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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 28, 1947

Page

5

Henry Edges O'Brien In Marathon Tennis Final

Stan Henry defeated Alex O'Brien in a demanding three set final by scores 4 6 6 2 8 6. The ladies final saw Pat Grogan beat Mary Cullen 9 3 as Grogan displayed skill and control. Several tournament matches and future draws noted across grit and form.

Stan Henry Alex O'Brien Henry O’brien O'Brien Pat Grogan Mary Cullen Missa P. Grogan Miss Grogan Miss Cullen Pat Gents Tyres D. Self P. Harrington McIntyre O.L N. Jennings F. Werner E. Wilson J. Fisher J. Riley K. Lorenz C. Reilly T. Daigh C. Rossiter W. James H. Omant F. Saliba W. Wheelahan E. Cameron A. Templeton R. Williams J. Taylor B. Clarke Smith H. Burgess E. Maher E. Omant M. Howard G. Penley Lea D. Tyres D. Kelly D. James W. Self James Ove P. Dakin B, Clarke G. Fitzgerald V. Dryburg C. Blackmore J. Martin I. Brown Grogan L. Thompson J. McCullagh G. Cunningham V. Wilson M. McKechnie B. Wilson M. Doubleday J. Self M. Grant M. Thompson G. Matthews

Club Plans Pretlin Match and Local Talent Push

A pretlin match for club members is set for Saturday March 20 with dressing rooms at 2 40 pm sharp. Players should attend to aid the selection committee in forming teams, mainly using last year’s players with 3 or 4 new men. The club aims to foster local play and include as many local men as possible, hoping to build a squad equal to the best in the Metropolis within two to three seasons. A recent fundraising drive yielded prizes: E Richards of Sunshine won first, ticket 9. A Noble of Sunshine second, 42AB Hamel St. Sunshine.

E. Richards Centre St Sunshine

Sunshine United Seeks Support for Club Growth

Sunshine United reports a well attended general meeting at Sunshine Hall. The management committee approved extra expenditure to equip the team and expects strenuous effort from players. A ladies social committee is proposed and female supporters are invited to organize. Last Saturday's Albion ground match showed improvement and several players attend regular practice, with hope of better form. No match arranged for tomorrow but signed players should report. Under 16s are to be on ground at 1.30 p.m.

Sunshine Hall Albion Sunshine

Australians Consume Large Sugar Per Capita

Australians eat about 112 pounds of sugar per person annually, meaning many consume more than their own weight in sugar. The article notes it as the cheapest sugar in the world.

Australian aid sought to sell rabbit skin coats in USA

American coat manufacturers seek Australia’s help to promote rabbit skin coats in the United States. They claim rabbit skins can be treated to resemble fur ranging from chinchillas to leopards, expanding fashion appeal and market potential.

Australia U.S.A

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