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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 26, 1939

Page

5

Sunshine Narrowly Loses To Alphington In Muddy Weekend Clash

Alphington weathered a soggy ground and an early Sunshine surge to win 6.18 to 7.5, with Buckley and Oliver starring for Sunshine despite heavy conditions. Connie Sheehan rallied Sunshine after halftime, but Alphington held on for a two point finish amid rough play and late swings.

Sunshine Alphington Ani Attrill Rodwell R. Wilson Buckley Connie Sheehan Allen Oliver Sheehan Howard Archie Clark Jack Rows Len Stott Dunshine Alphin Fitzroy Victoria Charlie Morton Ray Allen Ling Shelley Orton Morton Jackson Balfour James Thorburn Riddell Way Roddie

Sunshine Football Club Gifts Drive Support for District Club

The Sunshine Football Club committee offers a trophy for the Sunshine District club in the Footscray League. Donations this year come from Carlton United Breweries and many individuals, with many previous donors yet to forward payments. The club thanks all supporters and anticipates a near record level of contributions.

Sunshine Football Club Sunshine District Footscray Carlton United Breweries G. Roberts A. Wallace R. G. Casey John McLean P. Gumn D. Wilson Taylor R. V. Seymour R. McKay A. Rams E. Naylor L. Holden C. G. Carlton R. K. McDonald D. B. Ferguson Bert Leheny W. Norman E. Fowler

St Marks Harriers Run Highlights Newcomers In Finish

St Marks Harriers held a five mile pack run with a one mile handicap. M Petherick won followed by Brown Hall Cox Ingram and Major. Newcomers Hall and Ingram stayed with veterans to the finish. A social at St Marks hall on June 1 and a Masonic hall dance on June 29 are noted with refreshments to be provided by each harrier.

Harriers M. Petherick Brown Hall Cox Ingram Major Sttck Petherick Jim St. Mark's Hall Masonic Hall

Sunshine Predominates Premiership Standings In Scrappy Win

Sunshine defeated Power House 19 to 8 to hold top position by percentage, led by Vic James in a strong defensive effort as Hibbs and Vance totaled most goals. Wiffen added a single, while McIntosh, J Dunkley and Vance starred elsewhere. Section Win F grade beat Essendon 29 to 1 with Leheny and Melbewres key in victory.

Sunshine Vic. James Chambers Hibbs McIntosh J. Dunkley Vance Gibson Dunkley Wiffen Essendon Melbourne High School Leheny Melbewres

Danes Triumph in Social Night Crowds Sing Along

Last Saturday night the Danes serenaded the crowd with crooning performances by Bing Hibbs Montaza Wiffen and Prowsa Parsons who drew the house. Tomorrow a C grade match with undefeated Malvern is anticipated to be a high scoring affair with Sunshine seen as likely winners.

Ton Bing’’ Hibbs Montaza Wiffen Prowsa Parsons Malvern McIntosh Buttacav

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J.richards W. Dinnell Geo. McKay A.D. J. Forster H Koorer M. B. Lynch T. E. Robinson Burns Miss Luke Dean Wilkins Kenilworth Book Club L. E. Sievers Aird L. Libbis H. E. Sparks A. Reed A. Souter A. Fox J. W. McGrath & Co R. Rutcher L. Rutherford J. E. Fox Crook E. Tyre James Hall Queen ST Melbourn Pends Central St. Marks’ Harriers Lacros Sunshine Undefeated Power House Oli J Vance Steward C. Vance Parsons Sharp Williamstown iI Powerlett Bolton Dover Bourke Blight Robertson McIntyre Lehony Beard Maxwell Ferguson Horsington Sach Nersingly Paisley Street E. M. Young Gunnedah Street Sunshine and District U.E.S. Dispensary
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