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Newspaper

Blackwood Times

Location

Blackwood, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 08, 1950

Page

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Warriors Reach A Grade Grand Final in Narrow Pull

In the A grade final the Warriors built a 28 point lead over Nannup by three quarters with accurate kicking. Nannup closed to within 14 in a late fight while Keyser of Nannup and Prastidis of Warriors shared fairest and best honors. Warriors will face Central in the A grand final and Royup Brook in the B final on September 17. Captain Rowe led the Neannup side with an effective display and strong forward play.

Warriors Nannup C. Keyser J. Prastidis Centrals Royup Brook

Warriors Take Lead In Sluggish Nannup Clash

Warriors capitalized in the first change over as Nannup faltered in the second quarter with seven straight points and no majors. Charlie Keyser dominated the centre for Nannup while Red Warner pushed forward, but cleaner finishing by Warriors backs Maurie Glancy Les Hornby Harold McRae and Freddie Faithfull kept the ball out of danger and cleared repeatedly.

Warriors Nannup Charlie Keyser Red Warner Maurie Glancy Les Hornby Harold McRae Freddie Faithfull Ron Howes

Warriors Take Early Lead In Nannup Match

Systematic play by the Warriors gives them early initiative in the first quarter. Les Guy and Sandy McArthur help drive from the centre while Jim Prastidis creates goal opportunities for Neil McKennay. Buck Nielsen and Leo Spitz anchor defense with strong kicking. Nannup relies on long kicking and struggles to match the pace.

Warriors Nannup Les Guy Sandy McArthur Jim Prastidis Neil McKennay Buck Nielsen Leo Spitz

Warriors Rally As MacArthur And McKennay Net Early

It was a low scoring hack game with the ball moving end to end. Sandy MacArthur weaved through the defense to score the opening goals for the Warriors, followed by Neil McKennay finding the net.

Sandy MacArthur Warriors Neil McKennay

Spitz Prominent in Nannup’s Last Line Defence

L Spitz of Nannup stood out in the match as he positioned in the last line of defence. His long clearing kicks often placed his side on the offensive and kept pressure on the opposition throughout the game.

M. Glancy Warriors Maurie L. Spitz Nannup Leo

Warriors and Nannup Clash Ends With 23 Point Gap

Warriors pressured through the center and found goals as Jim Pras tidis and Keith Rankine coordinated plays with Roy Rankine aiding many moves. Nannup relied on Red Warner on the wing, but Warriors finished stronger with superior finishing and a 23 point halftime deficit turning into the final margin.

Warriors and Nannup Battle in Rugged Centre Match

Keith Butler led the Warriors at centre as Nannup pressed in the final term to narrow a 28 point gap. Ron Howes scored for Nannup with multiple goals while Neil McKennay and Sandy MacArthur added for the Warriors, but the Warriors held on as Nannup's late rally fell short.

M. Armstrong Buck Nielsen Faithfull Robbie Armstrong Don Walton Ron Howes Nannup Warriors Wood Charlie Keyser Red Warner Jeff Campbell Chris Howe Nanwip Neil McKennay Werbie Nye Bob Armstrong Sandy MacArthur Allen Guthridge L. Kearney

Government Purchases Donnybrook Factory Reopens Under Local Control

Donnybrook residents welcome a government plan to acquire the factory assets and lease or sell them to a local company. After two years of effort by a local committee and district intermediary Mr Hearman M.L.A., state takeover enables re opening on a local basis with prospects similar to the Boyup Brook flax mill.

Donnybrook Watts Boyup Brook J. Hearman

Rovers Football Trophies Awarded at Club Meeting

Rovers issued fairest and best trophies to Les O Neil and other awards to players including George Giblett Fred Reynolds Colin Hilphick Jim Taylor Jim Archer Allen Swenson and Jack Connolly. B grade honors went to Warriors Nannup with Brian Walsh and others noted. Final score 78 to 64.

Rovers Les O'Neil George Giblett Fred Reynolds Colin Hilphick Jim Taylor Jim Archer Allen Swenson Sian Mery Fairent Jack Connolly Fuireat Warriors Nannup Brian Walsh Fae Maye Teat Enthusi Sane Viarest Udity Sei Pence

Goal Kickers Warriors and Nannup Rosters

In a regional match the Warriors scorers were A. MacArthur four goals N. McKennay two J. Prastidis two and A. Armstrong with one D. Walton H. Nye and R. Rankine. For Nannup R. Howes five goals A. Guthridge two and L. Kearney added one.

A. MacArthur N. McKennay J. Prastidis Armstrong D. Walton H. Nye R. Rankine Nannup R. Howes A. Guthridge L. Kearney

Best Players List Highlights Local Match

The roster names R Armstrong L Guy J Pras tidis F Faithfull M Glaney and others including Hornby Nannup CC Keyser best of 26 W Warner R Nielsen A Kearney L Spitz R Howes and C Rowe, noting standout performers in the recent game score.

Warriors A. MacArthur R. Armstrong L. Guy J. Prastidis F. Faithfull M. Glaney Hornby Nannup CC. Keyser W. Warner R. Nielsen A. Kearney L. Spitz R. Howes C. Rowe

Parcels On Hand At Bridgetown Goods Sheds

Parcels for R. Brooks C. Armstrong F Forrester M. W. Scott A. G. Lynam have been on hand at Bridgetown goods sheds for one week or more where parcels are awaiting pickup or delivery.

Bridgetown R. . Brooks C. Armstrong F. Forrest M. W. Scott A. G. Lynam

Beard wins weekly spoon at over 300 and 600 yards

R Beard captured the spoon in the weekly shoot, establishing a one point lead in the steregate scores for the Bernie Huberg trophy. The event covered stages at 300 and 600 yards with detailed scores for each shooter and a forecast for next Sunday's 500 and 600 yard end stage.

R. Beard K. Shepheard J. Gray F. Tate D. Billington M. Wilkins J. Chevis M. Baker

Blackwood Times Sold Out Again Fourth Week

Blackwood district readers are urged to place orders as copies of the Blackwood Times sell out for the fourth consecutive week. Residents are asked to send items of interest to correspondents Royup Brook W Drown Ralingup A Sieber Greenbushes Williams Nannup S Whitaker Kirup Mullalyup Palmer and to contact local agents Mrs Hall Nannup Miss Neville Greenbushes or Mr W Bainbridge Royup Brook for printing or advertising.

Blackwood Times Blackwood Royup Brook Ralingup A. Sieber Greenbushes Williams Nannup S. Whitaker Kirup Mullalyup Palmer Hall Miss Neville W. Bainbridge

CWA Birthday Celebration Draws Branches to Bendigo Hall

Wet weather did not dampen a birthday gathering as CWA members from Pemberton Manjimup Donnybrook Collie and other centres joined Bridge Town in Lesser Hall. State president Mrs Foxton was guest of honour in her first big function since election. A full report will appear next week.

C.w.aa Pemberton Manjimup Donnybrook Collie Bridgetown Foxton

Missing Tin Ore From Greenbushes Shed Worth 800

Almost a ton of tin ore valued at about £ 800 disappeared from the Spring Valley Tin Company shed at Greenbushes. J. Congden found one bag with sand under ore while 18 of 41 bags showed tampering. A forced door is suspected as the entry method. Detective Set Lamb of the C I B Perth and Constable Baskerville of Greenbushes are investigating.

Spring Valley Tin Company Greenbushes J. Congden Set. Lamb C.I.B Perth A. Baskerville

Bridgetown Sub-Unit Prepares Fortnight C M F Camp

The Bridgetown 24 member C M F sub unit of the 11 44th battalion will attend a two week camp at Northampton with an extensive programme. Corporal Butler promises a non boring experience featuring R A A F strafing demonstrations weapon training and the South African and Imperial Veterans Association trophy race.

Bridgetown 11/44th C.M.F Northam Butler R.A.A.F Kalgoorlie B. Company Cyl R. W. Halton L/Cpl RK. A. Dixon Pres. W. A. Eastcott E. Foale J. Falconer H. J. Green Bunbury Busselton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Co. Rowe Neannup Chris Nntes Cal Sandy Keith Rankine Roy Rankine Bill Woods Charlie Doe K. Butler Keith C.W.A C.M.F. Camp Bex R. Jamieson Cement Mills Gore Queensland Ream
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