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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 22, 1948

Page

7

Rovers edge Boyup Brook in spirited Nelson district match

Rovers defeated Boyup Brook by twelve points in a fast Nelson district football clash. Key players included Lewis and Waller for Rovers, and Millar and Anderson for Boyup Brook, with multiple goals by Bernie Harrison and Ward shaping the scoreline.

Rover Rovers Timms Ward Anderson Lewis Harrison Boyup O'Neill Waller Patterson M. Miller McCombe Paulson Bashford Maury Ward W. Harrison Ray Long Bill Anderson Long Bernie Harrieon Wanke Millar Bernie Harrison Boyup Brooks W. Mead R. Millar Ike Nelson

Kirup Corner Scrimmage Sees Kirup Beat Donnybrook Wanderers

Kirup hosts a scratch match with Donnybrook Wanderers. Kirup wins as visitors field about 13 men, gaining practice and aiding selectors. Final: Kirup 6 , Wanderers 6 10. Best: Shea han captain Price and McDonald prolific scorers.

Kirup T. Sheahan W. Price R. Price BE. Wall J. Smith J. McDonald J. Paterson Wanderers FE. Farrell E. Walsh C. Morgan FE. Bailey C. Piggott G. Allen

Kirup social notes mention travelers and exams

Tom's father and brother Doug holiday in Kirup with Mr. and Mrs. T Watson. H Dunstan returns to Kirup on Friday after a city visit. Ruth Cunningham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cunningham, passed her nursing exams in Hobart and will study in Hamilton, New Zealand. Kirup girls travel widely.

Kirup Ruth Cecil Cunningham Hobart Hamilton New Zealand

Farewell to Mrs Walshaw by Kirup branch ladies

On Friday afternoon the Kirup CWA hosted a farewell for Mrs C Walshaw who is leaving to live in Cannington. Guests included Mrs T Watson as president and Mrs T Allen as secretary. A crystal vase and spray of roses honored her wartime service, followed by singing, games, prizes for Mrs J Coleman and Mrs C Moore, and a light afternoon tea.

W. A A.8.l. Hall Mrs. T. Watson Mrs. T. Allen Mesdames. Dore KR. Belton Vv. Nevin W. Goddard F. Goddard T. Davis C. Moore R. Middleton J. Coleman M. Wade

Birthday Party for Dick Warrick Celebrates Milestone

On Friday evening Mr. Dick Warrick hosted a small birthday gathering with friends. They enjoyed turkey and ham dinner, a grand birthday cake gifted by Bill Clarke of Mullalyup, musical items, and community singing as they celebrated.

Dick Warrick Bill Clarke Mullalyup

Hockey Girls Ready For Season Debut In Strong Association

Members of the ladies hockey club have trained all week ahead of the season start next Saturday. They went undefeated last year in the Balingup Association and expect tougher competition this year with teams from Reyn Brook and two from Donnybrook joining. The squad held a practice match Saturday and again on Sunday after the football.

Ladies’ Hockey Club keenh@ss Reyny Brook Donnybrook

Kirup Rifle Club Opens Season With 600 Yard Bursts

On Sunday April 18 Kirup club fired two bursts over 600 yards in good conditions. Scores and handicaps listed for shooters Moore J Moore Benson Goddard Hillier Winnish Goddard Cooper O Goddard Hillier Fitzgerald. May 2 marks start of Witnish Trophy shoots to end of June. Trophy is a sheoak fruit bow donated by Mr Dick Witnish.

Kirup Club Witnish Dick Witnish

Also Mentioned on This Page

Duncan Hayward Hutchins Moraythe Stanton Woods Wlanders Slughes Caligari TY Mead Smith Hoyup Brook Kirk Bernile Harrison George Giblett Jed Donnybrook Wanderrers Donnybrook Association Dardanup CC. Moore G. Tuck J. Quick A. Trigwells Law. Fitzgerald Licciardello D. Wright G. Wall J. Pickington J. Lindsay Lorne Fitzgerald Trigwell Berris Dilley Charlie Somebody T. Allen D. Wilkins A. Trigwell K. Benson R. Hancock & Sons Spencer Street Bunbury Westralian Farmers C-Operative Ltd RAY & Repa W.L. Nelson Blackwood Pharmacy Bridgetown National Library of Australia C.W.A. Social Jack Coleman W. R. L. Clarke Kirup Hotel Kalgoorlie Mt. Magnet Tom Allen Shell Company Ltd. and Malloch Bros Eme Bridgetown Advocate Nla.gov
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