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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1938
Page
3
A Wednesday afternoon event at St Mark's Hall by the Sunshine Mothers' Club drew 26 women. Mr Clapperton praised the group's work and urged a larger school library. Mrs McColl spoke on free dental treatment, stressing extended state coverage.
The Stable Boy notes the Ugly Man race at Sunshine begins with Pastor Brice on the rails, C G Carlton a strong veteran, and K Cunningham close behind. Carlton is favored by past brilliance, Cunningham the second pick, with Brice leading early and a May court proceeding hinted for Mr Cunningham.
The LCI Soccer Club hosted a farewell dance for Mr and Mrs Bowman at Deer Park hall amid a display of Bon Voyage murals. Club officials lauded Bowmans for ten years at Leathercloth and Explosives factories and seven years as players, presenting an eight day clock in Australian mulga wood as a parting gift. The Bowmans expressed gratitude as the club’s support and junior teams were praised for last season’s success.
The Victorian Amateur Athletic Association launches its cross-country season with a mass pack run at Caulfield racecourse. Clubs from across Victoria, led by defending premiers St Stephen’s Harriers, will form fast slow and novices packs. St Mark’s sends several hopefuls and last practice performers include Petherick Cland, Rushton Major Cox Brown. Riders meet by 1.30 p.m. at the post office.
Ward Bros showrooms advertise sewing machines with guaranteed service and affordable pricing starting at 80 rupees, inviting customers to visit for demonstrations and sales.
A memorial service for Samuel Gadsby Thompson, 77, a longtime local preacher and gardener, will be held at Sunshine Methodist Church on Sunday May 1 at 7 pm. Born 7 February 1861 in Bendigo, he preached across Gippsland and Melbourne suburbs, supported hospitals with flowers, and died April 13 after a life of service to the church and temperance.
Grand United Oddfellows announce a Tuesday night meeting on May 3 with a talk titled A trip to the South Sea Tales. Nominations for six months officer terms are highlighted amid new table tennis gear and competition charts attracting younger members.
In opening matches Sunshine teams failed to win. The C Grade struggled with a new regulation ball and could not adapt. Sunshine faced Watte Park with a strong Park goalie, while Bun Thine performed below standard in Malntosh's absence. Scorers listed as V-b and 2-0 to 2-19.
C Grade to play University. Notable names include McIntosh, James, Vance, Parsons, Clough, Hibbs, Beard, Vance. Possible picks listed: Thom, Buttacavoli, Sutton, Powerlett, Belea, Blighty Taylor, Maxwell, Dunkley, Bourke, Nicholson, Bolton.
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