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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1938
Page
9
The report covers cricket match results and standings with Grand United’s upset exclusion from the four as MU triumphs. Sunshine and Druids also win. Ellingsen and Lowe shine with high scores. Northcote details and bowling figures appear amid club meeting notes and planned social events in Sunshine.
Sunshine meets St Al bans in the Albion semi final tomorrow with R A Duxson vice captain and J Frazer among listed players. 12th man R Scanlon and emergency H Holman named. All players must be on ground by 2 pm with play starting at 2 16 pm.
Albion names its cricket XI for the Druids clash with players listed on ground by 2 pm. M Close J Wise E Willey B Scott D Caithness K Paroissien J Hjorth H Maher G Sims W Sutton T Young F Schmidt named with Emer Calverley and A Cun as reserves.
A playful exchange has Ray misinterpret a math joke about a twelve pound turkey and a nine o clock train. The teacher corrects him prompting a pun about weight and time. The scene showcases classroom humor.
The Country Roads Board backed fixed town speed limits with police support, while Chief Secretary Bailey opposed mandatory limits, favoring the general law. In Melbourne City Court a license was granted despite arguments about moral character and police discretion in licensing.
A local ad asks readers to place advertisements in The Advocate to buy or sell items and invest one chilling depicts a bold call to action. The note emphasizes ads will bring results.
The Sunshine Horticultural Society met last week with Mrs J. Re Parsons giving an admired lecture and flower arrangement demonstration. It marked the first time a woman addressed the members and the autumn show is planned for Saturday April 23 with schedules being prepared. Competitions awarded include top scores for several vase and arrangement categories to Parson, Hatchard, and Cambridge among others.
The A N A Lodge Sunshine club held its fortnightly meeting on Tuesday evening with higher attendance. McDougall's side won the bowls competition though Captain Tisdale's scorecard suggested a different result. The librarian's easy night drew comment as Wally's scheme faced criticism but benefited his side. A free library selection awaits members and next meeting promises an engaging programme.
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