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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 10, 1939

Page

2

ICT Forest Club Ball Celebrates Dockerty Cup Victory

The ICT Forest Club held a November 3 presentation and ball at Sunshine Town Hall. Highlights included the Dockerty Cup trophy presentation to Bill Douglas and captain Fred Cook receiving the Reserve cup, with praise for players, schoolboys’ successes, and thanks to organizers and volunteers.

ICT Forest Club Sunshine Town Hall H3o Muse H. Laslett Howell Footscray J. B. Salmond Archie Noble TCL Boccer Club Cateman Meg. Bingham Victorian Sorcery Association Wood Williams Donklings LCJ Albion William Chalmers W Howell Tom Sharp George Weir Smith Weir George Sharp John Johnstone James Young Peter Young Wm. Douglas John Lyons John Campbell John Paulsen Don Wilson Wally Whittaker Fred Cook Joe Wise Wm. Farrow James Cramond Tom Higgins Eric Taylor Cliff Taylor Harry Taylor George Clayton Gray Ian McCubbin Arch Noble Neil Sutton Salmond South Yarra George Caulfield Military Hospital Tan McCubbin Bill Bowman Social Sec Artiz M.C Ilkinson Dave Gray

Keilor Council Confirms Debts Deal and Drain Protest

Keilor Council agrees to pay a £40 monthly debt to Scott's Estates and accepts the offer. The council refuses Sydenham Progress Association drainage request, while St Albans Progress Association offers to assist with a water scheme opening. MM&BW plans water delay, lights addressed. outdoor indoor staff may work five days. a Boundary Road home is condemned for habitation and tenants told to vacate.

Keilor Bray Brook Errington Reserve St. Albans Scott's Estates Pty Ltd Sydenham Progress Association St Albans Electricity Commission Mm.bw Sydenham Cr Jolly Boundary Road

Council Discusses Keilor Shire Engineering Service

At Keilor Shire Council on Saturday Dr Jolly led support for a special meeting to examine outside engineering administration amid road disarray. He urged more effective service, noting the need for supervision and questioning current arrangements and costs.

Keilor Dolly

Golf Fees Atmosphere Damaged by Rainy Saturdays

Fees, COMA Golf faced adverse conditions on the last two Saturdays. On October 28 few players completed 18 holes and last Saturday no one handed in a complete score. Trophies donated by Geo Sims and C Willaton were won by Mra Morris and C Pippett. Tomorrow’s stroke competition to be played on a rain-worn course in good playing condition.

Geo Sims C. Willaton Mra Morris C Pippett

St Albans Club Activities Highlight Year End Tea

The St Albans Mothers' Club held its final afternoon party of the year with tea and prizes won by Mrs Toby, Mrs Honey, and Mrs Luxford. A president’s speech thanked patrons, and Luxford replied. Local groups report postponed Progress Association meeting and upcoming Red Cross concert and baby show. Tennis team selections and matches announced for St Albans v Ordnance and v Our Lady's Boat Sunshine.

St. Albans Mothers’ Club Toby Honey Mrs Luxford Mra Stevens Mra Luxford St Albans St Albans Girls’ Gymnasium

Sydenham and Moonee Ponds Match Abandoned by Rain

Rain halted a Moonee Ponds vs Sydenham cricket clash at Moonee Ponds when Moonee Ponds were 3 for 40. A return tennis match at Clarkefield followed with Clarkefield beating Sydenham 34 games to 5. A Mechanics Hall dance Saturday evening drew a large crowd and a smooth programme.

Sydenham Moonee Ponds Mootine Ponds Clarkefield Mechanics’ Hall

Red Cross Sub-Branch Seeks Growth and Volunteer Help

Sydenham Sub-Branch of the Red Cross held a Thursday meeting with fair attendance. The committee invites new members at the next gathering to discuss sewing and knitting work and provision of materials and patterns for members. The Progress Association meets tonight with the annual ball balance sheet due. A Mechanic Hall Committee meeting also occurs to plan future events. Local criticism targets Keirfor Melton Road surface repairs and urges prompt action to prevent deterioration.

Sydenham The Red Cross Progress Association Mechanick’ Hall Committee Ie Council Melton

Dumbrell Wins Four and Half Mile Handicap Race

Sunshine Cycling Club held a four and six mile handicap on Ballarat Road near Albion gates. J. Dumbrell led the scratch pack and sprinted to victory ahead of R. Grenfell and R. Holloway with Hoare and Stabell close behind. Final placings show Dumbrell 2.30, Grenfell 12.80, Holloway 2.80 for the top three.

Sunshine Cycling Club Ballarat Road Albion Railway R. Grenfell R. Holloway J. Dumbrell H. Fell RB. Hoare G. Stabell D Park R. Grenfel J. Thompson V Thompson L. McPherson S. Knight R. Hoare

Hoare Leads Club Handicap Race Time Details

R Hoare set the fastest time of 18 minutes 5 seconds in the recent club race with a mark of 18 minutes 46 seconds noted as the next event looms. The upcoming five mile handicap starts at 3 30 p.m. from the ustas starting place.

R. Hoare Veratch Wipner Usta Plac

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LCI. Soccer Club John F. Carroll Paisley Street Rete St. Albans Progress Association Shire N. Woody Mm.b.w Council Engineering Services Chrissie Baker Sydney Street Sunshine St. Albans News St. Albane Tennis Club Ordnance A. J. Clarke R. Hunt W. G Self D- Clarke M. Grant Sydenham News Alex F. Clarke Alex. F. Clarke Barkly Street Footscray Dumbrell Grenfell Holloway R.B. Penn J. M. Burke Durham Road Verdon Streets Williamstown Sydney Road Brunswick Brunawick Belgrave Brien’s Comfort Coaches Moreland Street Footacray Moorabbin Huilding A. Beachley Cartage Thorpe St., Sunshine A. Cairns Dickson Street McDonald’s Seymour Hampshire Road
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