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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 06, 1946

Page

7

St Marks Harriers Mile Run Results and Upcoming Events

The St Marks Harriers report mile run results with seniors led by M Petherick and H Brown and juniors led by R Dixon and K Duncan. The club plans a sealed handicap cross country event for the birth Cup next Saturday and a four miles championship at Jeam with Mervyn Petherick favored. A social is set for Monday in St Marks Hall September 9 and a general meeting is scheduled for October 21 to decide truck captain and other committees.

Jeam Mervyn Petherick St. Marks Hall

Motor Cycling Club elects officers and lists committee

A general election of officers was held Monday night. Elected were A. Watson chairman W. Hubber secretary DL Hughan assistant secretary and J Collins treasurer. Committee members are Smart Bish Wilson Pengelly and A Fox. Next meeting Monday September 16. A hill climb championship at Whitsle sea led by Captain D Fox and vice captain Mr Rhoder starts from Shire Hall at midday Sunday. all unattached riders invited for thrills as fast machines compete.

Lvorers A. Watson W. Hubber DL. Hughan J. Collins Messrs. Smart Bish Wilson Pengelly A. Fox Preston MC

Attracting Mature Applicants to Railway Service

The Railways Commissioners urge keen intelligent men to apply for promotion prospects in the Railway Department. The acceptance age for porters rises from 44 to 40 to reduce staff shortages. Benefits include superannuation long service leave half rate travel and annual leave for staff and dependents. Applications to the Secretary for Railways in Melbourne.

Railways Railway Department Secretary For Railways Spencer Street Melbourne C.1

Radio Repair Service by D J Gilson at 73 Benjamin Street

An advertised radio repair service offering modern equipment and twenty years of practical experience. Gilson, D J, provides valve testing and repair at his shop located at 73 Benjamin Street.

D. J. Gilson Benjamin Street

Sunshine United Thumps North Cote Old Boys in Cup Opener

Sunshine United defeated North Cote High School Old Boys 5 to 1 at Merri Park in the first round of the Second Division Cup. Kyle scored three, Campbell and Sharp la contributed, while Doherty and Cramond (full backs) helped deny late threats. No match tomorrow due to the Doherty Cup semi final.

Sunshine United Northcote High School Old Boys Merri Park Sunshine Kyle Bavka Campbell Sharp la Luna Boys Tring Cramond Doherty Fletcher N.H.S. OB

Albion and Preston Tech draw in J. J. Liston Cup semi

In the semi final at Preston Albion and Preston Tech drew, earning another chance. Albion strengthened by T. McBean, who skipped a representative game to boost his team, helped level the match after Preston opened the scoring. R. Masson, Stevens, M. Richer, Banks, and Paton featured for action with Wales-bound McBean making the decisive late move. No game tomorrow. Albion urged to practice.

Preston Albion T. McBean New South Wales R. Masson Stevens M. Richer T. Banks Paton McBean W. Masson

Sunshine Triumphs in Soccer Debut at Coma Park

J B Salmond notes Sunshine’s goalkeeper Jack Fletcher delivered a standout performance in an August 17 exhibition at Coma Park. Fletcher faced a high volume of shots, with Bates of Prahran praised as the state’s best keeper. Two minutes remain, and obstruction hindered Fletcher’s vision, leading to Sunshine’s narrow loss or draw cues.

J. B. Salmond Coma Park Jack Fletcher Jimmy Brownlee Scotland Fletcher Bates Prahran Sunshine Jack

Waratah Cricket Club Annual Meeting Notice

Waratah Cricket Club invites all members and intending members to attend the annual meeting at Gardens Reserve pavilion on Sunday September 8 at 10 a.m. sharp. The notice specifies the time and venue for the club gathering.

Gardens Reserve Pavilion

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