Narrow Victory in Club Fours Competition
Polina led early with a 3 and 2 and held a narrow margin through the ends. Jones drew level at several points and finally drew the winning shot on the last head to give Jones’s side a one point victory. Section winner Polina's team dominates the section while club championships and pennant races loom with Bridgetown Blues undefeated and Reds, Whites one loss each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polina
Jones
Bridgetown
Bridgetown Blues
Reds
Hitching Rail Planned for Manjimup Pound Site
The Manjimup Road Board decided at its last meeting to provide a hitching rail at the pound site. Mr Heath reported some doubt about the best location and noted water access. A site in the main street would lack water, while the pound offered a water source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup
Heath
Water Restrictions Enforced Amid Dry Winter
The Water Supply Dept imposes restrictions starting today Thursday January 19 and continuing until further notice. No person may distribute water for watering lawns and gardens using mechanical or fixed sprinklers or any other mechanical contrivance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Supply Dept
Bridgetown Bowling Carnival Plans Underway
Bridgetown Bowling Club lays out arrangements for its annual carnival set for February 6 to 11 with good entry prospects. The Carnival secretary G E Briggs seeks volunteers to assist and regrets international champion Tom Harrison cancelled his entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
G. E. Briggs
Tom Harrison
Joy Walker and Guy Giblett Tie at St Pauls Bridgetown
The marriage of Miss Joy Walker to Mr Guy Giblett occurred at St Pauls Church of England Bridgetown last Saturday with Rev T R Pelham Thurman officiating. A full report will appear next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Walker
Guy Giblett
St. Paul’s Church
Ngland Bridgetown
T. R. Pelham-Thurman
Births in the region report multiple new arrivals
The notice lists eight births for senate girls and three for lay parents with newborns. Families mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. McCay of Yornup a son. Mr. and Mrs Barker of Yornup a daughter. Mr and Mrs Deatte Brides a son. Mr. ae Williams a baby. Mr. and Mrs Wood Brdketc a son. Mr Bridgetown a daughter. Mrs Shadlow of Nannup a daughter. and Mr and Mrs Wiley of Greenbushes a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
McCay
Yornup
Old Man John McKinnon Found Dead Near Blackwood River
Constable J Healy reports John McKinnon a 71 year old resident of the camp near the Blackwood River died sometime Saturday. A post mortem found death from natural causes. He lived alone and had a Bridgetown nephew and two sisters in the Eastern States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Healy
Boyup Brook
John McKinnon
Blackwood River
Healy
McKinnon
Bridgetown
Augusta road accident injures Nannup sawmiller and passenger
Sawmiller Alan Neverman and Walter Neverman were in a motor truck that skidded on loose gravel near Nannup on Augusta road. Alan suffered a broken left leg a dislocated shoulder and chest bruising while Walter escaped with minor injuries. Alan was moved to Perth for treatment. The truck sustained minor damage despite partly turning over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannup
Alan Neverman
Nannup-Augusta
Augusta
Walter Neverman
Neverman Bros. Mill
Nannup Hospital
Busselton Hospital
Alan
Perth
Tate Wins Spoon at Bridgetown Rifle Club Meet
The Bridgetown Rifle Club held the first spoon shoot of the year last Sunday in warm conditions. F. Tate won with the A Copley Trophy stage to follow over the next three Sundays. Highest score off the rifle went to K. Shephard with 66 handicap Tate 67 and others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Rifle Club
F. Tate
K. Shephard
Handicap Tate
Shephard
Beard
B. Huberg
Chevis
Ferguson
Wilkins
J. Giblett
Chrysanthon
Copley
Prosecutions for Fire Offences in Manjimup District
Several residents in the Manjimup district will face prosecutions under the Bushfires Acts after Forestry Department reports to the Manjimup Road Board. Summons will be issued in each case on motion of Mr Davies. Mr E Garside and family returned to Manjimup last Friday from Busselton after a holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjimup
Manjimup Road Board
Forestry Department
Davies
Mr. E. Garside
Busselton
Bridgetown Fire Brigade Proposal Seeks Town Support
Deputation from Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Brigade attended the January Bridgetown Road Board meeting seeking moral and financial backing to form a brigade. Captain G A Fenton listed two willing supporters and many more ready to join, calling for equipment as knapsack sprays are inadequate. Foreman F H Long noted fireman presence at theatres and insurance benefits with a brigade, while secretary FP Semmens explained required duties and gear and urged local government authority. The board agreed to contact the L A Fire Brigades Board for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
G. A. Fenton
F. H. Long
Kalgoorlie
Southern Cross
Picture Theatre
Lifeguard’s quick rescue saves local swimmer’s life
Mr Gordon McAlpine acted swiftly to rescue Miss Myrtle Harrison when she and Miss Stewart struggled in deep water at the local pool last Sunday afternoon. McAlpine’s prompt action prevented a drowning as both girls were swimming in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon McAlpine
Myrtle "Harrison
Alties
Miss Harrison
Miss Stewart
Nominations for W Derby Meeting Highlight Wide Field
Nine nominations are listed for the Derby meeting up from four last year. The entries include Manjimup Handicap and Ron Halcombe Handicap heats with multiple horses such as Light Flight Oxford Lad Derby Song Cushendale and Flying Peril among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabys
Red Nelson
Tess Nelson
Diamond Prince
Oxford Lad
Real Man
Pardonis
General Jewell
Valley Air
Flying Peril
Little Edith
Lying Direct
Ivanhoe
Betty Globe
Nylon
Lady Pauline
Derby Song
Fay's
Golden Earl
Ron Halcombe
Chum‘s Pet
Balgay Prince
General Daly
Lady Meryl
T Heatherwyn
Leslies Gift
Gracefull
Lad
Prince Claredo
Cushdall
Reg’s Choice
Balgay Prine
Flying Spark
Bold Child
Paddy Marvin
Red Tony
Timette
Reg Russell
Caesar
Cloudiness
Noreen's
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McClean
Balme
Toyer
Cox
E. Briggs
E. Pearce
Milward
Moulton
Wistlecroft Dusting
E Briggs
Moulton Charlie
Buck
Abbotts
Branigan
Workman
Bolton
Ever
Skinnon
Brunetti
C. Briggs
Fleeton
Shepard
Wright
Evans
Bazeley
Bentley
Dakin
Nicholls
Summers
Nesbitt
McAlinden
Salah
Willis
Doust
W. Pearce
Machin
Long
Murray
Manjimup Club
Tate
BOARD
FP. Semmens
Murchison
L.A
Manjimup Trotting Club
Derb Silver Spie
Tot’s Wonder
Wanda's Gidt
Nelson Daly
Carelesa
Swart Nell
Diane Mavista
Envoy
Bergen
Globe's Wood
Favourite Lad
Timett E
John F. Smith & Co
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