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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1949

Page

7

Will Balingup Repeat 1947 Success

Balingup defeated Boyup Brook 19 9 to 9 8 in a 65 point win as forward accuracy carried the home side. Best players for Balingup were Allsop Trezise Jilsell and Breshman while Reg Millar Riley Miller W Paterson and J Brookman starred for Boyup Brook. The result shifts Balingup into premiership contention with Centrals and Rovers and keeps Boyup Brook under pressure for the finals.

Balingup Boyup Brook Riley Miller Reg Millar Allsop Trezise Jilsell Breshman W. Paterson J. Broockman

Football for hockey ladies clash to aid Bridgetown club

On Saturday the Bridgetown ladies hockey club fundraiser pits Rovers ladies against the Showground supporters. Aimed at raising funds the match promises a lively afternoon with an admission of 1 shilling. If missed the event is billed as the year’s novelty.

Lady Warriors Rovers Lady Bridgetown

Rovers Complete Double With Victory Over Warriors

Redlegs defeated Warriors by 24 points in muddy conditions last Sunday to complete the double. Final score Rovere 8.10 to Warriors 5.4, with Umpire Johnny Fleeton in charge of the match.

Redlegs Warriors Rovere Johnny Fleeton S. Sells Harry Sells Centrals Greenbushes Nannup G. Graham F. Pietrebon J. Smith M. Brooks O'Donnelly Unti L. Perks

Sunday's Matches in Western Regions

Centralcy Revere faces Green bushes with umpire Bert Clarkson. Warriors meet Boyup Brook at Bridgetown with umpire Bernie Mc Donald. Balingup hosts Nannup at Baling up with umpire Frank Caddy.

Centralsy Revere Greenbushes Bert Clarkson Warriors Boyup Brook Bridgetown Bernie McDonald Balingup Nannup Frank Caddy

Bridgetown Advancement Policy Pool Plans Park Tree Planting

Monday night the Bridgetown Advancement Policy Pool voted to plant trees in the memorial park grounds. Mr Scriven tabled a price list showing tree options suitable for the climate and the group agreed to buy two dozen trees with Miss Champ assisting at planting time.

Bridgetown

Irovers Outplay Warriors in Sunday Local Derby

The Irovers defeated the Warriors 39 points at the weekend derby with sharp attacking runs led by Waller Slayford and Archer. Prastidis opened scoring for Warriors as Green May and Faithfull among others stood out for Irovers in a strong team performance.

Warriors Kievers J. Lewis Eapt M. Waller J. Petterson J. Timms K. Lynam G. Giblett Wanke E. Slayford G. Green L. May J. Archer P. Pease R. Scott J. Taylor J. Giblett JS. Garrett C. Elphick R. Long J. Prastidis L. Duncan R. McRae J. Haren P. Feasey L. Guy T. Bashford H. Reid F. Faithfull M. and R. Armstrong M. Glamey H. Sells A. McArthur RB. Elphick N. McKennay T. Hollway Rovers Bell Rovers Slayford Elphick Archer Waller Faithfull Guy M. Armstrong Prastidis Haren Occa Thevers J. Archer O M Waller WW. Reid M. Glaney Wv. Lewis M. Glancy Bashford Maroon and Golds Young Faithfull Warriore McRae Archer Green May

Local football results from Balingup and Greenbushes

Balingup beat Boyup Brook 19.9 to 9.8 at Balingup while Centrals defeated Nannup 11.19 to 7.4 at Greenbushes. Rovers triumphed over Warriors 15.16 to 6.8 at Bridgetown with key plays by Petterson and Pease and notable saves by Lewis. Warriors pressed late but fell short 16.16 to 68.

Wis Centrals Balinguyy Rovvorg Veasenye Warriors Nannup Wes Rovers Greenbushes Balingup Nannup Magpies Boyup Boyup Brook Bridgetown Slayford Archer Waller Pease Petterson Taylor Wanke Prastidis Guy Lewis Guardian Garrett J. Giblett

Thrilling Finish In Women's Hockey Match

Pemberton led early in the first half to a two goal cushion. Magpies replied with two goals in five minutes to level at two. Pemberton regained the lead early in the second half, but Magpies pressed and equalized just before the final whistle. Scorers for Magpies were Bery Sibley and Wilma Craig. Bridgetown secured its first win of the season by one goal against Deanmill. Gainey marked the second qualifying round lead while Pemberton holds the overall lead by one point over Robins with a superior scoring average. Next week fixtures include Pemberton v Robins, Magpies v Deanmill, Bridgetown bye.

Warriors Sells Elphick McKennay Rovers Prastidis Green May Faithfull M Armstrong M. Glancy McArthur Archer Slayford Duncan E. Glancy M. Armstrong J. Haren Sally Guy Waller Taylor G. Giblett Jelley Green Max Armstrong Pemberton Magpies Bery Sibley Wilma Craig Bridgetown Biy Deanmill Gainey Robins Manjimup

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