Football Jottings From Balingup On Fresh Local Talent
More than 30 men turned out at Balingup for a run signaling depth for the season. Newcomers Teggarth Parker Allsop and Widdup impressed, with veterans like Wren Collins and Heywood showing form. The first Association match is next Sunday at Balingup against Centrals.
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Balingup
Lew Widdup
Tedgarth
Kelvin Allsop
Rick Parker
Wren
Collins
Alan
Teggarth
Parker
Dick Heywood
Peter Blakeney
Eli Selber
Ron Bailey
Phil Russell
Mal Glendell
Mal
Hylton Gailey
Centrals
Close Voting on Neutral Motion Around Rule Near Finals
The motion to close voting on Neutral around the semi finals final and grand final was moved by Brooks of Warriors and seconded by Cutmore of Rovers. Mrs H Smith of Centrals said she voted against, recalling last season's difficulties. A Trezise, W Wood, W Coleman and Gregg were appointed. A selection committee was formed with Clarkson, Lewis and Smith.
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Brooks
Warriors
W. Cutmore
Rovers
H. Smith
Centrals
A. Trezise
W. Wood
W. Coleman
8. Gregg
B. Clarkson
J. Lewis
J. H. Smith
Bridgetown Scouts Hear Talk on Malaya
Scouts gathered for a Malaya talk by Mr Dusting with R Rodda and P Moulton. Fox Patrol named best dressed. announcements include April 1a and April 23 camps, May 12 tea, May 5 treasure hunt, Anzac Day parade, and upcoming meetings and outings for Cubs and Scouts.
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Bridgetown
Malaya
Fox Patrol
P. & D. Ashby
P. Moulton
Dusting
Nannap Beats Rovers 19 Point Spread In Ragged Showdown
In a Thursday night match at Manjimup the Nannap sub branch of the RSL welcomed new member W. Buck. Despite being short handed Nannap fielded several new players and B-graders from last year. Rovers experimented with lineups as Johnny Fleeton directed play. Final score Nannap 9.17 Rovers 17.10.
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Bridgetown
Nannap
Rovers
Manjimup
RSL
W. Buck
Ron Howes
Nelson Association season opens with nine matches
The 1950 Nelson Association season opens next Sunday with matches including Bean versus Brook Rovers at Boyvara vy Centrals against Bal ingup and Warriors meeting Nannup at Bridge Town.
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Nelson Assn
Up Bean
Brook
Rovers
Boyvara
Centrals
Balingup
Warriors
Nannup
Bridgetown
Nelson Football Assn
Boyup Brook
W. Coleman
Rifle Shooting Double Header At 500 Yds
Bridgetown riflemen F Tate R Beard and R Mellows tied for first in the spoon shoot last Sunday Tate won after a shoot-off. Competitors moved to a 600 yard double-header with scores as follows.
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Bridgetown
F. Tate
R. Beard
R. Mellows
Tate
Mellows
Shephard
Chevis
Archer
G. Chrysanthon
Wilkins
Panahhaie
Busy Bee for Sports Ground Improvement Planned
Community leaders call on footballer reps and clubs to contact the association for support. A Saturday event on April 23 at 1 30 p.m. aims to mobilize 20 to 30 workers for half a day to improve the ground and ensure a first class surface for a South West football season. Miss Jox notes hockey girls may assist with refreshments.
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Zoe
Jox
Petition for a £3000 loan presented to Bridgetown Board
A petition with 37 signatures to the Bridgetown Road Board requests a £3000 loan to complete fencing buildings and grassing of the greater sports ground. The board cannot cover fencing and buildings from general revenue. Councilors debated providing more amenities and avoiding long term ratepayer debt.
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Bridgetown
Bushfire Damage Escalates On Seven Day Road Properties
High winds fanned several fires threatening Seven Day Road holdings and Donnelly area farms. Volunteers battled blazes as feed, outbuildings, and even a pumping station were burned. Reg Wheeler and W Fry suffered heavy losses while defenses held some homes from danger.
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Reg Wheeler
Wheeler
Annus
Donnelly
W. Fry
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R. Rodda
Mnannap
Holden
Fisher’s Garage
Greenbushes
Kirup Mullalyup
Bridgetown Advocate
Thurs
Harmer & Rouse
Bridgetown Dry Gleaners
Businessman
Rome
James St
Perth
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