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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
5
Sunshine declared at 99 and dismissed Semco for 80, then led 6/52 at stumps. N Simpson and B Ivison top scored for Semco with 34 and 26 while Noreen fell for 26. Styles took 4 for 13 as Sunshine’s bowlers troubled Semco.
Local scouts Sunshine and Maide Hone led a large Sunshine shire turnout with Footscray area scouts cubs and girl guides. First Constable Loftus spoke on children's court work and crime not paying. Calisthenics wrestling and ju-jitsu demonstrations by the Police Depot impressed all attendees.
First Constable Nibett organized a function at the Police Depot described by First Constable Rocheford. A violin solo by Reg Barclay junior and vocals by Fred Voight with Chris sie Baker entertained, as scouts from 1st Sunshine hall marched to the event led by Footscray City Highland Pipe Band. Officials Mackay, Carruthers, Parsons, Stark, and scouters Hickins and Roberts aided, with Presbyterian Boys Club equipment and refreshments supplied by the lodks.
After a fortnight with weather and inter-service events. St Mark's led St Stephen's in A grade until late but slipped in the 440 and relay to Footscray. Results show St Mark's 36 to 30 over St Stephen's with individual placings in 220 yards javelin shot put and long relays. Next Saturday December 7 Olympic Park hosts St Mark's vs Collingwood in A grade and Malvern in C grade with a slate of events.
The last 1940 competition at Undera was won by Mr P Simpson with 5 silver perch and 2 cod totaling 14 lb 14 oz. Mr G Boyd won the novice trophy. Cod were biting freely but mostly undersize. Heavy rain fell Saturday night, but Sunday was fine and all enjoyed the day.
Our Lady's defeats North Sunshine 6 2 vy Our Lady's 2 Albion. cardens 1 St Albans. Bye. B GRADE St Albans vs Our Led Methodist 1 v Albion. North Sunshine Methodist 2. Spaldings vs Presbyterians.
Results from last Saturday show Albion defeating Gardens 63 to 23. Pengelly and Tyers led pairings with other close scores including Fisher facing Dripps and Matthews defeating McDonald.
A jumble of match outcomes lists players and opponents with scores across two courts. Names include James Grogan Keon Clarke Doug Gamel McDonagh McKechnie Kelly and Eddy Be ardmore, with several 7s and 5s indicating set results and close games.
In a crowded slate of matches many games were completed with wins for Seddon Huxtable Morganti Kelly and Fleming Ferrell as well as Ross and Gahan. Bt Albans vs Methodist on 2 March was abandoned due to rain ending the day.
Allotment ideal as building block 50 ft frontage near R.8 with street and footpaths. Water sewerage gas available, fenced on two sides. Cash price £145, value £175. Agent L. Holden, Hampshire Road, Suns.
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