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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1946
Page
3
A mixed Sunday golf at Boyup Brook fared with few players and a Bridgetown cancellation. George Treloar claimed a morning prize ball while ladies join Sundays for future play. 18 holes set as the second Club Championship qualifier with a 36 hole stroke event next Sunday and lunch served.
The R S L Sub-branch held its monthly meeting in the R S L Building with 64 attendees. Delegates were appointed to discuss zoning in Manjimup, pensions for war widows discussed, and reports noted visits by Mr Owen and others along with plans for future talks and community events.
The Boyup Brook Lodge of United Ancient Order of Druids hosted an 8 Welcome Home Dinner on July 20 at the Boyup Brook Road Board Hall. About 100 members and visitors from Bridgetown and Greenbushes attended, with toasts to The King and Returned Members, a Fallen Comrades moment with The Last Post, and music by Peter Beeton.
The Manjimup Kindergarten Association reviewed a year of effort to establish a local kindergarten. President Mrs. K Faulks outlined committee changes meetings and fundraising progress including 190 members last year and £252 17s 5d in hand. She noted opposition from the Kindergarten Union Perth and hurdles locating premises, with possible use of government land and army huts under consideration. The election results list President Mrs. Faulks Secretary Mr. A Sharp and several committee members.
Bridgetown trounces Jardee six goals nil on home ground as Jardee struggles with a short-sided lineup and wet conditions. Bridgetown led five three at half time and added one more in the second half. Fixtures show Deanmill v Pemberton and Jardee v Manjimup with Bridgetown on a bye.
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