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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1950

Page

6

Harriers Teams Narrowly Beat St Mark's in Dual Meet

St Mark's athletes fought hard but fell short in both grades last Saturday with the senior side troubled by Alex Philpott's absence. Notable results include Ken Doubleday securing two wins in multiple events and Merv Petherick, Don McDonnell, and W Laity earning top places. In H grade, McDonnell claimed two wins as the team posted tight scores.

St. Mark's Alex Philpott Ken Doubleday Merv Petherick Don McDonnell

Saints Beat Bandits Seven Six In Junior Baseball

Saints win 7 6 with Thiele seven strikeouts Donalson three safe hits and Duxxon noted for Saints Fowler pitched well for Bandits James made a fly catch and Martin at shortstop was noted. St Johns Tigers lose 12 4 with Slater two hits including a home run M Noble three hits. Laffin Rogers Chinn lead Tigers. A club lecture by Mr Conal and a junior pie night follow on Tuesday December 12 in the club room behind the Picture Theatre.

Saints Bandits Thiele Donalson Duxxon Bandit Fowler James Martin Aso St. Johns Tigers Slater M. Noble Laffin Rogers and Chinn Mr Conal

Scout News Busy Hall Work and Christmas Hike Plans

A working bee is set for Saturday December 9 at the hall with two start times 9 30 am and 2 pm. Boys should bring spades rakes and hoes. No troop meeting December 13 as the troop attends the 3rd Sunshine Guide party at Methodist Hall at 7 pm. Those going on the Christmas Hike must be at Scout Hall Friday December 8 at 8 pm. The year ends with the final meeting Wednesday December 20 featuring a camp fire and a plate of cakes or sandwiches.

Methodist Hall Scout Hall

Tennis Scores in Sunshine and Albion Clubs Matches

Sunshine II narrowly defeated Albion II by one game in a tight NIth contest. Deer Park beat North Sunshine I 58 to 50 in a hard fought match with three of nine sets split. Albion I won A grade third match by forfeit from St Albans. In B grade Harvesters beat North Sunshine 54-45 and St Marks I defeated Albion 58-42. Methodist topped St Marks II 60-28 with Deer Park over St Albans 55-37 and Spaldings over Presbyterians 55-36. MEN'S COMPETITION Roberta beat Our Lady's 50-40 Spaldings beat North Sunshine 56-29 Harvesters beat Albion 57-44.

Nith Sunshine II Albion II Albion North Deer Park North Sunshine I Albion I St- Albans Roberta Our Lady's Spaldings D. N. S’shine Harvesters

Public phone to be installed at Hampshire and Durham

Following a council request the P M G Department approves a public telephone at the Hampshire and Durham Roads corner. When operational it should ease congestion at the Post Office cabinet. An application will be made for a bus shelter at King Edward Ave and Sydney Street.

Council P.M.G Department Hampshire Durham Roads King Edward Ave Sydney Street

Medway Golf Club A Division Champion G H Wilson

On Sunday G H Wilson won the A Division with 33 points while G Evans won B division on a count back from J Harding and G Hansen. On Saturday F Hargreaves and R San achieved 42 points in a separate event.

G. H. Wilson G. Evans J. Harding G. Hansen F Hargreaves R San

Mrs E Harman Home-made Cakes and Pastries

A local cottage bakery advertises Mrs E Harman with home made cakes and pastries at 110 Derby Road Sunshine opposite the State School. All cooking done on premises. First on ingredients. a trial will convince you of the quality.

E. Harman Derby Road Sunshine Sydney ST

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