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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1929
Page
6
Advertisement lists F A Green Estate Agent offerings including Nige Villa near the station with six rooms and amenities priced at £750 and a newer villa near the station at £625. Also advertises shops at 25/ and 27-0 per week and several “Gyod Houses” from 2 per week with terms arranged. Rep A M P Society All Classes Assurance.
In a cricket innings, the first-named club outscored opponents with key contributions from Haxby and Jeffries while Evans and Thomp son batted for runs. Final tally shows dominant display and early advantage for the home side.
The Sunshine Harvesters lost to Mitchell and Kinnear's by 8 runs in a Saturday match described with scarce readable details. Key players include Stewerson, Gabe, and Prewitt among others, with multiple names scattered through the damaged text.
The Deer Park clubs met in a cricket contest described as played in excellent weather. The Natives won by a narrow margin after a late surge, with McKenzie and Traxby contributing key bowling and batting performances. Notable scores include Allison 37 and Owens 41, with total innings figures showing 5 for 85 declared.
The Manchester Unity team defeated the Rechabites by a narrow margin after a strenuous contest. Key players Craddock, Cranddock, and Soares starred for the victors while Houston and Craddock led the rivals. Final moments determined the winner amid strong defense and close scoring exchanges.
Spalding's defeated Gaming with 157 runs by Spalding. Coming Smith struggled while Afes, Shiela, Galli and Watkins posted key scores. Evans, Thompson, Menages and Cireen contributed for the winners as Spalding's express confidence in a rematch.
Returned Soldiers Sunshine faced Northcote with Sunshine scoring 126 in 1st innings after Northcote hit 16. Bason starred for Sunshine with 4 wickets while Eason claimed 6 for 24 in Northcote’s second innings. ONeill took 6 for 44 for Northcote. Tomorrow Sunshine hosts Richmond.
The Albion Mothers' Club invites children to a juvenile ball at Sunshine Town Hall on Thursday December 10. A long prize list includes best set and best original character for both girls and boys, best couple, best sustained character, best comic, and best fancy dress. A balloon is offered to every child, with adults admitted after midnight. Downing's Orchestra plays. Details from Mrs Be Meunsey, president, and Mrs H Blakes.
Mr Hart demonstrated poultry slaughtering methods at the North Kingston meeting. He advised plucking birds at night and keeping nest birds undisturbed, with dry plucking preferred to prevent skin damage. A Rhode Island chicken triggered protest before the demonstration proceeded.
Results of matches on December 7 show I Girade, section 2, Glen Hice vs St Mark's 44 to 63. Matches to be played November 14 on first hand club courts feature BC Grade St Mark's vs Earls and C Grade Glenluceve Methodist Cynthia vs Maidstone.
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