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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 17, 1947

Page

5

Roe and Wheatley Deliver Narrow Victory in Debacle

Roe and Wheatley starred for the winners as Wheatley made 66 and Roe retired after three past the century. Yornup was bowled out for 86 after early dismissals, with Dwyer finishing 16 not out. Wickets and sundries dominated the see-saw innings as Giblett, Ree, and Wheatley shone in a cautious chase and the bowling varied across the two sides.

Tallender J. Davies Wheatley George Giblett Lee Steere Timms Marshall Roe Yornup W. Dwyer W. Driver E Giblett M. O'Dean Maes N. Marshall D. Giblett Os ‘Smith G. Giblett R. Dwyer R. Timms Ree W. Hearn K. Smith R. Pears Guy “Giblett J. Ward Sells Wheatley Sundries Gestae Guy Giblett Dwyer Ibn Elphick Ward Giblett & Sells Cs Ee W. Wheatley G. Giblette Hearn F. Lee Steere M. Roe Davies H. Bells J. Dwyer Kk. Smith Timmy R. Giblett W. Elphick A. Roe Dwyer

Nannup Brook edge youthful Nan rup in tight Sunday match

Nannup Brook faced a depleted side missing three top bowlers including A Harbeck. The youthful Nannup team led by strong fielding and early batting by E Lyon and P Keast edged a brave Brock defense. Notable figures include Blythe taking 5 for 28 and North claiming 4 for 47 as the Brook side won despite interruptions.

Nannup E. Lyon P. Keast R. Reott D. Blythe W. Worth M. Guthridge E. Russell B. North the Brook

Fire Act Violations At Boyup Police Court

In Boyup, Justices Dr. A. E. Stening and W. Shoesmith heard Douglas Hack and Patrick McMahon Glynn charged under the Bush Fires Act. Both pleaded guilty. convictions recorded and each fined with costs of 3.

A. E. Stenning Mr. W. Shoesmith Messrs Douglas Hack Patrick McMahon Glynn P. M. Glynn

Farewell to Mr and Mrs Lew Shaw in Boyup Brook

The Shaw couple were farewelled on Tuesday night before moving to Shackleton. They had been in Boyup Brook a short time but formed strong ties, and friends wish them success and happiness in their new home.

Greenbushes Triumph Over Railways in Low-Scoring Rout

Stan Hogan led Greenbushes with 40 before being caught by Harrod off Westlake. Bill Harrison took 3 for 49 while Bert Close claimed 2 for 40 as Railways folded for 89. Harrod’s fielding and Westlake’s bowling sealed the win with standout figures for Greenbushes.

Bateman Railways Stan Hogan Harrod Westlake Bill Harrison Bert Close Roberts White K. . Crowley Rein L. Perks Harrison Balan R. Harrog Hogan Harrison R. Dilkes Close L. Westlake Broomfield GIGSS Dilkes L. Hornby Harflan Carter Lake Tee K. Crowley W. Harrison Mellows

Sunday Matches Yornup v Greenbushes Railways v National Fitness

Railway team to play National Fitness at Showground lists R Mellows captain W Harris son vice captain W White A Close K Crowley S Hogan T Clover J Holgate B Glancy D Crowley 8 Shepherd F Semmens 12th man. Match starts at 11 a.m.

Yornup Greenbushes Railways National Fitness R. Mellows W. Harrisson W. White A. Close K. Crowley S. Hogan T. Clover J. Holgate B. Glancy D. Crowley Shepherd F. Semmens

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ROE and Wheatley Bridgetown M. Ree Wi Wheatley Geo. Giblett Giblett H. Sells Sunnyside L. Smith M. O'Dea N. Taylor Terminus Hotel Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel Westralian Farmers Co-operative Ltd Jassid Saddlery National Library of Australia Lyon Wood L Dean Murphy C. Asplin North Macklest Viner Guth Murphy Winer Mythe W. Wood R. Reynolds E. Russells Blythe A. Guthridge Mackie L. Kearney M. Separovich Scott C. Sexton Wd.blythe R. Mackie R. Scott Otal Aime E. Lyons G. Viner Asplin Lyon W. Wood Blythe Co North T Reynolds Russell Keast Marlow H Keast Boyup Police Court Boyup Walker Perks J. Crowley S. Shepherd H. Nye R. Harred W. Carter B. Westlake BE. Roberts South West Coop Bunbury Busselton Harvey Manjimup Margaret River Boyanup Northcliffe Perth BE Co-Operative Nla.gov.au Nla
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