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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1947

Page

5

Women Hockey Gala Weekend at Manjimup

Manjimup second team beat Donnybrook B team seven nil while the firsts edged Donnybrook 5 3 in a fast hard match. Avis Oliver Erica Gomme and Nell Ward scored for Manjimup who hosted visitors at lunch and local teas were provided.

Keith Milne Pat O'Connor Les Goodsell Donnybrook Manjimup Avis Oliver Erica Gomme Nell Ward Armstrong’s Oslo

Saturday Results From Local Soccer Match

Deanmill defeated Magpies 2 nil with goals from Deanmill players. Pemberton won 1 nil over Robins amid a protest. Bridgetown triumphed 4 nil against Jardee with four goals in the match.

Pemberton Robins Bridgetown Jardee Enil

Disputed Showdown at Pemberton Ends 1–0

A tense match between Pemberton and Manjimup Robins at Pemberton produced the game's sole score after a controversial obstruction decision. The crowd saw rough play and near fights leading to a protest from the Robins.

Pemberton Manjimup Robins

Deanmill Blues overwhelm Magpies in ground clash

Deanmill dominates Manjimup grounds with a 6 0 win as Rene Paddon scores three goals. Betty Winfield and Gwen Hutchinson add singular strikes while Joan Paddon and C Stanger convert key plays. Magpies press but struggle against strong Deanmill defense with late posts and standout finishing by Paddon.

Deanmill C. Stanger Joan Paddon Betty Winfield Magpies Deanmill Gally Rene Paddon Gwen Hutchinson Blues

Donnybrook Falls to Manjimup in Sunday Hockey Thriller

The Donnybrook and Manjimup men opened Sunday with a tight hockey battle before a large crowd. Manjimup triumphed 4 2 with Dick Fouracres scoring eight goals and Col Richardson still a fast winger.

Donnybrook Manjimup Doug Four Acres Col. Richardson Dick Fouracres

Tetanus Victim Dies After Hospital Efforts

Mrs. Thomas, long time resident of the Balingup district, died after hospital treatment for tetanus. The couple had lived in the district twelve years and were once in the bakery trade. Sympathy is extended to Bill and their young daughter Elsie.

Balingup Bill Elsle

Fruitgrowers Association Plans and Proceedings Highlight Meeting

A well attended Fruitgrowers Association meeting heard a pruning class report by pupils of District Horticultural Inspector T Herlihy. The president thanked host orchards and a motion pressed for more release of black leaf 40. Delegates for the 1944 Annual Conference were promised travel funding and daily allowances with caps, and a new representative structure for packing sheds was proposed.

Fruitgrowers Association T. Herlihy Mr. Herlihy Dewrick Association R. Blechynden Messrs. L. Ryan Phillips E. C Wright Walter Ww. A.P.G.A J. Burt W.A.F. G.A

TB concerns at Guernsey cattle sale prompt inquiry

In Parliament I will move for a Select Committee to probe tuberculosis in 90 registered Guernsey cattle offered for sale by P. G. Hampshire and Sons at Yarloop on November 12 1946. The inquiry will examine test results before and after sale, grounds for disease suspicion, and any related matters.

Hoar al Select Committee Guernsey Messrs. P. G. Hampshire and Sons Yarloop

Manjimup Wins Sandover Shield Golf Pennant

Manjimup clinched the Sandover Shield pennant after a close Sunday match against Bridgetown, finishing with a 7 point haul for Bridgetown. Individual results included P Salvain and T Salvain leading morning singles while G Hester and F EB Hester posted notable wins in the afternoon foursomes. The Blackwood District Golf Association vice president G H Randell presented the shield to Manjimup captain L Lewis, noting Bridgetown will challenge again next season.

P. Salvain N. Lewis Jnr BD. Hester E. Adams R. Hester Hi Winton T. Salvain W. Cc. Muir Wheatley G. Lewis H. Armstrong N. Lewis Snr G. Hester J. Kerr F. EB. Hester F. Taylor Blackwood District Golf Association G. H. Randell L. Lewis Manjimup Club Randell Manjimup Bridgetown

Three Players Tie for First in Monthly Mug Championship

Three players tied for first in the 18 hole stroke play Monthly Mug contest held Saturday. A playoff is set for September 6. Top scores include Hester 68, Urquhart 68, P S Hester 67.

R. S. Hester W. A. Urquhart PB. S. Hester G. H. Randell J. A. Kirby J. Parrinsé T. Bpeer C. A. MacKinnon

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