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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1945
Page
2
The report notes a busy Technical School Speech Night with student performances and awards. It mentions enrolment of 731, ongoing fundraising by ex‑students, school improvements including ground purchase for courts and an oval, and sport successes by Girls and Boys Combined Teams.
A labor social gathering at Manon Mall Friday featured Mes J Hand and Hl Ay Wan as speakers with guests including De A Shepherd J.P. for Sunshine and Sirs Shep sord Hon A Drakeford ILR Minister for Air and Mr Vewkeford. Apologies were noted for several engagements as the Sunshine ALP president T Baker introduced the event. Dr B Shepherd praised the reception and vowed to serve the Sunshine electorate.
Saturday marked the start of round two as the A team hosted Yarraville and Seddon. The visitor won 45 to 38 after a tight match. Rinks results: Perry 25 to McArthur 10, Lorenz 20 tied with Lyon, Crook 17 to Shorley 20, Roberts 20 to Robinson 26. B team faced Newport at home, Newport beating Whitwarm 21 to 46. A team has a bye next Saturday while B team travels to Footscray with listed players and emergencies.
A grade team near 35 points defeats Sandringham 24 as a standout performer wins three events. Juvetin and Doubleday led A Grade in the 160 ft event and relays, while B Grade showed solid results with different competitors. Olympic Park and Glehmuntly clubs also noted in the report.
The Progress Association holds its monthly meeting in the hall on Tuesday to finalize a local Cooperative Housing Society. Residents should attend or submit names to the Secretary at Clarke's Corner Store. The St Albans A.L.I. final meeting is Wednesday next the 10th. Nominations for 1946 executive portions will be received.
The Albion Club schedules a Druids match at Selwyn Park this Saturday with listed ground time for the next player. An Annual Picnic is set for Geelong on January 20 with junior tickets via the secretary. A serial match occurs at Albion ground Sunday at 2 pm. Jon Wise expected back in the new year. Christmas Serial planned in St Mark's Mall on December 1.
Salvation Army activity planned for Sunday evening will be conducted by Lt. Col. and Mrs. Dave. Attendance invited as Sunshine participation and church activities are highlighted. The Hall Exchange League and Haystack Club will meet regularly from this date onward.
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