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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 13, 1938
Page
2
Notice warns that any person found trespassing or damaging property on the Glen Galla estate will be prosecuted without notice. It states poison laid for dogs and is issued by the executor of the Estate L.A. Oh.
Billings questions why he did not duck as a woman hurled a vase. He answers that he did duck but she allowed the action, turning the moment into a sharp retort.
In a hard final match Sunshine C Grade beat Brunswick 4 1 with Buttwayuli strong in defense and Beard excelling at full back. McIntosh was ill, James impressed on defense, and Gibson led goal scoring with three. The Sunshine juniors then defeated Wattle Park 12 11, led early and held on after a late rally. Fans anticipate a monster ball June 30 1958 in the shire hall to cap the season.
The Sunshine Cycling Club opened its road season with a 15 mile handicap. G Dickson won with 1 min 45 sec handicap on RK Holloway 3 min and R Gren 4 min. Dickson also had fastest time 39 45. Tomorrow there is a 20 mile handicap from Albion gates at 3 pm. A club run next Sunday departs Sunshine at 8 am. Members should contact secretary H Payne.
The first shoot of the 1938 season is slated for tomorrow with a strong turnout expected. Libbis' bus departs the post office at 1.15 and Lynch's Garage on Ballarat Road shortly after.
St Mark's Amateur Athletic Club opened its cross country season with a seven mile pack run from Selwyn Park in direction to St Albans. Ten runners finished in good time led by M Petherlek R Cox A Von Gratz J Rushton A Mudford B Cox and D Curland. A separate one mile run saw J Cox win ahead of Rushton and Petherick Cad. The club will not hold a run tomorrow due to the four mile open handicap by VeAAA Club. Pie night at St Mark's Hall drew over forty members with officials present. Rev Tody Harwood, due to sail for England, was presented with a walking stick. </s>
The Sunshine Mothers' Club approves an alternate fortnightly social for members and a monthly sing song. The next business meeting is at the State School on Wednesday May 18 at 7 30 pm. A daytime social with community singing is set for May 18 at St Mark's Hall at 2 pm with Miss Lambrick speaking. A £25 donation toward a second piano is lauded for the school.
Golf enthusiasts flood the links as conditions improve and new member applications rise. Scores from last Saturday show stiff competition among men and notable participation from ladies as they battle in the Colonel Bogey event.
The first committee meeting to govern the new ground met in the pavilion on Tuesday night. Representatives of clubs agreed the committee should have full control to improve the ground and promote cooperation. The reserve will be Sunshine Gardens Sports Reserve. Applications to use the ground go to the secretary. Elected management includes Chairman E Naylor Secretary R Hibbs Treasurer J Hayes and members W Gibson G Jansen A Brown J Patten P Frazer.
J E Sievers LL B can be interviewed at 286 Hampshire Road Sunshine every evening from 7 to 9 p m. The notice invites contact for scheduling and details on interviews.
Revenue for the reserve will be drawn from each participating club including Waratah Cricket Club and Hauser Club, as discussed by T Hauser and other members. The arrangement aims to support ongoing maintenance costs across the clubs involved.
Miss D Leeney crowned Belle of E Dance as about 200 attend the grand opening in Sunshine town hall. Committee plans another May 21 card party and supper room event. Next Saturday the Queen will host a Parma Waltz contest at Deer Park with two silver cups donated as prizes. Winners include Miss C Barnett and Mr N Curry receiving chocolate and ducks respectively.
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