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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1948
Page
1
The Bridgetown Advocate will publish on Thursdays starting next week to cover weekend and early week news. Correspondents are asked to mail reports earlier to ensure timely publication.
Bridgetown faced a surprising setback as Donnybrook defeated them on Sunday. Notable inclusion Char lie Puckett joined Bridgetown, with Puckett taking two wickets, while Shoebridge led Donnybrook’s bowling with 1 for 29 and Grey recorded 0 for 27 in a 170 total for Preston Valley.
Jim Drum won the local marathon last Saturday on Street Street. Bill finished behind him, completing the podium in a tight race reported from the event.
Dr Stang appeals for road board support and local donations to fund a large sedan for the Bridgetown clinic. The vehicle would enable reliable district visits and require upkeep, with emphasis on safety and all weather capability. The Bridgetown Road Board and Manjimup branches are cited as supportive origins of the clinic.
At 21 years old Alan Gosling was chosen as coach by the Warriors at their meeting last Sunday morning on the suggestion of Les Duncan. He comes from Albany where he played last season with the victorious A.T.C. team.
The club accepts the Bridgetown Road Board hall use and negotiates court marking methods. Officers elected include President J. Fleeton, vice presidents A. T. Peck T A Mcinnes and FE 8S Hester, temporary secretary Thelma Fleeton, men's captain Frank Clarke, and ladies' captain N Sussmill with Clarkson as deputy. Committee includes Misses J Wilkins J Siggins and Messrs John Fullem Don Rooke. Playing nights set to begin soon.
Cavin Duffey, from Camperdown Victoria, visited Bridgetown and is related to Judge Gavin Duffey. The case, initially handled by Gavin Duffey and then by Mr Menzies, resulted in Theo Lewis the rider and trainer being disqualified for twelve months. Opinion at the time said the decision was unsatisfactory.
Owing to space constraints some items are unavoidably held over to subsequent editions.
In perfect conditions at Bridgetown the final saw L. Pittelkow defeat W. Armstrong in three sets 6 0 6 4 6 2 after a weather delay. The match featured tall serves and sharp rallies with sportsmanship praised by club president H. C. Moore as he awarded the trophies.
Snowy Cordon explains why he did not meet Elphick before facing Plastidis, citing a recent controversy and a broken wrist that limited his schedule. He says the plan is to rematch the defeated fighter before big bouts. Bridgetown Hospital reports nine maternity cases this week filling the ward.
Jim Drummond defeats rival Bill Crisp by a foot in a Hamp ton Street race from the post office to Scott's Hotel on Saturday afternoon. Prizes include barley water from Fred Maplin, brains from J Bazeley, cider from D Jack, and six bottles of Red Castle from Pope.
A scattered column recalls a Wednesday overheard chat about cider misadventure and a blackberry bush aftermath. It notes badminton club debate over floor damage and cost, then reports Perth fighter Harry Jackson challenging Jim Prastidis after a recent bout.
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