Sydenham News Mechanics’ Annual Meeting Highlights Finances
The Mechanics Institute in Sydenham reported a nine month period ending with a net surplus of £5 6s 5d from £118 15s 11d income and £113 expenditure. Chairman Mr J W Milligan commended Treasurer Dr F E Jolly and secretary, thanked residents and firms for support, and urged continued help to complete buildings. A farewell gift was presented to Private L E Harrison, with best wishes for his return. Local cricket and tennis results and upcoming fixtures were noted, including North Essendon’s 163 at bat and Sydenham trailing at 1 for 0, plus a local tennis tournament where Miss M Scheurer and Mr R Arnold won prizes and play continued tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Milligan
F. E. Jolly
Milligan
Sydenham
M.C.C. Quarry
L. E Harrison
Harrison
A.I.F
M. Scheurer
R. Arnold
Old Inn of Coaching Days Re modeled
A bluestone Deer Park Hotel near Ballarat Road has been re modeled into a charming hostelry in traditional English style. The 80 year old inn now features dark clinker bricks roughcast half timbering steep tiled roof leaded glass and ripple texture walls. Architect Frederick Morsby and contractor McBain Bros Pty Ltd oversaw substantial interior remodels with new public rooms tiled floors and dadoes. Licensee is Mr W Hutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat
Deer Park
Frederick Morsby
Collins Street
Messrs
Harriers Suffer Setbacks in Interclub Round at Olympic Park
In a rough round, St. Mark's harriers lost to Preston Northcote in C grade 31–41 and tied in A grade 41–22 at Olympic Park. Trevor Frazer dominated sprints, Frank Dunkley delivered a double, Roy Cox and Ossie Beynon scored, while timing and points policy drew critique for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriers
Preston Northcot
Olympic Park
Preston
Northcote
D. St. Mark's
Trevor Frazer
Frand Dunkley
Frank
Roy Cox
Mel Yory
Melbourne
Wilson
Preston- Northcote
Roy
Ossie Beynon
School Athletic Events and Social Trip Details
Mile Walk results list Beynon D Clark K Hebb in order. Pole Vault A Mudford. Mile Petherick I Carland J Ingram. Shott Put L Dunkley. 440 hurdles Pippett D Clark. Social committee plans another weekend trip likely to Healesville on February 10 with inclusive fare 17/6 and a 5 deposit due by February 3, deposits to committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Hebb
Melbourne
Frazer
Hale
Dunkley
Cox
Philpott
Skewes
Priest
Pippett
R. Cox
Brown
S. Cox
Petherick
Gaylor
L Brown
Beynon
D. Clark
K. Hebb
L. Dunkley
A. Mudford
Hebb
I. Carland
J. Ingram
Major
Healesville
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Sydenham News
North Essension
Dakdea
W. & C. Gross
Msp
Hampshire RD
Old Inn of Coaching
St. Mark's
P.N
R. Hale
St. Mark’s
C. Ogilvie
Thorley
Libbis’ Garage
Devonshire Road
Sunshine Telephone
Sunshine 106
Sunshine
L. M. James
Anderson RD
L. E. J. Holden
Hampshire Road
Glen Galla
L. A. Fairbairn
James Hall and Sons
Geoffrey Hall
Lombard Buildings
Queen ST
Mr Hall
Town Hall
Scovell & Spurling
Nicholson & Barkly Streets
Footscray
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