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Newspaper

Sunshine Advocate

Location

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 12, 1947

Page

4

Sunshine Loses Final to West Footscray in Closely Fought Match

West Footscray defeated Sunshine 64 to 36 as West dominated the first and third quarters while Sunshine's rally came late. Pocock and Staimer each kicked two goals for West while Sunshine's scorers included G o d d a r d and Stamer with two goals.

Suseiui West Footscray West Tors West Barkly St Sunshine Sail Sunshine Norm Carlton Pocock Gombs Alan Staiter Goddard Serle McKay Jose Stamer Penderson Bregant AO Garound Pole Weet Finn Staimer Henderson Norm Goddard Bill Harvey Tarelay Dry Cleaners Shine Col Uther Eric Huxtable Poame Eric Larold Drayton

Sunshine club notes praise season despite final loss

Sunshine finished second in their league after an arduous season in which captain Eric Huxtable sustained a serious injury. The club notes commend the players and look to future season with confidence as B grade players step up. A celebratory dinner and dance capped the year with Ken Mountain and Percy Scott featured.

West Footscray Footscray Sunshine Arade Eric Huxtable Jaybrook Eric Ken Mountain Percy Scott

Braybrook to clash with Braybrook in Grand Final at Footscray Oval

Braybrook Football Club West Footscray won the final against Sunshine and will contest the Grand Final at Footscray Oval for the premiership. Braybrook secretary announces rooms selected after the toss, training vigor, and a fast open game ahead as players aim for season rewards.

Selwyn Park Shire Hall Barclay’s Jack Bamfield Corona About & P.m West Footscray Sunshine Braybrook Footscray Oval Brraybrook Ronnie Brook Brooks Thal Ted Ellis Teaybrook Orlock Port Fairy

Sunshine Cricket Club Reports Season Progress and Awards

The Sunshine Cricket Club secretary notes a young, inexperienced team faced initial disadvantages but expects success this season with a new artificial wicket aid from the Sunshine Park Committee. Trophy winners include Tan Byron as best all rounder and Colin McKechnie as most improved, with Mr T Coleman winning the special effort prize.

Clit Sunshine Park Committee Tan Byron Colin McKechnie T. Coleman

MW9704 Service Line For Local Works Customers

Offer of a direct works cart service to households and factories for efficient courteous handling. Contact MW9704 for prompt assistance and delivery.

Local fishing club opens season with Jerusalem Creek trip

The local club began its season with a two day trip to Jerusalem Creek netting 36 trout. Harold Tovey led with six fish and Ivan Bartlett claimed the largest trout trophy, while W. Allen won the novice trophy and Fred Bennett suffered a head injury at the dance.

Jerusalem Creek Harold Tovey Ivan Bartlett W. Allen Fred Bennett Lauriston Joe Henry Pike's Eildon Thornton Wall Glenmaggie Darkiwell Guim Monnegatta

Victorian Girl Wins State Title in 10 Mile Road Race

Mary Paul of Sunshine captured the Victorian Women’s Amateur Cycling Association state title at Sydney Rd Fawkner last Saturday in the 10 mile road B grade championship. She narrowly defeated Port Melbourne’s K Webb with a time of 31 min 42 sec.

Victorian Women's Amateur Cycling Association Sydney Rd Fawkner Mary Paul Sunshine K. Webb Port Melbourne

Property Listings for Derothy Selwyn and Suffolk Roads

Land parcels on Derothy Avenue 50 by 132 and Selwyn Street 50 by 110 feet include street access footpaths sewer and other facilities with prices £107 10s and 32s 6d per foot respectively along with water gas and electricity details and a contact phone MW 9121.

Derothy Ave Selwyn St Suffolk Rd E.l

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Jack P. Inkster Braybrook Football Club STH. Sunshine Cricket Club W. J. Bell Mercantile Mutual and Western Assurance Coy Sun Crescent A. Lynch Audrey Neal Hampshire Road Sunshine Phone W. McG Quality Stores A.W.A. Radiola Radiola Brass CO. OF Australia Pty. Ltd Moonee Ponds Hampstead Road Maidstone T. E. Robinson
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