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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1947
Page
2
Several staff changes and personal notices appear. Linley joins the cheese factory staff while Tom Palmer recovers at home from mumps. Colin Whitnish works at Tug Wilsons Balingup Mill. Mrs K MacLoughlin remains nearby.
A short football note from Boyup Brook where Bailey leans forward and eyes the ball as a push prompts surprise. Local scene includes spectators Vern and Knapton, plus golf talk about Bridgetown and Yull family involvement in the Blackwood District Championship at Bridgetown. Social mentions cover a birthday party at Halbrook home, Stan White as life of the party, and a car remark about a faulty petrol gauge.
Fred Hawter secretary of the local Fruitgrowers Association reported after an executive meeting in Perth that the association will interview Mr Nelson Lemmon to seek government re introduction of acquisition next season. Hawter says no definite promises yet and a poll of all growers will be conducted to gauge if a sufficient majority supports the move.
Unable to field a full side due to stick shortages the men faced the Magpies in a girls match style contest. Nine players took to the field in a low stakes practice session with little scoring kept. Some men used football tricks to cope amid rough play while Aussie Phisley drew friendly abuse for a stick hook on opponents.
The match at Galingup displayed Greenbushes improving their forward line while Magpies defended stoutly. Greenbushes pressed at times but Magpies’ defence frustrated their attackers throughout the contest.
Hurricanes dominate the Spitfires with strong center play and robust defense led by B Dilley. Key Hurricanes include J Tula M Williamson and Vitali as the centre line controlled play. Spitfires’ best were A Garritty V Bailey and V Garvin amid crowd pressure.
The club plans a series of ecard evenings at the 7, W.A. Host Room to raise funds for its program. Each sale requires expert attention and a goal is to sharpen the saws before sending them to a Perth firm as finances permit. Several members already have projects, gaining woodwork knowledge despite wood shortages.
A large coming of age party drew guests from distant areas including Shirley Roby of Pemberton for Ron Blythe’s 21st birthday. Athol Thain MC’d as Thelma Walter played piano while games and dancing filled the evening. A two tier cake crowned by a gold key and horseshoe symbolized the milestone as Ron and his parents received heartfelt toasts from friends and family.
The CWA hosted bridge and other games with prizewinners in bridge and rummy events. A Ladies’ bridge afternoon at OCWA rooms raised funds despite lower attendance, hosted by Mrs. Bearne and Mrs. Walton, with prizes including hidden number and a raffle prize donated back by Mrs. Bearne. No bridge afternoon next Friday due to many activities.
Elliott Wright working in Bridgetown was seen speeding home on Saturday afternoon. Miss Rose travelled to Perth by car on Tuesday for a few days with passengers A. Bailey and Fred Hunter and returned to Balingup on Friday evening.
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