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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1929
Page
7
Fragmented text describes a sports scene with teams and players, mentioning Melbourne and Carnegie and various scores and names. The legible parts resemble a race or match summary with partial scores and player mentions, but the overall event and precise facts are obscured by OCR errors.
Braybrook, drawn against South Homeswick, received a walkover as Brunswick failed to appear. Braybrook v Coburg and Campbellfield v Richmond United loom large as the table tightens, with Coburg and Braybrook close behind in a pivotal week. A Braybrook win could boost their double chance and the open game should attract strong attendance as Umpire Clark is noted. A Sunday meeting on August 14 arranges pre‑season tips for the annual motor event.
Surreyaidor reports a sunlit Saturday clash where Caley secured a one goal win in a windy contest. Horner and Donald starred for Caley despite Gatley pressure, with key saves and a late penalty by Donald sealing the 2 1 victory for the home side.
Nuhel's club, with Wpa and a lineup including Wadd Bhan Huwke Hill Weleod Mowe Dalyess Bune Clayton Hucting Shataiers, faced Footsecay United led by their forwards in a tight match. Four goals decided the game, with Noels and defense under pressure as Park tones echoed in the venue.
The Sunshine school was checked after lights were dimmed on a Thursday night. An amateur crime detector saw three or four suspicious figures and alerted the police. Police arrived later with armed forms at the door, surprising the school committee after six.
Sunshine expected across the suburb with alearp events noted. Bank corner at 1 30 pm Braybrook at 4 45 pm and Footscray at 2 pm are listed times for local activities.
A crowded athletic page lists players and performances from a regional meet. Pippett shines with the best round while numerous names including Miss Shine Gi Sitiliatay and Mrs. DHL figure among prominent competitors. The long roster notes attendance and competitive pairings across multiple events, with refereed results and a dense array of participants.
Letter writers accuse delayed mail delivery in Albion with residents and the PM cited as failing to improve service. Complaints note Sydney Street North often misses the noon mail, and a carrier altered routes causing further confusion. Citizens urge prompt action and reform in postal operations.
Wood and fuel merchants announce relocation to new premises in Railway Yards Sunshine next to O'Donoghue's old site after forming a partnership. They thank the public for past patronage and pledge strict business attention and prompt delivery to merit continued support. Phone Sunshine F.
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