THE TURF By Proxy. Flemington Grand National Steeple Preview
A 1942 Flemington Grand National Steeple preview notes the field’s strength, past legends, and picks for Winterset, National Debt, Highland March, Henry Tudor, Tipton, Lugano, Furtrader, Nebulous, El Goba, Appeal, and others across Footscray Steeple Lawn and related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
G. N
Yesteryear
W.R.C
Redditch
G.N
Woodlace
National Debt
Winterset
Henry Tudor
Tipton
Springfield
Chatsbury
Lugano
Furtrader
el Goba
Sunshine District Baseball Preview and Upcoming Matches
The article reports a recent Carlton game between an American selected army side and Victoria’s best with strong play from both teams. It notes Sunshine Baseballers debuting July 15 against a fine American side at West Footscray and a July 10 match against Williamstown at Sunshine. Players are urged to arrive early to secure a place on the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton
Victoria
Yanks
Sunshine
West Footscray
District
Williamstown
LCA
South Melbourne United
D. Picken
A. Stark
J. Cramond
D. Pickon
South Melbourne
Picken
Bruce
Drennon
L. Paton
Coulter
S.C
Sc.l
Prahran
Como Park
Princes Bridge
Nobels
Moreland
Chapman
W. Kyle
Richardson
J. Gist
A. Drennan
Laurie Nash stars for Scouts in mud battle at Braybrook
Football in heavy conditions saw Braybrook A and B grade teams lose. A grade dropped to fourth after a 6 points loss to Melbourne Scouts, who secured their first win over Braybrook in league history. Nash led the Scouts as Harris returns to boost Braybrook ahead of upcoming matches. Best players listed for A and C grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurie Nash
BRA Yhrook
North Footscray
Melbourne
Wally Harris
Footavray
Braybrook
South Melbourne
Camberwell
Nash
C Grade
Hanmer Reserve
White Nicks
Parkville
Braybrook Hall
Sunshine Masonic Hall
Harris
le Seurer
Houlihan
Dodd
Stork
Hopkins
Edwards
O'Neil
Armstrong
Sunshine District Football Club Triumphs Over Spotswood Citizens
Sunshine District beats Spotswood Citizens 13 12 to 4 8 at Selwyn Park to rise to third on the premiership list. Changes in the lineup included Smith Drayton Bradshaw Burgess while others were unavailable. Weather featured cold wind and heavy rain as players adapted and chased a big third quarter lead before the final whistle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotswood Citizens
Selwyn Park
T. Smith
Yarraville
H. Drayton
A. Bradshaw
J. Burgess
W. Avery
WV. Wharton
K. Taylor
G. Crook
D. Fitzgerald
Spotswood
Sunshine
Chigwidden
Burgess
Ayesen
Gardens Reserve
Albion Boys Fall to Box Hill in Narrow Loss
In a Saturday match at Box Hill Albion was edged 2 1 as Box Hill Inds defended well with Paton making key saves. Albion’s McPherson scored the lone goal while Duggan and Bult supported the defense before a late rally fell short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Box Hill
Clayton
Selict
G. Paton
Shepherd
Harrington
Duggan
McPherson
R. Clayton
Bult
L. Dickson
Housewives Conference at Howey Court Reported
The annual branch conference of the Housewives Association was held at Howey Court last week. A full report will be given at the Sunshine branch meeting at Mrs. Graham's home 17 Drayton Street. Members sew for soldiers at Ballarat Road camp and aim for full roster attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housewives’ Association
Howey Court
Sunshine Branch
Graham
Drayton Street
Sunshine Housewives
Ballarat Road
Wester
Resident Protest Over Footpath Delays and Private Path
Correspondent from Deer Park reports ongoing complaints about council delays in building a footpath from Station Road to Ammunition Factory and a new private path on Fitzgerald's Road costing ratepayers 75. The writer says petitions to council failed and urges Councillor Albert Pen to inspect the private path issue amid safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Fraser Street
Brown
Station
Council
Station Road
Ammunition Factory
Ft. Fornt
Fitzgerald's Road
Drayton, Son
Treloar
Aril
Alan
Albert Pen
Privga
J.B. Salmo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Procera
H. Doherty
Ballarat Street
Hampshire Road
T. H. Launder
Irving ST
Footscray
Railway Station
Ward Bros
Nelson Bros
Huneral Directors
Victoria Street
Sunshine Timber Co
Town Hall
Herbert King & Sons
E. H. and
H. V. King
Albert
Paisley Streets
Science
E Sunshine
L. G. Leroux
Australia
Doutta
Aurania
Rua
Brien’s Comfort Coaches
Moreland Street
Sunshine District Football Club
James Hall & Sons
J. Geoffrey Hall Solicitors
Lombard Buildings
Queen ST
Housewives
Sunshin Motors
Pos
Hand Tailore
Alexo
Ruite Vee
Alex. F. Clare
Shorten
Pubil
Trician
Revi
Bunshine
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