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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 26, 1937

Page

6

St Marks Walker Captures State Title in Mile Walk

St Mark’s Walker won the state title by a wide margin in the one mile walk at Olympic Park. Munro dominated early and held off rivals, clocking the season’s fastest time, with officials hailing his performance as exceptional for five years of competitive walking. Roberts placed third in the javelin, while Knight and Holden showed solid showings in hurdles and junior events.

BR. Mark's Amateur Athletic Club Munro Wul Yu Marnton Aeteiban Periid-Herderds Malvern C. Roberts Agason Hanes N. Knight Nelses A. Holden Athel N. Crawford Albert Parks F. Hutte Parner Sucevy Park M. Crowk Albert Pork M. Nixon Albert Park P. Smith Footscray J. Capholt Brunswick My Lord Geelong West N. Forbes Camberwell M Reynolds Miss Nixon Miax Crook Mixs Turner Mia Crook Victoria

St. Mark's Seeks Double Victory in Semis at Olympic Park

St. Mark's club enters two semi finals at Olympic Park with unbeaten records. A loss tomorrow would end their title bid. Last year the G grade team lost the final by one point to Ivanhoe, but this year St. Mark's teams expect another double victor. Teams listed follow.

St. Mark's Olympic Park Ivanhoe

Grade v Ivanhoe track meet results

Event by event results list from a track meet. 100 yards winners include Roberts Hulett Knight Scanian and Frazer. 440 yards features Knight Roberts Scanlan Frazer. 120 yards hurdles see Roberts Knight Pippett. Mile Run names Mattinson Cox Holden. Relays list Knight Scanlan Frazer Roberts. Mile Walk Munro Philpott. Field events cite Clemson Knight Pippett Frazer Roberts.

Roberts Hulett Knight Scanian Scanlan Frazer Pippett Bennett Mattinson R. Cox Holden Walker Munro Philpott Gaylor Clemson

G Grade and Old Xaviers Track Meet Honors Listed

Results list for a track meet featuring G Grade and Old Xaviers events. 100 yards Dodds Avery Lowman Hale, 440 yards Mudford Hal Petherick McFadyen Walker Carland, 4x220 yards relay Lowman Avery Hale Mudford Major, Mile Walk Gaylor J Carland Skewes, Shot Putt Skewes Lowman, Hop Step Jump Hider Hale, High Jump Hider Major.

Dodds Avery Lowman Hale Mudford Hal Petherick McFadyen Walker D. Carland Cox Major Gaylor J. Carland Skewes Hider

Membership elected at Footscray meeting of Cosmopolitan Benefit Society

The Cosmopolitan Benefit Society held an election of new members at its latest meeting on Monday in Footscray. Several nominations were received and a picnic is planned for Sunday at Park Orchards with a tram ride from Leeds Street Footscray to the Mutual Store Melbourne for 10.30 arrival.

Footscray Park Orchards Leeds Street Mutual Melbourne Deer Park Club Footscray League Bacchus Marsh Bob Barry

Australia to Build Motor Car Engines Faces Tariff Board

Engineer Mr Kim Rupert White of Footscray reported difficulty in producing internal combustion engines in Australia. A four cylinder engine of the Sahp type had been built and tested for a motor car factory on a small scale with government bounty hoped to expand. Manager Mr Ralph McCurry noted plans for broader production as trials continued at Footscray.

Australia Tariff Board Kim Rupert White Mew Street Ralph McCurry Gordon Footscray

Sunshine Club clashes mar carnival as weather halts finals

Chaos and weather spoil Sunshine carnival as officials argue over finals and venue. Records and races suffer with athletes like Mattington Baxter Owens and Nixon taking part while governance splits raise questions about organization and safety at the Victoria championship events.

Sunshine Anglers to Host Next Race at Bateman's Ford

Sunshine Anglers' members met at Altona but rough weather halted launches. The next competition is set for Bateman's Ford on Jackson's Creek next Sunday at 8 am with weigh in at 7 80 p m. The club plans trout stocking and expects good sport along with a bazaar and children's entertainments tonight and tomorrow.

Altona Bateman’s Ford Jackson's Creek

Footscray Kicks and Shorts Across Local Clubs

Footscray receives Pomicion to intery Dick Rawson and A Turner from Yutraville. Meetings discuss practice start March 16 and potential practice entertainment controls. Sunshine club signs players with Hallahan and a rover from Launweston awaiting practice. Sub-District League eyeing clubs, with West Melbourne and Pascoe Vale inquiries but financial limits noted. Bray Brook Deer Park clubs hold annual meetings amid potential league changes and leadership contests.

Footscray Meise Half Lime W. Mackay Meuse Tt Wis Eason Charman Kuster Poyment Max Carpenter Sunshine Tom Hallahan Brighton Tom Jim Bill Back Hallahan Rover Launweston Luarue Sunshine Club Ported Thatem West Melbourne Pascoe Vale P. J. White W. Glayson League

Sunshine District Band Prepares for Easter Cowes Contest

The Sunshine District Band under conductor George Mulgrew undergoes solid practice for Easter at Cowes. Selected pieces include March Blen cathra hymn Be By My Side and La Africaine.

Sunshine District Cowes Worco George Mulgrew Pieves Blencathra W. Rimmer Meyerbeer

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