 in the second term. McPherson scored three goals while Howie Barlow and Wheitz added others as St Albans trailed at every break before a late push. Bests included S Taylor, Barlow, Burgess, Reed, McPherson and K Priest. next they host Williamstown Rovers.
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McPherson
Howie
Barlow
K. Priest
Wheitz
S. Taylor
Burgess
Reed
Williamstown Rovers
Cane basketry demonstration draws record turnout
The Country Women's Association held a highly popular cane basketry demonstration on Wednesday with the largest attendance yet. The demonstrator is contracted for next Wednesday Mayard at Ilam for a full day, with visitors welcome at 1 shilling. Contest prizes went to Mrs. Duncan for best chrysanthemum and Mrs. Frond for best nut real.
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Associas
Ilam
C.W.A
R.5 L. Ladies Auxiliary Social Evening Reminded
Members are reminded of a social evening at Mrs Hill's home 5 Hamel Street this Saturday. Whist night will be held in the hall behind the picture theatre on Wednesday next May 3rd.
1950 basketball season opens at Royal Park with premiership
Younger Set reports the 1950 season opener at Royal Park tomorrow with a 2 pm march around the oval and an opening ceremony. Teams compete in a 2 round lightning premiership, with eight teams represented in the Association. Players must wear full uniform and travel by 1.13 pm Sunshine train. A well attended picture night at State last Monday boosted social and social activities.
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Royal Park
Bz” Ee
Uni
Sunshine
Braybrook Motorcycle Club Sees Strong Turnout at Meetings
The Braybrook Motorcycle Club held a general meeting behind the Sun Shine Theatre at 8 p.m. Members planning the June Yarram run will see Fugal Affleck at the gathering. Anzac Day Warragal run drew many riders along Princes Highway, praised for orderly conduct.
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Sunshine Theatre
Yarram
Fugal Affleck
Warragal
Princes Highway
East Sunshine Kindergarten Cancels Carnival Amid Restrictions
East Sunshine Kindergarten cancels its carnival planned for March 22 to April 8 due to recent carnival restrictions. As an alternative fund raiser, an Old Time Dance will be held at Dobson Crest Hall on Friday May 5 at 8 p.m. with admission 2d and soft drinks for sale.
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East Sunshine
Dobson Cress Hall
Community Announcements and Meetings Across Local Churches
Albion hosts 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services with B. T. Clarke and A. Smyth leading. Deer Park notes 11 a.m. with J. B. Long. Sunshine lists 11 a.m. baptism and 7 p.m. Rev. F. Sadler. St. Albans holds 3 p.m. Sunday School Anniversary with Rev. F. Sadler and a 7 p.m. tea meeting hosted by Mr. Gilbert Bell on Saturday May 4 at 5 30 p.m.
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St. Alban's
St. Albans
K. C. Nancarrow
Wina Carter
St. John's
Deer Park
Sunshine
Albion
F. Sadler
Gilbert Bell
Salvation Army Sunday and weekday meeting schedule
The Sunday program lists Holiness Meeting at 1:00 am and 2:30 p.m., Sunday School Sunshine at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday School East Sunshine at 7:00 p.m. with Salvation Meeting. Wednesday schedule incomplete.
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Holiness Meeting
Sunshine
East Sunshine
Salvation Meeting
Meets Thursday Next in Rear of Sunshine Picture Theatre
H Morris secretary of Anderson Road Sunshine announces a meeting Thursday next in the rear of the Sunshine Picture Theatre.
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Sunshine Picture Theatre
H. Morris
Anderson Road
Sunshine
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