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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1948
Page
8
Social notes report Rovers in a Sunday match at Boyup Brook with new guernseys in red and toes. Several locals, including Mrs Rene Taylor and workers from Country Newspapers, are mentioned along with travel to Perth and Geraldton events and a farewell function for Stan Grey and Gary Williams.
The Pridgetown Badminton Club held a "light fantastic" evening in the Town Hall on Friday night. Dancers enjoyed the night despite slightly low attendance, noting the event a social and financial success.
All vehicle owners are notified that licensing may begin from 15 June for the year ending 30 June, 1949 to enable petrol tickets. Third party insurance must be obtained before licensing can take effect.
Mr Tyson grand secretary attended an impromptu meeting in Nannup this week. Russellton B Grade footballers will visit Nannup on Sunday to play the home team. River gauge readings show Blackwood River fell one and a half inches from May 16 to 23 amid a dry spell. The hot blanket arrived at Nannup Hospital for Mr Julius Brockman. A Donnybrook doctor operated on Carroll’s injured leg after a recent road accident. The telephone supervisor is currently at Nannup.
Centrals defeated Balingup in a high pace match with standout play from Rowlands and Lindsay. Key moments saw A Bailey, Treize, and Glennie contributing goals as Centrals pulled away after half time, finishing with a strong final quarter to seal the win.
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