Sunshine cricket triumphs despite early setback on rough ground
Sunshine won the toss and batted first finishing at 110 all out. Wright eel replied with four wickets for 12 as N. Simpson's bowling kept control on the rough asphalt wicket. Campbell led Sunshine’s bowlers with 4/27, while Greenshields, Hardy, Morgan, Douglas and Robins shared the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
M. Greenshields
M. Hardy
M. Morgan
G. Douglas
E. Robins
B. Ivison
Hand
Wrightcel
L’ Buist
S. Hand
Sim E. Robins
Simpson
Paon
J. Moran
N. Simpson
K. Hand
Sunshine Golf Club Stroke Winners Triumph on Saturday
Sunshine Golf Club held a stroke competition last Saturday with good conditions. J H Brown won the trophy donated by Mr. Richards Glen Gula Dairy with a nett 67. Other notable scores included H Morris 68 and F Hauser 70 as the course awaits tomorrow's stroke event led by steward-in-charge J W Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Richards
Glen Gula Dairy
J. H. Brown
J. W. Perry
H. Morris
F. Hauser
L. Ausernon
N. M. McKay
R. Boyd
E. Gerry
Bowling Club Scores Narrow Margin At Home Meet
Sunshine led 106 to 73 over Aberfeldie with Perry 36 4 Crook 24 17 Wilson 24 2 and Pengelly 22 2. The C team played Victoria where Lorenz 21 17 and Lowe 23 kept it close. Underhill struggled with the green as Victoria won. A team at Moonee Ponds listed McLean Andrew Roberts Perry etc. Cars at Post Office 2 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberfeldie
Sunshine
Perry
Crook
Wilson
Pengelly
Victoria
Lorenz
Lowe
Underhill
Moonee Ponds
McLean
Andrew
Roberts
Perry Vle
Barnes
Mann
Robinson
Penrose
Rooney
Whittingham
Baxter
Iries
Essendon
Lyle
Grant
Thompson
Impon
Barclay
Rohner
Orbes
Turner
Guy
Ellingsen
Warhock
Bill Roach
Pearce
Fishing trip to Jerusalem Creek yields bags and humor
A weekend fishing excursion to Jerusalem Creek produced a strong bite on frogs and worms. E Nicholls had the heaviest bag at six fish weighing 12 lbs 5 oz but a handicap ties the top prize to E Hyett with six fish totaling 11 lbs. No dream competition next Sunday at Pridham's Lane, 10 a.m. start with weigh in at 7 p.m. Anglers are asked to sit toward the tail of the bus after the trip out of respect for the bus cleaner and the crew's comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem Creek
E. Nicholls
E. Hyett
Pridham's Lane
Sunshine Golf Associates Eclectic Winners Named
On Wednesday October 23 an eclectic competition was played by both grades. Mrs. Paul won the trophy donated by Mrs. Herweg after a count back from Mrs. J. Perry. Mrs. Guy won the B grade trophy donated by Mrs. Paul. Season standings list Mrs. J. Perry as scratch champion with 71 and nett 45 in the handicap. Final day is October 30 with 9 holes stroke and a general meeting. Mrs. J. Perry hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Golf Associates
Paul
Herweg
J. Perry
Guy
Associates
Sunshine Auxiliary Holds Gift Sale for Queen Victoria Hospital
The Sun shine Auxiliary of Queen Victoria Hospital launches a special fund drive titled A Sale of Gifts on Friday November 1 1940 at 2 30 pm in the supper room of the Shire Hall. Officials urge public co operation and support during wartime to aid sick and social services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Queen Victoria Hospital
Shire Hall
Woman run hospital seeks support for fundraising function
The hospital, run by women, treats women and children with a large outpatients list and evacuees. It is crowded and needs funds. Donations or attendance at an upcoming sale with stalls such as cake sweets produce and jumble are requested, with small gifts welcomed to aid the sick and suffering.
Dust problem on Hertford Sunshine road residents complain
Sunshine residents on Hertford Road near the Government annexe complain of severe dust from traffic. Dense dust clouds blow toward homes from the fire station to Holden Street, making cleanliness impossible. They urge road repairs to reduce the nuisance and provide relief.
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Hertford Road
Sunshine
Hampshire Road
Holden Street
The District’s Patriotic Work Receipts Total
The latest receipts for patriotic funds total 215 pounds 0 shillings 9 pence. Sources include Fund for British bombing victims 181 pounds 17 shillings 0 pence, State School funds 20 pounds, bank interest 3 pounds 3 shillings 3 pence, and various individual contributions. Collectors will visit Section 1 on Saturday October 26 from 8 am to 12 noon, south of the Ballarat line and west of the Sunshine Newport line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Barclay
Ballarat
Sunshine- Newport
Lady Mayoress a Former Sunshine Resident
Dr. Frank Beaurepaire became Lord Mayor of Melbourne last week marking Sunshine pride as his wife Mrs. Beaurepaire formerly Miss McKay of Sunshine. The Lady Mayoress is related to the McKay family and Mr Ralph Vic and Oscar McKay are brothers. Beaurepaire is managing director of Olympic Tyre Co. at West Footscray and has risen in industry through grit and ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beaurepaire
Melbourne
Sunshine
Beaurepaire
Miss McKay
N. B
N. B. McKay
Messrs
Ralph, Vic
Oscar McKay
Olympic Tyre Co
West Footscray
Bunshine
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Sunshine Ladies
Wrighteel
Sunshine Golf Club
Butch
Golf Associates
Alex F. Clarke
Alex. F. Clarke
Barkly Street Footscray
Sunshine's
W. McGrath Quality Stores
Tel
Sus
Crescent Poultry Farm
J. W. Snaith
ST. Albans
Nelson Bros
Victoria Street
Footscray
White City
Science
L. G. Leroux
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