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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1947
Page
4
The minutes note last Monday’s Diggers Committee meeting with a letter inviting a representative to the Shire Hall for a Miss Braybrook nomination. Hob Stubbings was appointed. Anzac House circulars were ordered posted. Heidelber Hospital seeks blood donors with annual donation.
The monthly general meeting is scheduled for July 11 in the clubrooms with all members urged to attend. Hostesses for the supper party on July 18 are Mrs Nicholls and Mrs J Lowe, Mesdames Stubbings and Chamberlain will provide supper for the general meeting.
Gola M. Miller defeats N. Boddington 648 to 77 in the Mac Dinnell Cup playoff. Mac Miller shines in the Bog ey Stableford, winning on count back over Brother Jack. Weather boisterous as players, including Miss R. Grant and Mrs. Joe Perry, return strong scores. Special Ladies Championship starts tomorrow over three Saturdays with two grades and a large field led by Mrs. C. Paull and Miss D. Walpole. Professional Leo Horne offers tuition, gymkhana set for July 24.
After the first round of matches, at least five A grade teams contend for the title while B grade sees Connie, Kingville and WSL teams among the early contenders with many seasoned players returning.
Medway Golf Club saw Jim Lavery win the U S medal reward and a SA division stroke event with Tonett. Dawsort won TB division with 72 strokes. Pennant teams defeated Latrobe 6 and 1. A memorial trophy honoring Don Brien and CHIT Johnston, WW2 casualties, was contested over two Sundays. Morrison led first round 2 up. Treat finished 1 up in second.
The Queen Victoria Hospital Auxiliary reports success in raising funds for the Re-Building Appeal through small functions donations and a Grand Concert totaling 124 pounds. Nine ladies raised five pounds each and a Lily enamel badge was received in recognition. The annual meeting is set for Thursday July 1 and new members are welcome.
The Shire Secretary Mr Woods told Keilor Council that outside work on rateable properties with supplementary valuations is near completion. Large increases are likely due to numerous new buildings this year, signaling potential development as normal times return. Mr Lambell has begun fresh valuations and field work will start on writing up the valuation books soon.
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