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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1928
Page
5
In Maribyrnong, Manilay owner Edward Harlow disputes land abatement on Middle Road as the Supreme Court sustains an appeal. The case references Braybrook, Les Speed, and other local figures amid a delayed judgment.
Maidenstone people held anniversary services at the Maidstone Methodist day school with visits by A Seymour Anishine and Reverend Footacray in the morning and afternoon, and Reverend J Williams in the evening. A tennis match between the Maidstone Cynthia clubs attracted a large crowd, with Medalone winning. Street drain improvements and road alignment pegs marked for Summerhill road were reported, along with council lighting extensions Ballarat road. An Australian Tramway Employees’ Association election concluded with two unopposed delegates, and local lighting, cricket club, and electricity efforts were noted.
St Albans mourns as Mrs Allard dies last week and Edward Smith passes away after a long illness. Both were respected members of the community and local families receive condolences.
In Shell-Wiest innings there are multiple players with top scores and bowling figures including Howling-Simpson 2 for 6 and 3 for 6, Alephenan 5 for, Trewitt led Sunshine with 53 and Chaill 40, while Roberts 27 not out and Kirk 24 added strength. Partington and Chapple contributed with figures as well.
LOM versus MLULLO match played under ideal conditions with keen spirit. MU won by four wickets in fifty overs as Craddock top scored with 42 and McIntyre and Anderson contributed in the late innings. Bowled tightly by Houston and Barker, the visitors defended 83 in the first innings and MU chased down the target with steady partnerships.
Saturday result favors Footscray over Sunshine Diggers with an easy win. No final score available and details incomplete.
Members of the Sunshine Harvester Works Rifle Club competed for championship and spoon on Saturday. Good attendance and 10 shot 700 yard event. A Christmas shoot is planned December 22 at 400 500 and 600 yards. club offers £10 in prizes so every participant receives one. Scores list include Dumbrell 40 8 48 Laity 37 10 47 Fisher 42 0 41 Waddell 40 6 46 Little 38 8 46 Palmer 38 4 5 Harper 38 6 44 Greenbem 29 14 43 Patterson 36 6 42 Fraser 33 1 44 Mills 34 8 41 Bell Nell 31 6 39 Binnell 31 6 39 Brown 24 4 5 Harris 35 3 38 Barnett 26 0 36.
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