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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 13, 1939

Page

8

Easter Sports Easter Saturday Log Chops

Easter Saturday opened three days of carnival with an 85 shilling chopping program. Attendance lagged last year as entries were thin and cycling failed. Axeman G Farley of Donnybrook featured. L A Dignes won the first prime in 47 seconds. many heats were close with a rare dead heat in the standing block. Final results and times noted for multiple heats and bets.

Manjimup Axeman’s League G. Farley Donnybrook AK. C Doust Mesars Gea- Doak Lance Creasey L. A. Dignes Anna Johnny Dawson W. E Payne Tommasini Patterson A Dawson

Easter Sunday Picnic at Fonty Pool Stirs Community Cheer

A large Easter sports carnival at Fonty Pool drew hundreds despite rain. Organised by the Easter Sports Committee Manjimup USL and Trotting Club, the event featured races led by Mr Fred Youing of the Manjimup Swimming Club with support from judges and stewards.

Easter Sports Committee Manjimup Usl Trotting Club Fred Youing Manjimup Swimming Club R-H- Newton J. L. Macker- Inie R. Monkhouse

Tennis Carnival Results Across Easter at Scaddon AO

Bridgetown Lawnpo on defeats Calibop with Perth visitors and Pab Chapman beating Sparks in Mallork. Numerous matches feature Davey, Bleemay, and Wheatley in singles and doubles, with Scaddon leading rounds and notable wins by Eastcott, Collins, and Sparks in a crowded event.

Bridgetown Lawnpoon Calibop Harperfest Davey Bleemay Scaddon AO Collieantag Perth Pab Chapmen Sparks Mallork Yro de Tester Lo Wheatley Tanter Baxtinding G. Bloomfeld Jain Bear Collins Chawnan Steere Mo Flintof Seardon Flint JeCrie T Seardon Jond Wheatley Walter Dewerick Arnsworthy Andrews Hawes Rayet Son Muir Sleeman Innes Ipsin Fremantle Scotts RH Scott Ringles Sparks Bastonst Pirst Mis P Williams Gregglter Mise Higgins Henderson Mim Mo Wheatley Miss J. Willing Mise L Randell Scandon Main Avide Mise Seddon Miss Whitell Eparde Rownd Miss Stent Williams Weston Palaseis D. Kennedy Collins N. Barber Momk-Hugall Keightley W. Mackensie Pinal Eastcott Muir Barber Thie Hugall Ist D. Ed Mclanes Grege Macylands I. B. Evans P. Kosonen Kinnon Winton Bastcoty Ind C. Cumneen I. R. Monk SC Williams T ‘Woaue Koeonen Ard Scott Raynor Mabey Troust C- Matthews D. Evans Blomfield Vinal D. Edwards T. Court Beadden Ry H Scott Mill P. Lock Moulin Klopper Kosonen Meares A. Scott Dave W. Membryty Mannandi J Tok. Blakers L Richardson White D Bloombeld Scaddon Hentlin

Trotting race card at Manjimup honors Easter night crowd

Cool conditions and clear skies aided the Manjimup Trotting Club meeting on Easter Monday. Black Deceiver led a strong card winning the President's Handicap amid tight running as Arab Princess and Lord George chased, with several deep field finishes and a notable attendance.

Privett and Gates Capture South West School Titles

The South West Schoolboy Championship at Manjimup crowned K Privett, in his first year, as champion while Ken Trevise of Jardee School delivered a superb finish. Trevise narrowly missed the 75 yard prize by half a yard in the final race, keeping him level on points before the last sprint.

Manjimup Chambee K. Privett Ken Freeise Jardee Trevise Privett Trexise

Bridgetown Pictures. Youths shine in Bridgetown sports and cinema

Bridgetown pageant and athletic trials feature Phyllis Gates of Jardee School winning a local schoolgirl title and drawing attention to Wendy Uiller with a standout portrayal of Eliza Doolittle. The report covers heats, finals, and honors across multiple events, plus notes Virginia Brice rising as a Ziegfeld star after Hollywood beginnings.

Phyllis Gates Jardee Mateur Wendy Uiller Eliza Doolittle Jick Anmbassador B.C. Lock Manjimup Road Board Peorttel Marte Lobr Virginia Brice Virginia Arie Loarner Ziegfeld Hollywood Hallywood New York Millione California

New Zealand Dairy Talk Shifts From Beef to Milk

New Zealand farmer Mr Wringe reflecting on a recent tour organized by the South Australian branch and Prepare Prodyiers Association, praises Australia’s dairy industry while critiquing New Zealand costs and production levels. He favors dairying in Western Australia over New Zealand, noting high costs and strong dairy progress.

Hme New Zealand Wal Wringe Kirup Wringe Sth Wrntage W.A Dominion

Golf meeting in Nayup Hruok vilics Gul VIab after noon

The golfers gathered Saturday afternoon April 1 with members present including Mesames Toast Nostodks Powhings Bent Seeing Bot Miller Wright Ste Robs and Miss T Meagher. Stenning moved and Miss Meagher seconded to waive the president’s and treasurer’s statements. Officers elected included president Mire Woetock, secretary Mow Meagher, captain Mrs Dont viue captain. Correspondence and letters of appreciation discussed, and Eclectic Competition and American Knockout entries outlined for the season starting the first Saturday after planting day.

Bent Bot Very Miller Wright Ste Crete Sirs Stenning Cominieter Miller Wight Vrowwinnes Alrs Lust Aivet Iss Meaghrr Secancert Lailies Bean Ectectic

SoTOP Brook Market Report Summary

The Weerman Partners Ltd reports a market event with mixed bidding, a clear range in values, and forward conditions noted. District association roles and turnout details appear, with mentions of timing, membership, and community events linked to a local market meeting and vote.

Weerman Partners Ltd

Helying 2 wd races at Brocade track finals

In a sprint gate rout, Helying 2 wd defeats Black Deceiver by a half yard with seven yards separating second and third. Laddie Booth placed fourth as the field clocked 38 seconds for the mile, with Tote odds around 9 to 1 and bets on Daly Feather and Wee Eight.

la Trump W. F. Flanagan Flansan Simple Lad M. J. O'Sulivan O'Sullivan Betty Jeather L. A. McAlinden Covertey Vee Native Childe Gve Ramee Daly Heather Waters C. E. Canb Luin Derby L. B. Hogarty E. C. Waters Donald Rose Wilfred Hilton S Derby Lord George Werse Owyhee Sheik Tates Tapsinst Daly Heather Donald Wilkes J. L. Potts Potts Tiny Heather B.C. Doust A. Dorington Dorringsin Laddie Booth Lady Hilton Mello J Onais M. J. O'Sullivan Sullivan Flanagan E. C. Doust Betty Heather Doust M. J. O'l Coveragi Tate Lal Wastowrth E- Cash Cash Helying G. Gibson Sen J. le Potts la Tramp J. P Flanagan Laddie Boola Ser Melladon Jms Manomoy Daly Heather S. Waters Iser Owyhee Sheil E. Campbell McCarthy R .Anderson Anderson Barters- Brockley Roy Bri Daly Feather

Obituary for Harald Thomas of Balingup

Deep sorrow filled the community as Harald Thomas aged 30 died at Bridgetown Hospital on April Wednesday. A long time resident of Balingup he was known for his quiet, unassuming nature and strong character. The funeral was held in Balingup with interment at the Anglican section of the local cemetery. Parents Mr and Mrs Thomas, sisters and brothers, and many relatives sent tributes and condolences.

Harald Thomas Bridgetown Hospital Hy ‘Thomas Balinguplun Nalingup Brary Rhiet Antins Thomas Ro Tronter Amer Stes W Trotter Roy Thomas Urathers Sinterindaw Ry Tritter Po Ephill W. Trotter Mess Philipps Lir Mauger Lake

The Grandest Ball of the tenon

Fragmentary text shows a social event titled The Grandest Ball of the tenon with sparse items about attendees and location. No clear names, date, or venue emerge beyond a May reference and scattered phrases.

St Patrick's Ball to Stand After Easter

St Pat's Ball organizers plan a following night event after Easter to uphold the club’s reputation. They aim to make the trip worthwhile for attendees, noting the success of the St Pat’s Ball on March 17 and advising fans not to miss the treat on April 2.

Pemberton St. Paricks Tickie Pat

New Street Name Proposals For Town Districts

At a meeting on April 1 the Manjimup Land Board discussed new street names for land at the north end of town opposite the SWDF butter factory. Names proposed include Barre Street and Margereson Street. Amisha Garden and Mitchell Street were previously suggested. The board decided to apply the Susan Garden area name to the small garden district shown on maps, aligning with the Lieutenant Governor’s views. Reeve supported keeping Mitchell Gardens in line with the butter farm area.

Apel 1 Manjmup Lands Department SWDF Barre Margereson Amisha Garden Mitchell Street

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