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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 22, 1946

Page

3

Railways defeat Greenbushes in Bridgetown Cricket clash

Railways triumphed over Greenbushes in a Bridgetown and Districts Association match aided by EE Foale’s quality bowling and Lawrence’s 68 with four fours and two sixes. Opening pair Shoebridge 26 and Ganger 18 set up the response before Greenbushes fought back with R Harrod 26, while Leah 26 not out steadied Railways to stumps.

Railways Greenbushes Bridgetown and Districts Association EE. Foale Lawrence Shoebridge Ganger Latamen R. Harrod Thorley and Patterson Leah R. Thorley B. Lawrence F. Viner Collins Viner Close Harrod Collins Briggs Scott Harrod Caddy Munings James Allen Sundries

Upper Blackwood Association leads as Boyup Brook and Benjinup clash

The Upper Blackwood Association standings show Boyup Brook five runs ahead of Benjinup. Top batters are George Stevens with 185 runs and Alex Lee Steere with 170, while leading bowlers are George Stevens with 26 wickets and Alex Lee Steere with 12. A. W. Wagner is noted as out with an injury, and a recent match on February 17 between Boyup Brook and Benjinup ended in a draw with a record 11 runs off 13 overs for the opening Benjinup batsmen.

Boyup Brook Benjinup George Stevens Alex Lee Steere Alex Lee- Steere A. W &. Wagner Hana Boyup Throok

Association Sets Final for 1946-46 Season Playoffs

Bridgetown and Districts Association moves to crown the premier team after the third round. Railways lead with 36 points followed by Vornupes and Catterick among others. Remaining fixtures include Greenbushes, National Fitness, and Railways battles leading to March 31 finals and trophy presentations. North Perth club plans Easter Week visit for matches and trophies.

Bridgetown and Districts Association Railways Vornupes Pte Catterick National Fitness Greenbushes Association Bridgetown Yornup Dwyer Yarnup North Perth

Inter Association Game Set For Kojomup Next Sunday

A team from the Upper Blackwood Association will face Kojomup Association at Kojomup next Sunday. The bus departs Boyup Brook hotel corner at 7.30 a.m. The Tambellup Association players who visited Boyup Brook were praised for catering.

Upper Blackwood Association Kojomup Association Kojomup Boyup Brook Hotel Tambellup Association Boyup Brook Upper Blackwood Kojonup

Bridgetown Tennis Club Hosts Handicap Medal Tournament

The Bridgetown Tennis Club holds a handicap medal tournament on Saturday March 2 with a first prize top grade racquet donated by Mr. R. W. Scott. Proceeds support the late Tom Graham Tennis Memorial. An all day match follows Sunday March 3 and a trip to Bunbury on March 10. Nominations go to Captain Mr P. Evans, Ladies Captain Miss F. Taylor, or Secretary Mr Lou Judges.

Bridgetown R. W. Scott Tom Graham Collie Bridgetown Courts Bunbury P. Evans F. Taylor Lou Judges

Sport Meeting and Dance at CHOW ERUP on March 16

A sport meeting and dance will be held at Chow Erup on Saturday March 16. Half of the proceeds go to the Red Cross. The event features a bigger and better programme with log chopping, athletic and novelty sports, children’s events, booths, and afternoon tea available at ground. Popular prices. Won Secretary McCere.

Chowerup Red Cross McCere

Bridgetown Bowls Teams Travel for Weekend Matches

Bridgetown Blues lose 73 to 70 to Balingup while Bridgetown Whites fall 36 to 17 to Greenbushes and Bridgetown Reds tally 92 to 66 against Nannup. Players named include Mitchell Waller T Bolton Laughlan and many more across all teams.

Bridgetown Nannup Greenbushes Balingup Bridgetown Blues Mitchell Waller Bolton Laughlan Ryan Searr Darling Blakeney Blues Bazeley W. Pearce Dr Cook W. Abbotts Wright W. Taylor A. Elder McAlinden C. J. Jones Smith McCay Guest Herbert E. Pearce BE. Abbotts Fleeton T. Salvair Bignell Huttgon Drage Dearle Crowd Scott King Summers Huttson Ingram Sells Bridgetown Reds

Bridgetown Carnival Honors Donors and Hosts

Bridgetown Bowling Club president H. C. Jones thanked local business leaders for trophy donations and residents for hosting visitors during the carnival, expressing appreciation in a morning press interview.

H. C. Jones Lke Bridgetown

CWA Younger Set Holds First Meeting of Year

The CWA Younger Set met Tuesday with full attendance. Two new members Janice Hur Ney and Joyce Cloyd joined. They planned to adopt a child at Parklerville Home and sew clothes for it. A fundraising dance was proposed to buy a piano for future socials, ending with a supper. New members are always welcome.

C. W. A. Younger Janice Hur Ney Joyce Cloyd Parklerville

Road Patrol Demonstration Scheduled for February 26

A demonstration of the new road patrol will be held at 10 a.m. on February 26 and all invited are welcome to witness the event.

W A Breeders Handicap and Related Races Summary

Scoops list racing events for W A Breeders Handicap Kellerberrin Wagin Derby Westralia Bridgetown Goldfields and related races with horses like Bal gay Glen Rulette Earl's First Kolass Ladenver Bingen's Beau ty Lady Lawn Nancy Lynn Memphis Belle Idol Lee Golden Isle Row land's Boy Judy Donald Sheik Again Nel lie Royal etc. Multiple handicap fields shown across venues Daylesford Wagin Bridgetown and Goldfields with entries such as Novania Alibi Sal Dad's Gift and Royal Chatter.

W. A Balgay Glen Rulette Kolass Ladenver Y Valista Lady Lawn Nancy Lynn Linda Antique Memphis Belle Idol Lee Golden Isle David Dixie Horse Power Master Whips Lila Novania Ae Daylesford Alibi Sal Arrowood Peter Grand Gay Willow Goldfields Handicap Maid Royal Chatter Lady Araby

Bridgetown Club to Hold Saturday Meeting

Bridgetown Trots the Bridgetown Club plans another meeting this Saturday. The agenda includes dominations, marks, and selections by Fish Hook as listed.

Bridgetown Ogether

Racing Odds and Handicaps From Katanning Bridgetown Meet

Selections and handicaps listed for 2.5 Dallide 80 yards and Katanning Bridgetown Mile events. Competitors include Broad Lady Rushworth Lad Manjimup entries such as Saucy Alfred Amazement Heather Wyn and Ginger Nelson with distances 60 to 110 yards. Final picks name Shining Colours Wee Broad and Rushworth Gold among others.

Donald Shehallette Ranji Direct Laddies Gift Saucy Alfred Amazement Heather's Wish Hilton Lend Lease Vada Heather Pat Elmo Ginger Nelson Black Widow General Elmo Bon Gold Hack Widow Tiny Grattan Wee Broad Wise Guy Dallide Broad Lady Tinyrattan Rushworth Donald Shehellette Heather Wyn Lend Lease Bridgetown Rushworth Lad Shining Colours Chrishon Dalilde

Manjimup Trots Good Nominations

Nominations close for the Manjimup trots with strong early interest shown by diligent trainers ahead of the March 2 meeting. Officials have not released full details yet but the number and class of nominees appear highly encouraging.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shaw F. Vinner R. Collins E Caddy D. Leahy A. W. LeeSteere W. Merredith G. Stevens Ww. Merredith Alex LeeSteere A. Merredith E. Dodd Hi. N. Parrall C. L. Losin F. Stephen Moore C. E. Dodd C. L. Moore R. Miller L. Merredith L. Moore E. Doda Cc. L. Moore Riley Miller A. W LeeSteere D. Shoch K. Moore Millar B. Dodd V. Smith R. 8. Millar Shoetridge Foale Mayor Briggs Muntings White Leahy Lindsay Winer H. Patterson L. Allen H. Jones B. Shoebridge Cc. Scott J. Lindsay J. Viner J. Allen Milward Winders W. Carr Dr. Herz Howard Mason Green L. A. Evans Moulton L. Scadden R. Evans A. Roe Happ Deane Badrick Reds D. McClure Polina Cox C. A. Mackinnon Jenkins CWA Perth Marks & Selections Flying Fury Savant Bruin Dampier Golden Buddy Stanley Manjimup Tom Dewhurst Blowup Brook Nla.gov
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