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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1948

Page

2

Deanmill Beats Nelson in Warren Football Thriller

Deanmill defeats Nelson 14.4 to 13.5 in a dramatic Warren match. Richards and Ridley starred for Deanmill with Paganini and Moloney key in defense while Winnish, Warner and Callegari led Nelson's efforts. Final minutes produced a 6 point Warren lead as Deanmill surged for the win.

Nelson Deanmill Winnish Greenbushes Red” Warner Nannup Ridley Richards Paganini N. Lindsay Warren Callegari Hastie Kennedy Paddon Rolston Oldfield Johanson Moloney Aeain Howes Nelson Assn Gilmore Barefoot Warner M. Armstrong RR. Howes

Red Cross Raises 14 Pounds At August Meeting

Monthly Red Cross gathering in Lesser Hall presided by Mrs Veal honors late member Janet Walter. Members plan for Europe’s children drive with an after noon tea on September 8 and a Spring Ball titled A Night in China Town set for September 17. Donations and depot totals are noted with 19 pounds 7 shillings 6 pence raised.

Lesser Hall Headquarters China Town Europe Red Cross Goyder Slimm

Fat Steers and Cattle Prices at Bridgetown Yard

Yarding included a pen of good quality medium weight steers in good condition for the time of year. Fat cows and a mix of stores and yearlings were sold with a good clearance at firm rates. Quotations show fat steers at £18 and various fat cow prices from £7/2/6 to £17/2/6. Bridgetown notes a worm infestation diagram by Goldsbrough Mort and Co’s veterinary expert, charts available at Bridgetown office.

Jersey Bridgetown Goldabrough Mort and Co Bridgetown Goldsbrough's

Forthcoming Stock Sales in Bridgetown District

Forthcoming stock sales in the Bridgetown district are listed below for farmers. Key events include Goldsbrough's cattle market at Nannup on Monday, August 16. pig sales at Manjimup by Diders, Goldsbrough's and Australian Farmers on Wednesday, August 18. Elder's pig sales at Bridgetown and Balingup on Thursday, August 19. Goldsbrough's pig sheep and cattle sale at Bridgetown. and cattle sales at Manjimup by Elders, Goldsbrough and Western Australian Farmers on Wednesday, August 25.

Bridgetown Goldsbrough Nannup Manjimup Diders Westralian Elder Balingup Elders Goldsbrought Weetralian

Cane chair sought for Bridgetown school needs

Bridgetown Parents and Citizens' Association seeks a cane lounge for the local school to handle sudden illnesses or injuries. A quote was requested from the Maylands Blind Industrial Institute, but locals are asked to donate or sell a cane lounge to the association, contacting President Mr Scriven or Secretary Mrs Salvair.

Bridgetown Accouteaiye Association Maylands Blind Industrial Institute Scriven Salvair

Sunday rifle shoot honors F Tate as top marksman

F Tate dominated last Sunday's 300 yard competition with an average around 63. A long list of shooters followed with scores and targets noted. Next Sunday features a spoon shoot over 300 yards.

F. Tate Tate FF. Tate J. Chevis L. Lowe K. Shepherd L. Reid B. Hubery A. Gale P. Hubery A. Copley G. Foster V. Hubery R. Beard R. Werkman L. Pears G. Elwin

Annual Holidays Planned by Mr L Yates in Bridgetown

Mr L Yates of Bridgetown Western Australia Dre of AG R begins annual holidays on Friday and plans to visit the Goldfields.

L. Yates Bridgetown W Ag.r

Parents Campaign For Road Safety

At a Monday meeting the Association announced the W A National Safety Council will send a five million film Death on the Roads to Bridgetown for local theatre showing. The group aims to partner with Goldsfields Pictures for a children’s safety program with the film as main feature.

Bridgetown Parents and Citizens’ Association W.A. National Safety Council Association Goldsfields Pictures

World Better Place If Churches Unite Discussed

Bridgetown residents debated if church thinking conflicts with science and religion. Speakers noted denominational division weakens religion, some urged a united church, while others favored religion free of church barriers. The Vital Issue series aims to foster frank discussions at 7 20 p m monthly at the C W A Rest Room.

Bridgetown C.W.A Australian Broadcasting Commission

Golf Shield Match Set For Sunday At Bridgetown

Blackwood District Golf Association teams will play at Bridgetown for the Sandover Ski Teams and the restrove event with morning and afternoon stake handicaps and a teams handicap match. Six players per team may be from any club. H G Long wins monthly mug with nett 66. top scores list includes D Rooke A Pecks L Doust and others. Next Saturday features a Stableford event for six-man teams.

Blackwood District Golf Association Bridgetown Sandover H. G. Long D. Rooke A. Pecks L. Doust W. A. Doust W. Ring Fyfl Hester G. Briggs M. Scott A. Beott P. Salvair R. Hester E.&. Hester G. H. Randell G. St. Brathwaite T. Salvair A. McKinnon J. Kirby T. Speer W. Meares G. Hester P. Evans P. Salval All Square Doust Stableford

Korn couple to Perth for daughter's medical care

Mr and Mrs 2 Korn of May Anup travel through Bridgetown on Monday en route to Perth to place their daughter Jean under medical care with a doctor for further treatment.

2. Korn Mayanup Tith Bridgetown Perth Jean

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