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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1937
Page
7
The article previews a crucial match as Alphington rises to fourth place while Sunshine showed decline in form, with training lapses noted but a recent revival drawing over twenty players to sessions. The outcome remains uncertain with both sides needing a win to improve standings.
A compact fixture list lists Sunshine, Alphington, Eltham, Richmond, West Melbourne, Fairfield with matches against Jones, Han-Fitzroy, Johnson, Martyr and Stewart.
Kew East Brunswick Abbotsford and Richmond are cited as gauged rivals while Alphington and Sunshine clash in past results. A whist drive at Sunshine Theatre is organized by Mr Coates with hopes for regular events. Max Lang the boy soprano to perform next Wednesday during Sunshine Football Club picture night with film Dodsworth starring Walter Huston. Alphington FC cancels dance for their benefit due to recent circumstances.
At the Sunshine Horticultural Society annual meeting, a large attendance applauded the balance sheet and harmony. Dr E Drayton and family were praised for support. Officers were elected: President Dr E Drayton, vice presidents F Bennett and J Cambridge, secretary J R Parsons, assistant secretary J Hill, treasurer A R Noble, and a long committee. The group pledged cooperation with the council on tree planting and home beautification and to seek a conference with parks and gardens officials.
Sun Shine Harvester Works Rifle Club members shot over 500 and 600 yard ranges on Saturday. From the shorter range R Farnsworth and A Masson each scored 45 to force a June aggregate shoot off. Roy Farnsworth won on count back over Alan Masson. Other scores include A Masson 94, R Farnsworth 92, A Taylor 90, J Farnsworth 90, F Masson 90, W W Bignell 88, A Smith 88, H Burnett 87, J Jones 85.
To begin the 1987-88 training year the Machine Gun or Support Company of the g2nd Battalion Footscray Williamstown regiment will hold a lecture and smoke night next Monday at the drill hall Barkly Street Footscray. All members invited. Dress uniform and slacks where possible.
Albion schoolboys faced Melbourne High School in a hard fought cup match. Melbourne High School won 4 to 1 with standout play by Ayton Clayton and Baker keeping Albion competitive. Tomorrow Albion juniors have a bye with practice and a forthcoming South Yarra trip planned.
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