Bridgetown Badminton Tournament Playoff Decides Tied Winners
A monthly Bridgetown badminton event required a playoff to resolve tied scores. In the men’s rounds Lew McAlinden, M. Lyons, and partners posted several high totals, while in the Ladies Tournament Exstcott led with 45 points from 45. A playoff between Father Kelliher and R Edwards paired with Lynn Hester and Mrs Clarkson produced a 15-13 win for the latter pair.
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Bridgetown
Sussmill
T. Scott
Clarkson
F. Lee Steere
Lew McAllanden
RB. Newman
Rossiter
G. Bailey
Mary Wastcott
Fr. Clarke
June Briggs
T. Hester
Molly Lyons
R. Edwards
Pat Fleeton
Guy Abbotts
Pather Kelliher
Lynn Hester
W. Monahan
M. Eastcott
RA. Edwards
F. Clarke
R. Newman
Geof Bailey
Market Report from Bridgetown Sheep and Cattle Sale 1947
Elder, Smith and Co yarded 175 cattle and sold 140 with strong demand from outside buyers. Cattle included light weight steers and fat cows and heifers with forward shorthorn cross stock. Lambs and hoggetts dominated the sheep yarding though local butchers were quiet. Prices reached firm late rates across fat shorthorn cross and Jersey cattle. lambs and merino wethers sold firmly to growers.
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Romney Marsh
Market Report from Boyup Brook Yarding and Prices
Elder, Smith and Co Limited report a monthly market yarding of 181 cattle and sales of 174. The run included about 100 fat cattle with 60 steers on account, kept on water and hay and in good order for the season. Prices: heavy steers £19 0s 0d, medium £16 10s, light £11 6d to £14 8s 0d. fat Shorthorn cows £16. Shorthorn cross heifers £10 12s 6d to £11 0s 0d. beef Shorthorn cross heifers £7 10s. 10 month cross steers £7 0s. AA cows and weaker calves £13 17s 6d. Competition from country buyers kept rates firm.
Pemberton Golf Ladies and Mixed Foursomes Results
Pemberton golf notes report a hidden hole competition won by Mrs Roby. Sunday morning greens saw a flag event won by R Biffen with 44 7 37. Dedman Jr 43 4 89, Winch 43 9 40. Sunday afternoon mixed foursomes weathered rain. winners were A Evans and Mrs Dedman, all square.
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Wioch
Mrs. Roby
Rowberry
Mrs. McKeever
Bitten
Evans
Bloor
T. Davis
Knowles
Mrs. Thumpsten
Coupon dates and new offers list with expirations
The notice lists numerous coupons: TEA 17 28 expire June 22 and new TEA 2 32 available June 23 with various expirations. SUGAR 87 814 expires July 20, new S165 S1h available June 23. BUTTER 19 21 expires June 22, new coupons 22 24 June 28. MEAT black 43 49 and green 49 55 expire June 22, missing 50 53, green 57 and 569 available June 23.
Service to Red Cross Bridgetown branch
In the early World War period a service to the Bridgetown Red Cross branch was formed with Mrs. Hill as a foundation member. A fountain pen was presented to Mrs. Hurst and a pipe to Mr. EB Hill. The branch announced that Mr. and Mrs. Jil and Mrs. Hurst would be leaving the district.
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Bridgetown
Hill
Hurst
Eb, Hill
Jil
Insurance for Football Accidents in Nelson Association
Details of footballer accident insurance were announced by secretary Ron Fisher at the Nelson Association meeting. Coverage includes £8 for a broken leg, £8 for a broken arm, £8 for a broken right collarbone, £6 for a broken left collarbone, £6 for a broken right shoulder blade, £3 to £8 for hand fractures. Clubs insured at 4/6 per head and 6/6 per head if practice matches are included. Mattey referred clubs for attention.
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Ron Fisher
Murphy Faces Fan Backlash Over Dance Career Decision
MGM star George Murphy pauses screen dancing after announcing retirement, prompting a fan storm. He now concentrates on dramatic roles in The Arnelo Affair and The Kid, Full Life, while his daughter Melissa grows up in the public eye.
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M-G-M
George Murphy
Melissa
Murphy
Arnelo
Bridgetown Druid Lodge Unveils Soldiers Memorial Roll
Bridgetown Druid Lodge members unveiled a memorial roll honoring soldiers from two wars at the Ambulance Hall. Over forty attendees listened as officers were elected after sick pay was noted, with Aubrey James reelected to his post amid praise for his service and the lodge’s earnest work.
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Druid Lodge
Ambulance Hall
Bridgetown
Aubrey James
Secretary Re-elected After 39 Years of Service at Lodge
J McAlinden, a founding Gridge Town lodge member formed in 1899, is re elected secretary for a 39th year. Arch Druid urged continued service as the lodge unveiled a war service memorial and honor roll. Members sang the National Anthem and quoted the lines about remembering them.
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J. McAlinden
McAlinden
Gridgetown
Impressive plaque features engraved names of fallen members
A wood plaque stands out for its fine finish and engraved list of members killed. Small grass plates accompany the memorial, bearing the deceased names.
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T. A. McKinines
R. Urquhart Chaff
Wigmore’s Ltd
Aa: Industries Ltd
F. Criteh and Co. Ltd
Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd
National Mutual Life Association
A. J. Ellershaw and Co. Ltd
Shell Depot
P.O. Box
Dave Jack
Bridgetown Hotel
Terminus
Glen McAlinden
Co-operative Ltd
D.D.T
Agent Ford QO. R
Bernie Harrison
DRY Cleaner
Hampton Street
National Library of Australia
Elder Smith & Co., Ltd
Bridgetown Market
Boyup Brook
Pemberton Golf
Manjimup Mail
Boyup Brook Bulletin
Pemberton Post
Red Cross
Nelson
Mattey
Druids
Abridge
Bar Moore Raymond
Smiley
Tool
Nla.gov
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