Waratahs reach final in tense Sunshine Cricket clash
Waratahs defend 90 as Potteries chase 64 in a keen final where Chigwidden Howard Mason and Ferrell feature for Waratahs. Mason Emery and Drayton lead Potteries chase before Scott Hyett Kiely and others struggle. Waratahs win by seven runs in a spirited season finale.
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Waratahs
Chigwidden
Howard
Mason
Ferrell
H. Drayton
Scott
Curtin
Tisdale
Hyett
Kiely
Warataha
Potteries
Emery
Malone
Sunshine Cricket Association
Sunshine
White
Wolfe
Patten
Crooks
Stod
Drayton
OL Ferrell
Hewitt
LA Curzon
Rome
Watkins
BI Syne
Sundries
Potteries win premier cricket title for second year
Sunshine District Cricket Association notes the Potteries club winning the premier title for the second year running. A sub committee will seek more playing arenas for youths. J Chigwidden of Waratah C.C. led batters with 574 runs at 51.8, while Ron Allen of Sunshine C.C. took 44 wickets at 5.7 average to claim bowling honours.
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Potteries Club
E. King
Shire of
Po Brook
J. Chigwidden
Waratah C.C
Ron Allen
Sunshine C.C
Exciting Sea Life From an Australian Warship
In a letter to his parents Chris Ayton, an Ordnance Artificer, recounts dramatic convoy battles near the front, multiple air raids, depth charges against a submarine, and night action with destroyers and torpedo bombers. He praises Spitfires, notes heavy fighting, and reflects on port life and North African experiences.
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L. C. Ayton
Hertford Road
Sunshine
Ordnance
Chris Ayton
Aga
Tunis
Quentin
A.A
Port O.K
O.K
Med
North Africa
Sunshine United Begin Ball Practice For Soccer Season
Sunshine United gathers for first ball practice after close season. Junior Association in Melbourne confirms three youth grades to run this season, with equipment to be scarce. Under 15 locals eager to practice. 17-year group to meet Saturday on Albion ground to finalize season plan. Players urged to contact secretary L Richardson for details and Sunday morning meeting.
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Sunshine United
Junior Association
Melbourne
Sunshine Committee
Albion
L. Richardson
Treble Birthday Social At St Albans Hosted By Mrs Young
Nearly three dozen guests attended a March 21 social at Taylors Road St Albans to celebrate Maurice Youngs first anniversary and the eighth birthday of Margaret Tong with a surprise birthday for Mrs. Tong. Three cakes baked by Mrs Young were cut amid gifts and gaiety with many relatives present.
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Mrs Young
Taylors Road
St. Albans
Young
Appleyard
Morrow
Essendon
E. Holm
McPherson
Toolern Vale
Barrow
Caulfield
Hardy
W. Barnard
A. Tong
Mrs. Tong
Miss Cathin
Evan May
Jim Robson Knowles
Peggy and
Toots
Vinegar of Venial Vigor and a Ladder of Success Motto
A fragmented moral proverb from Ruskin about covetousness and the grave, noting both cannot inherit a vigel they can but consume. It also wishes that while ascending the ladder of success, the speaker never encounters a friend descending.
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Contentmet
Football club annual meeting at Gardens Reserve March 21
Attendance included a mix of last men members and new players. The report praised the under 1S CO grade side for best efficiency, noted two teams in Footscray District League, and announced appointments of office-bearers including President Adams and Secretary Avery. A forthcoming gathering aims to review finances after a year with a £260 balance.
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Maceh
Footscray
Keenness
Teverce
du Adams
Messrs
Wool
G. Carlton
Mo Powler
Do Munro
PL Phny Fen
Woo Avery
J. Chirwalden
Abathenenne
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Tyler Street
Essendon Grammar School
Interdenominational Public School For Boys
Raleigh Street
C. R. Woolacott
M.A
ME. J. E. Sievers
H. H. Howard
Collins Street
Parsons Street
Sunshine Deer Park Service
A. J. Boyd & Son
Durham Road
Servante Street
City Depot
Lonsdale St
Walter A. Warne
Undertaker
Barely Street Footscray
A. E. Bowdern
Alexa
Alex. F. Clarke
Barkly Street
Chrissie Baker
Ll.c
Melton
Sydney ST. Sunshine
Sunshine District Cricket Association
Chocolate Health Beverage
L. McDupp
Sunshine Naval
Ernnest
QU. Jackson
Williamstown
Gross
W. & C. Gross Mis
Hampshire Road
the Junction Joinery and Timber Mills Pty. Ltd
Geelong Road
Geo. Gordon & Son
M.A.H.P
Irving Street Footscray
OW Pwlley Street
Cline
T. E. Robinson
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