Yornup Triumph Closes Bridgetown Season Over Railways
In the Bridgetown District Association final at the local oval Yornup defeated Railways by a comfortable margin to seal the 1945-46 season. J Timms and W Shwyer added a 31-run stand, with Timms contributing key innings and R Timms taking multiple wickets as Railways were bowled out for 110 in their reply.
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Bridgetown District Association
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Railways
Con- Brats
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J. Timms
W. Shwyer
Caddy
Guy
St. L. Timms
James
Stewart
Racing and Trots Tips For Saturday Perth Trots
Perth harness racing preview for Gloucester Park highlights tips and selections for Saturday program features winners and notable runners across evening card.
Belmont Park and Kalgoorlie Races Mixed Scratches and Selections
Racing card lists numerous events including Belmon t Park Races and Kalgoorlie Purses with multiple scratchings. Selections feature Dreamer Memphis Belle Golden Heather Perseverance Welter Sanser and others amid hurdle and steeple events with several horses scratched and bets posted.
Bridgetown Golf Club President Resigns in Own Meeting
At the Bridgetown Golf Club annual meeting, President P A Ewing resigned after surgery in Perth. Mr. R J Doust was elected successor, pledging to uphold the club and noting Ewing's valued leadership. The report recalls Ewing’s 30 years of service and outlines new officers, memberships, competitions, and financial updates.
Footballers Meet to Revive Local Clubs in Association Season
Monday night meeting agreed to revive the Warriors and Rovers for this season's Association games. The club will contact Balingup Greenbushes and Boyup Brook to confirm their decisions, and a letter from Nannup requesting to join will be considered at a forthcoming Association meeting.
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Warriors
Rovers
Balingup
Greenbushes
Boyup Brook
Nannup
Coure
Bridgetown Motor Cycle Club Holds Weekend Run to Tin Fields
The Bridgetown Motor Cycle Club staged a Sunday run to worked out tin fields behind Greenbushes with members and friends taking part. Eric failed luck in the hill climb while Des and Lou’s Harley mingled with shed remains. They finished via the cascades before dust angered tail-enders. An April 14 freak hill climb at Ray's is announced.
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Bridgetown Motor Cycle Club
Greenbushes
Eric
Des
Lou
Harley
Cascades
Ray's
Bowling Wins Own Trophy Toyer Cup Defeats Milward 21 20
The Toyer trophy was decided with Mr W Toy er donating the cup four years ago. He defeated Mr Milward by one point, 21 to 20. A farewell was held for Set and Mrs Dowsett on Sunday afternoon at the greens. In the president’s absence, secretary A R Rawson spoke of the club’s regret at losing an enthusiastic member and prominent citizen. Sergeant Dowsett and his wife received a presentation from the club. Dowsett thanked members and said he was sorry to leave Bridgetown and wished the club future success.
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Bridgetown Golf Club Inc
Repertory Club
P. A. Ewing
W. L. Owen
Ewing
Perth
R. J. Doust
C. A. Mackinnon
Sparks
Mackinnon
G. H. Randell
W. Toyer
Mesars. W. Toyer
O. J. E. Sparks
FP. Evans
Hi. G. Tong
A. Peck
W. Urquhart
G. Heater
E. Mitchell
W. L Owen
J. H. Kirby
W. C. Moyes
Dowsett
H. ¢. Jones
A. R. Rawson
A. Zinnecker
Hospital Auxiliary Meets After Noon to Discuss Easter Dance
The Hospital Auxiliary met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. V. A. Doust presiding. Attendees included Mesdames Rawson Gunn Sigeins Dusting Elder Scriven J. F. Smith H. Armstrong Jones and Secretary Mrs. Goodridge. Proceeds from the Easter Dance will be split between the Hospital Appeal and the Auxiliary. A recent street stall raised 22 pounds 1 shilling 9 pence to support hospital needs.
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V. A. Doust
Mesdames Rawson
Gunn
Sigeins
Dusting
Elder
Scriven
J. F. Smith
H. Armstrong
Jones
Bridgetown Road Board Nominations Close for Local Elections
Nominations for the forthcoming Bridgetown Road Board elections have closed. Unopposed candidates include Ken Smith for Seaton Ross ward and F Willmott for North ward. Central ward will elect H J Smith and C P Scott, while South-West ward features J. Bagshaw and R. Cowen in contention.
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Ken Smith
Seaton Ross
F. Willmott
H. J. Smith
C. P. Scott
J. & Bagshaw
R. Cowen
Resumption of Park Lands Policy Pool Plans
The Policy Pool has long backed a Memorial Park project and secured land. Town Planning Commissioner Davidson obtained site prints, now reviewed by the Policy Pool. Road Board members agreed to resume the land at Friday’s meeting, following the prints presentation.
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Davidson
Secretary's Annual Report Highlights Club Finances and Membership
The secretary reports a near steady club membership of 24 men 8 social members with hopes of growth as members return from service and improved transport costs. Debt to the National Bank fell from £970 8s 11d to £364 10s 11d with £16 in bond interest paid over two years. £10 was spent on glazing painting and window re glazing at the Club House with a member donating funds. Mr Long moved a vote of appreciation seconded by Mr Randell.
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National Bank
Long
Randell
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Freemason's Hotel
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