Sunshine Anglers Crown Winners After River Competition
B Craddock led the Sunshine Anglers with 107 points to win the all round championship at Jacksons Ford. Len Cooper took second with 931 points while H Taylor was third. The event weighed trout perch and blackfish totaling 16 trout and 12 perch with a combined weight of 16 lb 12 oz. A post‑competition ceremony celebrated Eric Crick receiving an illuminated shield in a Tx Walton tribute.
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Jackson's
Bateman's Ford
B. Craddock
Len Cooper
P. Simpson
Altona Bay
Eric Crick
Txaak Walton
Ly Cooper
H. Taylor
J. L. Smith
F. H. Lay
G. R. Crick
L. Cooper
C. Dagw
IE Taylor
Learn to Swim campaign yields 29 successful youngsters
The Learn to Swim drive finished with 29 children completing 25 yard swims. Clubs discuss erecting dressing sheds and improving the pool to curb vandalism. A pilfering spree targeted the pool cord from the grappling iron, described as a ruthless act. Members urge reporting such acts to officials or the police.
Electricity for Keilor debated at public meeting call
The Electricity Commission urged Keilor council to extend electricity supply and forwarded plans. A revenue guarantee of 870 was requested. Commission officers offered to attend a public meeting to explain the scheme. A motion to call a public meeting was carried unanimously.
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The
Electricity Commission
Keilor
Douly
McFarlane
Stenson
Sunshine Football Club Annual Meeting Highlights
The Sunshine Football Club held a recent meeting with praise for Secretary Bob Barry and Treasurer Ted Pickersgill. The president lauded officers and delegates, noting a two year reformation, a £5 19 10 starting balance, and runners-up finishes. Election of officers followed with Ron Morris as secretary and a wide slate of vice presidents and committee members. Trophies were presented by the president, including honors for the most fair player.
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Bob Barry
Ma Oatant
Ted Pickersgill
Womke
G. Carlton
Ser
Sunshine Football Club
Keunnon
C. G. Carlton
Footecray
Messie W. Glasson
P. J. White
Ilonora
Spvcial Cfurts
Ipls
Carlton
Footscray
Provident
Ron Morris
Barry
Dr. Laws
Messrs C. Markham
E. Naylor
W. Kirby
J. Smart
R. Blake
D. O
St Marks Harriers Club Championships Recap and Upcoming Events
Local athletes contested club championships over two weeks with close races. Roberts won the 100 yards, then took the javelin title ahead of Hitler and Bennett. Bennett claimed the discus, Philpott led the three mile walk, Mattinson edged Cox in the one mile, as Coburg looms next. A bus runs from the post office for members to attend a dance on March 2 at the Masonic Hall.
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Roberts
Hulett
G. Lowman
Hitler
Bennett
J. Hitler
TUC
A. Philpott
du Wee
J Curland
Ale Thoigh
Finh
Mattinson
Tunning
Cox
Petherick
Coburg
Masonic Hall
St. Albans
Mins Davidson
Gardens
St Albans
Gardens B
Linton
I. Albion
Albion
Spaldings
D. ST. Albans
Rate Defaulters To Be Prosecuted By Kei lor Shire Council
The Kei lor Shire Council finance committee urged prosecutions for rate defaulters at Saturday’s meeting. They reported about £1000 of unpaid rates discussed. secretary said roughly £7000 owed overall. The motion to prosecute was carried with assurances no undue hardship on ratepayers.
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Keilor
Tr Parsons
Dr Fox
Woods
Davie
Parsons
Club awards And service honors at annual meeting
The report lists cup and trophy winners including T Laffin Roy Blake Cup and Mrs T Powell’s trophy and honors for Dr C Byrne and Bob Barry life membership. Ted Pickers’ girls services to be recognised. The committee weighs league options with final decision delegated to the committee. The first committee meeting is set for Monday at the Advocate office.
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Bob Barry
Ted Pickers
Footscray and District
Advocate
District Tennis Semis Highlight Gardens A Triumph
Gardens A defeated Methodists 63 games to 21 as Gardens A and Gardens B advance in district tennis. St Albans A protested umpiring and court conditions while results from mixed and doubles matches favored Gardens and Spaldings in tight semi finals.
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Gardens A
St. Albans
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Lliel Ingling
Roughie
Freshwater Aggregate
C. Dage
Sunshine Football Club Prepare
ST. Mark’s Harriers
Misa Haan
G. McKechnie
Clarke
A. Lavina Fall Alc.m
Ll.c.m
Talsley Street
Wiss Lorna Dubbeldan Alcm, Llcm
Derby Road
Sunshine
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