St Mark's Opens Track Season With Two Grade Wins
St Mark's Club opened the inter-club track season at Olympic Park last Saturday with victories in two grades. Clemson led the discus with 26 ft 9 in, Cox set a club half mile record in 2.5, and Roberts won the 62 9-10 sec 440 at 62 9-10. Mattinson excelled in the hurdles, Hitler swept the broad jump and pole vault, while the 4x110 yards relay captured for St Mark's.
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Ft. Mark's Amateur Athletic Club
Olympic Park
St. Mark's
MH. Clemson
A. Philpott
A. Munro
R. Cox
J. Mattinson
A. Holden
Cox
N. Knight
J. Martinson
St. Mark’s
C. Roberts
Mattinson
Pee
Night
Flea
J. Hitler
St Mark's Old Xaverians In G Grade L 37 20
St Mark's defeated Old Xaverians in G Grade 37 to 20 with J Gaylor dominant in mile walk and J Corland close behind. H Walker placed second in RAC yards and Mudford excelled in sprint. G Pippett won broad jump and tied high jump with Kelly at 4 ft 11 in.
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St. Mark's
Old Xaverians
J. Gaylor
J. Corland
H. Walker
Mudford
G. Pippett
Kelly
O.X
Sunshine Carrier Routes Listed for City Daily Areas
L Duncan identified as carrier for Edward Av and areas including St Albans Deer Park Sunshine Foote Cray and City Depot for City Daily newspaper delivery by Reliable Carriers.
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Edward Avone
Sunshine
St. Albans
Deer Park
Footecray
City Daily
City Depot
Prizes Awarded At St Mark's Harriers Presentation Night
St Mark's Amateur Athletic Club held its fourth annual presentation at the Masonic Hall on November 12. Trophies were awarded for the 1935 36 season amid a large gathering including Dr and Mrs Prid ham and other local officials. The president outlined four years of progress since the club's 1932 founding, noting three successful inter club seasons and two premierships. A life membership was conferred on treasurer Mr B J King. Several trophies were presented to club members for track, cross country, and walking championships while social entertainment provided by Ern Roberts band and others. The next match is against Heidelberg District at Sunshine on December 12.
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St. Mark's Amateur Athletic Club
Masonic Hall
W. J. Pridham
A. Pennell
J. R. Parsons
R. Aitken
V.A.A.A
McKinnley
L. J. Harwood
A. E. Winter
H. Skewes
P. Frith
W. Kirby
L. James
R. Hollyer
Oakleigh
Williamstown
Me W. Kinnersly
Ern
Roberts
Lems
Messra M. Whelan
Ly Angus
B. J. King
F. Bennett
Brown
C. Roberts
N. Knight
A. Holden
W. Self
C. Willaton
D. D. Aitken
R. Causon
J. Hogan
D. D. Aiken
M. Delamore
D. R. Causon
M. Anderson
J. Gibson
Mrs Aiken
Misa Bennett
Potter
Bennett
I. Brown
Miss Potter
Aiken
J. Brown
C. Willalon
D. M. Tulamore
Flint
A. Hansen
L. Harbottle
Tommy Hauser
Tommy Iser
W. Thomas
John Tribe
Bill Trueman
Dick Grenfell
Tribe
Bro. Trueman
Alfred Harraden
Bron
King
Wittick
James
Sen Il
Local Sunshine-St. Albans Triumph in Inter-District Tennis
Sunshine-St. Albans edged Malvern Oakleigh at St. Albans in a tight inter-district tennis series. The local team led by captain W. Self dominated most sets with aggressive driving, while visiting Indies kept pace in mixed doubles until rain interrupted play. The win marks Sunshine-St. Albans first inter-district success as James notes the team’s improved form.
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Sunshine-St. Albans
Malvern Oakleigh
St. Albans
W. Self
C. Willaton
Methodista
J. Hogan
Gardens
Gome
Misa Brown
Aeaata
Jes Anderson
J. Hi
Miss Gibson
James. W. Self
Druids' Picnic At Eltham Park Highlights Local Outing
A Druids' gathering at Eltham Park featured fishing hiking and a cricket match after a misty morning. Winners included Billy Thomas Flora Dempster Alfred Harraden and Bill Trueman with various handicap and boys races noted along with community singing and gifts to winners.
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Wyex
Druids
Mr Watt
Jupiter Pluvius
Eltham Park
Harald Tribe
Billy Thomas
Pat Dakin
Darcy
The Sheik Through Sahara’s Worst Sandstorm
Fragmentary text hints at a dramatic travel or adventure piece featuring a sheik. The readable bits include desert imagery and names like Samy, suggesting a tale of peril and endurance amid harsh sandstorms.
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Sahara
Nylen Appeal Raises Relief for J Nyind Family
An appeal raised about £26 13s 4d to aid the Nyind family after their house and belongings were damaged by five at Deer. Subscriptions from numerous donors including Thomas, Burnside, Hopkins, Robinson, J Watson, Newman, and many others contributed small sums, organized by J Burnside, L Uirggine, and F T J Foley.
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J. Nyind
Deer
Thomas
Burnsi
Totins
Hopkins
Marq Hopkins
G. Harrison
Tan
Robinson
J. Watson
Sella
B. Burnside
A. Newman
Aor
Bairn
E. Picken
J. Myers
Geo. Christie
E. Mr Grist
B. Hathnot
Nun Col Arey
Rence
J Salmond McLeod
Ja Mcleod
McLeod
Mra Ure
K. Gray
A. McKenzie
J. Burnside
L. Uirggine
F. T. J. Foley
Maidstone Street construction proposal debated by council
A private road and drainage plan for 236 Maidstone blocks across Kellaway Pridham Macedon River and Rowe Streets was presented by engineer Mr H Robinson. Estimated total cost about £10,600 with £1,200 for drainage and concrete roadways at about £45 per block. Council to decide. supporters praise flood prevention and access for owners.
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Maidstone
Braybrookshire
Gordon Street
H. Robinson
Kellaway
Pridham
Macedon
River
Rowe Streets
Dr. Drayton
Oon
Glendenning
Footscray
Dedrick
Footscray Brigade
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Harriers
L. Duncan
Sunshine Timber Yards
Henderson and
Graham
Oregon
Hampshine Road
Town Hall
Books Children's Annuals
Crystal
T. E. Robinson
Hampshire Road
ST Mark's Harriers
Eltham
Nylen Appeal
Eee
Sonia
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