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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1947

Page

4

Footscray District League Review results update

The Footscray District League reports results across grades with Braybrook defeating Gun, Melb Scouts over Parkside, Newport beating Seddon, and West Footscray and Sunshine District notable wins. Numerous scores and standings listed for A and B grade clubs including Waratah Altona Newport Seddon and Parkside.

Braybrook D. Gun Scouts Parkside Y. Sociale Newport Seddon Esnendon Din West Footscray Sunshine Dist South Footscray Focinte Waratah Altona Will. United Lunehive Sovinly Bevendon Fth Kimumville North Footscray St. Albany Will. Revere Wall Maid- Mane Vietor Socials Heaybrook Marie Kyrnong Sunshine Pint Sediton

Sunshine District Football Club Faces Final in Footscray League

Sunshine District Football Club seeks a Grade final victory over Braybrook at Spotswood after finishing second on the premiership ladder. Captain coach Eric Huxtable leads key players with a 1.80 pm Sunshine departure from the Sunshine Post Office and 1.45 pm from another point. Umpire Clarke and a large local support cast are anticipated as Sunshine defends home advantage and asks players to bring black knicks.

Sunshine Footscray Ahe Braybrook Uaapite Tomn Eric Huxtable Beaubrook Spottswood Adam's Sunshine P.O Clarke Pam Cedar St. Caulfiel

Sunshine v West Footscray Final Prep Thriller

Sunshine and West Footscray played a tight warmup before finals with West pulling away late to win 11 8 to 9 9 led by Stainer and OBrien while Carlton and Hunt er contributed key goals. Norm Carlton was standout at full back in a strong West display despite Sunshine efforts in a high scoring match.

West Fantscray Sunshine Hunter Norm Carlton West O'Brien Ay Whreet Tesson S.1 Ashine Stainer Pastente Sune Whine A. O'Brien Stainey N. Carlton Ferrell Norm Goddard Sunthine Norm Wan Barclay Dry Cleaners Alec O'Brith Gainer Bendy Eee Et Fask Petormenes Sy Ais EU Grobe Wan

Sunshine Eyes Semi Final Win Against Braybrook

Harold Drayton was elected captain with Eric Huxtable injured and Bill Searle as vice-captain. Ron Fe, after five weeks out, remained off form but could swing the game. Sunshine face Braybrook next Saturday in the semi final on a fine day with hopeful confidence.

Harold Drayton Eric Huxtable Bill Searle Harold Ron Fe Sunshine Braybrook Shine Lee

Braybrook A Grade Triumph Tops Home and Away Standings

Braybrook Football Club outclassed Scouts by 26 15 to 6 8 to finish top of the home and away season. Ellis Clayford Trueman Houston Heat Roberts Nolin Ellis Harris McBride scored. Semis versus Sunshine set at Spotwood with buses departing Sunshine P.O. at 1 3. Final saw Meay Tiveek versus West Foutseray with a 1 6 14 finish. The juniors share in a strong season, Praetz Greig Forger un Potter McNeilago Grand dance and Sunshine Town Fall noted for September 6th.

Ellis Clayford Trueman Housston Roberts Nolin Meay- Tiveek West Brooke Weat Brooks Pink Bea Htllybrook Juniors MMT Praetz Greig Forgerun Potter McNeilago Grand Dance Sunshine ‘Town Ae Fret

St Albans Edge Victor Serials In Slippery Match

In difficult greasy conditions at St Albans last Saturday St Albans and Victor Serials produced a tight contest with early goals from Priest Kent and Goddard as the locals battled through mishaps. The second quarter saw further pressure as Goddard Hassel and Mosen tried to shore up defense with Len Butler and middle forward changes as the visitors handled the surface better. By half time St Albans trailed with a low scoring quarter and the match remained in doubt as players struggled to keep footing.

Victor St. Albany Ulwarded Ron Priest Alan *Kent St. Albane Heman St. Alban Alan Goddard Skipper Hassel Harold Toby Len Butler Col Mosen St. Albans Choncur St. Albans

Saints fall short as Albans miss finals after hard clash

In a tight match at Albans the Saints trailed 16.14 to 5.0 at three quarter time and could not overcome the deficit. Ram Priest Robinson McPherson Priest and Taylor led scoring with four goals each while Stan Taylor and Alan McPherson shone for effort. Despite strong play from Goddard Hasett Stevens and Bruce Robinson the Saints finished with 19 goals 18 behinds to 6 behinds and missed the final four on percentage.

Vicors Albans Saints Ram Alan Priest Bernie Fiz Don Robinson McPherson Stan Taylor Tai Dow Jbans Victor Socials Robinson A. McPherson R. Priest B. Fry Taylor Alan McPherson Alan Goddard Lex Hasett Rune St. Albans Col Stissen

St Mark's Harriers finish strong in local events

Veteran Jim Gaylor won the Yacht handicap after the scratch race as St Mark's Harriers staged a packed event. Lea Coulson seized the season lead with a win in the Junior mile, as Gordon Coulson and Kevin Fisher followed. A lively amateur night at St Mark's Hall featured boxing, molls and medicine ball exercises with plans for an October club gala.

Jim Gaylor Jim Guilea Lea Coulson Gordon Kevin Fisher L. Coulon G. Coulsons N. Ruswll E. Delaney Trawman G. Dowk K. Fish T. Coulson Coulson Fishee

Albion Cricket Club Working Bow for Wicket Prep

The Albion Cricket Club invites old and prospective members to a working bow next Sunday morning at 10 to prepare their new wicket. A full account of the Eleventh Annual Meeting will be published in the next issue.

Albion Cricket Club

Women’s Cycling Race Results Mention McKay Craddyck and Webb

Readable fragments indicate a women’s cycling result with names H McKay from St Kilda Craddyck from Richmond and a note about Webb and died June Stebbinge. Details are incomplete but imply race placement or participation in a Melbourne area event.

H. McKay St. Kilda Craddyck Richmond Webb June Stebbinge Ume

Also Mentioned on This Page

Footscray District League Review Sunshine District Football Club Braybrook Football Club St. Mark’s Harriers Walkers Joss W. McGrath James Hall & Sons Ron, F. Hall Queen ST Melbourne A. Lynch J Burden Hampshire Road Kouryi Radiola Brass CO. OF Australia Pty, Ltd Moonee Ponds T. E. Robinson
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