100 Men Wanted for the 32nd Footscrroy Sunshine Regiment
The Army Board demands 100 recruits for the battalion, with most men already raised but a missing hundred to find. Sunshine and Footscray men are urged to join, re establish a platoon in A Company, and report at West Footscray Drill hall on Thursday nights to discuss service, with mil iti a benefits, pay, uniform, rail travel and a £12 bonus after three years.
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32Nd Footscroy d Sunshine Regiment
Army Board
Battali
Amulswin
Sunchine
Footscray
Asia
John Monuah
Hindenberg
Supshine
Campbell
Sunshine
West Footscray
Sunshine and District Tennis season opens September 9
St Albans announces the tennis season with registrations due by September 2 and season opening September 9. A club meeting on September 6 will elect captains and teams, with all players invited to attend. Also, the St Albans Girls' Bysinaahin perform this Saturday night, August 26, and lantern lectures continue at 7:15 pm Sunday at the Church of England, showing From Vanit to the Celestial City.
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Sunshine and Distret Tennis Association
St. Albans Tenis
St. Albans
Bysinaahin
Church of England
Stin
Vanitir
Celestial City
Red Cross Emergency Service finishes nursing exams
The R.C.E.S. home nursing class had thirty nine students sit the exam this week and all passed with credit, six achieving 100. Sister Dunn led the lectures and Sister V. Mc Kay examined the class noting the high standard. A first aid class begins Monday August 28 at Shire Hall at 8 pm with a lecture by Dr Gowland. new members are welcome.
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R.C.E.S. Company
Dunn
V. McKay
Shire Hall
Gowland
Footscray Centre Notices Members and Officials Listed
Footscray and District Out-Patient and Welfare Centre secretary manager announces a list of members and officials including J. id W. non H. I Wilman Be Aine and J. Robinson with B. W. Anglis Co. (Aust) Pty. Ltd. centenary ancillary notes for 1954.
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Footscray and District
Aehnergedne
Wattle Cricket Club Sets Stage for Season Kickoff
The Wattle Cricket Club held a well attended meeting at the Scotch treasurer shop. President Mr King welcomed new and experienced local lads including George. Delegates to the association and a subcommittee Wax to purchase material were appointed as the club reports strong finances and progress. The next meeting is set for September 1 in Harry Gourley’s up. All interested are invited.
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Wattle Cricket Club
Scotch
George
Mr King
Harry Gourley
South Melbourne in Lockerty Cup bid amid semi final draw
In a lively soccer report from Deer Park two teams clash for a Lockerty Cup semifinal berth. South Melbourne dominates with Jim Young scoring a hat trick and Jock Lyons excelling at centre half while the visitors push forward.
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Anese
Deer Park
Lol
Footxeray
Ohio
Prahran
Hikoah
Moreland
Olympic Park
South Yarra
Lucite
Jimmy Young
Brother Peter
South Melbourne
Vntory
Paulson
Peter Young
Jim Young
Geo Weir
Sheht
Wilton
Sharp
Douglas
Lyons
Jock Lyons
England
Jock
Middle Park
Schoolboys Face Dunking Shield Test at Middle Park
The writer notes the schoolboys’ Dunking Shield match against Middle Park A at Middle Park tomorrow. He plans to observe the embryo champions and gauge Advocate readers’ chances of securing some silver, as the boys eye cup chances and trophies.
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Brighton
Dave
George
Middle Park
Albion Boys Set for Dunkling Shield Clash
After a week’s rest Albion boys aim to beat Middle Park in the Dunkling Shield next Saturday morning at Middle Park. The squad will be chosen from Drennan Clayton Smith McBride Thon Perking Secombe Chamberlain Paton Howie Mutton Salmond James Paton Lino Ayton.
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Albion
Middle Park
Uml
Sunshine Post Office
Middle 1
A. Drennan
B. Clayton
Smith
McBride
Perking
J. Secombe
Chamberlain
Do Paton
N. Howie
D. Mutton
A. Salmond
K. James
DU Paton
Ro Lino
Ayton
Northcote
Jack
St Marks Harriers Set For Three Mile Championship Showdown
With the season ending, St Marks Harriers prepare for a three mile championship at Stanshire on Saturday. Alan Brown and Merv Petherick lead the points race at seven each, promising a sharp cross country battle. Newcomers Amy Branson and Harry Hall show promise as the club eyes track season readiness. A September 4 club meeting aims to elect a captain and officer team for the season.
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Stanshire
Alan Brown
Merv
Wetherick
Brown
Merv Petherick
Bill Avery
Gordon Pippett
Frank Beynon
Amy Branson
Harry Hall
Returned Soldiers Notes and Semifinal billiards matches
The notes list players with debts and scores for semifinal billiards with Davey and Richards advancing to a final tonight at Pat. A charity match is set between the Fire Brigade and the Diggers on Wednesday in the RS.S.L.A. clubrooms, with team selection Friday night and names due to the secretary.
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I. Richards
Owe
Owen
Ree
T. Davey Lowe
de J. Soutarger
D. Donald Iger
Ambe
D. Owen Towe
Hy Robertson
Davey
Dowen
Owe Boy
Richards
D Donald
Ier
Pat
T. Davey
J Richards
Fire Brigade
Diggers
Rs.s.ll A
Deer Park Gun Club Shoot Draws Holden's Shooters
A gun club shoot is planned for Saturday at Deer Park with Holden's Motor Body Works forming a new club and contributing shooters. At least five different shoots are expected, ensuring keen competition.
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Deer Park
Holden's Motor Body Works
Sunshine Golf Club Postpones Gymkhana and Reschedules
On account of bad weather the associates postponed the gymkhana that was to be held on Wednesday August 23. An eclectic competition is planned for next Wednesday at Sunshine Golf Club, with details to follow.
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Associates
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St. Albans News
RED Cross Emergency Service
J.B. Salmond
John F. Carroll
Paisley Street
Footacray
St. Marks Harriers
Nobels
GUN Club
Sunshine Golf Club
Scovell & Spurling
Nicholson & Barkly Streets
Robinson’s
Hampshire Road
Crescent Poultry Farm
J. W. Snaith
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