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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
3
In a tense local cricket match last Sunday Balingup and Bridgetown finished level. Bridgetown were set a chase but fell two runs short with one over remaining as Waters impressed with 7 for 46 and G Offer led Balingup to a 118 in reply aided by Waters and Williamson.
Balingup hosts Sunnyside at Balingup while Railways faces Greenbushes in Bridgetown. Bridgetown has a bye.
Eddie Pearce defeats Bert Jones in a tight 26 up singles final on Bridgetown green to claim another club championship. Pearce led 23 12, Jones won seven ends to lead 24 23, Pearce leveled at 24 all and drew the winning shot on the last end. Pearce earns a Bridgetown representation in the South West singles at Harvey this weekend.
Twenty three Mt Hawthorn scouts traveled from Perth by open truck to Bridgetown for a weekend cricket match with Bridgetown Troop. The visitors claimed the “bacon” in a two day game with mixed innings totals and several standout dismissals, including Zinnecker taking six wickets in the second innings.
Mr J Lyndon James a well known visiting foot specialist spends a holiday with his family at Denmark. He will pass through Bridgetown on his return trip to Perth and will attend Mr McInnes Pharmacy on March 24 26 and 26
At the Bridgetown Repertory Club annual meeting Mr J P Henderson criticized high admission charges noting no orchestra and modest production costs. He argued success relied on dress and stage appearance. Mr Walton said the choir would carry on and called for an enthusiastic meeting on March 8.
At the annual meeting treasurer P. Evans disclosed wear receipts of £117 17s and expenses of £118 10s 8d, producing a £13 8s deficit. The club holds a credit balance of £168 7s 9d with 74 financial members, up from 65. The financial statement was adopted subject to audit as the auditor A. T. Peck left the district. A balance sheet showing assets was requested for clearer detail.
The Bridgetown Repertory Club honored Dr and Mrs N S Williams at the annual general meeting led by Mr O J E Sparks. Sparks noted their life membership granted before leaving three years ago and urged support from the couple. Dr Williams pledged good will and support. An Appreciation Meeting decided to record Mrs May Burley’s good work in the minute book.
Farmers in Bridgetown district likely to hold the second annual ball this year. At a meeting after the Butter fat Zone Council session the group favored another function following last year’s success. May 6 was tentatively set as the ball date and a joint meeting will be held to discuss details.
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