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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1941
Page
5
Waratah defeated Potteries by eight runs to secure a place in the final against the Druids. Key moments included Drayton and Cary sustaining the chase, Young's five wicket haul, and Cary falling for 4 1/2 after a sharp spell from Chigwidden. The Druids beat Sunshine earlier to set the final.
The Albion Cricket Club held its final meeting last Thursday to wrap up the season. Treasurer Col. Utber and asst. secretary Tom Young reported a sound financial position with £6 10s in the bank. Several players served on essential duties, limiting the ability to field the best side. A Warrantyte picnic on Haney finished the season, with awards presented by President Mr. Owen for various trophies to T. Young, Hiam for Bowling Average, P. Scott for Batting, K. Vincent for Fielding, J. Wise and F. Johnson for All Rounder and Special Serves, and D. Caithness for Mout Serviceable. The T. Adams Memorial Trophy was named for the late vice-president, to be held by the winner for 12 months, Frank Johnson being announced as the winner. The club also congratulated the Waratahs and Druids on reaching the final.
Anglers met at Prid ham s Lane but river murky for flashing and moved to Footscray old cattle wharf where EB Nicholls won with two bream despite a big handicap. Ladies day trip planned to Wattle Park on the Werribee River next Sunday with 1.30 a.m. bus from Sunshine post office. Applications to the secretary.
Tennis finals resume from interruption with matches at Albion and Our Lady’s courts. Umpires listed. programs include multiple pairings and times, with court captains and schedule details for Saturday events.
Rain paused play last Saturday as Sunshine had a bye and no pennant games were decided. Members spent the afternoon at cards while the A Team at Home faced West Brunswick with a full lineup including Kyle, Barnes, Mann, Wilson, Whittingham, Grigg, Baxter, Crook, Robinson, Penrose, Pengelly, Rooney, McLean, Grant, Roberts, Perry. Emergencies Bosher Roach. C Team at Footserry Forbes Turner Guy Underhill Simpson Barclay Rohner Lorenzyle Pearce Thompson Lowe. Emergencies Bell Richards.
Mrs Pridham seeks a younger set in Sunshine and calls a meeting at Sunshine Town Hall on Monday evening March 10 at ? p m. The aim is social evenings and picnics for local youth and to raise funds for district organizations. All interested are invited.
Sunshine ANA met at Caxton House on Tuesday February 26 with strong attendance and debated inaugurating an ANA Christmas camp. The president will represent the branch at the March 7 meeting to discuss feasibility. Reports from Metro committees were heard. discussion of an interlodger in door bowls association was dropped due to limited representation.
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