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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1949
Page
2
Printed and published by Francis L. Semmens for Coun try Newspapers Pty. Ltd at their Steere St Bridge town office.
Organiser Mr Reg Monkhouse reports the open underhand event will be the biggest since 1945 with 40 entrants. Standing Block draws 31 entries. Mugs Underhand gets three heats and a final. A total of 17 chopping events are planned, with a morning start at 11 am to fit rest breaks. Trotting features 16 starters across three races including a mile and a half. Notable entrants include Harvey, Bridgetown, Kojonup nominees, Warren Lad and Tweedie. Post-entry football hop over 440 yards adds to the day as Albany district talks continue with Warren.
Sudden death occurred on Monday at Boyanup of H. T. Neville aged 61 a former president of the Upper Blackwood Sports Council Funeral held Tuesday and the remains interred in Bunbury cemetery Anglican section Canon Burbridge officiating Survived by wife Sally daughter Gwen and three sons Don Ben and Bob Boyup Brook residents extend sympathy to the relatives
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