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Newspaper

Blackwood Times

Location

Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 21, 1952

Page

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Western Glory Wins The McDermid Mile

Western Glory wins the McDermid Mile after a drifting early contention. Mountain Chief led early, with Lede and Kanowas close behind before Western Glory surged clear in the straight to win easily. Credare and Raintid Molly Reilly battled for second as others faded. Lady Indermyth suffered a rough trip amid a chaotic stretch.

England Lady Indermyth Sawn Iisietams Western Lede Kanowas Bhanto Lhé Straduht Mountain Chief Riddeg Sasiowna Cory Clory Behoiete Traine Jordan Melchy Englind

Protest Dismissed in Second Race by Stewards

Officials dismissed a protest after observers noted field bunching and possible interference among horses. Jim R Crocos sat in on the inquiry as the judge declared Worcs Para the winner in a race marked by disputed actions and celebrations.

Camelah Retains Good Form in Bunbury Cup Prelude

Camelah, a ten-year-old mare, maintains top form after a strong preview win in the Roberta Handicap. Adeline showed early speed but faded, while Camelah and Bon of the Nile battled down the stretch with Son of the Nile close behind and Boish narrowly beaten by a length.

Mure Te Pearson Abe Worm Camelali Bon Nile Abe Geldon Umn Boish

Barrier Fails in Maiden Race Leads to Confusion

A maiden race sparked confusion as a barrier malfunction disrupted the field. Officials investigated the error, with horses and jockeys uninjured and the event restarting under standard procedure.

Flood of Money For Ennad

A fragmentary report notes Ennad in a race at Mt Mlinbury where a surge in betting money preceded a win after a difficult barrier section. The text is garbled but mentions a description of the horse’s performance and odds quoted at 39/1 and 4/1 with references to other horses and a referee-like official.

Ennad Mlinbury Phe My Wat

Double To E Treffone Triumph In Tight Race

In a crowded event, Eric Treffone snatched a narrow victory. Odds favored Fine Money at 2/2, with betting wide including 6/1 on Surprise winner and other names noted in the colorful report. The page blends race results, odds, and betting chatter from the district meet.

Eric Treffone

Camping Ground Improvements at Bridgetown Road Board

The Bridgetown Road Board discussed camping ground upgrades for next year. Proposals included installing sep te systems and adding showers, but revenue viability was questioned. A travelling inspector for the main road was opposed if cost exceeded 50 pounds, and scope of work remained debated among members.

Bridgetown Paula G. Jones Anteh Embel Smith Mwe Greenbush— Oy Road Board

Football season opens on April 20

Local club meeting elects officers for the forthcoming year and sets the schedule for the season. President J F Smith secretary J Fisher treasurer Nesbit, adviser Armstrong and others are named. Umpire applications invited and road works discussed for Bridgetown ground. Matches list includes Greembuahes Bayup Brook Warriors and Nannup with several fixtures across April May and early June.

Mewsra W. Walton B. Herbert Nesbit B. David Diaputes Messrs J. &. Aumatrong W. Doust Pene Bridgetown Boyup Brook A. Moore A. Moore and Mr J. Brown Mannug Nannup Merars Tddy Webby Sperptary Jfor Greembuahes Boy Warriors Bulmpup Staverdt Rogers Oren Brook Rom Altri Rennug

Club Elects Officers At Rovers Football Club Meeting

Officers were elected at the Rovers Football Club annual meeting held Thursday evening. Names listed include president R. Meyn, patron H. J. Smith, secretary W. Owens, treasurer Totton, and various vice presidents, committee members, and delegates.

le Oneil J. Moya J. Araher F. Bday W. Lewis J Cox A “Wah P. Franklin W. Blatchiey

Easter Meeting Cancelled by Mundertown Trotting Club

A special meeting of the Mundertown Trotting Club was held Tuesday evening. Members voted to proceed with plans for the April 12 meeting despite the Easter scheduling.

Mundertown

Parcels At The Station Adopts Bridgetown Listing

A station area parcel collection lists names including Hayward Dalmore Evite Po Whittel Thom White J A Doust and MJ Ap arraat, indicating a local ads collection tied to Bridgetown station goods and services. The fragmentary text names several individuals linked to the advert.

Bridgetown Hayward Dalmore Evite Po Whittel

Subway Plan for Bridgetown Sparks City Debate

A proposed Bridgetown subway would connect Ih mie district with the town, easing access and reducing bus traffic. Officials say the plan would open a five acre central block and provide water routes for schools and buses, while linking Paterson and Wesfarmers streets.

Hod Binlay Steereslivet Bunburyateret Paterson Wesfarmers Giving & Water

Sweepstake Shoot At Nannup Attendance and winners

The Nannup sweepstake shoot drew 32 riflemen from Ballagup Bridgetown Jarrahwood and Manjimup clubs plus shooters from Nannup. The standard of shooting was fair with cool conditions. Principal winner BH Sherwood Manjimup 32 points. shoot-offs and count-backs decided places. Winners at 800 yards were A Pollock Nannup first Green Nannup second and A Bickerton Jarrabgood third. Memorial notes mention road work and street alignment discussions with Forrest-ate, while a future shoot at Bride town is planned with team events and individual bets.

Nannup Ballagup Bridgetown Jarrahwood Manfu Ae Fra Clibs Nansup J. Gray W. A. Doust Bowre Railway GT Maares Forrest-atrret SAN Ualitn Og Steere- Rahwood Wits Crassin Thom Bridetown Caves Nonyda

Board debates town funds and vehicle repairs in 1963

The minutes describe a discussion led by Mr Wheatley on town money for 1063 and a plan to overhaul vehicles. Members debated responsibility for costly repairs, including a £12 bill for Maple Tint Sun, with fireman A J Tate noting an agreed overhaul and driver reporting a joky but ongoing issue.

LWO GF Wheatley Whiewtley Bik Mi Jan Vislars Sim A J. Tate Ube Syucle

Big Celebrations Bring Large Prize in Yearly Event

An incomplete report notes a major celebration this year with a top prize of 1,000 pounds or more. Several participants are expected to attend as organizers promote a festive gathering with substantial monetary awards.

Confiscated Guns to Be Returned to Owners

The article states that ten confiscated guns will be returned to their owners without prior permission from the department, per Mr. John Moarmin SELLA. Owners must apply at Bunbury police station. the guns are described as in good condition per the Master’s instructions.

ANE Unity Subway Ihmie Distriet Btewrestrer Shiu Atlhis Lo Une John Moarmin Tuys Bunbury Hears

East Seeks Guidance in Use of Lime

A Times on March supplement reprints a report by the foyil commission on lime use with superphosphate. Manager T D Blevens of Vickie Auri aibaras asks for about ten copies for distribution and notes the report would aid agricultural efforts in the state. Copies were sent.

EAST Times Foyil Dirlet T. DD. Blevens Vickie Auri~ Aibaras Inne. Ltd Mel Oitne Hon Armrest

Also Mentioned on This Page

Western Glory McDermid Kanowna Bunbury Crofting Club A. Donaldsom Minage Wall Ted Credare Raintidry Molly Reilly Flaay Warwinton Mari Dennen J. F. Ke Royal Williem Bay Lda Safa Laud Ak All Lode Serki Willian Shwanewpehith Alandicat Walesa J. Moa Tamsuln Camelah E. Treffone Panku Tony Annat Ponto Rio rommmaNo Yodal Om Eaid T Smith Nelson Football Association Wasties Teaver Bulgar Bayup Um Sreenbusiast Grenabuahew Rovers Balinewst Swabup Bayup Bayup Brook Balingup Greeny Watrelory CLUB BH. Sherwood Monjimup Wilk Sei A. Pollock Green Bickerton Jarrabgood H. Sherwood Manjimup D. Aaris Naninup Fale Brideevown Agererate Wale Henlalion Bath Widey Mir Lille
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