Local cricket clash as Druids face Manchester Unity on rough pitch
Saturday play saw Manchester Unity bat first, with Brown and Laffan taking three wickets each to restrict the innings. Graddock and Bailey top scored for Manchester Unity before a collapse left them all out for ten. Druids replied awkwardly with McIntyre Jr. adding 7 and 6, while Laffan bowled effectively. Bowling figures include Melntyre Jr and Laffan. Play to resume tomorrow at 2:45 pm.
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Manchester Unity
Goodwill
Brown
Laffan
B. Graddock
Houston
Bailey
Druids
Loal
T. McIntyre Jr
Melntyre Jr
Rechabites Score Well Against Independent Oddfellows
A Saturday cricket match at Neapiteli features Rechabites scraping a solid score against the weakened Independents who have lost several players from last year. The report lists players and dismissals, with final totals and bowling figures noted for both sides.
Returned Soldiers Defeated Coburg On Opening Day
Sunshine met Coburg on Saturday last on Coburg's ground. Coburg batted first and were all out for 60. Beebie scored 14 and Vickersgill 49. Vickersgill served as captain. The match will be resumed tomorrow.
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Sunshine
Coburg
Beebie
Vickersgill
Sunshine Harvesters v Mou Lyell cricket match report
The Sunshine Harvesters played Mou Lyell at Yarraville with Lowe as captain and Stephenson as vice captain. Key players listed include Prewitt, Simpson, Kirk, Leseberg, Hart, and Davies. Final scores show Sunshine Harvesters 54 in bowling, with Leseberg top-scoring not out 44 and Hart 25.
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Harvesters
Yarraville
Jt. Lowe
Stephenson
D. Simpson
GC. Kirk
EK. Roberts
A. Prewitt
Whight
E. Curwond
OG. Leseberg
L. Rogers
King
Lowe
J. Stephenson
A. Prewilt
Simpson
C. Kirk
Seares
Lyell
Hodge
B Simpson
Cropley
Oh Simpson
Marshall
Oh Stephenson
Krnape
Bo Stephenson
Hart
Prewilt
I Stephenson
Parell
Leseberg
Brown
Roberts
Sayers
Davies
Heath
Garter
Leseborg
Sunshine Harvesters
Prewitt
Towling
Spaldings open season in sunshine defeat at Sun Shine
Spaldings v Colonial Sugar Co opened in fine weather with Spaldings limited to six runs. J O Brien scored six not out and H Wright five, while others impressed for Colonial Sugar. The match featured lively cheering from the energetic ladies’ committee during afternoon tea.
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Spaldings
Colonial Sugar Co
Sunshine
Spaldis
Colonial
Battin
Spalding’ S
J. O Brien
H. Wright
Howling
Thompson
Carlton
McNeilage
Rifle Shooting Trophy at Oakleigh Cement Works Meet
Siestiinie Tlarvester Woorks Wifle Glob members competed for a trophy donated by Oakleigh Cement Works Pty Ltd. Conditions were fair for 600 yard events with 10 slots per range. Notable scores included H Laity and H Brown, amid several named shooters and values reported in the shaky OCR.
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Siestiinie Tlarvester Woorks Wifle
Oakleigh Cement Works (Pty. Ltd
Laity
Hh. Brown
Whel Seoress
Brown
Sunshine and District Tennis Association Roundup
Tlesulis oof madedies playeel October 5 reports G Grade Narooma 63 Methodist 28 Titania 65 Maidstone 4 matches set for October 12 on first-named clubs courts B Grade section 2 Earls vs St Mark's Grade Methodist vs Gilentuee Maidstone vs Cyn hens Crops. St Albans and Sydenham districts are moderate with farmers hoping for more rain.
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Narooma
D. Methodist
Titania
D. Maidstone
Oeblobes
Seclion
Earls Vy
Bt. Mark's
Gilentuee
Maidstone
St. Albans
Sydenham
Sunshine HB Open Pennant Season With Big Win
In perfect bowling weather Sunshine HB opened at home against Goburg and won by a large margin. W J Andrew led a strong rink performance with his team finishing with a runaway victory, while new member J Bolithe showed promise. Veterans Beates and peers contributed solid play as Sunshine bragged about all rinks finishing strong.
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Sunshine HB
Goburg
Sunshine
W. J. Andrew
J. Anderson
J. Bolithe
Ob. Noberts
Permnant
Government Returns Council Cheque for £2006
The Public Works Department barred the council for years over a £2006 payment issue tied to land sales. A £2605 cheque to Master in Equity was sent back due to missing per‑lot declarations. Officials report detailed figures on rates, sale proceeds, expenses, and surplus as staff track the matter and curb overdraft interest.
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Public Works Department
Othe Council
Fishermen Reel In Three Trout On Keilor Trip
A recent visitor fished the Maribyrnong at Keilor and landed three trout weighing an aggregate 7 pounds. The catch highlights a rewarding outing for anglers seeking game fish in the area.
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Keilor
Keilor Residents Noted Starling Decline Says Dr McFarlane
Local resident Dr J D McFarlane reports starlings and sparrows are less common around Keilor than in the past and he cannot explain the dwindling numbers.
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Keilor
J. D. McFarlane
Longstanding
Sydenham Progress cricket match heads to finish
From our correspondent Sydenham Progress hosts North Essendon with the game to be concluded tomorrow. North Essendon lead while local players seek victory. Also notes on school picnic, transport for children, and Progress Association plans for station improvements and cooperative work with local bodies. Crop prospects and personal notes follow.
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Sydenham Preegress
North Eassendon
North Esasendon
Weiler
Temas
Amy Othe
Sydenham Raid Wiey
Aleut
Tee
Road grant debate ends with car stuck remark
Dr Knox of Melton told Keilor council Holden road is good yet, noting 30 Austin cars recently competed there. A councillor asked the road type and Dr Knox replied one car stuck, implying limits to the road’s condition.
Private Christmas Cards from Advocate Office
Christmastide stirs homesickness as readers are invited to view samples at the Advocate Office. The notice urges early mailing of overseas greetings to England Ireland Scotland and other lands, framing private cards as a duty to relatives and friends.
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Kane
Hevlad
Englan
Ireland
Scotland
Frank Milburn Plans Comeback Act for August
Former Dr. Frank Milburn declared by supporter Al Keilor to stage a comeback next August for Maribyrnong Riding. Milburn, who lost the 1927 election to J. Stevens by 10 votes, is seen as returning to contest all challengers amid efforts to avoid past mistakes in 1930.
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Frank Milburn
al Keilor
Maribyrnong
Milburn
J. Stevens
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