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Newspaper
Sunshine Advocate
Location
Sunshine, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1939
Page
4
The stroke competitions drew many players despite some falls causing a few to abandon. Trophies were donated by H Morris for associates and F W Kitchen for men. The associates prepare an eclectic contest tomorrow and a four ball best ball against bogey is set for the men.
At the fortnightly Sunshine ANA meeting held Tuesday October 10 attendance was modest. Members are urged to regular attendance, cooperation with officers, and constructive criticism. A smoke night to honor ex secretary Scott and ex President Durham is set for Saturday October 21 with Dwyer expected to attend. impromptu speeches followed general business, and discussions covered marriage, divorce, and modern ideas.
The note states that at the upcoming meeting a general knowledge test against Kingaville will occur, detailing the planned evaluation context and participation. It emphasizes an air minded approach and the scheduled contest.
The Sunshine Cycling Club held a 20 mile handicap event with large entry. J Thompson won a sprint from H Fell and R Holloway, with Guskick new to the club and noted for form as the road season closes and weekly races continue.
Our Lady's debutante return ball will be held next Wednesday October 25 with dancing until 2am. Admission is 2 shillings 8 pence, tickets from Mr R Jackson and the Advocate office. Proceeds go to the local Red Cross Society, supper arranged by Mrs C Gibbs and debu tantes mothers, Nicholls band provides music, Mr E C King acts as MC.
Council notes show Inkerman Havelock Street channeling and base work on Jackson Street. Raleigh Street Braybrook excavation advances and base stone breaking. Culverts, drainage and underground pipes being installed at several intersections. Health Inspector reports one diphtheria case in Maribyrnong, unvaccinated child. Weights measures retesting planned. weed clearance proceeding. new brick foundations and chimneys inspected. dog leash warnings issued. Ashley Street garbage service active. garbage bin notices issued in Maidstone and Maribyrnong.
B team lineup includes Ascot Sunshine opponents with players Barnes, Andrew, Baxter, Wilson, McLean, Thompson, Pengelley, Perry, Whittingham, Rooney, Roberts, Crook, Robinson, Roach, Smith, Ellingson. Emergency cover H McDonald. Cream and Ladies squad lists Forbes, Frith, Guy, Kyle, Warnock, Turner, Tracey, Rohner, Jackson, Sandman, Lyle, Richards, Barclay, Mackay. Mesdames Stewart, Forbes, Andrawartha, Guy, Turner, Barclay, Astbury, Whittingham, Pengelley, Clarke, Parry.
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