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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1934
Page
2
The Sunshine Harvester Works Rifle Club fired from 900 yards last Saturday with weather deteriorating from 6 left to 16 right. Captain Franka posted an outstanding 48, delivering a fine performance. Next Saturday’s shoot will be a paira event at 600 yards.
St Mark's Harriers finished a Frank Ferguson Memorial 10 000 metre handicap at the weekend under the W A A A. The club plans a final handicap at Selwyn Park ahead of the three mile race and national championships next Saturday with all members in top form.
The Sunshine Anglers held a Tuesday evening meeting in the Town Hall supper room with about 40 members present. Two new members were elected, two were nominated for membership, and an estuary competition was set for next Sunday at the Werribee Pavilion.
Sunshine beat Essendon 6-5 as Sunshine surged after a tight first quarter. Gibson led with four goals and Dunkley added one while every player contributed. Interstate game at Malvern causes suspension of matches tomorrow. Sunshine plans curtain-raiser with Sun Sunshine players Wallis Gillies Gibson.
Sunshine were defeated at Auburn in a congested game where Sunshine led for three quarters but the home team rallied in the final minutes. The match featured a small arena, puzzled umpiring, and last quarter pressure that swung the result in Auburn’s favor.
Final scores show Auburn 12.15 and Sunshine 12 as goal scorers Read 5 Chi 2 More 1 James 1 Mills 1 Stockdale 1 Prewitt 1. Vital game tomorrow pits Mphington at Selwyn Park where a win keeps third place within reach for Mphington while Sunshine faces three tough engagements after. Players must arrive by 2 15 for the match though the outlook is for a strong contest with both teams at full strength.
A grand dance on behalf of the air is arranged for Thursday August 16. Lovers of the light fantastic will be well catered for by the programme, with Markham's orchestra providing the melody and a bumper house anticipated.
Sunshine will play Glenroy at the railway reserve on Saturday August 11. The Sunshine selection includes Lb Phinn Owens G Siggins H James RB Haxby K Taylor H Taylor L Jackson G Clayton J Campbell A Fleming J Haxby M Haxby D Picken.
The Tennis Association meeting on July 28 in L A. saw strong delegate attendance. Dr Glentenning pledged a trophy for club competition, prompting the group to express gratitude. Affiliation applications are due August 15, with new officers elected for the year: President A Clarke Vice President A Simpson R Spewart Secretary and Treasurer A Neyland Auditors A Simpson Press Correspondent R Spowart.
The Sands Methodist Church hosts the Centenary Youth Campaign with morning services led by Rev. G. R. Godbehear and an evening sermon by Mr E. Clarkson. Clarkson, formerly with the Victorian Evangelistic Society, now conducts youth talks during lunch hours in city shops and factories, a visit expected to be well received by young people.
Half-backs A Duxon G Muller B Lowe Centres M Roberta H Sully B Guy Half-forwards H Major T Tay lor G Penrose Forwards V Patten D Soutar J Woods Ruck C Steedman J Moxat Rover E Roberta 19th man Scott Emanpencias Mcintyre McCrae Klix
A well attended wedding at the Presbyterian Church in St Albans linked Miss Barbara J Wilson daughter of Mr Joseph J Wilson to Mr Horace L Anderson son of Mr Peter Anderson. The ceremony featured elaborate gowns bouquets and pageantry with Miss Edie Pemberton bridesmaid and Miss Phyllis King train bearer. A reception followed at 2 Garnet Street Sunshine with toasts and gifts including cheques from the Anderson families.
Mr and Mrs Charles Richards marked their golden wedding in Sunshine on a Wednesday. Married in 1884 at a Wesleyan Church in Cornwall, they later lived in Ballarat Allendale Kingston before settling in Sunshine about 22 years ago. A small gathering toasted the couple with kind wishes and music, as Mrs Richards recalled days in the Old Country.
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