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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1950
Page
7
Arlene Dietrich returns to the screen in the romantic comedy A Foreign Affair co starring Jean Arthur and John Lund. The film screens at Greenbushes on March 2 and at Boyup Brook on March 3 with Dietrich as a glamorous nightclub figure in postwar Berlin.
Greenbushes posted a 77 run victory over Bridgetown in a cricket match. Perks and Dilkes starred with bats for Greenbushes while Nelson and Westlake led the bowling. Best fielders were Stan Dilkes for Greenbushes and Mabey for Bridgetown.
Greenbushes Road Board will not accept pollard shortage as a reason for farmers in the district not poisoning rabbits. A vermin inspector’s report noted settlers’ complaints about pollard unavailability and suggested the Board supply it and for settlers to collect it at the office. Members urged owners to ensure pollard is on hand for poisoning efforts.
Delegates of the South-West Bridgetown Farmers' Branch will back a motion at the quarterly Bridgetown Butterfat and Meat Zone Council meeting. The proposal, a Chaw erup-Tone River initiative, seeks national rabbit control under Vea Leivwen.
Russell George Blee and Walter Edward Meredith appeared before Justices H N Farrall and C R Doust on a Friday. They pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle without a license and were each fined 10 shillings with 4 shillings costs.
Lee Steere and Norm Horrell star as Sunnyside reach 315 for 9 before declaring against Railways. Steere tops with 99, Horrell adds 75 partnership exploits, aided by early steady openers Wheatley and Horrell. Railways struggle to force a result with four wickets down at stumps.
At the Greenbushes Road Board meeting chairman Mr G Thomson reported a deputation met the Minister to seek support for a bulldozer. The board resolved to inform the Greenbushes Branch of the Farmers Union and noted possible cheaper procurement if the branch can wait. Mr Thomson was thanked for his efforts.
The meeting on February 13 saw Allan Prowse reelected president with G Phillips and J SOE Robert Barr as officers. Mrs Letch praised chairman Espnne and Letch appointed proxy to District Council. Funds balance £1 16s 11d. Subscriptions due at 5 shillings. Acknowledgments were given to Goyder Wringe Burt and Prowse for campaign support for Leslie Craig.
Balingup Rifle Club held a practice shoot last Sunday on the 300 yard range with good conditions. Scores include Scott 33 30 1 0 163, Graham 22 29 41, Buch anan 19 31 50, Daniels 30 29 59, Scott 31 31 62, Buchanan 23 27 50, Ramage 25 21 46, Waters 29 30 59, R Ramage 12 17 29. Following members are selected for Thomson's Brook Cup Shoot on Sunday No 1 Team D Scott Daniels Jenkins Waters and No 2 Team R Graham &, V Buchanan L Widdup V Ramage
At a Bridgetown Road Board meeting Mr C P Scott pressed the Railway Dept to install flashlights at the Steere Street crossing, arguing the approach is dangerous and that a bus could be involved in a future accident. He noted blocked vision from a Wesfarmers building and urged firm action despite ongoing train shunting.
Nyamup Handicap I Miles with Scratch Mark featuring 246 Ivanhoe Light Plight and Red Nelson. Warren Lad Glen Lou and 80 Lady Mery compete. Amaze ment Trish Heather and Leslies Gift D0 Heatherwyn run One Mile Scratch Mark 2.25 Cloudiness Hewilwin and General Daly with Prince Claredo 40.
At a Bay up Brook Parents and Citizens' Association meeting the group discussed planting a garden and trees. They will invite an expert to visit the site. Mr. F. G. Guitriss presented a trophy valued at 30 for the children's events.
Sunday car trips to Perth with H Happ and Mrs L Davis. Saturday bus passenger Mrs F Badvick plans short stay with friends at Rosa Glen. Mr and Mrs R Hall away for a few days. Kalgoorlie holidays for C Sexton and M Long. Miss Anderson returned from Ashton holiday. RSL dance drew large crowd. Minor travel updates and local shoot scores listed.
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