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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1949
Page
8
Tennis club championships began with Mrs R Phillips likely to meet Mrs FE Hargrave in the women's final and a keen race for the new men’s singles title. Handicap events include men's and women's singles and doubles with numerous match results listed from last week.
Classified ad seeks central umpires for the Nelson Football Association for the 1949 season. Apply to secretary Bon Fisher at Bridge Town by Friday April 22 1949. Fees set at A Grade £3 3s per match and B Grade £1 1s per match. The Road Districts Act 1919-42 Section 71 3.
Nannup Road Board publishes names of candidates for South Ward election. Stanley Edmund Ford storekeeper and Louis Happ storekeeper, both of Nannup, are nominated. Polling day is April 2, 1949, at the Board Room Nanup Road Board Office. Returning Officer Co. Gilbert certifies polling place.
Mr. Tom Clover has been appointed agent for Prevost and Co. Pty. Ltd. for the Bridgetown district. The company exports wool hides sheep skins kangaroo skins and related goods. Those wishing to do business with the firm are invited to contact Mr. Clover for prompt attention and quick returns.
Town Hall work draws praise as residents note visitors from Perth and Bunbury. Social items mention Miss Lorna Murray Miss Esme Wass and Miss K Perry guests of local hosts while Mr Alan Kirk plans a Perth trip. Community notes cover rehearsals, transfers, sports chatter and upcoming dances.
Two bush fire related crashes injure and disable vehicles on rural roads. Ben Bolliver, unconscious after a tree struck his utility near Warren, suffered abrasions and broken ribs and was hospitalized. Keith Bott and wife escaped injury when their utility hit a newly fallen tree near Jardee. the car was damaged and towed to town.
Bridgetown’s contribution of £184 11s to the March Red Cross appeal was described as an outstanding success by Mrs Scott branch secretary yesterday. A fold of honey was donated by Mr H J Eastcott and more jars are requested for distribution or sale. The branch’s gift last Friday included jam and a strong sale supply. Members with 20 or more years of service are asked to give their names to Mrs Scott for long service awards as the total branch meeting moves to the Repertory Club Hall due to the Farmers Union Ball.
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