Locals win first semi-final in wet Newport football clash
In wet conditions Spotswood fell 11 11 to 6 15 as locals seized the upper hand after halftime. Goalkickers included Chigwidden six, Hunter two, with noted performances from T Smith, Chipwidden, Burgess, Bradshaw, Searle, Clark, Punter, R Wilson and Nicholls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotawood
Newport
Spotswood
Tuck
Y Tire
Yan
Chigwidden
Hunter
Wharton
R. Wilson
Bradshaw
T. Smith
Chipwidden
Burgess
Searle
Clark
Nicholls
Kingsville
Seddon
Gardens Pavilion
Sunshine Baseballers edge American side in tough distant tilt
Sunshine baseballers defeated the American team 56 to 10 at Footscray oval amid uneven fielding. Albert Carey starred despite illness and was named in an Association side to face the Americans at National Park. The club treks to Richmond for knockout play at Richmond football ground, 1.16 pm, with a 12.45 pm arrival for listed players and 11.40 am express for supporters to travel from Sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braybrook
Williamstown
Newport
Yarraville
Sunshine Post Office
Newport Ground
Railway Place
Staton
West Footscray
Spotswood
West
Sunshine Baseballers
Footscray Oval
Albert Carey
National Park
Alby Wa
Victoria
Richmond
T. Dalling
W. Martin
K. Holden
Turf racing results and entries summary
The Turf lists afternoon race card results and entries with horses such as Portfolio Royal Peter Mollie Con Jat Division Blue Valley, Dark Felt Re quest Beau Lake Autumn Liege Portico Avenue Brownie and Darrewell in divisions, noting best tote and day winners including Portfolio and Dark Ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Pearce
Phillip
Univari
Portfolio
Mollie
Sun Valley
Request
Beau Lake
Place
Liege
Portico
Darrewell
Avenue Brownie
Liberal Knight
Fallada
Royal Peter
Golf Notes Elimination Round Amid Weather Delays
Inclement conditions marked the first stroke play elimination round with fast greens and strong winds. W T Williamson shows form returning as R E Murray oversees the second round with a partner list featuring Mrs Herweg Mrs Eddy Mrs Barry and others and scores from last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Williamson
R. E Murray
Herweg
Eddy
Barry
Climick
Marsha
Misa Thompson
Morri
Buttimer
Mra Shaw
Deed
Guy
Lyle L. Caithness
C. Willaton
R S Hudson
A Buttimer
W. Dinnell
Hudson
J. Lawson
W. Gale
R. Boyd
R. Herweg
J. W. Perry
R. E. Murray
L. Masters
H. Morris
F. Willaton
Miss Thompson
Miss Marshall
Shaw
Mrs Morris
Perry
Miss Lyle
J Lawson
R. Hudson
Rob, Murray
W. Hudson
W. Perry
le Caithness
A. Buttimer
R Herweg
Angling Club Opens Trout Season Highlights Stocking
Streams clear and local waters stocked for opening season. Deep Creek above Keilor shows improvement with last year’s eight thousand yearling trout. Jackson's Creek at Riddell stocked by Vic Fly Fishers from Narbethong hatchery. September close season proposed but not adopted. Wall Pummeroy coordinates outings while stocking pauses post duration and trout license funds may fund future liberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keilor
Jackson's Creek
Riddell
Vic
Narbathong
Wall, Pummeroy
Fisheries and Game Department
Inspector highlights noncompliant rebuild in Deer Park
The Inspector reported to Braybrook Council that a building moved to Station Road, Deer Park, breached the building by law. The Council warned the owner that legal action would follow if defects were not corrected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Thorpe
Braybrook
Station Road
Deer Park
Wise investment: a shilling Advocate ad
A shilling advertisement in the Advocate is presented as a prudent expenditure. The note frames small ads as cost effective and worthwhile for readers seeking visibility or notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Advocate
St Albans Club Calls Meeting After Losses
The St Albans Tennis Club invites members to a Tuesday meeting in the pavilion to elect a new committee due to the deaths of Luxford and McKechnie and the secretary’s absence on national service. The event will be chaired by Dr A G Pennell with Sunday session reminders and Sunshine Tennis Association team entries. Congratulations are offered to Mr and Mrs Stevens and Mr and Mrs Kelly on the birth of a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Luxford
McKechnie
N. Self
St. Albans
A. G. Pennell
Sunshine Tennis Association
G. Stevens
Mra Kelly
First Aid Training Drives Activity at Shire Hall
The District Warden praised Sunday’s test and announced more sessions at Shire Hall. Classes include first aid for men and women on Monday and Tuesday, home nursing on Tuesday afternoon, and junior first aid for boys under sixteen on Thursday at 8 pm. Dr Chieyne leads the first aid command, with a call for 20 trained stretcher crews and further tests in another section.
Vacuum Oil supports Shire Red Cross benefit cinema
Sydenham notices announce a Mech anics Hall programme next Friday night 4 September hosted by the Shire of Keilor Red Cross with Vacuum Oil Co providing staff and expenses. A Romary Swingaters dance event follows on Saturday. Local rainfall and railway building repairs are also reported with ongoing concern over delays.
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Vacuum Oil Co of Australia
Shire of Keilor Red Cross
Mechanics' Hall
Vacuum Oil Co
Vacuum Oi! Co
Romary Swingaters
Mechanics’ Committee
Keilor Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting and Elections
The Keilor Red Cross branch met at Shire Hall on the 6th for elections. Cr. E. Jolly OP was named President with vice-presidents Crs. Parsony and Parr, and Mr N A Woods as secretary and treasurer. The report noted growing sub-branch activity, £540 remitted to head quarters, 89 AB members, and funds from Victory V badge sales plus other contributions.
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Red Cros
Shire
Keilor
Cr. E. Jolly
Crs
W. R. Parsony
J.P
W. J. Parr
J.pmr
A. Dunstan
T. G McGregor
N. A. Woods
L. A
Red Cross House
Victory
Red Cross
Sunshine Methodist Church Reverts to Evening Services
Sunshine Methodist Church will switch to 7 pm evening services this Sunday with Rev. R. Mathias as preacher. Albion and Maidstone hold afternoon services as usual. next Sunday September 6 they revert to evenings. A Young People's fellowship tea at 4.45 pm features Rev. R. Mathias. An intercessory service at Church of Christ is urged Thursday evening, with a 3 pm Thursday service at the Methodist Church for those unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Church
R. Mathias
Albion
Maidstone
Wesley College
Church of Christ
Methodist Church
Ratepayer questions Shire President election formula
A Mariburnong ratepayer asks the newspaper to publish the rules or conditions governing Shire President selection. The letter notes confusion over Dr. Pennell and editor’s clarification explains rotating procedure varies by riding and that the editor did not commit to a specific president-elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
Joy
Mariburnong Ratepayer
Dr. Pennell
Pennell
Oraily
Public WCTU Meeting Set at Presbyter ian Hall
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union announces a public meeting at the Presbyterian Church Hall on Thursday next, September 3 at 2 30 p.m. The notice calls for members and interested parties to attend and participate in the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Presbyterian Church Hall
Braybrook Elections and Local Roads Tangle in 1870 Chronicle
In Braybrook the division faces a three member election amid extraordinary vacancies. Talks focus on grazing rights and public lands, with criticism of road conditions on Pootveray Geelong road and Wil Titinstown road. Council meetings discuss toll opposition, borrowing for public works, and road improvements, with a September adjournment planned.
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Williamstown
Braybrook
Geelong
Wil Titinstown
Stony Creek
Bownl
Koraroit Creek
Mesure Bouse
Thompson Powell
Paine
Hopkins
Delahay
Messrs Hopkins
Powell
Mears Powell
Bacchus Marsh
Melton Ais
Poolseeny Council
W. H. Powell
Ribeye
Fall
Pullarat
Wyndham Boundary
Kororoit
Creek
Mount Derrimut
Raleigh
Ertitt
Dads Association Reform Meeting Planned at Town Hall
Dads Association to reform invites fathers of servicemen from the RAAF ALP and RAN to a meeting at the Town Hall on Thursday next. Melbourne executives will speak on the association policy and post war benefits for active soldiers and veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAAF
ALP
R.A.N
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Sunshine Districts
Braybrook F.C
Brook
Sunshine
Kyneton
Mentone
Stakeys Place
Friardoon
Bluebeard
Blue Valley
Forge's
Golf Associates
J. Thompson
Angling Club
St. Albans News
Errington
A.R.P. Activities
Shire Hall
Sydenham News
Red Cross Pictures
Keilor Red Cross
Sunshine Methodist Church
Braybrook History
Braybrook Road Board
Dads Association
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