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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 03, 1949

Page

3

Holgate Stars in Bridgetown's Defeat of Railways

Bridgetown defeated Railways on the Bridgetown ground last Sunday for the third time this season. Holgate scored 41 and E Bashford 24 as Mabey took 3 for 7 to lead Bridgetown bowling. Railways, missing Shoebridge, were led by Bill Harrison’s 24 and Des Crowley who had 4 for 17 in four overs.

Holgate Bridgetown Railways E. Bashford Mabey Nelson Morgan Shoebridge al Ball Bill Harrison Des Crowley Ce Ce Ee Ee G. Morgan T. Bashford P. Nelson H. Mabey G. Truslove J. Newman Ww. Harrison

Third round Bridgetown Association fixtures Sunday

The third round games finish Sunday with Greenbushes hosting Sunnyside at Greenbushes Bridgetown plays Balingup Bridgetown at Bridgetown Peeco Railways has a bye.

Bridgetown Association Greenbushes Sunnyside Bridgetown Balingup Bridgetown Peeco Railways

Thinking Day Service Observed by Guides and Scouts

South West Divisional Commissioner Mrs Yates spoke at Thinking Day services noting February 22 as the day near Lady Baden Powell and Lord Baden Powell’s joint birthdays. Iris Wood Joy Jackson and Bandilands led prayers. scouts laid flowers at Allan Bentley’s grave. appreciation extended to Mrs Henderson and committees for their work.

South-West Mrs. Yates Baden- Powell Lord Baden- Powell Iris Wood Joy Jackson Bandilands Guides Secouta Allan Bentley Margaret Clarkson Advocate Scouts J. P. Henderson

Bridgetown Bowling Club crowns singles champion

Championship singles progress shows section winners including E Mitchell and E Pearce. Matches feature Bennett, Carr, Toyer, Abbotts, McClure, Nesbitt, W Nesbitt, Urquhart, Weighell, and Briggs with the eight section winners split into two groups to play semifinals and a final.

Bridgetown Bennett Carr Mitchell Toyer Mackinnon W. Pearce EF. Briggs Cherrie B. Briggs D Mackinnon Pearce Brigee FE. Briggs Wilkins Polina Salvair Jones Wistlecraft Urquhart Nesbitt A Weighell Ad Weighell D Urquhart Weighell Milward C. Briggs Bentley Bolton E. Mitchell E Pearce W. Abbotts L. Hivans Briggs H. C. Jones H. Nesbitt

Mitchell Trophy Final Crowns Jones Over Wilkins

Carnival week saw the Mitchell Trophy conclude with Jones defeating Wilkins in the final. Earlier rounds featured Bazeley Toyer Mackinnon McLure, Pearce, Meredith, Milward, Wright, Wilkins and Dusting advancing through rounds to reach the final stage.

Bazeley Toyer Jones Mackinnon McLure Murray BE. Pearce Bennett Milward Ruck Meredith Wright Wilkins Pearce Wilking Dusting

Blues appoint Bazeley and Milward to Harvey team

The Blues announce the Harvey team representatives Will Bazeley and Robert Milward have been amended to the pair chosen to represent the club at Harvey. Milward replaces the prior option and Bazeley remains.

Blues Harvey W. Bazeley R. Milward

Weekly Scout Letter from Mt Hawthorn Highlights Upcoming Match

Scoutmaster Sandilands notes a next Saturday after noon match against a Bridgetown Troop team at Showgrounds Mt Hawthorn. Scouts arrive Friday night, stay at the hall. Last Saturday a large bottle collection was praised and subscriptions set a record.

Sandilands Mt. Hawthorn Bridgetown

Joan Bentley Comes of Age in Bridgetown Celebration

Lesser Hall in Bridgetown hosted about 80 guests for Joan Bentley’s coming of age. Mrs Bentley wore dusty pink crepe with gold, Joan in powder blue georgette with bustle back. Mr W Dusting proposed a toast, the traditional key was presented, and gifts noted.

Lesser Bridgetown Bentley Joan W. Dusting C. W- King R. Coax

Also Mentioned on This Page

D. Crowley J. Dwyer Nelson W. Dwyer Newman W. White Neilson Johns K. Crowley Truslove K. Ferguson W. Harrison Hardie Mor J. Waren Bashford McRae S. Shepherd J. Holgate F. Semmens W. Dyer J.T. Bashford J. Ee Haren Johns P. Nelson Harrison D. Hardie K. Croswey 8. Johns THE Rpincetown Motor Transport Dealers 28Th Battalion Freemasons National Library of Australia Billy Hughes R. G. Menzies Sydney Bowling Club Elder O Fleeton EX Pearce Dixon Elder E. Pearce Moulton Abbotts Evans Cox Ad Evans D Crowd Crowd Vans H. ¢. Jones Mitchell Trophy R. Urquhart Chaff Wsore’s Ltd Aladdin Industries Ltd F. Criteb and Co. Ltd Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd National Mutual Life Pomastee Hlershaw E Go. Ltd Fruitee Shell P.O P. Moulton B. Green J. Faithfull P.i's A. Scott All Boys Perth Australia A.C D.C Ecnico Rod Brooke Bridgetown Advocate Thurs Nla.gov.au Nla
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