Ramblers Edge Greenbushes in Low-Scoring First Innings
Westlake and Perka led Greenbushes with double figures as the Ramblers limited the home side to 79. Ramblers surpassed the target with four wickets down. J Dodd claimed 7 for 38 in 10 overs, Archer added 3 for 19, while Bryce and Rowlands bowled for Greenbushes in the second innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westlake
Perka
Greenbushes
A. Baskerville
Dodd
B. Westlake
R. Herbert
C Asplin
G. Graham
Archer
R. Rowlands
Bryce
Archer J. Hall
Doda
J. Jones
BR. Williams
Fleeton
Walker
L. Peeks
C¢ Bryce
Trenholme
J. Dodd
J. Archer
Fr. Carpenter
Works Schedule and New School Bus Route in Balingup
Balingup Road Board approves a works program funded by Main Road Dept grants totaling 1 050 pounds for Buchanan’s River Road Hay Road Camp Creek Gren Fee Brook Upper Capel Donnybrook and Anderson’s Road and Gregory’s Brook Road between Thomas and Warren. The Education Dept announces a new school bus route from Balingup to East Kirup starting January 31, 1950. The final route will run via Balingup Noggerup Road Greenbushes Road to Local 2221 Road. until Kirup Greenbushes Road is ready the bus uses the alternate Balingup Noggerup route both ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup Road
Balingup
East Kirup
East Eee
Balingup-Noggerup
To- Greenbushes
Loca
Kirup- Greenbushes
Ack
Fiery Discussion About Fires Brigade Formation Sought
At the South West Bridgetown Press Association meeting members debated forming a Bridgetown area fire brigade as summer fire risk rises. They recalled last year’s out of control blaze when local fighters could not be summoned, and discussed defining area boundaries and public safety. The group planned to approach the Bridgetown Road Board and Policy Pool for information and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Press Association
Bridgetown
Watson
Bridgetown Road Board
Road Board
Bridgetown Brigade
Mail Service Debate Highlighted on Nannup Road
Mr McDonald urged a mail service for the Nannup road noting four settlers without mail. The matter was to be referred to the Department. Reid said district inspector had been advised and would inspect. Davis discussed card delivery and suggested synchronized mailing to avoid delay.
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Bridgetown Progress UN - Association
McDonald
Nannup
Dept
Ee Reid
E Ee
Davis
Manjimup Show Guernsey Winners Triumph
Bridgetown exhibitor Mr. F. Stewart scored in several Guernsey classes at the Manjimup Show. He won first prizes for the Champion Guernsey bull and Champion Guernsey cow, with cows calved after March 1 1947 and in milk. Second prize also noted for a Guernsey cow in milk. Congratulations to Mr. Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
F. Stewart
Guernsey
Bill
Uernsey
Stewart
Girl Guides Note First Time Lones Enrolled
Bee, girth and others enrolled in Beas Guides at Seaward Swanbourne on December 26. This marks the first time Lones have been enrolled in Guides from the division, with training to be provided by Miss Farquhar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beas Guides
Coramniasioner
Ilton
Bo Boyup
Swanbourne
Me- Farquhar
Boyup Brook Wins Second Pennant in Tennis Match
Boyup Brook clinched both the men’s and ladies pennants at home, with a strong crowd witnessing high quality play. Notable results included Harry Farrall defeating Jim Prastides 6 0 6 3 in the men’s singles and a series of tight doubles and mixed matches highlighting the day’s competitive tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyup Brook
Bridge Own
Bridgetown
Jim Prastides
Harry Farrall
Jim
Manjimup Lawn Tennis Club Opens Season With Notable Turnout
Official opening on Sunday drew about a hundred enthusiasts from Manjimup and nearby towns Bridgetown Dingup and Ringbark. Club president L J Rees performed the ceremony in absent patron J W Margereson. Eric Adams was aced while receiving the first ball with a tea cup, followed by a pleasant afternoon of play and tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup Lawn Tennis Club
L. J. Rees
J. W. Margereson
Rees
Eric Adams
Large Rollup at Bridgetown Brings Strong Tennis Season Start
Last Saturday's beachside tennis rollup in Bridgetown marked the season's largest turnout. Club secretary notes courts look good and the sport will peak soon. Next Sunday navy pennant matches are scheduled with teams drawn from listed men and ladies, subscriptions due by December 15 and enforcement planned by the committee.
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Messrs
Flintoff
Braund
Clark
Rankine
Kinnane
Walter
Gleed Lindsay
A. Waddington
P. Smith
Prastidis Walter
Lindsey
Scott
Faithfull
W. Davies
Keightly
Salvair
Leggett
Collins
Edmeades
Mesdames Walker
J. Cox
Long
Baxter
Siggins H
P. Waddington
Nicholls
Doast
Mrs Gomme Vacationing Abroad Returns Soon
Mrs H E Gomme is presently away in Perth staying with her mother and plans to return to Manjimup by week’s end. Former resident Mr Francis is revisiting Manjimup this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
H. E. Gomme
Manjimup
Francis
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Dod
Cesher
J G
Williams
Pile Rowlands
Jones
Ellis
Hall
Graham
A. Bryce
W. Eilis
J. Lewis
A. Wells
J. Fleeton
Patterson
Her
W. Ellis
Rowlands
C Jones
Half
Baskerville
Walker Ax
C. Asplin
Wastlake
K. Asplin
Bert
Carpenter
A. Williams, B
Sundries
L. Perks
J. Hall
B. Williams
TD. Walker
Gropmaster
B. Kinnane
National Library of Australia
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Lones
Boyupee
Mrs. Drown
H. Farrall
Cin Walker
Jd. Drastides
Miss Smith
M. Ward
Waddington
M. G. Walter
Knapp
L. Piper
Siggins
J.J Siggins
Miss Brooks
Pat Delas Griffiths
Mr. Ing
Lee Steere
L. Hanna Oo Busch
T. Clarke
Finklestein
A. Dent
Miss Nichols
Trevaskas
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R. Millard
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Gliss
Smith
Wadding
Haunad
Brooks
Griffiths de Lee Steere
Busch
Mrs. Crown
Miss Smith Chase Walker
Miss Siggins
Haunad _eccineton
Miss Griffiths
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G. Walter
L. Lindsay
Whon Ryand
F. Faithful . Lynch
N. Harris
L. Hanna
F. Clarke
Dent
B. Trevaskas
A. Ballyard
Hampton Sirern Bridgetown Confectionery
Dingup
Ringbark
Bridgetown Dry Cleaners
von Caelleristening
True-to-life Radio
A.C
D.C. Radio
Fisher’s Garage & Service Station
Bridgetown Advocate
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