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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1950
Page
7
At last Tuesday's meeting the Association moved to proceed quickly with the early purchase of a sound projector for the school.
The Aubrey Moores plan to move to Nannup for an early date after Aubrey accepts a position with the Kauri Timber Mill workshops. Mrs. Moore will be missed in Balingup where Aubrey led the E Football Club and recently became secretary.
Local Paterson and Co reports season decline with 15 000 cases packed versus 35 000 last year due to hot dry weather harming apples. Granny Smiths quality steady though sunburn visible. Yates varieties show size reductions. Rain could help later blocks like Yates Dohertys Rokewoods. prospects grim if drought persists. Many locals travel between Bunbury Balimgup Augusta and Wonnerup for events and leisure as farming alerts noted.
McAlinden teachers and staff expressed that the approach had the opposite effect, sparking frustration among members. The comment reflects concerns over how policies impact morale and cooperation within the group.
Bowls secretary Ted Francis reports two teams traveled to Perth for the Easter carnival. Team lineups included A Bailey L Bailey W Jenkins F Mauger and J Smith A Tomerini 5 Menhennett E C Francis. CWA rooms are booked for card evenings starting Wednesday April 19 for six weeks with details to follow.
In the Memorial Handicap at Bridgetown, Oxford Lad driven by Melvin edged Nelson Daly by a foot with Loudall close for third. Glen Lou and Grey Louis also feature in supporting races, with Oxford Lad earning a dramatic late surge and praise from Melvin.
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