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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1949
Page
1
A meeting in Bridgetown with the S W Trout Council and Fisheries Inspector A J Fraser underscored the Blackwood River as a prime site for trout. Debate covered open seasons, plantings, and council affiliation as districts seek fair access and registration.
Two fine Rainbow Trout were caught in the Blackwood River last Sunday. One weighed 4 lb and the other 3 lb. Inspector Fraser confirms the catches came from the Blackwood. Warren Trout Acclimatisation Society president Kelly says waters are suitable for trout. Warren curator Simpson praises their color and condition.
A trout enthusiasts gathering drew representatives from Bridgetown Warren Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murry Wellington last Sunday night with A J Fraser of the Fisheries Department and C Glen present. Bridgetown group included D McClure W W Inglis and others. Warren listed A R Kelly J Simpson and R Cave. Serpentine Jarrahdale was W M Green. Murry Wellington featured A Smith.
W A B A president Mr H Jones opened the Bridgetown Club carnival in WA praising the event as a draw for metropolitan clubs. He noted £5500 spent on greens and surroundings over six years and announced a new shield for the Champion Fours.
The road board chairman, Mr Scott, pledges support for the Blackwood River trout project. He notes the society’s £200 spending has put trout thriving and tourism potential rises, with boards ready to assist if needed. He cites North America as a model for trout fishing and urges regional towns to share in the effort.
Greenbushes and Bridgetown teams will lose players Wally Carter and Gordon Forrester. Carter excels in fielding and change bowling, with stubborn yet useful batting in tight moments. Forrester, a versatile all rounder, can score runs, bowl left arm, and has been named best fielder in several matches this season. Wally moves to the city while Gordon returns to Yuna after Country Week.
Miss Connie Smith of Bridgetown tests the week as she plans to spend a few weeks away on holiday in Fremantle.
The Repertory Club presented a one act play The Sword is Double-edged along with sketches and musical items for a full house of visiting bowlers and locals. Miss Lou Barnacle returned from Perth to take part, with Compere Gordon Gregson guiding a varied program.
A severe thunderstorm swept part of the Greenbushes district on Tuesday afternoon bringing large hail and heavy rain. Lightning struck Pietroboni property starting a fire. De Zotti and family members were knocked to the ground when a tree shattered. Pietroboni son was struck by flying debris but received medical care. The storm dropped hail and rain 44 miles from Greenbushes with no rain in the town itself.
On Tuesday a 6 ft 4 in pig dugite snake was killed on Mr. Hamilton's property and shown at Wilkinson and Armstrong's engineering establishment. Recently a larger reptile measured 7 ft was destroyed on Mr. Irvin Wheatley's property.
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