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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jan 30, 1948

Page

4

Fonty’s Pool Log Chop Winners From Out of District

Fonty’s Pool last Saturday crowned winners from outside the district in the main log chopping events. J Coust of Boyup Brook won the Underhand, while Collieman F Flynn claimed the Standing Block. Weather was fine, attendance light, with no disqualifications and strong organization by N J S O’Neill and team.

Boyup Chopper Fonty’s J. Coust Boyup Brook Collieman F. Flynn

Finish Sparks Close Race in Local Competition

Flynn returned from Coutts with Gale in third amid a tight finish. The fifth place finisher believed he had second until results clarified. Steve O'Neill awarded prizes to winners in the events.

H. Towle Gale G. Coutts M. Dearle F. Flynn Widderson Flynn Rob Coleman FE. Jackson G. Gale Steve O'Neill South Fremantle A. Collins B. Blakers Bottomley C. Fontanini Coutts

Open 100 yards shines in swimming event

During a break spectators gathered at the pool as the interval allowed swimmers to compete. The principal race highlighted the program as the 100 yards Open event drew attention.

Open Underhand Chop First Heat Results

Summary of early heats with competitors G A Gale BR Miles M Dearle G W Ashcroft F Flynn J Guppy W Ferris J Dinneen J Kennedy F A Bamess D Hitchcock J Doust and times from the sprint event.

M. Dearle R. Miles J. Guppy W. Ferris D. Hitchcock J. Doust G. A. Gale BR. Miles G. W. Ashcroft F. Flynn J. Dinnee

Warren Hospital seeks progress on major extensions

Warren Hospital board discussed delaying extensions to reach regional hospital standards. The Under-secretary cited housing and other difficulties, signaling long wait times for substantial improvements.

Warren Reginal Department Mr. Stitford

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W.A. Ghopping League A. L. Bickerton N. J.S. O'Neill W. G. Cornwall W. E. Cornwall Messrs. F. Lilly J. Connelly H. Winton M. O'Sullivan A. Dinneen R. Monkhouse F. Young J. Dinneen J. Fontanini B. Mc Doust Pemberton Willow Springs M. Dearley W. T. Miller LF. Flynn J. M. Dearle W. Widderson Tk. Coleman BH. Jackson P. Flynn di. Coutts KF. Flynn Collie CG. Coutts Manjimup Nannup Blakers M. Miller R. Willams M. Zloich K. Williams J. Stirling Arthur Windon Noumea Rod. B.rooke Ferdi Hotpoint Bandmaster Dry Cleaners Bunbury John Cooper Commonwealth Disposals Commission Busselton G. Mann F. B. Wiseman W. Richardson Road Board Hampton Street Bridgetown K. Urquhart Chaff Wigmore's Ltd Aladdin Industries Ltd F. Criter and Co. Ltd Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd National Mutual Life Association A. J. Ellershaw and Co. Ltd Shell Depot P.O Kirup Jack Coleman Ee Grocery Hampton Street Bridgetown EALL M. Keremelevich Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel Nla.gov
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