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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1947
Page
4
Nelson Seconds overwhelmed Donnybrook with early pressure as Hutchings and Nelson forged an opening effort. Donnybrook rallied in the third quarter but errors and strong Nelson play, including Yates and Dick Scott, kept the visitors on the back foot and enabled several scoring chances.
Nelson defeats Donnybrook 23 goals 20 points to 3 goals 11 points in a curtain raiser match. Nelson's Duncan, Kennerly, Peterson, May, Anderson and Scott starred, while Donnybrook’s Bailey, Bell, Howlett and Crowley contributed, with Allen scoring a hatful for Nelson’s forwards.
The Pemberton Trout Society reports 250000 ova collected with 75000 hatched as flood conditions hinder later captures. The pond held Rainbow event aims to showcase breeding methods in WA at 2 30 on Sunday July 13 with a potential trip to Eastbrook trap if waters allow. Hay may delay plans and no afternoon tea due to weather risks.
The document lists players and captains including Donnybrook and J Kitchen as captain, with Bailey Trig well Wall Coverley Bell Cunningham Harris Allen Leahy Ball Dimini Glancy Yates Pettersen Coleman Nelson Jenkins Glancy Yates Pettersen Coleman Mel drum May Kennerly Anderson Millar Hutchings Scott Duncan Whitnish Widdup Rowlands Nam.
The next round of fixtures lists July games with venues at Bridgetown Naanup Green Lashes and Bridge Town. July 20 shows Warriors and Centrals at Bridge Town with 2 15 start and other matches at Balingup and Bridgetown. July 27 July August dates include Hovers Boyup Nannup Centrals and Rovers at various venues.
The men’s 18 hole medal winner was J. Winch with 88 net after 89 gross and 6 over par. Other scores included Knowles 35 over, Db 86, Rowberry 87, while several players unfinished. Ladies’ afternoon sweepstakes won by Mrs Roby. Thursday ladies monthly medal won by Mrs Goddard net 41. others include Mrs Roby 53, Miss Richards 53, Mrs Carn 44, Mrs McKeever 44, Mrs Crowd 47, Mr Knowles 52.
Manjimup Road Board discussed the Mt. Barker road camp conditions at its last meeting. Union steward F Doust requested floor boards for the camps. Chair Tees urged improved winter facilities and directed the Acting Secretary to inspect and report and to supply floor boards if justified.
Bridgetown hockey expanded its winning streak with 6–0 victories over Jardee and Balingup. The Saturday match at Bridgetown ended 6–0 with goals by M. Carr twice, J. Evans twice, P. Fleeton, and LL. Zinnecker. A Sunday lineup with less-used players delivered a strong showing.
The notice lists multiple coupon sets with expiry dates and new releases. It specifies July 7 to July 20 expiries for several ranges, July 21 availability for new coupons, and July 20 or August 17 or September 14 expiries for others. Also mentions Butter ranges and MEAT-Black Green coupons with July 20 or July 21 release details.
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