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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1949
Page
8
Growth of the Bridgetown troop continues as new members join under Scoutmaster Sandilands. Latest recruits include Barry Tillman and Vistor Davies, with a full muster of scouts and patrol leaders at last Friday's meeting.
The Main Road Board allotted 13 400 for Manjimup district works next year. The plan includes 65 500 for Manjimup Nornalup, 6 000 for Pemberton Northcliffe, 2 000 for Manjimup Mount Barker, and 400 for Perup Bridge. Mr Davies notes the bridge cost overrun balance may already be spent.
Classified notice calling for central umpires for the Nelson Football Association for the 1949 season. Apply to the secretary Bridge Town by Friday April 22 1949. A Grade pay 3/3 per match B Grade 1/1 per match. Bon Fisher secretary.
Book your orders early for J F Foster opposite Shell Depot Bridgetown advertising fresh poultry sales at a local table.
A four horsepower OHV motorcycle recently had £30 spent on it. No reasonable offer refused as the owner upgrades to a heavier bike. Phone 17 Bridgetown for inspection date.
The Nannup Road Board District orders all properties to be poisoned against rabbits. Owners failing to comply by April 20, 1949 will be prosecuted. By order of the Board, Co. Gilbert, Secretary, April 13, 1949.
Local Brisbane Bridgetown social column lists visitors and residents with Easter greetings. Mrs J Markey of Perth on a fortnight’s holiday in Bridgetown stays with sister Mrs E Leonard. Ken Price of Perth visits. Mr Tom Williams recovers from pneumonia and pleurisy with thanks to Dr Gordon.
Big crowd sees state tennis leaders Wildrspin Munro Holton Mammilton Ford in Bridgetown last Sunday. Wilderspin injured ankle and could not play. Club president Harry Moore thanked visitors and sponsor Dunlop Rubber Co. Results included Munro beating Ford 7 5 6 3 and Holten defeating Hamilton 6 1 6 3 with further wins. A dance was announced for Friday April 22.
Mr A P Faulks resigns from the Manjimup RSL management committee due to pressure of business. The vacancy will be filled at the sub-branch monthly meeting to be held tomorrow night.
A homecoming party in Manjimup honored newlyweds Mr and Mrs Eric Morey last Saturday night. Farewell for Mrs Peg Beere was held Friday at the Hawkins residence as she prepares for a trip to England. Dingup cricketers celebrated a dual victory with help from district attendees at a Saturday barbecue.
Pem berton Rifle Club shooters battled for the Willis trophy over two Sundays on 300 and 600 yard mounds. J Rate scored the full 140 points to win, with J Loverock runner up at 137 and J Palfrey third at 134. Final results list W Thomas 132 and B Cruickshank 131 among others.
State President of the RSL Women's Auxiliary Mrs McKinley will visit Manjimup on April 26 for a local branch reception and later travel to Northcliffe for additional engagements.
Eight members of the Bridge Town Rifle Club will represent Bunbury at the South-West prize meeting over the Easter holidays. Percy Hubery topped Bridgetown scores last Sunday at 600 and 600 yard ranges with a 102 aggregate, as shooters posted generally good scores.
Prospective members of the men’s hockey teams held a successful practice in Manjimup on Saturday. The association’s first official game is scheduled for May 7 with Manjimup No 1 facing Jardea in a domestic showdown.
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