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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 09, 1950
Page
4
A reader notes Venus was seen in daylight and headed for a March maximum. The planet, traveling a faster orbit, will have a sunward approach then brighten again, casting shadows at dawn as it nears its greatest brillance before fading later. Venus, similar in size to Earth, is cloud cover hides surface details.
Greenbushes bowls tight with Bill Braund 19 overs 5 maidens 4 for 51 as Baskerville and Perks stabilize to push score past 120. Sunnyside struggle with Giblett Wheatley Farquhar Westlake and Steere contributing modestly before final collapse.
Giblett and Bill Braund formed a steady association yielding 28 runs for the 9th wicket. Vern Wright was the main Lith batsman. At stumps Sunnyside stood at 137 for 8.
Greenbushes total 216 all out with key contributions from A Baskerville 30 and R Rowlands 0. Sunnyside reply 137 all out as Giblett Guy not out 31 and W Braund 5/40 lead the bowling. Match highlights include W Braund 4/51 and Farquhar 2/18 in Greenbushes bowling.
Greenbushes and Perth visits form a lively round of social activity. Mr Bob Learmonth of the Bank of NSW plans a three week holiday in Dunsborough while Bert and Mrs Lindsay host guests during the long weekend. Trotting enthusiasts and local workers feature in weekend trips and community events, with fund raising dances aiding the Australian Red Cross.
Independent candidate J H Smith held a public meeting in Greenbushes with A H Pullerton chairing. He pledged to oppose socialisation and nationalisation and urged voters to back his bid for state election on March 25.
The notice states Francis L. Semmens printed and published for Coun try Newspapers Pty. Ltd at their office in Stesre St. Bridgs town.
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