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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 02, 1950

Page

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Nelson Daly Wins South West Derby Honours

Nelson Daly clinched the South West Derby in a tight finish as the field moved across Manjimup tracks. Red Tony and Graceful chased hard with Prince Claredo and Paddy Marvin among the contenders, while Stratton praised progress and the district’s racing setup.

Nelson Daly South West Red Nelson Laddie's Secret Real Man Classic Mint Ron Halcombe Leslie W. F. Jones Vidacliffe Chum Lady Mery Henerwyn General Daly Miles Nelson Daly J. Foster Tot's Wonder Wanda’s Gift Diane Maviste Moneed Tot Wanda's Gift Diane Mavista Foster Pla Wanda Reg Russell L. Walton

After Easter Marriage at Nannup and Perth Dinner

Miss Cecily Warburton, newly returned to Nannup Hospital duties with fiancé Mr Guy Thomson, attended a Perth dinner hosted by Professor E de Courcy Clarke at the Esplanade Hotel. Warburton wore a iri descent faille frock with full skirt and wide bertha. horse racing notes mention Prince Claredo and Paddy Marvin, with Paddy Marvin leading last lap to win by 15 yards.

Nannup Cecily Warburton Nannup Hospital Perth Prince Claredo Paddy Marvin Bold Childe

Dissatisfaction Voiced At Greenbushes

A public meeting at Greenbushes voiced discontent on several matters including sanitation. A motion passed to invite the Road Board to meet with the general public and ratepayers on a suitable date. Full report next issue.

Greenbushes Road Board

Farmers' Priorities and Requirements Highlight Housing Demand

Bridgetown Chamber notes Perth Chamber of Commerce will back farmers in meeting essential needs as production and shipments rise. Housing remains top priority, followed by Government and Local Government, then pastoral and agricultural communities for squatters and farmers. The Housing Commission enforces this order in galv piping and roofing allocations.

Bridgetown Housing Commission Howing Commission Messrs. Stewarts Lloyds

Sidelights on Trots at Gloucester Park and Bridgetown

The Advocate quotes J P Stratton noting Gloucester Park lies four chains short of a half mile while Bridgetown remains the only one mile track under lights in Ak. Gate receipts amount to about £280. Bridgetown Club nominates for Federary 11. meeting attended by Butler, W A T A steward. CWA organized supper. dozen bookmakers present. Lighting partial failure fixed, including totalisator lights.

Advocate J. P. Stratton Gloucester Park Bridgetown Bridgetown Club Federary 11 Butler W.A.T.A CWA

Kinnane Wins Dual Title At MIESUITS Championship

Brian Kinnane captures two titles in the MIESUITS event with decisive victories in both singles and doubles brackets. Notable results include Kinnane defeating Prastidis 6 0 6 1 in the final and teaming with G Walter to win the men’s handicap doubles. The document lists numerous matches across men’s and ladies events with scores reflecting a busy tournament slate.

New Headmaster Arrives at Bridgetown State School

Bridgetown gains new state school headmaster Mr G Callanan arriving from Lake Grace with Mrs Callanan. The staff begin settling in and laying lines as the transition continues.

Bridgetown G. Callanan Lake Grace

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DERBY Stratton W.A Manjimup W. F. Coverley W. F. Corsat G. Simpson J. C. Antonio Diamond Prince Ivanhoe Valle Air Ser Mylon Tess Nelson Golden Earl Flying Peril Pardonis Gaby Arro Vista Edith Oxford Fay Heather Balgay Prince Lesle Gift Cloudiness Loudall Minton Maid Red Tony F. N. Antonio Graceful Ee Claredo Reg's Choice King Spark Agst Ach F. Melvin Scr J. Drysdale Sor Eamart Nell Envoy Silver Pet Areless Seratehrgen An ‘ Widacliffe K. B. Slater Edna Again T. W. Simpson Noreen Lur Direct Valley Air Ser Scotch Voyage Heatherwyn Betty Globe Myron Pauline Dorset Oxford Lad S.O F. Lee Steere Acr Timette Globe's Wooding Spark Brian Kinnane Helen Waddington Lindsey Edmeades Leggett J. Walter Salvah Scott G. Walter Meares F. Faithfull Nelson Prastidis Kelliher Trevaskis Millward Collins Salvair Ring Crowd Beer Kinnane Bintoff Lindsay Salva L. Nicholls J. Linto N. Doust E. Aiskett C. Minchin L. Pearce P. Smith Mrs. Walker Mrs. Garrett H. Waddington Mrs. Long E. Aisbett Walker Kimmane Speer Hester R. Leggett Taylor Crowd Davis Kinnane J. Faithfull Flintoff Pene Kinnane Prastidis Leet Sal Edmendes Fintoff Speer Faithfull F. Faithull Walter 417 F. Faithfull Collins Williams G. Walters Kratchler J. Veale N. Connell K. Hodgson J. Corneell J. Wheatley B. Zinnecker GC. Minchin J. Cornwall H. Pegneten Garrett P. Waddington P. Smith L. Nicholls Ai Linto EB. Aisbett L. Zinnecker E. Moulton Mesdames Long Joe Hodgson Pakeloughy Connell Semianak Doust E. A Abbott Miss Aisibett M. Smith W. Meares W. Meares and Miss Hester T. Speer Miss Waddington T. Scott Miss Nicholls Miss L. Pearce Miss Hester A. Collins Miss Pearce Nle Gov Nla
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