Trotting Meeting in Bridgetown Shows Bright Crowds and Big Payouts
A Bridgetown trotting meet drew strong attendance and record tote payouts. Brow Lady won the Harvey Handicap in a fast finish, with Mint Maid, Royal Stamp, and Wee Broad prominent in multiple events. Royal Stamp dominated the Manjimup Handicap and led late in the Bridgetown Handicap, while Bronco and Fairy's Hope chased closely in several races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minton Mill
Ray Nelson
Tre Tall
Minton Maid
Mintess
Bronuo
Miss Siete
Fairy’ Hope
Royal Stamp
Hastie Nelson
Pairfeld
Lad
Pare
Can
Hilton Magista
Beron Mayista
Wee Broad
Pairy
Broad Lady
Run Park
Pat Elina
Gabeltt
Gabelit
Hilton Mavista
Phow
Baron Mavista
G. Mapedun
Maraden
Bridgetown bulk store fire destroys building and truck
November 22 fire at J A Kirby’s Bridgetown premises destroyed a four room shed and garage, with a delivery truck lost. An employee described smelling fuel and lighting a cigarette butt that sparked the blaze, with Hardie saying a kerosene container started the fire. Firefighters stopped spread. multiple witnesses, including Bert Topper, described intense flames and the truck’s destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gre
J. A. Kirby
Bridgetown
R. C. Williams
Bridge
Williams
David Howell
Marie
J A. Kirby
Storckeeper
Danabrough
Gregory
Hardie
Welconn
Senet
Murvis
Bridge Town
Thalred
Bert Topper
Ae Oon
Broad Lady and Amazement Shine in Harvey Handicap
In a muddled race report the Harvey Handicap features Broad Lady ridden by Cowan's, Amazement with Bailey, Prince Glaredo with Jones, and Othorns Pat Elmor with Waters. Bettiig and Toto appear among odds and placings, with Scarred notes on post positions and final margins described as two yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
BR Cowan's
Cowen
Bhd Amazement
W. F
Bailey
Prince Glaredo
W.F. Jon
Jones
Pat Elmor
Waters
Hastie Nelson
Postar
Hilton Muvistu
Doust
Gabolit
Yarda
Bettiig
Toto
Concerted Action Urged Over Petrol Tax and Oil Fire Incident
Local mayor urges all Australian authorities to deputize to the Prime Minister over the petrol tax, arguing 8d of a gallon should fund road upkeep. A fire at Kirby’s bulk store began from a lighted match causing oil and sawdust to ignite, with workers scrambling to rescue others and prevent further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Bunbury
Payne
Buin Randy
Joes
Motor Cyclist Injured In Fall At Greenbushes
Motor cyclist Mr Frant Neville sustained a fracture of the right foot and shock after a fall near Greenbushes. He was admitted to Beugetown Hospital where he received attention before being moved for further care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frant Neville
Greenbushes
Beugetown
Frank
W Slacor
Church Notes Sunday Service Announcements
Sunday January 10 service notes from Bridgetown with brief church notices and items for the Methodist congregation including a Bar Gottie gospel mention and editor N. Inxvod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayg
Bridigetown
Cditor N. Inxvod
Fruit Crop Copresession in Local Orchard
The article notes seasonal conditions and increased labor improving fruit quality. Mr Morlhy cites better orchard work and spraying as key factors behind improved thrippler and prays quality, likening it to the best in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atie Citriet Hartioult
Advi
Teaferh
Morlihy
Bees Endanger Bulldozer Driver In Orchard Incident
A bulldozer operator, Mr Morgan, was harassed by a hive after knocking over a tree on Mr RW Scott’s property at Wingrup. Bees swarmed his hands, face, and body, delaying work for a day before he finally escaped the swarm and suffered multiple stings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Morgan
RW. Scott
Winrngup
Containel & Bee Hive
Dr. Morgan
Young Girl Injured At Bridgetown Bakery Incident
A girl from Manjimup aged about 12 attempted to climb the counter at Mr Lal's bakery in Hamptons Street Bridgetown to open the door. She slipped struck a display and sustained a cut on the back requiring hospital admission. She was later allowed to leave and is staying with her aunt in Bridgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Phillis Wie
Manjimup
Mr Lal
Hamptons Street
Bridgetown
Focal Hospital
Ff, Eb, Bloch Yaden
Death of Donald Maxwell Ferguson in South West district
Donald Maxwell Ferguson aged 48 collapsed from a stroke while walking on a Saturday. He died Monday evening after hospital treatment. He lived in Bridgetown Greenbushes Balingup and Donnybrook and married Aileen Armstrong in Greenbushes. He served in World War I and later farmed in Western Australia. He leaves a widow and four children, including Lindy Ferguson. His body was taken to Perth for interment at Kurrkatte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dom Ferguson
Owen
Ferguson
Forcq
Mom Foneuson
Mt. Lawley
Drouwe
Armstrong
Perth
Kurakatte
Donald Maxwell Forfruson
Bridgetown
Greenbusher
Balingup
Donnyhyaok
Aileen Armstrong
Greenbushns
Ilaves
Lindy Ferguson
Jucpan
Faening
Comu
National Service Offie
Ferguson triumphs by 26 runs in Kirup match
In a tightly contested fixture Kirup bowls side Ferguson out for 181 while Hedley and Fowler led 2nd innings bowling. Ferguson clinches victory by 26 runs as Mardie and Bolton top scores for Kirup in a game marked by steady bowling and sharp fielding.
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Widereliematon Soby
Innliens Ty Mc
Donald
Gunmingham & 4
Haeistry
G. McGuire
Roa
Watdinghern
Simurion
T. Cunninghim
Ray
Seoulor
Bi Be
U. McDonald
Tyo
Ryall
Bo. R. Price
Ferguson
M. Tanto
Kirup
R. Bolton
A. Haley
R. Prier
A. Hardie
Cunningham
Va. Hedley
EB Hal
H Wi Fowles
J. McDonald
A. Medley
Boal
Tow
A. Iardtie
Scowler
W. Fowler
Tom Ta. Hane
A. Hedley
B. McDonald
Wardle
Toda
Vundeles
Mardie
Ft. Gardner
Trout Appeal Receives Donations for Blackwood River Stocking
The appeal to stock the Blackwood River with brett shows contributions from Mr. W Weeton 100 Mr. Peter Warburton 290 Mr. H Christie 100 and others bringing the total to 605 pounds 11 shillings 6 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brett
W. Weeton
Peter Warburton
H. Christie
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Stakon Dem
Mint Maid
Bronco
FATRY
Mintos
Nolin
Goverley
Onton
Tyda
Donny Brook
Scratel
Marsden
Sory
Fortunate Lad
W. P. Caverley
Caverley
Wilton Mavista
Hownt
Hague Nelson Voieut
Patser
Weatherwin
Rattray
Trish Heather
O'Sullivan
Sun Fairheld
An Thor
Moyda
Prince Clarede
Toyds
Svour
Tote
Ron Mavista
L. Walton
Ova
H Broad
R. G. Tuthill
Tuthill
Boyds, Bhd
Dolly Bilton
Cooper's
Cooper
Sor
Marshworth Lad
Boydn
Winnwe
Ellie
Tothill
Dha
Baron Avista
Dh. Walton
Walton
Co-Han
Atvee
Rushworth Lad
J. Poster
Foster
Alyds
Liam
Rtas Sa. Ae
Darel Gregory
Kirby
All Stars
de Wan
Withosn
Feuch
Wither
Connell
David Handle
Kirby's
Wilmer
Willian
David Howell Haedie
Rawls
Main Roads Department
Peneral
Ie Prine
Muriel Pst Geum Association
Araksament
GLASS
Don Ferguson
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