Coburg Away Draws Tight Junior Lacrosse Contest
The Coburg visit produced a close lacrosse match with both teams even through four quarters. Maxwell and Beard opened scoring for Sun shine, while McCulloch tied it for Coburg. Bert Ferguson and the backs shut down many attacks as Jim Thompson debuted promisingly. Tomorrow Sun shine hosts Melbourne Technical Old Boys in a tough rematch.
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Coburg
Sunshine
Maxwell
Beard
McCulloch
Gilbert
Blight
Bert Ferguson
Jim Thompson
Melbourne Technical Old Boys
Norrow
St Marks Harriers Run Aids Patriotic Fundraiser
A St Mark's Harriers event during a local football match raised funds for patriotic purposes. The 5 lap race, about 2500 yards, ended with Ivan Carland first, Charlie Gist second, and Syd Cox third. Jack More showed grit, Roy Cox struggled with a cold, and next week the Pennel Memorial Cup over 2 miles will start and finish at St Marks hall near Sunshine Park.
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Ivan Carland
Charlie Gist
Syd Cox
Ivan
Chas Gist
Jack More
Roy Cox
St. Mark's Hall
Wright Street
Sunshine Park
Fiji War Enlistment Rules Clarified by Defence Dept
The Defence Department of Fiji states a man need not obtain his wife’s consent to enlistment or discharge the spouse from forces. Hardship cases are considered if the soldier desires discharge before embarkation. Fiji has no regular troops since 1872 but now recruits artillery officers and men to supplement gunners arriving from overseas. Recruiting closed January 31 with high applicant interest for coast defences.
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Defence Department
Government of
Fiji
Royal Engineers
East African Force praised after Wavell visit
After a visit by Lieut General Sir Archibald Wavell the East African Force received high praise from their Commander in Chief for six months of hard training. The East African Standard lauds their bearing spirit and toughness shown in a rigorous test, commending African and Indian ranks alike and the Rhodesias Nyasaland people for their proud preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Wavell
Middle East
G.O.C
East African Standard
East Africa
Rhodesias
Nyasaland
Nyasaland Troops Fit in Kenya Says Information Officer
The Information Officer at Nairobi reports Nyasaland troops in Kenya are fitter than ever. They have gained weight since leaving Moshi, indicating good rations. Three climates traveled through have not harmed them. Over the past three months the average sick list was about half a per cent, due to minor ailments and injuries.
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Nairobi
Nyasaland
Kenya
Moshi
Employers and Army Pay Information for Military Enlistment
Employers may arrange up to date military pay details for employees enlisting. The process requires employee consent on an Army form, employer submission of name Army number rank and unit, and finance officer input on active pay and allowances before sending back to the employer. Naval or Air Force entries require application to respective service authorities.
Australian made machine gun carrier speeds through rough terrain
Victoria Barracks houses a newly built locally manufactured vehicle for gun carrying. Technical officers and a squad fitted the full war equipment including gun and ammunition. The carrier reaches speeds up to 40 miles per hour and, with its tracks, handles broken country. A brake on a track allows instant turning, enabling spins in any direction while moving.
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Victoria Barracks
Armoured carrier vehicle designed to transport machine guns
A compact, tank-like vehicle serves as a fast, protected carrier for machine guns rather than a direct offensive weapon. It moves rapidly between trees and obstacles, prioritizing speed and crew protection to deliver firepower where needed.
Brightons 7.5 Defeats Sunshine 5.10 In Tight Rugby Style Football
Brighton dominated early aided by wind and Sunshine lapses, but Sunshine rallied to gain a halftime lead. In a see saw second half Sunshine equalized, yet Brighton edged ahead with two goals late and held to win 7 5 to 5 10 with Fitz gerald Pearson Slack Wright among scorers.
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Sunshine
Brighton
Tate
Slack
Tisdale
Pearson
Fitzgerald
Wright
Dickson
Kennedy
Jackson
Richmond
Send-off to fire chief marks 49 years service
Senior Officer Frowd attended a valedictory social at Eastern Hill honoring Mr J. T. Wilkins J P fire chief on retirement after 49 years with the brigade. Over 300 firemen gathered as a grandfather clock was presented to him.
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Frowd
Eastern Hill
J. T. Wilkins
J.P
Wilkins
Improved Fire Equipment Boosts Sunshine Brigade Vehicle
The Sunshine fire brigade received an upgraded hose carriage with a self starter and windscreen. It can travel faster than the previous model and marks a clear improvement over the old vehicle.
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Sunshine Fire Brigade
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Alex F. Clarke
Alex. F. Clarke
Barkly Street
Footscray
W.otfs
Gorden St
Stanley St
Pert Motor
Ce Libbis
Devonshire Road
Sunshine 106
Harry Hall
Nicholson Street
Grocer’s
Phese
John F. Carroll
Paisley Street
Florist
Margaret Shorten
See Nicholls
Barkly Street Footscray
St. Mark’s Harriers
Technical School
Sunshine Technical School
Ero Nercania Se
A. Beachley
Thorpe Street
Seuvkine
Poultrymen and Farmer's Trading Co
Queensberry Street
Melbourne
Lever
P.A. Grit
Walter A. Warne
Undertaker
Barkly ST
A E Bowdern
McGrath
Tel. Sun
Oregon
Sunshine Timber Yards
Henderson & Graham
Hampshire Road
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