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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1947

Page

3

Centrals edge Rovers in a thriller on Greenbushes oval

In a tense finish Centrals held a slim lead early and repelled a late Rover burst to win 10 14 to 10 8 on Greenbushes oval. Key players included Centrals Yates Graham Carter and Rowlands with strong defence from Giblett and Lindsay.

Centrals Rovers Greenbushes Oval Rover Ward Marshal Sulivan D. Giblett Lynam Coleman Carroll Yates Rowlands Fleeton G. Giblett Herbert Yates W. Carter G. Graham B. Jones

Ministers and officials travel for Perth conference

Rev. Lawson and Mrs. Lawson with Gweneth travel to Perth by car on Sunday, joined by Bernbough and Frary. Road Board conference attendees include Mr. Thomson and Mr. Sells with Mrs. Thomson and daughters J and B Thomason. Orange and Flower Sunday seen by Christian Endeavor visiting 32 sick and aged with gifts. Special Methodist service features sprays for all and musical selections by Junior and Senior choirs.

Rev. Lawson Perthn Mrs. Lawson Gweneth Messrs Bernbough and Frary Perth Road Board G. Thomson C. Sells Christian Endeavor

Centrals Secure Fifth Major Amid Scrappy Forward Play

The Centrals fightback continued as C Jones set up Herbert for a major and Yates followed to push Centrals ahead. Dick Scott repelled Centrals with a strong defence while Westlake and Lindsay featured in key movements before fumbles cost further scores.

O'Neill Rovers Centrals C. Jones Herbert Yates Dick Scott May Westlake Lindsay

Re appearance of Pope Blechynden boosts Rovers clash

The re appearance of Pope Blechynden on the football field drew motor horns and applause as he replaced Ander ton after an elbow injury. Carter slid a tricky shot across the goal mouth while Marshall and May combined for a successful attack. Rovers pressed back as Marshall scored again and Centrals rallied with Herbert delivering a fine left foot strike.

Pope Blechynden Pope Anderton Rovers Carter Blechynden Marshall May Les Centrals Herbert

Best Players Selection From CentraIs and Rov ers

Cent rals Herbert Row lands and W Carter led the best on ground with four and three votes respectively as Yates Thorley and Rowlands also shone. Rovers Pettersen Gibson Gible t Timms Lynam backed by Harrison Minchin and Scott. Marshall O Neill Harrison May Minchin won multiple votes.

Rovers B. Harrison D. Lyman G. and D. Giblett W. Anderson A. Braund J. Fleeton J. Garrett W. Minchin L. May N. Marshall L. O'Neill R. Pettersen J. Scott J. Timms M. Wood J. Dwyer Pettersen Minchin Bell B. Joses Feazey Herbert Yates Centrals Geo. Giblett Hall May G. Giblett Anderson Stan Graham G. Graham Rover C. Jones Coleman Harrison Redbacks Stan Aham Rowlands Wally Carter Marshall Sullivan Timms A. Feazey Timme Brauad George Graham Jim Scott Forth O'Neill Ward Blues Thorley Garrett Lindsay W. Carter Graham Bros Carroll and Sullivan G. Giblet Lynam Blechynden

Greenbushes Defeat Commandoes In Hockey Match At Greenbushes

Greenbusheswomen beat the Commandoes 1 to 0 on August 9 with Mrs BE McKelvie scoring the goal. Umpires were Ray Somerset and Ernie McKelvie. Spectator interest grows and attendance may rise next year. Best players included Mrs McKelvie Miss Jean Coleman and Doreen Cox. captain Mrs A Sele.

Greenbushes Commandoes Be, McKelvie Ray Mrs. McKelvie Jean Coleman Doreen Cox Mra. A. Sele

Greenbushes Enjoys Weekend Dual Success

The Greenbushes sporting club celebrated a successful weekend with the hockey girls defeating Commandoes in their first match of the season and the footballers securing a 6 point victory on Sunday.

Greenbushes Sporting Fraternity

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. Yates B. Westlake N. Lindsay W. Coleman R. Herbert W. and H. Carter Russell K. Thorley R. Sullivan P. Feazey Mery Yates Cc. Jones Red Blue Whites Giblett Young Dwyer Petterson Rowland T Yates Bunbury J. Daniels Jones Church of England Maranup Ford Nannup H. CG. Lawson Doye’s Timber Mill Doye, Reenbushes Balingup H. C. Lawson Mac E. McCaul Yates Tea Rooms Greenbushes Cinema Presents Phyllis Calvert James Mason Clive Brook Beatrice Lillie Googie Withers Roland Culver Newton's Garage Chevrolet Pontiac Buick Bridgetown Nla.gov
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