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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1947

Page

3

Wheatley-Giblett Partnership Nears Victory Over Railways

Wheatley and Giblett forged a near stand against Railways as both sides ended level with innings not out. Wheatley 88 in a high scoring effort. Bowler Braund led Railways with 4 for 55, while Wheatley dismissed several Railways batsmen. Crowley and Giblett were not out for Railways in a closely fought match.

Railways Shoelvidge Kawl Db Crowley Mellows Williams and Chapman Wheatley Giblett Mavers Goad Giblett Sundries Sunnvelde Braund Shoebridge Bo Braund Whitely Roe Williams Giblett K Wheatley Mellows Roe H. Nye Chapman Roe Wright Giblett Braund G. Faithfull Raund Sundries M. Rowe Braund i W. Wheatley Sunnyside RW Shoebridge K. Crowley D. Crowley Williams A Gee B. Westlake W. White E Roberts M. Veitch K. Crowley A Peck F. Semmens

Forthcoming Cricket Dance to Farewell Local Members

The Bridge Town Cricket Club hosts a grand dance on December 1 to bid farewell to Messrs Ht Jones and Mo Velteh who are leaving the district. The event promises good cheer with supper novelties and top music.

Bridgetown Cricket Club Ht. Jones Mo Velteh Mittens

Sunday Matches Preview for Bridgetown Trip to Sun Nyside

Bridgetown will travel to Sun Nyside to face its lineup with Peck Veltch Forrester T Bash ford Jones Morgan Semmens Kk Dashford Gray Prasthdis WHEmnsen Moyes. Railways meet Yornup at Bridgetown with Cireentushes the bye.

Bridgetown Sunnyside Peck, Veltch Forrester T. Bashford Jones, Morgan Semmens

Town Beauty Improves as Road Workers Trim Trees

One of the road board workmen has barbered the trees along Stampton Street over the past week. The effort aims to beautify the town and make it more attractive to residents and visitors.

Road Board Stampton Street

Gray Hat Trick In First Match At Bridgetown Showground

Gray achieved the hat trick as Greenbushes built a solid 179 chase at Bridgetown Showground last Sunday. Greenbushes opened with 110, Roberts top-scored in a long innings while Westlake hit seven fours and survived four lives. Lunch at 1 for 125 showed promise, but only Carter, Herbert, and R. Dilkes offered a late push. Bridgetown, 5 for 104 at stumps, face a difficult rematch. Veitch Peck and Jones contributed solid blows.

Bridgetown Greenbushes Geenbushes Roberts Westlake Carter Herbert R. Dilkes Ray Baskerville Dilkes Rowlands Lindsay Veitch Peck Jones Doubdte Figne

Unclear cricket scorecard amid damaged OCR text

Fragments show players Greenbushes Th Westlake and Prastidis, several lbw dismissals and a total 178, with erratic wicket counts and stray names. Reading is hampered by missing words and misprints, hindering clear attribution of teams, innings, or match outcome.

State War Memorial Extension Appeal in Bridgetown

Bridgetown RSL sub-branch urges support for engraving war disability heroes on marble tablets in the Cloisters of Honor at the State War Memorial. An appeal subscription sheet is available, with donations sent to the honorary treasurer Anzac House Perth. all funds credited to the district.

Congress Bridgetown R. S.L Care Anzac House Perth

R Urquhart Honored By Bridgetown ASL For 1844 45 Service

Bridgetown ASL notes honor for R Urquhart president 1844 45 at monthly meeting and opens appeal for Memorial ark funds. Hospital Ball plans two orchestras to keep dances continuous while a new boosterizer looms. Doctors service expands to Hobn Hill and district farmers debate mound planting schemes.

Bridgetown A.S.L R. Urquhart Porthcoming Hospital

Country Boys Excursion to Perth by Y A L

The Young Australia League announces a Country Boys Excursion to Perth from January 12 to 26. Boys will visit factories Parliament House the museum Zoological Gardens markets and more with limited vacancies remaining. Apply at Y A L Headquarters Murray and Irwin Streets Perth.

Perth Young Australia League Jlads Parliament House Museum Zoological Gardens Midland Junction Johnston Petél Guildford Y.A.L Murray and Irwin Streets

Correction on Renewal for Bridgetown Billard Saloon

A correction notice states last week's report on Claude Reginald Ducas of the Bridgetown Billard Saloon misstated the renewal terms for the billiard license. Licensing Magistrate Wauchope offered no comment on the premises.

Claude Reginald Duccas Bridgetown Billard Wauchope Puide

Methodist Church Sunday Services and Lecture

Sunday schedule lists Bridgetown Sunday School and worship at 10 am and 7 pm with locations including Bridgetown and Gully. Principal Beckershey from Adelaide College South Australia is to lecture tonight at 8 o'clock on Christ of the Australian Road, inviting all.

Bridgetown Y Paw Roronla Gully Scopam Thoyiye Brewek Rat P.m. Gree Primespeel Ekersley Adelaide College South Australia Oye Nemup Tao P.m. Bridgetown Loyal Daverb Beckershey Welock

Birthday party marks Miss Beauglehole’s age

A local note records Miss J Beauglehole celebrating a birthday with a pink and blue roseette candle cake display. Mr J T Smith left for Tunbury on Wednesday while Mr and Mrs Learmonth and baby returned from holidays. Mr W Plottman was seen renewing old acquaintances at home. A band of young people held a barbecue last Sunday and enjoyed the event.

Successful Bazaar at Miners Hall Green Bushes

A highly successful bazaar was held in the Miners Hall Green bushes on Saturday December 6. Conducted by the Church of England Ladies Guild stall holders included Tearooms Mesdames Scott Millman Shipley Long and Creech. The event raised £1 1s 9d for the little ladies dolls stall run by Jeanette Haines with Gwenneth Lawson assisting.

Miners’ Hall Greenbushes Church of England Ladies Guild Scott Millman Shipley Long and Creech Mesdames K A. Haines Hester Meagher

The Seventh Veil Comes to Boyup Brook Cinema

Ann Todd leads the new release The Seventh Veil at Boyup Brook Cinema on Friday December 19 with James Mason Herbert Lom and Albert Levi en in a music rich drama. The supporting film Dont Take it to Heart stars Richard Grees and Patricia Medina in a witty satire. Edward Rigby also appears in a humorous supporting role.

Ann Todd Greig Richard Grees Mapid Patricia Medina Edward Rigby

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wheatley-Giblett Gray Th. Westlake Prastidis BE. Roberts Bray W. Carter Rorrester Kh. Dilkes Rh. Herbert Clive Perks Cray Co. Perks Gray Thorley Treajhulme O'Neill Prastinls L. Yates Gray Sundries Bowling Tee Rk Herbert IB. Westlake BB Roberts Bernie Harrison DRY Cleaner Hampton Street Chevrolet Utilities Fisher’s Garage State War Memorial Extension Appeal PL Salvair Bridgetown Hospital J. T. Smith The Raven Tunbury Mr. and Mrs. Learmonth Babe W. Plottman Mesdames R. Sullivan Lawson Kerr J. Walton Greenbushes Talkies Mac E. McCaul Greenbushes Cinema Presents James Mason Richard Greene Newton's Garage Chevrolet, Pontiac and Buick Sales and Service G. M. H. Service Oxy Rod. B.rooke Hotpoint Bandmaster Radios & Electrical Servants Kirup Jack Coleman Getown
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