Successful Gymkhana at Maribyrnong
A gymkhana on the Maribyrnong reserve on April 17 raised funds for St. Mary's School Ascot Vale. A large crowd enjoyed jumping exhibitions and novelty events including a sheep weight guess won by Dr W J S Pridhoom. Income reached £115 8s 5d with £70 14s 0d left after expenses. committee praise and thanks to sponsors noted.
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Maribyrnong
St. Mary's School
Ascot Vale
W. JS. Pridhoom
Jahn Burs
Cret
Gallon
Tata
Jae
Sunshine Cricket Assn. Held First Smoke Social
The Sunshine and District Cricket Association hosted its stake social last night with President Mr C. C. G. Carlton chairing. Guests included Jd, J O Connor, W Nickels of the Yarraville Cricket Club, K Dunningham, W Peeler, G Polson, A M Brown, F E King and other district reps. The event praised Druids and Malolo Cricket Clubs, with captains Willey and Dodseny replying. a brief resume on the Easter Mansfield cricket tour was given. A call urged strengthening ties with districts controlled by other bodies. J O Connor of Yarraville entertained with cricket stories and a talk on junior cricket and its role in building the senior side. The evening concluded as a harmonious, successful social.
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Sunshine and District Cricket Association
CC. G. Carlton
Amnong
Messrs
Jd, J. O'Connor
W. Nickels
Yarrville Creket
K. Dun-ningham
W. Peeler
G. Polson
A. M. Brown
FE. King
Druids
Maleolo
Ch. Willey
Dodseny
G Vivhy
Mansfield
Norman Green
Old English Plate and Race Winners Listed
In the program noted as HBO Old English Plate W Patten ten and J Patten with H Dale tied for second. Consolation Race results show Mrs Hickey first W Patten second and G Patten third. Musical Chairs awarded to W Mellarath first H Downey second K Dawson third. Walk Trot and Gallop saw J Fox first J Williams second and E A Govan third.
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K. Dawson
R. Cherlow
B. James
J. Dale
BE. Craddock
N. Allen
W. Patten
N. Stottse
N. Dale
E. Allen
Mrs Mickey
Lady's Hunter
SN. Allen
Hickey
E. Craddock
Hbo
J. Patten
H. Dale
Mrs Hickey
G. Patten
W. Mellarath
H. Downey
K. Dawson d. Walk
J. Fox
J. Williams
E. A. Govan
Sunshine Tennis results crown mixed doubles final
Sunshine Tennis Association results list Haas defeating Anderson 10 8 in ladies singles. Semifinals saw David Cripps beat Taylor Halliday 6 4 6 5, and Willaton with Anderson beat Pemberthy and Oke 6 1 6 2. Mixed doubles final set for Gardens at 1 45 with Cripps couple vs Willaton Anderson. Also annual association dance at St Albans May 29 and notice of Winter competition selection.
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Miss Haas
Miss Anderson
David
Mrs Cripps
V. C. Willaton
Gardens
Sunshine and Caulfield Open Season In Hard Fought Lacrosse Match
Sunshine traveled to Caulfield for the season opener, with captain W Gibson elected again. Caulfield pressured early and led 12 to 10 at the final whistle as Sunshine, improving in the second quarter, failed to bridge the gap. Sunshine’s lineup included Dunkley and Vance on defense with G Dixon as goalie, and selectors planned a rematch against Adult Deal and Dumb on the railway reserve.
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Sunshine
Caulfield
Fettle
W. Gibson
Aptain
Sunhine
Vance
Dunkley
New Sunshine
Deal
Dumb
Gibson
Wilson
Sutton
J. Dunkley
F. Dunkley
Thom
McIntosh
Hibbs
Parsons
Buttacavoli
Walker
Watkins
F. Cl
Deer Park Tennis Winners and Society Notes
The Deer Park tournament crowned L Mounsey and A Millership in men doubles and L Terrill in ladies singles. A May 1 dance by the Ennis clan follows. Mothers’ Club report a peak attendance at last week’s event with prizes going to Norris, Williams, Smith, Hallahan, Fraser and Faddie. Guild meets Tuesday at Mrs J Gray’s home with Rev A Lyons as speaker. Progress Association to host another euchre night on May 8 at the hall. St John’s Church of England will…
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L. Mounsey
A. Millership
L. Terrill
Ennis Clan
Mothers’ Club
J. McLeod
Norris
Williams
Progress Association
St. John’s Church of England
Church Reopening Set For Sunday With Thanksgiving
The church will reopen on Sunday after repairs. In the evening a thanksgiving service will be held with the Bishop of Geelong as preacher and it is hoped many former members will attend.
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Geelong
Sunshine Anglers Fail To Crown Trophy At Nelden's Creek
Sunshine Anglers Club members fared poorly at Nelden's Creek with only three weigh-ins totaling six fish. Myr Bert Craddock led with 2 lb 5 oz including a 15 oz blackfish that bested the field but failed to meet the one pound weight rule. Peter Simpson and Gee Brown also posted weights under the limit, forcing reallotment of the big prize. Next Sunday the Maribyrnong River meet will begin with a 7.30 am departure from the post office and weigh-in at 5 pm, weather permitting, under referees J Willaton and F H Lay with steward Geo Green.
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Sunshine Anglers’ Club
Nelden's
Jackson's Creek
Myr
Bert Craddock
Bertis
Peter Simpson
Gee. Brown
Maribyrnong
Francis Street
Messrs
J. Willaton
F. H. Lay
Geo. Green
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Tommersen
St. Leonards Road
Ao Sale
Sunshine Cricket Assn
Meo J. 2
O'Conner
Yarraville
Association
St. Albans
Paterson’s Pty. Ltd
P.P.L
Paterson
Nicholson Street
Footscray
Bourke Street
Melbourne
Smith Street
Fitzroy
Reid Street
Wangaratta
Bing
Sunshine Motors
Alf Boorer
A. G. Mudford
Forrest Street
W. H. Davies
Anderson RD
Ring Sunshine
G. W. Pennell A.N.A
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