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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1947
Page
4
Readable fragment shows multiple product coupon lines with codes for sugar butter meat clothing tea and more. Expirations range from June 22 to August 17 1947 with new coupon sets arriving June 20 to June 28 and early June dates noted for certain items.
The Superintendent of Dairy announces quarter ending Oct March results. Forty cows in the Nanny Bane grade herd averaged 283 pounds of milk 47 pounds of butter per cow with 2.2 butterfat. Ballagup Unit recorded 28 cows averaging 200 pounds of milk and other tests are listed for individual herds.
The Department of Agriculture will screen the film Science in Milk Production to dairy farmers. Superintendent M Cullity praises its clear physiology of milk secretion and milking, with tours planned June 9 to June 20 across multiple towns. An officer will attend each evening for discussions, funded by Vacuum Oil Company.
A Kulikup Hall gathering on May 24 honored local tennis club members who have married and left the district. Guests included Mrs. Leo Spitz Mrs. J Lewis Mr and Mrs G Guwman and others. Gifts were given compliments of Kulikup residents with messages of absence apologies from Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Spitz.
The Director of Rationing Mr J B Gumming warns that the Z clothing coupons from the 1945-46 issue expire June 30 with no extension. The 1947 clothing coupons issued in December 1946 stay current, as do Special Clothing and pre-natal coupons until December 31, 1947.
Mr. Howard spent two days reviewing land two miles from town for a proposed golf course on Mr. W. In Thorison, meeting attendees heard outline of layout. He praised the site as ideal for an eggol course and expects bulldozer clearing soon followed by seeding of fairways.
The competition extended over 18 holes and was won by Mr. Alex Evans. Scores were not published. The Associates fielded last week's event with 15 starters and was won by Mrs Crowd.
Bridgetown A and B Grade golfers contested the South West Open at Bunbury last Saturday. Notable performers included Kirby, Randell, Salvalish, and Peck with scores cited. details indicate mixed affiliations and partnerships. Participants are arranging social events following the competition.
The pennant matches are set for next Sunday in Bridgetown on the golf course. Bridgetown will field a tennis team from B Wallace R C Hester P Salvair E S Hester T Salvair S Wheatley H Long J Perrin G Randell and W Urquhart with players to be selected and a time of 5 00 p.m. requested.
Next Saturday a Four Ball Best Ball Bogey event will be held, with players competing in pairs to score the best combined score. Further details likely follow in the club's notices and schedule updates.
Pemberton defeated Magpies 3 to 1 in a hard fought game on the Manjimup ground. Magpies goalie Pat Fowler made several superb saves while Jena Crome scored for Magpies and Sibley Broadhurst Barber and Mowler starred for Magpies.
Magpies and supporters travelled to Boyup Brook for two hockey games against the local girls. Jean Crombie scored four goals including a first and half time tally, Wilma Craig added three, and LB Sibley and J Crombie contributed to a 6 1 Magpies win amid warm hospitality from Boyup Brook players and fans.
The Magpies and Boyup Brook fielded strong teams in a lively morning game with Gomme opening the scoring for the Magpies. Boyup equalised and took the lead, half time 2-2 after Jean Crombie’s goal. In the second half Wilma Craig sparked a revival scoring early, followed by further goals as Brenda Gomme and W. Craig added shots, with the star performer W. Craig sealing the day.
Final scores list W Craig 4 and Gomme 2 for the Magpies with J Crombie adding 1. Best Magpies players were W Craig B Sib ley J Crombie M Humphries and B Gomme. Boyup Brook standouts were Muir Smith and Ulythe with strong showings.
Farmers in Mayanup decide to form a branch of the Farmers Union and will work with the Progress Association. Dairy Inspector Mr Simes spoke on herd testing benefits, Mr Norcruss elected secretary, next meeting set for June 18.
Actor Van Heflin, recently discharged from the army, has spent time with his three year old daughter Vannat born during his service. He used his time off from filming The Clouds Roil By and Green Dolphin Street to bond with her, sharing moments at home.
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