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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1943
Page
2
Fragmented notes describe turf and track events with names like Mentone, 143 Waratah Murdl, and Berry. Mentions of Maiden, Warley, and selections for Saturday bound to Maiden Challenge indicate a busy racing card with multiple runners and uncertain outcomes.
A noisy Albion home crowd watched a hard fought game as Albion beat North Sunsilines 1 to 0. Notable players included Mr. Thimuann Mrs. Ruasell and Taylor Pryor with key plays from Ollvers HeTs Pitawevtie Meds and Wangchar fat ih Tustin.
Sunshine Ladies beat Regent in a sunlit afternoon match as Inninaea top-scored for Sunshine and Craddock led Regent with key wickets. Injured and unclear lines obscure full lineups but the narrative centers on a tight chases and defensive overs, with notable contributions from Patten, Cory, and Wallis for Regent and Hunt, Davis, and Patten for Sunshine.
The report narrates a sunlit match between West Sunshine and United with Albion players like Hy Weeding and J. Mroxer contributing notable scores. Duxson, Reidy, and Caithness delivered key bowling and fielding, while weather and illness influenced play.
The Sunshine Methodist Circuit announces observance of Australia Foundation Day next Sunday in line with the National Missionary Alliance of Australia. The event aims to honor Aboriginal Australians and rectify past missteps while highlighting a renewal of fellowship. Minx Hitch, a visiting speaker who has toured Japan and Korea, will share experiences during the February 7 Young People monthly tea program.
A charity drive shows under ten year olds from Hurrawong Street contributing pennies to an allied appeal. Keith Jones Ian Valentine and Graeme Dennett led the effort with cheerful bags of coins, proving the joy of giving. Totals for the last three weeks reach £31 19s 9d, £30 15s 5d, and £26 3s 0d, totaling £88 18s 2d.
Sunshine Girl Guides hold a meeting at the Scout Hall on Martin Street next Thursday at 7:15 PM. Attendance is expected to be good with a tea following the session. Ladies’ Aid and Red Cross announce the local branch’s meeting next Tuesday evening.
EN RANDALL from Mile Row, Wa 20/1/43 condemns neglect of footpaths on Muribyetung Bridge and River Riding area. He cites £5,000 River Riding maintenance, £300 planned River Midi funding, and unequal street spending from Duke Street to Gurdon Street, urging councillors to act.
Bertram Ernest Carlton, a longtime employee of the Sunshine Flare Vector Works, died Monday aged 49. Native of Footscray, he spent his life in the area and was regarded for his good nature and friendliness. Funeral attended by many. services held at Footscray Cemetery with Baptist minister HF Wright officiating. Burial overseen by Walter Ay Warhead. He leaves a widow and a son Andrew and daughter Vera, Mrs J Dunn, plus three grandchildren. His mother resides in Footscray and joins relatives in Footscray and Yarraville. He belonged to the Munshi Angling Club.
A.R.P notes rally wardens and deputies to attend Hadrock meeting in Shire Mall Sunshine where lectures for the year will be outlined. Postponement of a previously announced talk by Mr He Meeman is reported, with a future date to be announced. Picture night set for February 22 at Shire Hall to aid AN A.RP wardens.
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