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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 24, 1947

Page

5

Newcomer Hall and Peck Star in Railways Narrow Loss

National Fitness posted 154 all out as Railways fell eight runs short. W White led Railways with 52 and W Harrison 36, while Hogan claimed 4 for 25. Mabey and Peck anchored a late rally but couldn't overhaul the target.

National Fitness Tailenders Railways W. White A.veck W. Harrison Mabey Bowle Hogan Mellows Peck Town End White Clover Glancy O'Neill Holsate K. Crowley Crowley J. Holgate Close Harrison K i Melluwa A. Peck Ai Hogan Mabe BR. Close Minbey I Ki T. Clover Peck S. Shepherd ID. Crowley Hall H. Mabey W. Urquhart H. Wood A. Peck i

Nannup Cricket Defeat Jarrahwood In Rain-Interrupted Match

Jarrahwood travelled to Nannup and defeated Nannup Brook on the first innings time, with standout bowling by McLeod who took 3 for 12 and Ball 3 for 18. Nannup Brook’s Eri Russell impressed with 4 for 4 in bowling for Nannup Brook, while T. McGough and others contributed for Jarrahwood. Final totals show Nannup Brook 50 and Jarrahwood 106 in revised play after interruption.

Jarrahwood Nannup Nannup Brook Eri Russell McLeod Ball Sen Lyon Harrison Jarrah Wood McGough Marlow Wood Symonds Murphy Savage Palmer Marciw F. Harrison K. Vernon Vernon Viner McLaughlan Moen J. French Sundries

Derby Excitement as National Fitness and Railways Edge Close

The Sunday derby between National Fitness and Railways produced a keen rivalry with a final margin of runs favoring the winners. Bill Urquhart captained the victors though his bowling was modest, while Alan Peck delivered a clutch last wicket with eight runs needed. Roy Mellows saw tail-enders struggle after an opening stand of 58, and Glaney returned to run out Bashford.

Lally I. Hashford Mellows Mabey Hogan Phu Urquhart Crowley Ros Des Woods Hall Harrison O'Neill Clower G. Peck Moyes Close Northam High School Railways White National Fitness and Railays Bill Urquhart Alan Peck Roy Mellows Bashford Glaney

Railways Advance After Narrow Defeat in Hard-Fought Match

Shepherd faltered against a quicker Peck, ending the contest as Railways secured a bye on Sunday after the tense finish. The scene underscored Railways’ resilience and momentum toward the next round.

Alert Railways Shepherd Peck

Dilkes Stars With Five Catches In Greenbushes Victory

Dilkes took five catches and 48 runs in a Greenbushes win as teammate K Lennon claimed 4 for 68. Westhirke top scored with 50 before falling to the Dwyer brothers, while Wally Carter bowled well 1 for 18 in a tight bowling display.

Dilkes C. Dilkes Greenbushes Eleven Yornup K. Lennon Westhirke Dwyer Brothers Wally Carter R. Marshall B. Timms Marshall J. Dwyer Roberts Harrod J. Davies Lennon L. Smith W. Dwyer M. O'Deg Timms Carter W. Vearn Dilkes Intater KR. Pears P Ballenzier Perks Gundries Yam EL

Well Balanced Team for City

Fourteen men chosen for the Bridgetown Association side with captain W Wheatley and vice captain W Dwyer leading an aggressive lineup. Key players include J Dwyen, G Giblett, R Timms, W Harrison, R Harrod, F Lee Steere, A Peck, L Perks, E Roberts, and M Roe. Practice begins at Bridgetown show grounds at 1:30 pm each Saturday before the February 10 Perth departure.

W. Wheatley Sunnyside Bridgetown Manjimup Wheatley W. Dwyer T. Bashford W. Braund J Dwyen Geo. Giblett R. B. Timms Gilbett Timms Bridgetown Association W. Harrison Railways R. Harrod F. Lee Steere Nelson Bridgetown’ Showgrounds Perth

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Newcomer Hall and Star On Sunday Credith Low Harrison Peek T. Hall D. Crowley Harry Mabey K. Murphy Harbeck Woody Lyon Harison F. Russell T. MceGouch R. Reynolds McLeog M. Separovitch Bundries K. McLeod L. Ball N. Symonds R. Lyon R. Palmer EB. Marlow A. Harbeck W. Wood W. Viner G. Marlow T. McGough BE. Russell E. Russell G Viner K Murphy Wood d. Savage B. Marlow Snick Meredith Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel Westralian Farmers Co-operative Ltd Jassid Saddlery Bridgetown Advocate L, Werks R. Timms Dukes R. Colling R. Brooks Tb N, Marshall R. Harrog L. Perks B. Westlake I A. Peck Greenbushes E. Roberts Association M. Roe Fiield South West Coop Dairy Farmers
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