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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1948
Page
6
Bridgetown beat Yornup after declaring at 207 for eight declared. Nelson starred with 4 for 12 and a one handed catch while Dwyer and Davies contributed strong innings for Yornup before Nelson sealed the win with late wickets.
Mrs Rita Loder returns to Perth after a Bridgetown weekend with her mother Mrs Howell. Jean Evans enjoys a long holiday at Garden Island while sister Elsie comes home from the North West bound for Marble Bar. Bill Monaghan on three weeks leave, Bert Bailey to cover. Jack Lyons on fortnight’s holiday planning Bunbury then city. R Brazier arrives to join the Advocate staff relieving Ray Turley. Joan Sharp and Tommy Hall spend a week in Perth. Kath Minchin starts duties at Westralian Farmers. Peggy Jones of Manjimup engaged to Ted Cornwall. A. Windass and son trip to Bunbury then back. Ted Rodda on ten days Air Force furlough. Val Ramsay recovering from appendicitis at home. Bernie McCune set for Perth holidays with Geoff Bailey and R Davies. Diggins of Commonwealth Bank resumes duties after holidays. Glen McAlinden returns from city business trip.
Well known city trotter trainer Mr Leo Keys likely in Bridgetown for the weekend. He was at Harvey recently and may stay over for the trots at Bridgetown on Saturday night. Other visitors include Mr and Mrs Marshall of Subl 1, Miles, Mr Hamilton of Perth, Mr and Mrs Watson from the city, Mr G Long, and visitors from Fremantle Sydney and Perth such as Mr T G Gover. The Bridgetown Hotel serves as headquarters for several guests including H N Farber from the Northern Territory.
Sunnyside declared eight wickets for 201 and drew with Greenbushes at Sunnyside. Max Roe top-scored with 61 and took 4 for 32, while Greenbushes struggled to 165 in reply as Roe and teammates bowled tightly.
Two guides from The Town attend Seaward Camp and are well cared for on arrival in Perth a wire to parents advised their return date another wire followed. The camp runs smoothly with efficient supervision and communication keeping families informed.
The card lists race results with winners and placements for Melbourne meeting events. Winners include Bell Tower, Siren Song, Real Guy, Ulterior, Hawa Rani, Standard Time, Radiant Warrior, Royal Force, Prince Tango, Melray, Prince Tango again, and Walla Lawn among others with runners up and third places noted across multiple handicaps.
Perth guests flock to the Freemasons Hotel in Bridgetown with Mr Y T David and Mr W Don staying alongside Miss M Clapp and Mr R G Martin. Other Perth visitors include Mr D Menzies and Miss T M Strickland while Narrogin party Miss Harriss and the Mannings also lodged there.
A fire at 12.30 pm on Wednesday broke out near the Nennup Police Station and was contained with no serious damage. The origin remains unknown.
Fragmentary line states a newspaper printer named Francis L Seramens published items at Steere Street in a county town. No clear date or further details are readable.
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