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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1928
Page
6
Local butcher and grocer ad lists McWhirter specials and assorted goods. Items include tomato sauce, coffee, polishing wax, butter, ham rasher, fruit cake, and other groceries with various package sizes.
Report covers a football match at Deer Bark with Campbellfield losing 24 to 14, plus comments on player form and wind conditions. It notes a forthcoming Keilor game, a euchre party at the football club, a Monte Carlo dance, and upcoming programs association and mothers club events with fund-raising aims.
In a decisive regional football clash Williamstown District defeated Shine 64 to 0 after a tense second half surge. Key scorers included Drnwall and Whatfield with Willumstown, Munn, Grimmett, Nott, and Warren contributing, while Stockdale and Shields led Shine’s efforts though unable to turn the tide. The match faced rough play and a poorum-stage umpire, with Shine rallying late but falling short as Williamstown sealed the win. Saturday’s rematch against Miphington at Selwyn Bark looms as a potential title decider for the top three teams.
The Sunshine Golf Club held a weekly competition on Monday with multiple players listed by name and score. The report notes a 12 stroke count lead by Hitt and details several participants including Oakes, Donovan, Biggett, and Williams.
The article records Sydenham notes regarding a community concert series directed by a conductor, including plans for a winter performance, the involvement of local groups, and anticipated attendance. It mentions the council, educators, and a prospective program with a new chore or harmonic arrangement, detailing preparation and expectations for the annual presentation.
Reported from Sutinsbay as Boy Scouts arrange a football match with Sunstanw Seow in goal and Seddon kicking. Meadbury and Dempster feature in midfield with Galhewitt Brunet listed, while Supafedig and Yon Supafedig show for Sunshine. Final score unclear but Wist Fouticray Sunshine nets goals and Hats shout in the crowd.
D O Donoghue aims to deform the public sale by purchasing wood coal and briquettes through Harley and L trusts to secure patronage. He promises delivery at the lowest prices, promoting prompt service and freight terms.
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