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‎Ellis Sandercock‏‎

Son of John Sandercock and Emily Edith Bond‏.

Born ‎28 Feb 1906 Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia "Nether Hill"
Died ‎30 Oct 1981 Victor Harbour, South Australia, Australia‎, age 75 years
Buried Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia
Occupation: Farmer

ANNUAL MEETING OF GUMERACHA A.H. AND F. SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the Gumeracha A.H. and F. Society was held in the Hall, with the President, Mr J.B. Randell in the chair.
It was decided to have an additional section at the next show, namely one for children's pets.
After lengthy discussions on membership fees, entrance fees, etc., it was decided to raise the admission fee to the show from 2/- to 3/- for adults. The Society has a credit balance of £301, including a £25 profit for the past year
The Society had a very windy and dusty day for the last show with fire hazard very high and this accounted in no small degree for the comparatively small profit for the year.
The 1953 show will be held on March 28. Officers elected for ensuing year:-
Patrons: Hon. T. Playford, A.E. Cornish, W.F. Mausolf, L.J. Bishop, D.C. Hynes, A.J. Hill, and Dr Stratmann. President, Mr H.A. Hanna. Vice Presidents Messrs C. Jamieson, J.J. Stephenson, G. Michalk, W.L. Hanna, and V.A. Lee. Secretary and Treasurer, Mr E.C. Jamieson. Auditors, Messrs K.M. Cornish and S. Hastwell. Messrs D.M. Standen, J.G. Lemmey, and J.B. Randell were made life members.
General Committee: Mesdames A.M. Cornish, K.M. Cornish, Misses D. Billingsley and M. Hynes, Messrs R.G. Almond, A.M. Cornish, K.M. Cornish, H.E. Coad, N.F. Cooper, L.S. Crowhurst, W.L. Hanna, M.H. Hobby, J.H. Hill, C. Jamieson, G. Michalk, D.C. Norsworthy, J. Porter, H.J. Schlein, D.A. Stephenson, O.W. Gladigau, H.R. Underwood, J.S. Wytkin, E. Sandercock. [14/1/1953 1d.]

GUMERACHA 20th ANNUAL SHOW PRIZE LIST.
Fodder: Judge G.L. Hampton remarked that Wheaten and Oaten hay classes were both of good quality. A little extra care in selecting sheaves for exhibition could have influenced the results. Baled hay class had six entries. First prize bale contained too much Barley grass; second prize had insufficient clover. Two entries were mouldy. Again greater care needed in selecting entries. E. Sandercock, C. Sandercock, V.A. Lee, D.C. Hynes.
Vegetables: Mr C.E. Filsell, of Forest Range said he was very pleased with the display and commended exhibitors "I would recommend in future that potatoes be washed as it tends to show defects." Prizewinners were: A.J. Parish, F.M. Green and Sons, W.A. Gray, V. Didiano, L. Naismith, Mrs E. Bleeze, E. Sandercock, H.J. Schlein, A. Dallow, L.S. Crowhurst, L.D. Cornish, H.E. Verrall and Son, Ralph Sandercock, N.G. Gallas, Miss E.B. Cornish.
Knitting & Needlework Open Classes: Judge M. Wilson said that in the Open Section there were some beautiful pieces of work, which helped to raise the standard of the local section. Mrs S.T. Elliott, E.M. Potter, Mrs M. Harnden, Miss G.A. Thiele, Mrs C.E. Cornish, O.T. Braun were the main prizewinners.
Local Section: Judge M. Wilson said the standard of work was very high especially in the embroidery which was most pleasing. The knitting section was rather poor no doubt owing to cost of wool. In all a very good show of work. "I was pleased to
see new sections, which will give still more interest." Mrs J. Moore, M. Farley, Mrs Monica Atkinson, L.D. Cornish, K.S. Cornish, Judy Nash, Mrs L. Evely, Miss M. Randell, J. Bleeze, D.J. Naismith, Yvonne Miles, Ralph Sandercock, D.M. Carter, B.R. Hanna, O.J. Naismith, Mrs L.T. Norsworthy, Mrs S.J. Hastwell, M.J. Tuck, Mrs H.R. Underwood, Mrs W.R. Hannaford, Miss M.J. Michalk.
Fruit: Judge Mr Walter Rehn said the quality of the fruit exhibited was up to the usual high standard with competition very keen and the collection of apples outstanding. J.J. and D.A. Stephenson, H.E. Stephenson, H.E. Verrall and Sons, W.A. Moore, C. Jamieson, E. Sandercock, Ralph Sandercock, J.M. Carter, S.A. Cornish, L.S. Crowhurst, shared the prizes.
[1/4/1953 6ab.]

GUMERACHA BOWLING CLUB. The Gumeracha Club conducted a President's Trophy singles handicap. Results:ñ First round: E. Sandercock d O. Menz, W. Copeman d K. Colbey, Harris d Newman, L. Hanna d H.F. Dohnt, W. Hannaford d H. Randell, J. Hill d C. Symonds, Mitchell d Green, Haebich d Jamieson, May d Guthrie, E. Bleeze d L. Crowhurst, L. Cornish d Grosvenor, Clutterbuck d Scott (forfeit), Warren d Bagshaw (forfeit, Amber d Pritchard (forfeit), Fuller d L. Dohnt (forfeit), L. Mundy d Norsworthy.
Second round: Copeman d Sandercock, Harris d Hanna, Hannaford d Hill, Mitchell d Haebich, Mat d Bleeze, Clutterbuck d Cornish, Fuller d Warren (forfeit), Mundy d Amber.
Semi-finals: Copeman d Harris, Mitchell d Hannaford, May d Clutterbuck, Mundy d Fuller.
Final: Copeman d Mundy.
The President of the Bowling Club, Mr J.C. Symonds is at present travelling on the Strathmore to England for a fairly long visit, expecting to be away for about 8 months. Prior to his departure he was tendered a farewell by bowling club members and presented with a pipe. [1/4/1953 6b.]

FUTURE OF GUMERACHA SHOW ASSURED. Minister Enthusiastic About Display. Hon. A.W. Christian, Minister of Agriculture, was most enthusiastic about the record display of produce at Gumeracha Show on Saturday. Mr Christian said "one would expect to see here the very best fruit and vegetables display in the State and the exhibition measures up to standard."
Mr Christian was introduced and asked to open the Show by Mr C. Jamieson, Vice-President, who apologised for the absence of the President, Mr H.A. Hanna, due to ill health. Mr Jamieson said this year's Show provided one of the best displays yet seen at Gumeracha. The apple and pear exhibit was among the largest in the State.
He particularly directed the attention of patrons to the British breeds sheep section which was introduced last year and had grown considerably at the Show.
Before officially opening the Show, Mr Christian added to the remarks of Mr Jamieson "Despite the handicaps suffered by growers this year," he said, "some sections have been better supported than ever before."
Quality was essential if Australia was to hold her markets, continued the Minister, and this applied to all phases of primary production. His Department was doing everything possible to assist in this direction and any new developments resulting from research were immediately passed on to the man on the land.
Mr Christian paid high tribute to the ladies of the district for their fine display of arts and crafts. Mr W.L. Hanna proposed a vote of thanks to the Minister.
The 22nd annual show of the Society was greatly improved in almost every respect.
Financial membership of the Society (worth £140) would probably exceed that of the majority of country Shows in S.A. on a population basis.
The perfect day on Saturday attracted a crowd which numbered between 1500 and 2000 people and accordingly gate takings (excluding members and their families) rose to £86.
New Feature in District Exhibit. As usual the centre of attraction in the Hall display was the District Exhibit which was again prepared by the local Agricultural Bureau.
Almost every item of primary produce and any other samples of district production were included in this non-competitive exhibit. Latest addition and one which was the subject of much comment was the peanut plant provided by Mr Ellis Sandercock. While on a recent visit to Queensland Mr Sandercock gathered a number of peanut plants and planted them on his farm at Gumeracha. Although the nuts had not quite reached maturity it was obvious that this plant will flourish in the district and could easily provide a useful sideline for district farmers in the future.
Entries for the British breeds in the sheep section were increased by 30 this year, and included good support for the new classes of Polwarths. Although this was only the second occasion on which sheep have been shown at Gumeracha, it would appear that the section will become an important part of the Show in the future.
Horses in action again provided an interesting and entertaining spectacle. Four classes mainly for local horses had been deleted from the programme, but entries were equal to last year. There were two mishaps during the afternoon, but fortunately
nobody was seriously injured.
Support for the dog section was better than last year, but still did not reach expectations. The Society has affiliated with the Canine Association and the judge, Mr H.V. Carn, suggested that the Society should apply to the Association to hold a Championship dog show at Gumeracha next year.
The non-competitive display of schoolwork by children of district schools was very attractive and occupied quite a substantial area in the Hall. In this section the Society makes a donation of £2/2/- to the committee of each school participating.
Arts and Crafts had more support than has been the case at other Shows held recently in Hills districts. There was particular support for photography classes whilst the picture from a calendar class drew nineteen very good standard entries.
Cookery entries were three times greater than at last year's Show and the display was a credit to those responsible. Exhibits were neatly arranged on trestle tables and covered with cellophane which was appreciated by both patrons and exhibitors alike. Mrs Y. Michalk, who won the cookery trophy in the last two shows and was attempting to win the trophy outright this year, was unlucky to be defeated narrowly on this occasion.
A remarkable feature about Gumeracha Show is that prize money is always available on the day of the Show. On Saturday it was ready for payment at 3.30 due in no small measure to the efforts of Mr and Mrs D.M. Standen, who voluntarily assist in this direction each year. Mr Standen is an ex-secretary of the Society. Incidentally, the present secretary, Mr E.C. Jamieson, who does an extraordinarily good job, is also an honorary secretary. [30/3/1955 1bc.]

GUMERACHA SHOW PRIZE LIST.
FODDER. Exhibitors made a good competition in the green lucerne class, but other classes were not keenly supported.
Among those who won prizes were A. Schliebs, O.W. Gladigau, E. Sandercock, D.C. Hynes and Ivan Randell. [30/3/1955 5ad.]

ELECTIONS IN THREE HILLS COUNCILS. Twenty-one Unopposed. When nominations for the District Councils in the Hills area closed on Friday, Returning Officers announced that only four of the twenty-five vacancies which had occurred in the six District Councils would be contested at the annual elections on July 7.
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Gumeracha-Re-elected unopposed were Crs K.S. Scott (Kersbrook), E. Sandercock (South Gumeracha). G.E. Oakley (North Gumeracha) and M.R. Sinkinson (Mount Torrens). [16/5/1956 1ef.]

DISTRICT COUNCIL OF GUMERACHA. Annual Elections, 1958. Nominations will be received at the District Office, Gumeracha, up to 12 noon on Friday, 9th May, 1958, to fill the vacancies caused by the retirement by effluxion of time of the following Councillors:- South Gumeracha Ward: Ellis Sandercock; North Gumeracha Ward: Gilbert Edward Oakley; Kersbrook Ward: Keith Sladden Scott; Mount Torrens Ward: Murray Ray Sinkinson; all of whom are eligible for re-election. Should more candidates be nominated than are required to fill the respective offices, all further proceedings will be adjourned until Saturday, 5th July, 1958, when an election by ballot will be given. Forms for nomination may be obtained from the undersigned. J.T. Grosvenor, District Clerk. Gumeracha, 15th April, 1958. [23/4/1958 4b.]

GUMERACHA JOTTINGS. Messrs Allan, Eric, and Rex Bleeze (Wallaroo) and Ellis Sandercock, flew to Melbourne on Friday morning to spend a sightseeing week-end which included the grand final between Melbourne and Collingwood. [24/9/1958 12b.]

Obituary
Ellis Sandercock, 75, of Victor Harbour, South Australia, Australia, died Friday, 30 October 1981.

Born on Wednesday, 28 February 1906, in Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, he was the son of the late John Sandercock formerly of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia and the late Emily Edith (Bond) formerly of Kenton Valley, South Australia, Australia.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Rita Jessie (Crowhurst) Sandercock, daughter of the late Samuel Crowhurst formerly of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia and the late Elizabeth Jane (Richards) formerly of Fullarton, South Australia, Australia.

Ellis is survived by two sons, Lionel Gilbert of Tweedvale, South Australia, Australia, and Ian David; one sister, Dulcie Norsworthy of Kenton Valley, South Australia, Australia; three grandchildren, James Ellis and his wife Lynnette Joyce (Cain) of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, Michael John of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, and Carolyn Ann of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia.

Ellis was preceded in death by thirteen siblings, Mildred Annie May of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, Gertrude Winifred Kitto of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, Olive Mona Pritchard of Prospect, South Australia, Australia, Royston of Lyndoch, South Australia, Australia, Rae of Lobethal, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, Victor of Felixstow, South Australia, Australia, Una Hanna of Adelaide SA, Australia, Rex of Bordertown, South Australia, Australia, Vena Langley of Kenton Valley, South Australia, Australia, Ralph of Mount Pleasant, South Australia, Australia, Leo of Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, Colin of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, and Unknown (Stillborn); four grandparents, Richard of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, Elizabeth (Stanbury) Sandercock of Hartley Vale, South Australia, Australia, Frederick Dennant Bond of Payneham, South Australia, Australia, and Sarah Ann (Fassett) Bond of Payneham, South Australia, Australia.
Education Kenton Valley School

Married ‎20 Jul 1925 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, age 19 years (married 56 years)

Leo_Farewell

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Family farewell outside Kenton Inn, Gumerach, for Leo Sandercock, prior to his move to Queensland, 1946. Back row - L-R, Rex, leo, Ellis, front row - L-R, Victor, Una, Colin, Mona, Dulcie, Ralph

to:

‎Rita Jessie Crowhurst‏‎, age by marriage 18 years

Daughter of Samuel Crowhurst and Elizabeth Jane Richards‏.

Born ‎12 Jan 1907 Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia
Died ‎30 Jan 2001 Victor Harbour, South Australia, Australia Ross Robertson Memorial Care Centre‎, age 94 years
Buried ‎2 Feb 2001 Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia

K.V. WELFARE MEETING. The Kay-Vee Ladies held their monthly meeting at the residence of Mrs V.A. Lee. There was a good attendance of members and friends.
President, Mrs Rex Sandercock, occupied the chair.
Arrangements in connection with gifts for the Red Cross Geneva Fair were finalised.
Three dozen gifts will be forwarded.
The forthcoming annual birthday celebrations of this Club to be held in the Kenton Valley Baptist Church in October was also considered.
At the close of the meeting afternoon tea was enjoyed and Trading Table goods were soon sold. The next meeting in Sept. will be held at the home of Mrs E. Sandercock. [1/9/1954 9c.]

KENTON VALLEY RED CROSS. The Kenton Valley Red Cross held their March appeal afternoon at the home of Mrs Ellis Sandercock. Visitors came from Lobethal, Gumeracha and Springton, also Mrs Leo Sandercock, of Queensland, a former member, was present.
Mrs Lillecrapp, of Brighton, was guest speaker, and also judged the apron competition,
which was won by Mesdames K. & L. Sandercock, and also Mrs E. Sandercock. All aprons were sent to Headquarters for the September Fair Stall. A trading table was convened by Mrs K. & L. Sandercock and the approximate takings were £8/10/- for the afternoon. [27/3/1957 5d.]

KENTON VALLEY WELFARE CELEBRATES 13TH BIRTHDAY. On Wednesday, the Salem Church Hall was tastefully decorated by members of the Kenton Valley Kay Vee Welfare Society for the occasion of their 13th birthday celebration. Mrs A. Downer, the guest speaker, gave an interesting talk of her trip abroad and her friendly manner and charming personality captured the hearts of all listeners.
Vocal items were rendered by Mesdames L. Ross of Kersbrook, and L.D. Cornish, of Forreston.
Both Mrs Downer and assisting artists were presented with a box of home-made biscuits.
An exquisite flower cake was made by Mrs K.M. Cornish. A trading table was convened by Mesdames H.W. Nickels, W.A. Moore, and E. Sandercock. Afternoon tea was served and proceeds for the afternoon realised £18. [9/12/1959 4d.]

Obituary
Rita Jessie (Crowhurst) Sandercock, 94, of Victor Harbour, South Australia, Australia, died Tuesday, 30 January 2001.

Born on Saturday, 12 January 1907, in Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Crowhurst formerly of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia and the late Elizabeth Jane (Richards) formerly of Fullarton, South Australia, Australia.

On Friday, 30 October 1981 she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ellis Sandercock, son of the late John Sandercock formerly of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia and the late Emily Edith (Bond) formerly of Kenton Valley, South Australia, Australia.

Rita Jessie is survived by one son, Ian David; three siblings, Clifford Gladstone Crowhurst of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, Thomas Milton Crowhurst of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, and Olive Carolyn (Crowhurst) Sandercock; three grandchildren, James Ellis and his wife Lynnette Joyce (Cain) of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, Michael John and his wife Janice (Pitt) of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, and Carolyn Ann Saville and her husband David John Saville of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia; nine G grandchildren, Daniel James, Emma, Kristy Lea Saville of Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia, Ben Mathew, Peter, Melissa Jane Saville of Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia, Mathew David Saville of Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia, Bradley, and Olivia.

Rita Jessie was preceded in death by one son, Lionel Gilbert of Victor Harbour, South Australia, Australia; six siblings, Richard James Crowhurst of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, Aubrey Ellis Crowhurst of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, Leonard Samuel Crowhurst of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, Vincent Parnell Crowhurst of Strazeele, France, Gladys Celia Crowhurst of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, and Bessie Iris (Crowhurst) Sandercock of Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia; four grandparents, James Crowhurst of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, Caroline Verrall of Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia, Richards, and Celia Richards of Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Other close friends were Ian Sandercock, who rode to school from Kenton Valley on a horse, and Donald Bell.

We often visited Roy and Mrs. Monfries, Mr. and Mrs. "Elle’ Sandercock (and Ian).

GUMERACHA PEOPLE COMPLETE 5000 MILE TRIP. Mr and Mrs E. and L. Sandercock have returned home from a motoring tour of Queensland where they were the guests of Mr and Mrs Leo Sandercock, of Dalbury [sic - Dalby] on the "Darling Downs." They travelled by the Hume Highway to Sydney and the New England Highway from Sydney to Toowoomba. Highlights of the tour included stops at Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane and along the North Coast to Gympie. They journeyed home via the Pacific Highway between Brisbane and Sydney calling at Southport, Surfers Paradise, Coolangatta, and Tweed's Heads, along the Tweed River. The party crossed the Richmond, Clarence, and Hastings Rivers by ferry and over the Hawkesbury River Bridge. From Sydney they chose the Great Western Highway to Katoomba, and the Blue Mountains journeying home by way of Bathurst, Mildura and Renmark. Approximately 5000 miles were covered in five weeks. [14/7/1954 5f.]

PANTRY EVENING AT KENTON VALLEY. For Lobethal Girl. A Pantry Evening was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Colin Sandercock, of Kenton Valley, on Wednesday for Miss Peggy Klose, of Lobethal prior to her marriage on Saturday to Mr Ian Sandercock, younger son of Mr and Mrs Ellis Sandercock, of Kenton Valley. Approximately 40 persons attended and Miss Klose received some very nice gifts for the pantry.
The young people of the district who were present had donated money for the purpose of buying books, which were presented to the recent newly-weds of the district, namely: Mrs Roger Lee, Mrs Peter Sandercock, Mrs John Hannaford, Mrs John Trenorden and Miss Peggy Klose. These books were given to the girls as a welcoming gift to the district.
During the evening community singing was held and many games were conducted by Mr Hartley Symonds. The most popular game of the evening was the ladies "leg show," firstly for the young and then for the older ladies. Mrs Brian Hanna was the pianiste for the evening.
Misses Roma and Enid Sandercock travelled from Adelaide especially for the evening.
Fruit cup was served throughout the evening and a delicious supper was convened by Mrs Colin Sandercock and Mrs A.L. Nickels. [7/9/1955 3e.]

GUMERACHA JOTTINGS. Mr and Mrs Ellis Sandercock and Mr and Mrs Murray Hanna, have returned home from a motoring holiday.
Mrs Colin Sandercock has returned from her recent visit to Keith, where she stayed at the home of Mr and Mrs Elliott Hannaford. [1/8/1956 9c.]

GUMERACHA JOTTINGS. Mr and Mrs Murray Hanna and Mr and Mrs Ellis Sandercock have returned home from a motoring holiday to Canberra. [10/7/1957 1f.]

PICTURE EVENING AT KENTON VALLEY. A most enjoyable evening was spent by the K.V. Welfare Society at the home of Mr and Mrs Ellis Sandercock. The president and members of the K.V. Welfare Society were very grateful to Mr Brenton Cornish, who showed an excellent coloured film of his holiday excursion to Melbourne. A collection was taken up and supper was served. [30/4/1958 5e.]

Children:

‎Lionel Gilbert Sandercock‏‎

Born ‎12 Jan 1926 Tweedvale, South Australia, Australia
Died ‎18 Oct 1995 Victor Harbour, South Australia, Australia Flinders Medical Centre‎, age 69 years
Buried Gumeracha, Adelaide Hills Council, South Australia, Australia
Occupation: Gardener

OPENING MATCHES IN TVFA. The season opened under ideal playing conditions. Early opening rains saw the ovals nicely grassed and ground conditions firm.
Attendances were quite good for the opening series.
All clubs were not up to full strength having been weakened by army call-ups and seasonal work on the land.
The promotion of B grade and junior players to the opposition of seasoned players in A grade showed most were in need of a match, but some good games were played. Margins in scores do not truly indicate the play.
GUMERACHA v. LOBETHAL. When Gumeracha were at home to Lobethal the match was even until half time when the home team were trailing only 14 points behind their opponents. Scoring had been low, but accurate kicking through the big sticks showed that Lobethal had notched up 7 goals 6 behinds to 5 goals 4 behinds by Gumeracha. The third quarter saw Lobethal make a definite breakthrough, outplay the Magpies' defences and by particularly fine kicking for goal conclude the term with 14 goals 9 behinds to 6 goals 7 behinds.
The final term witnessed good football with Gumeracha battling on. Lobethals, however were the better team on the day and the final score when the bell went was Lobethal 17 goals 12 behinds, Gumeracha 8 goals 8 behinds.
Goalkickers.óLobethal; B. Zilm 5, G. Jaensch 2, R. Schapel 2, J. Weston 1, R. Stansbury 3, G. Dearman 2, C. Newman 1, T. Graeber 1. Gumeracha: K. Sandercock 2, G. Cornish 2, K. Norsworthy 2, K. Bleeze, H. Symonds each 1.
Best Players.óLobethal: B. Zilm, R. Stansbury, G. Jaensch, C. Newman, T. Bartholomew.
Gumeracha: L. Sandercock, G. Cornish, H. Symonds, D. Hanna.
Prior to the commencement of this match, Mr Ron Stansbury was unanimously elected captain and B. Zilm was elected vice-captain on a vote for the Lobethal team. [5/5/1954 6ef.]

GUMERACHA TENNIS TOURNAMENT. There were good entries and some good tennis witnessed in the Gumeracha tournament. The finals scores were as follows:-
Gents' Champion Singles went to T. Zilm who defeated G. Stanbury 5-6, 6-0, 6-0.
Gents' Handicap Singles: R. Klose defeated L. Lintern 6-4,
Gents' Doubles Handicap: I. Sandercock and L. Lintern defeated B. Osborn and K. Levitt 9-4.
Ladies' Handicap Singles: G. Bleeze defeated J. Amber 6-3.
Ladies' Handicap Doubles: R. Fuller and J. Verrall defeated B. Stephens and M. Sinkinson 7-5.
Mixed Handicap Doubles: L. Sandercock and G. Bleeze defeated G. Stanbury and B. Stephens 6-4.
Gents' B Grade Handicap Doubles: R. Sparrow and F. Verrall defeated D. and H. Schlein 6-3.
Ladies' B Grade Handicap Doubles: Enid Sandercock and Athalie Cornish defeated M. Tuck and B. Clarke 6-4.
The Committee expressed thanks to all players, also the ladies who helped with the afternoon teas for assisting in the success of the tournament. [17/2/1954 2f.]

GUMERACHA JOTTINGS.
Mr Lionel Sandercock has returned home from the Gumeracha District Hospital. [29/6/1955 2a.]

GUMERACHA JOTTINGS. Mr Lionel Sandercock has left the Gumeracha Hospital and is at present staying at the home of his parents. [17/8/1955 11a.]

GUMERACHA FOOTBALL CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Gumeracha Football Club was held recently with a record attendance of about 40 people. Officers were elected as follows:ñ Mr Allen Bleeze (secretary), Mr Frank Dohnt (president), Patron is Dr R.R. Bowey; delegates are Messrs R.G. Almond, C. Stephens and L. Sandercock; auditor, R.G. Brougham. Committee: Messrs R.G. Almond, F.H. Dohnt, M. Roden, M. Hanna, J. OëDea snr, A. Bleeze and Captain and Vice-Captain of A grade and Captain of B grade; time-keeper, R. Coleman; ball steward, K. Bleeze; goal umpire, A grade, N.F. Cooper, B grade, B. Sinkinson. Social committee: B. Moore, G. Cornish and L. Randell.
The secretary expressed the Clubës thanks to Rev. M. Chambers who had been President for the last four years and who is now leaving the district. [20/3/1957 9a.]

‎Ian David Sandercock‏‎

Born ‎27 May 1931
Died ‎25 Mar 2011 Victoria Point, Queensland, Australia‎, age 79 years
Occupation: Farmer

Some students who I remember
It is sixty-eight years since I started at Gumeracha Primary School, and my short-term memory is now often unreliable. Yet, given a longer period, it is surprising how many faces and names that I remember. Apart from attending a re-union in 1982, I have had
very little contact with Gumeracha or the students of the time, but I have recorded below the names of those who come readily to mind. I have included nicknames (obviously without inferring disrespect). The names are not in any order, and are faces that came before me randomly ‘out of the mist of time’ in my musings: -

Clarke Graham (Sparkey)	Dainty Sylvia
Dohnt Micky	Pople John (Ratty)
Dohnt Esmond (Es)	Randell Monica
Carter Beryl	Baker Mary
Carter Max (Goldy Snake or Nakey)	Schubert Ken (Blue)
Carter Ken	Oakley Brian, Ralph & Neil
Norsworthy John (Snut)	Miles Margaret
Norsworthy Margaret	Harvey Brian
Coad Graham (Sticky)	Walsh Janet
Prescott Beryl (Tiny)	Walsh Brian
Farley Roma	Almond Keith (Loopey)
Randell Hartley	Jew John, Eleanor & Reg.
Norsworthy Brian	Symonds Hartley (Bill)
Sandercock Ian	Randell Barbara
Sparrow Marie	Randell Ruth
Crowhurst Walda	Randell Rosalie
Crowhurst (twins Mary & Lorraine)	Venner Gilbert (Uddy)
Bell Donald (Purdie)	Symonds Eric
Hewlett Joan	Miles Wanda
Murfitt Trevor	Clarke Miriam
Lemmey Joylene & Malcolm	Cornish Vernon
Miles Pat	Almond Kingsley
Bunday Lillian	Whitney Maxine
Moore Joan	Moore Barry
Hector Marilyn	Cornish Aileen

The above list is limited to students of about my own age. Graham Clarke was my closest friend, and we spent a great deal of time together. We had similar interests, and were both keen on making models. When I asked Graham once what he thought was
his greatest interest, he replied, ìanything in miniatureî. I nodded my feigned understanding, having no idea what the words ‘in miniature’ meant.
Unfortunately Graham and I lived a considerable distance apart, so we were never able to work on combined projects. We were both keen on model aeroplanes, and we would work at home on our various models, and talk endlessly about our projects in free time at school or at any other times we were together. It was wartime, so we were frustrated by an inability to obtain generally acceptable materials, particularly for flying models. For example, it was a rare occasion that we were able to obtain balsa and
rice paper, basic prerequisites for flying models.
Other close friends were Ian Sandercock, who rode to school from Kenton Valley on a horse, and Donald Bell. (Donald was actually closer to my young brother, Robert, but living next door to each other, we spent a considerable amount of time together).

We often visited Roy and Mrs. Monfries, Mr. and Mrs. "Elle’ Sandercock (and Ian).

Two other boys rode their pushbikes to school - Ian Sandercock, a five kilometre ride from his father's farm at Kenton Valley, and Mick Dohnt around the 'pub corner' and the length of the main street.

The Mannum 'Blue Federal' bus, powered in these wartime years by a Wishart Gas Producer, picked up students from Mannum, Milendella, Palmer and Tungkillo. After dropping off its student load it went on to Gumeracha. Ian Sandercock rode over three km from 'Nether Hill' farm at Kenton Valley and Grantley Cornish joined Ian about half-way to Gumeracha where they parked their bikes in Mr Tommy Bleeze's shed.

GUMERACHA TAKES SEMI. 'B' GRADE. Except for a period in the second quarter when Lobethal scored three goals to bring them within five points of their rivals, Gumeracha always looked the better team on the day. Their bigger players proved too experienced for the young Lobethal side, although the latter revealed some excellent flashes of play. Gumeracha applied pressure from the first bounce to end the quarter with 3-5 to one goal by Lobethal, but the latter team pressed strongly in the second term to outscore Gumeracha 3-1 to 2-1. After the long interval the home team always appeared likely winners and at the final bell had an advantage of 24 points. Final scores: Gumeracha 8-13, Lobethal 6-1.
Best PlayersóGumeracha: N. Semmler (best on ground), I. Sandercock, K. Carter, I. Jamieson, D. Bell, B. Hanna. Lobethal: T. Graeber, E. Mason, G. Dearman, L. Watkins, A. Warner, R. Schapel.
GoalkickersóGumeracha: I. Jamieson 2, G. Tucker 2, B. Hanna, G. Cornish, N. Sinkinson, B. Harvey. Lobethal: T. Graeber 2, A. Warner, J. Barnes, K. Schubert, E. Mason.
SECOND SEMI. PREVIEW. There is an air about a Lobethal-Gumeracha clash which pervades the TV football world that no other match can incur. When such an engagement occurs during the major round, spectators are assured of a grim struggle which creates a sense of suspense not lifted until the last kick is taken. Once again these two teams will meet on the Birdwood oval next Saturday for the right to contest the grand final. He would be bold who would confidently predict the outcome of Saturday's match. Gumeracha has twice been defeated by Lobethal this season but in each instance the winning margin did not suggest any definite superiority of Lobethal, e.g., seven and six points respectively.
However, the fact that they have won these two matches, and their unbeaten record for the season, gives Lobethal a psychological advantage. Against this can be reckoned the fact that Lobethal has not played under match conditions for three weeks, having drawn a bye in the last minor round series. One thing which can be taken for granted, the game will be played at a terrific pace throughout. Both sides are equipped with more than a fair sprinkling of high marking exponents, but Lobethal may have the edge in this sphere. Gumeracha's play on short-passing style which can be devastatingly effective if not checked will be opposed to a long kicking game of Lobethal. Highlights of the match will be the duels between Lobethal's star centre half forward, B. Zilm, and his opposing half back, presumably R. Fuller, and the high-flying centreman R. Karutz, of Lobethal, against K. Hanna, clever pivot and leader of Gumeracha. Perhaps the fate of the game will depend on how Lobethal's defence, always a solid one, can cope with Gumeracha's goal-getting specialist, K. Sandercock, who is in good form at present. Both sides will be led by astute captains, each of whom are keen students of the game. Lobethal is selected to win but the vagaries of football fortunes make the choice a difficult one, especially when two teams are so evenly matched. Umpire O.W. Buttery will be in charge of the game.
Mt Pleasant is chosen to defeat Mt Torrens in the 'B' grade curtain-raiser semifinal. The latter team are capable of springing a surprise on their rivals but Mt Pleasant\ has twice defeated the redlegs this season in the three games played, and at full strength should do so again. The umpire will be L. Bugg. [21/8/1952 6c-f.]

GUMERACHA HOSPITAL BALL. The Gumeracha Town Hall was most effectively decorated for the Blue Lagoon Hospital Ball. Palm leaves were a feature of the decorations.
Much of the credit for the success of the ball was due to the President, Mrs Frank Dohnt and Secretary Miss A. Verrall and members of the Hospital Ball Committee.
A very beautiful standard lamp was donated by the CIC for a competition and was won by Mr Ian Sandercock.
Mr J.T. Grosvenor, on behalf of the Hospital Board, moved a vote of thanks to the CIC and the organisers of the function.
Mr L. Clutterbuck was asked to respond.
Eddie Castle's Orchestra supplied the music and the MC for dancing.
A beautiful supper was served in the supper room, where many willing workers had spent some time in preparations for this outstanding evening. Approximately £150 was raised. [21/7/1954 2f.]

TORRENS VALLEY TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION. Major Round Commences..
"A" Grade 1st Semi-Final, Balhannah defeated Gumeracha. Gents Singles: L. Martin 21-21 v. P. Sandercock 19-11, A. Vaisnys 21-21 v. J. Bell 11-16, R. Pfeiffer 21-21 v. A. Bleeze 9-15, B. Abraham 21-21 v. I. Sandercock 13-13, W. Mattingly 21-21 v. K. Hanna 12-13, R. Prosser 8-21-21 v. B. Hynes 21-13-18, G. Pfeiffer 21-21 v. G. Tucker 14-15, K. Spoehr 21-21 v. M. Chambers 14-13.
Ladies Singles: Mrs L. Martin 11-18 v. E. Pritchard 21-21, Mrs J. Spoehr 12-21-11 v. B. Stephens 21-14-21, Mrs W. Saxon 15-23-11 v. L. Bell 21-21-21, Miss B. Paul 21-21 v. M. Clark 14-16, Miss B. Mellanby 14-23-21 v. I. Sandercock 21-21-18, Mrs R. Pfeiffer 21-10-11 v. J. Bleeze 13-21-21.
Gents Doubles: Martin and Pfeiffer 31 v. P. Sandercock and A. Bleeze 16, Vaisnys and Mattingly 31 v. J. Bell and I. Sandercock 23, Abraham and Spoehr 28 v. K. Hanna and B. Hynes 31, Pfeiffer and Prosser 31 v. M. Chambers and G. Tucker 25.
Ladies Doubles: Martin and Saxon (forfeit) v. E. Pritchard and B. Stephens 31, Spoehr and Paul 31 v. M. Clark and L. Bell 18, Mellanby and Pfeiffer 24 v. J. Bleeze and I. Sandercock 31. 14 rubbers 27 games to 7 rubbers 13 games.
[22/8/1956 8d.]

TOURNAMENT BALL AT GUMERACHA. A well attended ball was held in the Gumeracha hall on Friday in aid of the Tennis Club. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Mr and Mrs Crooks, of Kersbrook and the Spot dance was won by Miss Athalie Cornish and partner. The Streamer Dance made a very colourful show and was won by Mr and Mrs K. Verrall.
The hall was beautifully decorated and Dienelt's Orchestra supplied the music. During the evening the Vice-President, Mr Geoff Sinkinson presented the trophies to the winners of the Annual Tournament held on the holiday week-end. Mr Trevor Zilm won the Men's Championship Singles defeating Brendon Osborne 9-2 and he also won the Handicap Singles defeating Ivan Przygoda 6-2. The Ladies' Championship Singles were won by Mrs Betty Stephens defeating Athalie Cornish 4-6, 6-2, 6-4. Athalie defeated Mrs Kevin Bleeze in the Handicap Singles 6-2. The Ladies' Open Doubles were won by Mrs Betty Stephens and Mrs Ray Fuller defeating Mrs Joan Verrall and Mrs Neil Sinkinson 6-4. The Men's Open Doubles were won by Trevor Zilm and Keith Schapel defeating Brendon Osborne and Reg Dean 9-3. The Ladies' B Grade Doubles were won by Misses Valda Edwards and Josie Bleeze defeating Margaret Ellershaw and Raelene Crooks 6-3. The Men's B Grade Doubles were won by Mr Ken Cooper and Mr R.C. Stephens defeating Mr Ross and Mr Eich 6-3. The Mixed Doubles were won by Mrs Betty Stephens and Trevor Zilm defeating Miss Gen. Seager and Ian Sandercock 6-0. [6/2/1957 8b.]

TABLE TENNIS ANNUAL MEETING. Gumeracha's Table Tennis Club held their annual general meeting at which it was decided to again join the Torrens Valley Association and to have one A grade team. Office bearers for the season are: President, A.T. Bleeze; secretary, J.C. Bleeze; patron, L.A. Clutterbuck; delegates, J.C. Bleeze and Ian Sandercock. A discussion took place concerning the tables which are being repaired for the forthcoming season. [19/3/1958 2c.]

GUMERACHA TENNIS TITLE TO TOP LOBETHAL PLAYER. Top Lobethal tennis player, 26-year-old Trevor Zilm, recently won the final of the Gumeracha tennis tournament when he defeated Birdwood No. 1 player, Ross Fleet, 6-2, 6-4.
In the doubles championship, Trevor paired with Charleston player Don Newman to defeat R. Fleet and Reg Deane, 6-5, 6-2.
In the handicap singles D. Newman defeated T. Zilm 6-4.
In the handicap doubles Zilm and Newman were again successful, winning 9-5 over Ian Sandercock and I. Fulstone.
In the mixed doubles, Fleet was successful when he paired with Mrs B. Klose, also of Birdwood, to defeat Val Ross and Miss M. Osborne, of Kersbrook, 8-6.
In the ladies' event, two Gumeracha players met in the final, which was won by Mrs B. Stevens from Mrs R. Fuller, 6-4, 6-3.
The mother-daughter team won the ladies' doubles. They were Mrs Cornish and Miss A. Cornish, who defeated Mrs R. Fuller and Mrs G. Bleeze, 10-8. [22/2/1961 6f.]

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