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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 22, 1947

Page

4

Footscray District League Review A Grade Summary

Football note covers A Grade results from Footscray District League with numerous scores and standings. Mentions Braybrook, Sunshine District, West Footscray, Seddon, Newport, Spotswood, Parkside and others, plus upcoming games at Footecray and Selwyn Park and a Braybrook Shire Miss Australia candidate to bounce the ball.

Beaybrook Besendon Dist Sociais Scouts Parkside Newport Seddon Kingsville Sunshine KALB LCL Sth Footecray Weert Footecray I Crade Will Rovers Maribyrnong W. Footscray Hly Sunshine Dist Do Seddon St. Ale Yale Do Maidstone Waratah Do Vietor Spotswood Will United North Footscray Braybrook Gee Newport T West Footscray South Footscray Fo & Y Socials Essendon Dist Parkady Nth Scout L Cl

Juniors to Play League Curtain-Raiser at Footscray

A South Albury Junior Sports Club football team travels to Footscray this weekend to act as curtain-raiser for Footscray Melbourne at the Western Reserve. Players listed are to assemble and attend a reception at Mechanics Institute before joining FLDU officials and host billets for the weekend.

South Albury Footscray Melbourne Western Reserve PEI B. Marens Ko McMeeken DT. Righs Go Stewart K. Gordon Ko McDonald Anthony S. Neilson A. Plackbell Lb. Foley W. Crossley M. Munday J. Wilson K. Kent W. Sprott Mellveen RB. Jones Ro Dooley Ro Doughney Fallshaw J. Chickson D. Swift D. Blackmore Albury F.D.L Mechanics Istitute FLDU Western Reserve Pavilion

Sunshine District Football Club Eyes Finals Berth

Sunshine District FC in its first year of senior play appears set for finals as A Grade contends for premier ladder advantage. West Footscray’s loss to South Footscray eases Sunshine’s path while a severe knee injury to captain Eric Huxtable impacts morale and leadership. The squad plans a Corowa end of season trip as scrutiny of remaining fixtures continues.

Eric Huxtable 1.C.1 Eric Simpson A. O Brien Stainer White Harris Dunter Hest Goddard O Brien Tark Drayton Searle Sunshine Gouls Kim White Dinah Cyril Parsons Norm Carlton West Footscray Sehwyn Park

Sunshine Narrowly Keeps Lead Over LCS In Clumsy Contest

Sunshine defeated LCL by a small margin after a error filled game. Simp son opened Sunshine scoring, Huxtable limp off with knee injury, and Stainer led scoring with 12 goals for the match.

Local team dominates with wide 78 point win

The locals outclansed their opponents in every department for an easy victory of 78 points. McGregor was best on ground with 7 goals, supported by Mulkearns Southern Bell Webban McFadyen Nantkieers. Tomorrow BR Grade faces West Footscray at Essex St Footscray with a 1.45 departure from Mr Adams corner and 2 pm from Sunshine PO.

LCS Sunshine Simpson LCL Huxtable Aeonshine Seddon McGregor Mulkearns Southern Bell Webban McFadyen Nantkieers Buomfield Bunting Murley Barnes West Footscray Essex St Footscray Knicks

St Albans Defeat Maidstone In Home Match

St Albans dominated Maidstone at home last Saturday winning 24 13 to 1 4. Alan Priest Don Robinson and Ron Priest starred with multiple goals while Bruce Robinson Johnny Stevens and Stan Taylor guided the play. Tomorrow St Albans face Victor Socials in the final home and home clash with final series fate tied to this result.

St. Albans Maidstone Alan Priest Don Robinson Alan Goddard Ron Priest Saints Stan Taylor Bruce Robinson Johnny Stevens Alan McPherson A. Priest Stevens W. Baulch Taylor

Basketball Scores And Weather Mark Weekend Matches

Saturday rain cleared by lunchtime allowing all matches. No 1 team won to reclaim first in B Grade defeating Kenhy Wours 24 to 11. No 2 beat Mighett 20 to 7 with S Y S defense weak. No 3 lost 11 to 4 at William Flown. Best for S Y S were B Ellingsen and K Aberline. Tomorrow No 1 faces University BR at Grattan E with 2.21 train. Nos 2 and 3 at home at 2.30 p.m.

No. 1 Ken Hy Wours No. 2 Tean tolMighett S.Y.S B. Ellingsen K. Aberline William Flown S.Y D. Boorer D. Dodson University

Under New Management Art Florist Seeks Wedding Bouquets

The Lorraine Lee Florist Shop at 237 Hampshire Road announces new management. They offer wedding bouquets sprays wreaths and cut flowers with seeds shrubs and seedling stock and deliver after hours ring FU 6392 for service.

Lorraine Lee Florist Shop Hampshire Road Ring FU

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Footscray District League Review Altona Nth. Footscray Will, Rovers United Sa Melb. Scouts Victor Socials Walker Ff & Soc Sun. Dist Joslin W. Foots Ellis Q Bray Hickey Sth. Foote Kenny Morris Kas. Dis Turner Neylon SC.1 Williamson Gade Grieve Neilson Self Orr Wallis Miller W Allibon Sunshine District Football Club Corowa 1.C Grace Foxcroft Hawks Bolitho W. McGrath ART Florist D. J. Gilson Benjamin Street Yradiola Taining AWA Radioar Radiolette A.W A BY Brass CO. OF Australia Pty. Ltd Moonee Ponds Hampstead Road T. E. Robinson
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