State Golf Champion Crowned in Fremantle Final
Mrs. W. Secombe of Bridge Town defeated Mrs. F. McQualter of Mt. Lawley to win the West Australian women’s championship at Royal Fremantle over 36 holes. Secombe also won the State foursomes and was runner-up in the country championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Secombe
Bridgetown
F. McQualter
Mt. Lawley
Royal Fremantle Golf Links
Mae Qualter
Perth
Secombe
Evans
Dillimore
V. A. Doust
G. Hester
P. Warburton
R. Hester
Salvair
Bridgetown hosts weekend sports including finals and golf opens
South West Carnival features football, Bridgetown Ladies Open golf, and Mens Trophy DP. Basketball finals list Bridgetown No. 1 against Pemberton No. 1 with B Grade State School versus Bridgetown No. 2. No hockey or shooting events scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Parcels at the Station for Several Local People
Goods for E. W. Taylor L. Woodhead H. Nesbitt W. A. Lodge M. Marstan P. E. have remained on hand at Bridgetown goods sheds for more than a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
E. W. Taylor
L. Woodhead
H. Nesbitt
W. A. Lodge
M. Marstan
P. E
Bond Holders Meet To Approve Land Sale For Fire Station
The Advancement Policy Pool will hold a bond holders meeting on October 16 to approve selling a Memorial Park land block for a Bridgetown fire station. The Fire Brigade Board applied for the land at an estimated £100, with a future valuation planned. Some bond holders have left the district or WA, possibly donating bonds back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Park
Fire Brigade Board
Bridgetown
R. Urquhart
Western Australia
Death of Alexander Linto in Bridgetown
Bridgetown residents mourn the death of Alexander Linto of Phillip Street after an operation at Royal Perth Hospital last Monday. He was a well known figure and his funeral was held the previous Wednesday. His wife and family receive deep sympathy from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Alexander Linto
Phillip Street
Royal Perth Hospital
Linto
Perth
Trichter, Jr
Peter Offer
Roy Douwst
Stan
Mr. Linto
Bridgetown Farmer Buys 800 Merino Wethers
Krouth Mort and Mr Hester report buying 800 Merino wethers from the Chittering district at up to £10 10s per head. The purchase was brokered by Messrs Golds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krouth Mort
Hester
Messrs Golds
Chittering
Two Land Sales Set for Boyup Brook Saleyards
Two properties near Boyup Brook are set for sale by Elder Smith and Co. on Monday October 2. E A Campbell offers 790 acres six miles east of Boyup Brook with a river frontage. C R and M C Doust offer 360 acres two miles west of town. A September 29 dispersal sale of R B Davies’ former holdings will occur after transfer to the Land Settlement Board, and on September 28 fittings and stock are to be sold at Mrs Forth's Bridgetown shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyup Brook
E. A. Campbell
Messrs. C. R
M. C. Doust
Lee Steere
R. B. Davies
Land Settlement Board
Nelsons Carnival Prospects Face Warren at Capel
Nelson prepares for a tough Capel test against Warren in the 1950 South West carnival. Despite a mixed record this year with wins over Donnybrook and losses to Busselton, Warren, and Claremont league, Nelson fields 28 players averaging 24 years and 5 ft 10 in with strength across the center and a capable back line led by Jim Archer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capel
Nelson
Warren
Donnybrook
Busselton
Bridgetown
Manjimup
Claremont
Collie
A. Allsop
FR. Brooks
C. Keyser
J. Glennie
No Driver's License Fined After Bridgetown Accident
Henry Owen Moore of Bridgetown was found to lack a current driver's license following an August 5 accident. He was fined £1 with 4 costs by acting R M R P Rodriguez in Bridgetown Police Court, prosecuted by Sergeant J Nicholls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Owen Moore
Bridgetown
R. P. Rodriguez
R.M
J. Nicholls
Bridgetown Show poised to set record in 62nd event
Governor Sir James Mitchell to open the Bridgetown Agricultural Society show on Friday November 10 at 2 30 pm. The 62nd show promises record prize money, classes and variety with more cattle pens and several new exhibitors. Earthworks at the show ground lag due to wet conditions but catering will be handled by Bunbury staff. Parking, side show sites and trade exhibit terrace have been improved over last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir James Mitchell
Bridgetown Agricultural Society
W. S. Bagshaw
Bunbury
Log Trucks Damage Roads In Western Shire
Greenbushes and Balingup road boards receive complaints from ratepayers over road damage caused by timber trucks. Barrufi Pres has agreed to refund grading costs on Fuchanans River Road in Balingup. Other affected sites include Mr Broomfield's road formation and the Three Hills culvert damaged at Three's hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbushes
Balingup
Messrs. Barrufi Pres
Fuchanans River
Broomfield
Population Fluctuations in Balingup Tobacco Ration Case
Officials traced population changes in Balingup over 15 years affecting tobacco allocations. Secretary R. Darling found early figures inflated. a 1940 local survey put population near 967, with 1945 census at 1147. Despite lower base numbers since 1939, no tobacco ration rise appeared likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balinup
R. Darling
G. Happ
Happ
Darling
Mr. Darling
Have Your Own Letter Paper
The note advertises personalized letter paper at a small premium, emphasizing a stamp of individuality and a nicer finish than standard sheets. It suggests readers invest in custom stationery to reflect personal style.
Jubilee Celebrations Discussed by WA Tourism Chief
Mr R A W Millar head of the Western Australian Tourist and Publicity Bureau outlined Jubilee year plans for selected country centres in 195, noting Bunbury Collie Busselton and Bridgetown as South West towns while Manjimup hosts swimming championships. Bridge town would be the centre with surrounding towns invited. Millar proposed club shows art exhibitions industrial displays and repertory sports with committees to be formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. AW. Millar
Western Australian Tourist and Publicity Bureau
Lesser Hall
Bunbury
Collie
Busselton
Bridgetown
Famous Australian Author Jon Ideiess Visits Bridge Town
Famous Australian author Jon Ideiess, whose books have earned global fame, will visit Bridge Town toward the end of the month. The appearance aims to promote new works and engage with readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon L. Ideiess
Mr. Idriesa
Bridgetown
Obituary notices for H Bond and D Bell
Friends of H Bond mourn his death on Sunday after years in Balingup and later Bunbury where death occurred. Mrs Dillon Pell widow of FJD Nelson of Wandine died in Bridgetown hospital after long illness and will be embalmed and sent to Sydney for interment with her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bond
Bond
Balingup
Bunbury
D. Bell
Dillon Pell
F. JD. Nelson
Wandine
Bridgetown Hospital
Bell
Sydney
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Reatelta
MR. V. Linto
Nelson’s Carnival Prospects
Reatella
D. Maxwell
P. Emery
W. Bennett
Vo Luff
S. Casselton
J. Armstrong
Fo Julneon
EB. Sweet
EB. Clarson
J. Limule
Bex
Commonwealth
K. Conway
Teralba Road
Adamstown
N.S.W
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