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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1950
Page
4
Local football brief recalls hectic pre war clashes between Sunshine and South Melbourne. Sunshine, labeled a scourge in some eras, suffered in a hard fought match as South Melbourne led at most points. Final score noted as South Melbourne 27 to Sunshine 3.
In a tightly contested match the standout performers were Clayton BilL Parke and McGrath A Hamilton with strong showings from Gardiner and Simpler. Beddon led with 3.69 points while Goalkickers totaled 92 points and Sunshine opened with a 1 0 score as the team dominated possession though opportunities were not fully capitalized.
Sunshine fell 66 to 52 as Seddon exploited loose coverage. Key players Kerking and Lew contributed for Sunshine but misfires and turnovers hampered a late push.
Braybrook defeats North Patterson 80 to 44 in a hard fought home game. Roberts and Clayton starred with long kicks and solid marks as Braybrook broke away in the second quarter to lead by 20 at half time. Goalkickers include Elliot four and Yewers eight with several players noted for strong play.
Victor Socials defeated St Albans 8 15 to 7 11 at Haagen Reserve after St Albans led by three goals late in the third. McPherson scored twice for Victor along with A Priest and others while St Albans struggled in the final term. Tomorrow St Albans hosts Yarraville Boys.
Dupis O Connor of 18 Mary Street St Kilda faced Sunshine Court after a August accident at Hullanit Reef Deer Park left him unconscious. Police found he never held a driving license as records showed no prior licence. He was fined or charged in relation to the incident.
Colonial Gas Association received Braybrook Shire Council approval to install a gas booster station on Forrest Street. The proposal includes two steel tanks mounted on concrete foundations set about 100 feet back from the street and notes the company does not intend to erect a gasometer.
Ex students of Sunshine Technical School are reminded to attend next Wednesday at 1 p.m. sharp for a meeting. Arrangements are in hand for the hall on a June date and tickets are available from members.
The Church of Christ Ladies Guild celebrated its second birthday on May 1 with an evening event. New president Mr. Alcorn announced district guild representatives from Footscray Maidstone and others. Mrs B Kershaw spoke on flowers and performances by Mrs Mes Burns Beverley Spewart and others were presented, ending with supper.
Property details include four rooms, canva facilities, 40 by 110 feet, near school shops and railway with immediate vacant possession on settlement. Title certificate held by A. Fox and W. J. Bell auctioneer, with solicitor P Prendergast. Location Sun shine MW 91211 and Melbourne office at 118 Queen St.
In St Albans, Cresbyterian Church hosts evening prayers at 8 pm led by Rev. Pf Sadler. Church of Christ schedules morning worship at 11 am and Gospel service at 7 pm with speaker Mr Alcorn. Salvation Army lists Sunday services at 11 am and 7 pm, Sunday School times, Salvation Meeting, and midweek events including Ladies' Home League at 7 pm and Corps Cadets at 8 pm. Alternate Saturdays feature Youth Group and Y.P. League at 5 pm and 2:30 pm.
Lodge notices from G.U.0.0.F. Albion Lodge No S612 meet next Thursday in Methodist Hall Withers Street. H Blakey, Secretary. Sunshine Branch meets Tuesday at 4.30 p.m. in the Supper Room. T Hall H Durham, Secretaries. V.A.C.D Sunshine Lodge meets Thursday in rear room Sunshine Theatre. H Morris, Secretary. I.O.C.F Sunshine Lodges 76 and 35 fortnightly meeting at St Mark's Hall Thursday at 7.30 p.m. Dr R Thomson, Secretary.
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