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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 11, 1947

Page

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Sunnyside Leads Greenbushes in Final as Perks and Westlake Stand Firm

Representatives in Final resumed after the weekend with Sunnyside adding 51 runs to reach 113 in an innings and a 265 run lead. Openers L. Perks and Westlake for Greenbushes resisted the Sunnyside bowlers before Perks fell to a dismissal by Law. Carter apart, other lotsmen offered little trouble and the match ended shortly before afternoon tea adjournment.

Sunnyside Greenbushes L. Perks Westlake Perks Law Carter

Captains Praise Sunnyside and Green Rushes Teams

Captain Bill Wheatley of Sunnyside credits the season’s success to the social side led by the ladies and the team spirit. Addie Roberts of Green Rushes praises the cricket, notes Sunnyside’s prior win, and pays tribute to Wheatley and Sunnyside’s sportsmanship while hoping for a strong bowler batsman next season.

Bill Wheatley Sunnyside Addie Roberts Greenrushes

Crazy Hat Worth Money in Bridgetown Red Cross Event

Community dance on April 18 at Bridgetown features a Crazy Hat contest with prizes for originality. Red Cross notes include a £40 donation and Britain relief appeals, with ongoing clothing and food drives at the local depot.

Red Cross Britain Redreak W. Slim Yornup Mill

Caltex Depot Reopens for Full Fuel Supply

Caltex Depot reopens after Pool Petroleum closure. Patterson and Co Limited announce continued supply of Caltex motor spirit power kerosene castillate and industrial oils from Bridgetown Packing House depot. They promise enhanced service to clients.

Pool Petroleum Patersons and Co. Limited Bridgetown

Bridgetown Toc-H Reforms After Eight Years

Bridgetown Toc-H has been reformed after eight years. The first post war meeting was held at the RSL club with 16 members attending. Elected offices include Chairman W Urquhart and others. The movement aims to foster understanding and reduce class distinctions.

Bridgetown R.S.L W. Urquhart G. Henry R. Neville E. T. Moyes P. Thorman K. Woodthorpe Bill Moyes Toe-H Harold Lewis P. B. (Tubby) Clayton Church of Politics Toc-H

Home for Easter Miss Maxine Smith at Bridgetown

Miss Maxine Smith of the Children's Hospital Perth returned home briefly to Bridgetown for the weekend during Easter.

Maxine Smith The Children's Hospital Perths Bridgetown

Sunnyside vs Wheatley in First Innings Summary

Sunnyside totals 72 all out with Giblett 25 and Roe 28 not out. Harrod leads bowling with 4 for 32 and Herbert takes 3 for 46 as Wheatley defend. Sundries add minor runs amid a brittle batting display.

Wheatley Harrod J. Gibblett Giblett Broomfield G. Farquhar Lee Steere Dilks Herbert Roe A. Braund K. Smith R. Giblett A. Sells W. Bratind

Greenbushes Second Innings Collapse in Close Match

L Perks and Lbaw top the innings with 6 and 5 runs respectively as Greenbushes chase, with Broomfield and Dilks contributing. notable bowling by W Braund and A Braund, Wheatley and Roe. Fall of wickets shows a tight finish, final totals and overs cited.

Roe W. Braund A. Braund Wheatley

Chemist's Lucky Escape After Car Hits Pole

Local chemist Mr T McInnes escaped unharmed after his Morris sports car struck a telephone post on the Bridgetown Greenbushes road. The crash damaged the radiator grill, windscreen, undercarriage and door, with repairs possibly costing up to £100 at a Bridgetown garage.

Chemist Bridgetown-Greenbushes Road T. McInnes

Soccer match aids Britain Food for Britain appeal at showground

A charity match Sunday afternoon at the showground features Bridgetown Wanderers versus the Catterick District Farmers Club to raise funds for the Britain Food for Britain appeal. Farmers are reported to be taking part in the event and spectators are invited to attend.

Britain Food For Britain Showground Bridgetown Wanderers Catterick District

Sister Kate's Boys Head to Kenwick After Six Years

After six years at Greenbushes Sister Kate's home moves to Kenwick. Gratitude is extended to friends for generous donations as the children depart while remaining in spirit with church and endeavour efforts. The boys were active in church life and in sport, and their presence will be missed.

Greenbushes Kate Kenwick Church of Enghing Christian Endeavour

Waining hard for the match proceeds aid tea event

A local event offers afternoon tea to raise funds for the Red Cross. Attendees enjoy televised match anticipation with proceeds supporting British flood relief efforts.

Red Cross Foud

Manjimup dominates Interschool cricket results in A division

In the inter-school competition including Manjimup Bridgtown Pemberton Jardee and Deanmill Manjimup won the A division cricket match against Pemberton by 12 percent with strong batting from Humphries Graham Deighton retired Major and Deighton x Metcalf. B division saw Manjimup win 78 to 25 over Pemberton while Girls softball had Pemberton 28 Manjimup 22 and Bridgewater defeated Deanmill 28. A men’s singles championship between W Armstrong and L Pittelkow is set for Bridgetown at 3 pm Sunday.

Manjimup Pemberton Bridgetown Jardee Deanmill K. Tiffen K. Kern Manjjmap Mantabatu M. Pattick Blechynden Poe Deanmill W. Armstrong L. Pittelkow Koyup Brook

Ladies and Gentlemen Elect: Aitken Prevails in Singles

In the Ladies Singles Championship Mrs. Aitken defeated Miss Cogan 6 4 9 7 to claim the title. The Men’s singles final featured W Armstrong and L Pittelkan as contenders. Handicap events and doubles results include Mills and Brown defeating Leggett and Minchin, and Brookes and Mrs Cain triumphing over Flintoff and Mrs Lone. The tournament closed with a dance on Easter Monday as Club President A Flintoff announced winners and awarded trophies.

Mrs. Aitken Miss Cogan W. Armstrong L. Pittelkan P.M. Rean Hea Onliana Moms Dhvaitos Vielierrpe Epcostiera Quietta CIA de Seipel Wrens Mills Brown Leggett Minchin K. Brookes Mrs Cain H. Flintoff Mrs. Lone A. Flintoff

Local Paper Publisher Mentions Three Weeklies

The note states ownership and publishing of the Boyup Brook Bulletin, Manjimup Mail, and Pemberton Post as part of a regional newspaper operation. It confirms the publishing houses and lineup without additional details on editions or circulation.

Boyup Brook Bulletin Manjimup Mail Pemberton Post

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sunnyside Go M. Roe H. Sells F. Lee Steere D. Giblett G. Giblett Krgeling W. Wheatley F. Bruines Caltex Nes Tieeting Angerih Wish Hh Phe Elvaiy Ollips Dita Ea TO Lindsay Lbaw BR .Westlike Raund E. Roberts H Wheatley R. Dilks AL Braund R. Harrod St. Herbert Braund W. Carter Perks Ec Giblett TOTAL Interschool Sport Humphries J Graham N. Deighton D. Major x Metcalf Miller Boeing Manjimuurds Richaphries Manj Jim Up Bridgeetown Deanell Marsh Miss Hands King's Park Mrs. Cain
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