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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1950
Page
4
Greenbushes chased a target after a strong Sunnyside effort as Westlake top scored with 83 and Perks neared a century before falling. George Giblett and Westlake sparked early wickets, with Sunnyside collapsing to 54 at tea and 75 overall as Greenbushes sealed the title in a dramatic innings.
Captain Bert Baskerville praises a season of unity led by Lionel Perks Bernie Westlake and Ron Herbert as Greenbushes beat Sunnyside by an innings and 131 runs. Williams starred with Williams Giblett fell early. Perks took a sharp catch to dismiss Giblett and end Garter’s spell.
The Sun nyside scoreboard shows 151 in first innings and 81 in second with fall of wickets at 25 36 37 49 54 56 56 68 72 81. Bowlers Westlake Carter Williams Westlake and others claim multiple wickets as Giblett, Wheatley and Horrell contribute.
A local committee was formed to handle housing permits and road projects. Elected chair Mr Ford with members R H Scott and R R Rowe. Plan includes monthly power grader inspections and reviewing right of way at the rear property.
Miss Betty Fredricks visited her parents then returned to Busselton. Mr. and Mrs. C Monday drove home after nearly three weeks in Abury with son Bob. Mr. and Mrs. T Wilson went to Perth for a few days. Miss Pat Higgins came from Perth to holiday with her parents. Miss Judy Wilson spent a week in the city. Mrs. Sobbett of Melbourne remains on holiday with her sons at Nannup. Mr. and Mrs. H Patterson were in Nannup. Mr. and Mrs. P Price were in Nannup recently. Miss F Hood was in town with her parents. Messrs J Campbell and P et travelled to Pemberton with Mr. and Mrs. Davis by car. Miss Daphne Kostos returned to duties at Fords after holidays.
The hall was colorfully decorated in red white and blue as a five piece orchestra played. Newcomers H Hutchins on the accordion and A White on the banjo joined performers while visitors from Balingup Busselton Jarrahwood Karri dale and other districts attended. F Hillman MC kept dancing lively. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mr and Mrs Nielson after a tasty supper.
At the last meeting Mr. R H Scott asked about the proposed new pound with the chairman noting the site may be under water in winter and an inspection was agreed. The board may have staff erect the pound later. The blade for the tractor was discussed and delivery timing checked. Secretary C Gilbert reported four drums of coins ordered for footpaths.
The chairman outlined efforts to secure a district doctor and proposed formal steps including constructing a residence. Debates focused on reimbursement from the Medical Department and a board decision to back a hospital house financed by a bank overdraft for 1600 pounds.
The road board notes the South West Development Committee will delay a planned visit to Nannu by about three weeks and directs the secretary to inform other groups of the change. Miss A Brennan resigns as poundkeeper. Kauri Timber Co. grants building permits for J P Nevermann and others. The board orders rakes from State Engineering Works for fire relief. A A Annells becomes fire control officer for Bridge Town Road Board area, L J McLellan resigns as bush fire control officer, A E Pearson appointed. Commonwealth Loans Organisation says Nannup district loan quota is over subscribed.
A single ice rifle range event was won by Nanaup with a score of 69. F Badrick posted 69, Pollock 67, and Green 64. Pollock and Green attended the Easter competition party.
Jarrahwood riflemen fired the third stage of B Larsen's trophy on April 2 at the yards range. The score sheet lists Hp Tl B Larsen 33 29 3 est J White 33 32 5 65 R Leeder 26 25 12 63 A Bickerton 27 25 6 62 A Williams 24 4 25 9 58 F Eleahraz 64 OBS E McLeos 21 327 10 58 A Palmer 22 3B 10 7 J Brett b-
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