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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 21, 1949

Page

8

Local Visits Highlight Perth Ties To Manjimup And Greenbushes

Mr and Mrs P Negri traveled by car to Manjimup to visit their daughter Mrs Keith of Perth who is staying at the Exchange Hotel for a couple of months in Greenbushes. Mrs C Knapten and Miss Cooper returned from Perth by car. Arriving Saturday after a fortnight’s Perth holiday are Mrs Crowd and Marjorie. The RSL Women's Auxiliary plans a meeting to discuss support for the RSL building fund.

Mrs. P. Negri Manjimup Mrs. Keith Perth Exchange Hotel Greenbushes C. Knapten Cooper Mrs. Crowd Marjorie RSL

Kirup Defeats Greenbushes in Local Women’s Hockey Match

Kirup hosted Greenbushes on their ground with Kirup scoring 2 goals to Greenbushes none. Kirup scorers were W Ellis and M Allen. Greenbushes captain was Mrs McKilvie with players including R Graham and M de Gugliemi. Umpire was Mr O Day of Kirup.

Greenbushes Kirup Mrs. McKilvie R. Graham M. de Guglielmi Yg’. Charnley K. de Guglielmi Db. Cox E. Lindsay W. Streatheld D. Buchanan P. Perry G. Yates W. Ellis M. Allen Mr. O. Day

New Members Welcomed at Greenbushes Road Board Meeting

S. G. Guest and N. Lindsay were welcomed to the ordinary meeting on Tuesday by chairman Mr. G. Thomson. Both briefly responded.

S. G. Guest N. #. Lindsay Greenbushes Road G. Thomson

Approval Obtained for Greenbusher Road Board Vehicle Loan

Secretary J Glenafe announced the government has approved the Greenbusher Road Board to float a loan for purchasing a motor truck.

Greenbusher Road Board Mr. J. Glenafe

Rate schedule unchanged by Greenbushes Road Board

Greenbushes Road Board met on Tuesday and fixed the current year's rates at the same levels as last year. Road rate set at 1s 1d 6d, Health at 1d 4d, Vermin at 2d, and Loan at 14d 2d.

Greenbushes Road

Centrals Defeat Balingup In Tight Greenbushes Clash

In a hard game at Greenbushes Centrals finished ahead of Balingup by 2 goals 3 points. Best for Centrals were B Westlake with support from Carter Brooks Graham Bell and Wilkes. Balingup led by PB Blakeney Heywood Baruffi Bailey. Final scores Centrals 2 pts a misread. Umpires L Green and L Peaks. Spectators asked to stand back due to confusion over ball in or out and a potential mishap from a miskick or loose ball.

Greenbushes Centrals Balingup B. Westlake H. Carter R. Brooks G. Graham P. Bell R. Wilkes Iy PB Blakeney J. Heywood J. Baruffi R. Bailey Centaals L. Green L. Peaks

Peggy Ann Garner in Bob Son of Battle and Richard Travis in Jewels of Branden burg

Peggy Ann Garner, age fifteen, stars as a seventeen year old Scottish earl in Bob Son of Battle at Fox with a kiss scene noted. Richard Travis, pursuing a varied career, headlines Jewels of Branden burg at Fox, keeping film skills ready for any shift in Hollywood.

Bob Son OF Battle Lon McCallister Peggy Ann Garner Pegsaey Ann Twentieth Century-Fox Bob Low McCall Peggy Ann Richard Travis Hollywood Travis Sol M Wurtzel Brandenburg Leonard Strong Micheline Chetrel Caryl Thurston Richard

Rovers overpower Boyup Brook in league clash

Rovers dominated Boyup Brook at their home ground to win by 58 points 12 goals 13 behinds to 3 goals 9 behinds. Key performers included May Archer Green Lewis and Riley Miller for Rovers while Brookman Smith Whitton and Banting stood out for Boyup Brook.

Rovers Boyup Brook May Archer Boyup Smith Whitton Lane Scott Brook Reg. Millar Brookman Riley Miller Pence Beup Green Fees Boyups Stenaryas Mark Bodak Rover Walle Eilis Seaton Lewis White Lewis Miley Miller Reg. Miller Wood O'Neill Brown Rom Ttersen Lennan J. Giblett Jong D. Pettersen M. Waller W. Harrison R. Scott B. Pence C. Elphick D. Lennan Bk May L. O'Neill J. Archer G. Green J. Garrett J. Connally W. Pence M. Jones Miller Banting Long

Manjimup Chamber Pushes For District Representation on Council

The Manjimup Chamber of Commerce urged the District Development Council to invite representation from the chamber. A deputation had not yet been received, sparking debate over potential overlap. Mr Davies argued no overlap, supporting two town representatives and a forthcoming meeting. The motion lapsed after a board member urged waiting for the deputation.

Manjimup Davies Chamber Manjimup Chamber of Commerce Manjimup Board Board Commerce Wiseman

Dissatisfaction with Bitumen Work At Bridgetown Meeting

At the Bridgetown municipal session the board criticized portions of Bitumen work by Vincent Paving Co. Faults in Bunbury Street were noted and £200 was kept for three months to cover possible repairs. The secretary reported the contractor did not meet specifications and further attention was required.

Bridgetown Hott Scpala Vincent Paving Co Roy Muves Lipere Wiecos Aris Mor. J. AL Siggins Bunbury Street G. P. Scott Bridgetown Evans V. A. Doust Vineet Paying Co

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Anglican Church Greenbushes Parish H. (. Lawson Brock’s Tea Rooms T. H. Feazey Baker Jepkson St. — Greenbuthes Shamrock Hotel Best OF Viner Froprietor U. Blackwood News E. V. Jones General Carrier Greenbushes Cinema Presents Jewels OF Micheline Cheirel Ete Eee Capel Dairy CO W. G. Allen Vacuum Oil CO P.O Newton's Garage Chevrolet, Pontiac and Buick Sales and Service G. M. H. Service Bridgetown Advocate Balingup V. Centr Ntrals Greenbushes Talkies Echo and District Development National Library of Australia Wukas Hardy Amies Pissot and Pavy Nla.gov.au Nla
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