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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 04, 1947

Page

3

Assa Golf at Balingup Mixed Foursomes Event

The Blackwood District Golf Association held its annual mixed foursomes at Balingup links last Sunday. Despite long grass the course was in good order and visitors from Doonybrook Manjimup were praised while Bridgetown provided four players and Boyup Brook none.

Assa Golf Balingup Blackwood District Golf Association Balingup Links Balingup Committee Doonybrook Manjimup Bridgetown Boyup Brook F. GO. Nelson Balingup Club N. Lewis Blackwood Golf Association

Rifle Shooting Revival Brings Bridgetown Club Back to Life

Bridgetown Rifle Club resumes activity after a long wartime abeyance. The second shoot measured 200 and 300 yards with 18 members present. K S Shephard led with 34 over both distances. scores listed include R Hester 92 30 and Paget 33 1. Next Sunday’s shoot may target 300 and 500 yards.

Bridgetown Rifle Club K. S Shephard R. Hester J. Chevis K. Shephard G. Abbotts T. Hester E. Billington G. Foster L. Lowe Paget J. Foster D. King B. Copley D. Billington Nolan

Trout Ova Progress at Pemberton Hatchery

Early breeding season sees 120 000 rainbow and 80 000 brown trout ova at Pemberton Hatchery. No rainbows domesticated as breeders in Australia increases the significance of current catches. June floods and submerged traps hinder captures. first eyes reached, embryos visible, soon to be spawned.

Pemberton Australia

Field Day Moved to July Thirteen for Trout Breeding

Field day for trout breeding has shifted from the 20th to July 13 due to developments in the program. A permanent staff will host the public at East Brook with ova stripping demonstrated at 3 pm and hatchery tours to follow. Weather largely dictates success, as heavy rain could muddy water and hinder viewing.

Interschool Football and Hockey Results

Manjimup teams posted strong showings with football goals tallying 3 5 to 0 over Bridgetown and hockey where Manjimup A led 11 to 0 against Bridgetown. Pemberton defeated Manjimup B 4 to 1 while Convent and Jardee drew 2 all.

Manjimup Bridgetown Manjimup A Pemberton Manjimup B Convent Jardee

Weekend Women’s Hockey Winners and Drawn Match

Deanmill and Bridgetown won Saturday games while Pemberton and Robins settled for a draw. George notes two results from the weekend slate in the women’s hockey competition.

Deanmill Bridgetown Pemberton Robins

Magpies Rally Fails as Bridgetown Defeats Deanmill

In a home match the Magpies pressured early with Rene Paddon scoring but Bridgetown dominated in the second half. The Blues tightened, Jean Crombie starred defensively, and a weak Betty Winfield shot led to a soft Deanmill goal. Bridgetown capitalized, finishing 6 goals to nil.

Deanmill Magpies Rene Paddon Blues Piaces Jean Crombie Betty Winfield Wil

Deanmill 3 Magpies nil in hockey results

Deanmill triumphed 3–0 over Magpies as Bridgetown routed Jardee 6–0 and Pemberton drew 1–1 with Robins. Gwen Hutchinson sparked the charity goal after a deflection, while Georgie Giblett and the Paddon sisters starred for Deanmill. Magpies stood out with Jean Romble and D. Broadhurst.

Pemberton Robins Bridgetown Jardee Nil Deanmill Gwen Hutchinson Magpies Georgie” Giblett G. Hutchinson Paddon Sisters Rene Connie Joan Jean €Romble D. Broadhurst Georgie Giblett A. Craig B'rown Jardee

Bridgetown Hockey Week Sees B Grade Winners Move Up

Bridgetown celebrated a gala hockey week with the town’s team sweeping all B grade matches last year. This year the club advances to the A grade, aiming to compete at a higher level and uphold the town’s strong hockey tradition.

Bridgetown

Pemberton Golf Provides Mixed Foursomes And Team Selections

Last Sunday's morning four somes produced three ties. Afternoon mixed foursomes results show Pyana and Robyn first, Winch and Richards second, Clayster and Carn third, Bloor and Knowles fourth, Dedman and Evans sixth. Thursday stroke event won by Mrs. McKeever. Bridgetown selects players for Warren Districts team and three local women join. Bridgetown lineup includes Busch, Wilkins, McAlinden, Sussmill, Pearce, Duncan, Whittington, Polina, Fleeton, Garrett, Emergency Henry. Three girls chosen for Warren team are Mayes, Carr, and Crisp. Good luck to all.

A. Pyana Robyn Winch Miss Richards Clayster Carn Bloor McKeever Roby Goddard Bridgetown G. Busch J. Wilkins L. Wilkins BD. McAlinden N. Sussmill A. Pearce H. Duncan T. Whittington L. Polina T. Fleeton J. Garrett B. Henry Warren A. Mayes G. Carr F. Crisp

Exciting Draw Between Robins and Pemberton at Manjimup

The match in Manjimup finished in a 1-1 draw as Robins and Pemberton battled hard to outplay each other. Both teams produced strong play and equal scoring chances throughout the game.

Robins Pemberton Manjimup

Boyup Brook Girls Visit Manjimup For Two Hockey Games

Boyup Brook girls traveled to Manjimup for two hockey matches against the Magpies. In the morning Magpies won 3 1 with Peg Manning scoring twice and Billie Craig adding one while Mrs Muir scored for Boyup.

Boyup Brook Manjimup Magpies B. Gomme P. Fowler Peg Manning Billie Craig

Deanmill Defeats Bridgetown 7–1 at Home

Deanmill overwhelmed Bridgetown 7 to 1 on June 22 at Deanmill. Rene Paddon scored four times, Barbara Richards added two, and Gwen Hutchinson netted one as the home team dominated from the start. Bridgetown’s Joan Wilkins replied, while Dee nmill’s back line and forwards controlled the match.

Deanmill Bridgetown Barbara Richards Deanmill Girls Rene Paddon Gwen Hutchinson Gwen Busch Eiiner Ppolina Richards Hutchinson Joan Wilkins

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W. P. Scammell F. Badrick Nannup J. Neville Greenbushes Bert Walton Baling UP A. McDonald Manjimup Mail S. Roby the Nelson Press H. B. Brady Guy Ethel St Dave Jack Bridgetown Hotel N. Taylor Terminus Hotel R. Hancock & Sons Monumental Masons Spencer Street Bunbury Ipsen L. Hester FP. Yall Barney Hay Bunbury Good Hudso Standard Cars Rd N. M. Keremelavich Hampton,st Trout Interschool Sport George Pemberton Golf Warren Districts City Boyup L. Aitken W. Craig P. Manning L. Smith D. Falls Mrs. Muir L. Halden Rene Paddeep G., Hutchinson Nell Susamill Elinor Polina Nla.gov.au Nla
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