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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 25, 1949

Page

4

Kirup Corner Wishes for Mr db Cheeseman Birthday

Kirup residents offer belated birthday greetings to Mr db Cheeseman who remains in good health and curious about the world. Brian Bradley of Shenton Park visits Kirup while Gerald and Kirup hosts welcome John Warrick of Guildford Grammar and Allan Watson of Bunbury High for the school vacation. Mr and Mrs T Davis return to Kirup after weeks away.

Db Cheeseman Kirup Cheeseman Brian Bradley Shenton Park Gerald John Warrick Guildford Grammar School Allan Watson Bunbury High School

Boyanup Defeats Kirup In Donnybrook Match

In a windy Sunday Donnybrook Association game on Boyanup ground Boyanup beat Kirup 7.12 to 5.7 after a tight contest. Key players included Skippings Riley Hunt Bell for Boyanup and J McDonald T Allen D Wilkins P O'Dea E Wall for Kirup.

Kirup Boyanup Donnybrook Association Lirup R. Allen R. Wall Wall G. Wall R. Price Bingham Lorne Fitzgerald Lawrence Fitzgerald T. Allen J. Mcdonald N. Trigwell T. Cunningham T. Sheehan P. O'Dea Dilley Trigwell Lyons Wilkins Kitchen Barrett Bell Simmons Hunt Clapp Riley Melvin Reid Griffiths Roberts Jilley Burgoyne Kilpatrick Gardiner Hayward Erium D. Wilkins Jordan L. Trigwell K. Wilkins Doorers WN. Trigwell

Graham Wins Rifle Trophy At Kirup Club Shoot

R Graham won the club trophy in a two seven shot burst 500 yard event at Kirup Rifle Club last Sunday. Scores listed include lk Graham 20 33 8 70 and R Cooper 32 42 5 09 with several others. Next Sunday features a champion pairs shoot over 600 yards with early gathering at 0900 hours and spoons awarded to winning pairs.

Kirup Rifle Club R. Graham Lk. Graham R. Cooper A. Hillier W. Fitzgerald C. Moore B. Mitchell O. Goddard F. Goddard J. Moore G. Wall K. Wall J. Wall N. Hunt

Kirup Narrowly Defeats Boyanup in Close B Grade Match

Kirup edged Boyanup by one point despite Boyanup's numbers down. J Warrick scored four goals as Kirup fought hard in a keen contest. W Young and F Bainbridge impressed among the older players aiding the young side. Kirup 7.4 to Boyanup 6.9.

KIRUP Boyanup K. Wall J. Warrick J. Wall W. Maidment W. Young F. Bainbridge

Road Board Vice-Chairman Resigns in Protest

The Road Board vice-chairman Mr Davies resigns after clashing with board decisions over new rates. He accuses the board of unfair, unnecessary rises including an 18.4 percent country ward increase and a vermin rate subterfuge. Wiseman acts as interim vice-president. Gibson and Udell handle committee vacancies.

Mr. Davies General Road Board Fowles Davies L. Thompson F. E. Wiseman J. Gibson

Scouts Plan Campfire September First Visit Mt Hawthorn

A busy scout scene notes four scouts trying cooking and a clearing for a September 1 campfire. Vincent Holmes, former Rosella patrol leader, attends Billy Barnes Session as 39 scouts set a record. Mt Hawthorn guests arrive for a week, football team to play next Wednesday, and October 8 is field day.

Tuack M. Willis Shephard Vincent Holmes Billy Barnes R. Walton Bunbury Glentulloch Road Sunnyside Mt. Hawthorn Pls

Kirup Defeats Greenbushes In Keen Inter School Match

Kirup beat Greenbushes 2 1 on Kirup ground in a fast contest with clear rules and high sportsmanship. Notable Kirup players included J McDonald Is Sertorio W Ellis J Allen G Coleman and B Lyons. In Donnybrook inter school events a boys football win and a girls hockey 2 2 draw with tea to finish.

KIRUP Greenbushes J. McDonald Is Sertorio W. Ellis J. Allen G. Coleman B. Lyons Donnybrook Donnybrook School

Tobacco Auctions Draw Manjimup Manager to Perth

Manager Doug Fouracres of the Tobacco Research Station at Manjimup travelled to Perth on Monday to attend tobacco auctions. Tobacco Advisor J. M. Allan is already in Perth.

Manjimup Doug Fouracres Perth J. M. Allan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. T. Davis Graham Kirup Hotel Dick Warrick Kalgoorlie Mis. Magnet W. Sef Young General Storekeepers W. R. L Clarke Mullalyup Bridgetown Advocate National Library of Australia Stan Udell N. E Milentia Tom Allen Carrier Shell Company Ltd. and Malloch Bros Harmfr and Romse Bridgetown Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel Keremelevich Nia.gov
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