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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1949

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Trot Club Subsidies Support for Bridge Town Events

The Trot Club reports 94 pounds in subsidies paid to horse owners to cover expenses bringing horses to Bridge Town meetings last year. President F D Willmott notes four meetings held, a fifth canceled due to low nominations, with delays affecting handicapping. The club received 120 pounds in subsidies from the Trotting Council, and a new sports ground with a half mile track is advancing with lighting costs outlined.

Bridgetown Clu F. D. Whillmott WATA Perth Willmott Gloucester Park Baa G. H. Randell

Inmate Hospital Treatment for Longstanding Finger Infection

Mr. H. J. Limmer, an inmate of the Warren District Hospital, is receiving treatment for a finger infection of long standing. Mr. W. Carter of Jardee celebrated his 88th birthday last Friday.

H. J. Limmer G Warren District Hospital W. Carter Jardee

Bridgetown and Greenbushes Win Inter Town Badminton

Bridgetown Club president John Fleeton welcomed Greenbushes president P Bell as teams clashed in mixed doubles and other matches. Numerous results list scores such as 16/14 and 15/0 with multiple pairings, noting Greenbushes favored in opening mixed doubles events.

Bridgetown John Fleeton Greenbushes P. Bell White Culeman Fleeton T. Feazey D. Buchanan B. Reynolds L. Nicholls B. Lindsay Selfe P. Salva

Bagshaw Elected President of Bridgetown Agricultural Society

W S Bagshaw was elected unopposed as president of the Bridgetown Agricultural Society for the coming year at the annual meeting. He expressed a wish to see former president Walter continue, but Walter declined to stand again and thanked councillors for their support.

W. S. Bagshaw Bridgetown Agricultural Society Bagshaw Walter R. S. Hester L. R. Goodridge Messrs K. Walter R. Hester E. Giblett Syd. Wheatley

Nannup and Greenbushes Club Visit Yields Close Games

Nannup traveled to Greenbushes for a friendly eight games to four loss. Guests praised the event as a good show after a supper. Nannup officials hope for a return visit and noted several tight results led by players such as Chesson Rowe and Doris Buchanan.

Nannuup Greenbushey Greenbushes Nannup P. Bell Nannup Club Greenbushéy Chesson Rowe Rosg Scott Tom Featey Doris Buchanan

Lost ball during Bridgetown golf trophy

During the monthly trophy competition last Saturday officer Mr. Eric Brigga noted that Mr. P. H. Evans lost a ball under unusual circumstances. Evans drove from the 5th tee and his ball landed on top of a previously driven ball, forcing that ball 30 yards across the fairway while Evans’ ball vanished into the bushes.

Bridgetown Golf Pue Eric Brigga P. H. Evans Evans

Bridgetown Trotting Club elects new committee and officers

After the annual general meeting last Saturday, F. D. Willmott was re elected president for another term. Vice-presidents are C. Coverley and C. P. Scott. Secretary C. H. Briggs. Treasurer L. F. Simmons. Auditor A. F. Elder. Twelve nominations were received with a secret ballot.

Bridgetown F. D. Willmott Messrs. Coverley C. P. Scott C. H. Briggs L. F. Simmons A. F. Elder Messrs Gonnell J. B. Glarkson

Bridgetown Supports Amalgamation of Lower South West Clubs

A Bridgetown meeting on Saturday backed forming a Lower South West Trotting Club on Gloucester Park terms with Manjimup and Donnybrook, arguing larger prize money and standard tracks. Proponents said consolidation would attract horses and subsidies, while some warned changes would pass workload to Bridgetown officials.

BP. Scott Coverley Vridgetown Bridgetown Manjimup Donnybrook Gloucester Park Mr. Goverley Waters F. Gaddy Horoes Survey Scott Messrs. 8 L. Bailey Ballingup J. Connell Lridgetown Committee

Ladies' Football Match To Aid Bridgetown Hockey Club

Supporters of Warriors and Rovers prepare for a Saturday match in aid of the Bridgetown Ladies' Hockey Club. The Warriors feature Jono Guy Lorna Wilkins Vera Richardson Kath Hodgson Margaret Clarkson Gwen Busch Elsie Chrisp Mary Adams Janice Herlihy Shirley Krachler Naurie Connell Norma Fairclough Jill Linte Val Smith Dot Leoshardt Ruth Fanaviakas Hazel Duncan Val Sparkman Betty Rankine Doris Sutton Mary O'Reilly. The Rovers line includes Joan Garrett Margaret Gettingby Doris Close Win Cox Flora MacDonald Val Frearson Doreen McAlinden Edie McAlinden Pam Smith Maxine Smith Helen Waddinton Pat Fleeton love McDonald Val Frearson Eden Griffiths Connie Braund Doreen O'Neil Peg Cornwall Ruth White Joan Moriarity Feather Urquhart June Pease Lorna Zinnecker. Girls to be at ground 1.45 pm wearing shorts and boots with one plate of refreshment. Warriors in white shorts and Rovers in black shorts.

Warriors Jono Guy Lorna Wilkins Vera Richardson Kath Hodgson Margaret Clarkson Gwen Busch Elsie Chrisp Mary Adams Janice Herlihy Shirley Krachler Naurie Connell Norma Fairclough Jill Linte Val Smith Dot Leoshardt Ruth Fanaviakas Hazel Duncan Val Sparkman Betty Rankine Doris Sutton Mary O'Reilly Rovers Joan Garrett Margaret Gettingby Doris Close Win Cox Flora McDonald Val Frearson Doreen McAlinden Edie McAlinden Pam Smith Maxine Smith Helen Waddinton Pat Fleeton Love McDonald Eden Grifiths Connie Braund Doreen O'Neil Peg Cornwall Si Ruth White Joan Moriarity Feather Urquhart June Pease Lorna Zinnecker

Bridgetown Beats Manjimup in School Sports

Bridgetown won three of four matches against visiting Manjimup teams last Friday. In basketball Bridgetown 16 defeated Manjimup nil. softball saw Bridgetown 18 Manjimup 15 with Manjimup winning 9 to 7 in another game. football finished Bridgetown two goals two behinds to Manjimup's score as the bat broke during play.

Bridgetown Manjimup

Birth of a son noted during a warm week in Manjimup

Mrs. Stone stayed with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs D Clowes in Manjimup then returned home last Saturday. A significant sum was spent on head-wetting during the past week for Mr Frank Graves, tied to the birth of a son.

Manjimup D. Clowes Stone Frank Graves

Also Mentioned on This Page

Trot Club Intertown J. Viner P. Blakeney D. Carrinton D. Mulcahy S. Haines J. Walpole Davies Cowie C. Lindsay Wallis Johnston B. Williams T. Scott F. Clarke B. Buchanan F. Reynolds W White J. Fleeton P. Salvair Davieg Wallin Wardell-Johnson Haines G. Walpole D. Darrinton I. Clarke W. White Agricultural Society National Library of Australia Ford Bill McAtee Bob Buchanan Lindsay Arnold Ben Waddington Bill White Judy Wilson Arthur Moore Brian Williams Gladys Yates Dallas Monday Vern Boot Mra Relfe Lionel Allen June Jeaperson BR. Lindsay Ron Lindsay Jesperson Peter Bell Giff Lindsay Betty Clarke Leonnie Guthridge Ted Williams Phyliss Jeaperson Jim Viner Williams Berit Hodda Seddon Lindsay Dallas Charlie Sexton Stuart Haines Jack Jeaparson S.W Mrs. Lindsay Bill Akerstrom Dallas Minvdoy Doris Buch Rod June Jesperson Selie Don Waddington Heb Buchanan Tom Weazey Vern Scott Bridgetown Ladies Nla.gov
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