Local Angling Club Holds Bay Competition and Trip
The local angling club held a postponed bay competition last Thursday with 16 competitors. G R Crick won the trophy with a 2 lb 124 oz flathead, J Tate second, and 8 Lowe third with multiple fish. The club then traveled to Cobbledick's Ford on the Werribee River for a second trophy win by L Cooper weighing 2 lb 3 oz, with Pumm eroy and Weaver next. A weekend trip to Mucheboluc on the Barwon River is planned, with referees Jack Willaton and D Oldfield and sponsors Simpson and Crick. a novice trophy and picture night fundraiser are planned, seeking support from members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Crick
H. Mann
J. Tate
Lowe
R. Lowman
B. Craddock
F. H. Lay
Cobbledick's
Werribee
L. Cooper
W.J. Pummeroy
H. Weaver
H. Taylor
P. Simpson
G. Brown
D. O'Shannessy
C. Dagg J. L. Smith
R. Duxon
E. Turaner
Mucheboluc
Barwon River
St Mark's Harriers Beat Old Scotch In Big Win
St Mark's defeated Old Scotch 44 to 18 as ex-college runners faced them. N Knight led the events with 880 yards in 2.8 and 87 ft discus, while C Roberts won 120 yards hurdles. The 4 x 220 relay then a clear St Mark's victory. Centenary Games set at Melbourne Cricket Ground next Saturday.
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St. Mark's
Old Scotch
Hitler
N. Knight
J. Mattinson
R. Cox
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Pair quarrel over bridge sparks sharp remarks
A terse exchange shifts from a bridge game to accusations about a wife leaving for a strange reason. The dialogue hints at sore shins from prior play and a boast about wealth, with a mysterious closing line.
Street improvements complete at Hampshire Road corner
The Postal department has undergrounded wires at Hampshire Road and Sun Crescent removing poles and trees. The council plans rounding off the corner to finish the project, citing safety and cost savings for ratepayers.
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Postal Department
Hampshire Road
Sun Crescent
District Tennis semi finals set for February two
Inter club tennis advances to semi finals with Gardens A facing Methodists at St Albans court and Gardens B meeting St Albans A at Albion court on February two. Consolation semi finals feature St Albans B vs Spaldings and Albion vs Linton with venues to be arranged.
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Gardens A
Methodists
St. Albans Court
Gardens B Vy
St. Albans A
Albion Court
St. Albans B
Spaldings
Albion
Linton
St. Albans
Gardens
Sydenham
Rifle Shooting Resumes with Frank Heron Dominating
After Christmas a club rifle event resumed at 900 yards with strong local turnout. Frank Heron returned to form winning first prize and placing high in the Union monthly match alongside club shooters. W W Bignell also scored well in the Union event with notable scores reported for several competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Heron
Union
W. W. Bignell
F. Heron
A. E. Dumbrell
E. J. Wright
H. Laity
H. Francs
E. Wright
A .Eyl
H. Baraitt
Weddings at Maidstone and Coburg Churches
Two weddings are reported. Marjory Govan married Harry Paxman at Maidstone Methodist Church with bridesmaids and trainbearers, reception at Claremont College. Beggie Lutett wed Victor Evans at Coburg Methodist Church with attendants, reception at Trinity Hall Coburg, honeymoon at Healesville.
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Marjory
W. Govan
Summerhill Road
West Footscray
Harry
Henry Paxman
Paxman
Rupert Street
Footscray
G. R. Godbehear
Maidstone Methodist Church
Claremont College
W. Howells
Molly Evans
Dorothy Hogan
Ivor Evans
Gladys Johns
Mra Porter
Trinity Hall
Sydney Road
Coburg
Healesville
Evans
Murrayville
Sunshine shops beat Melbourne for school requisites
Local schools urge parents to buy requisites in Sunshine. A Sunshine Advocate tour compared prices and quality with Melbourne and found Sunshine shops offer equal or better value. Special buys from T E Robinson and other local retailers are highlighted. School starts next week and readers are urged to inspect local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waa
Melbourne
T. E. Robinson's
Sunshine
Advocate
Mouse in the churn prompts cat rescue
A dairy farm youth told the manager a mouse entered a milk churn. The boy admitted he put the cat in after it, prompting the manager to question the failed effort. A separate joke defines a bigamist as a man who makes the same mistake twice.
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ST. Mark’s Harriers
Caiethor
Paxman—Govan
Harry Hal
Son Stacei Footscray
Fiéray
Douglas
Len Galla
Alex. Cramond
Hampshire RD
A. Luke Hampshire
McGrath
Two Doore
DR. Lowland
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